The Science Club

At 20, ex-delinquent Taketo considers dropping out of night school — until a new science teacher spots his curiosity and invites him to an experiment.

When 40-year-old Angela nearly gives up on night school, Fujitake invites her to his science club, where she's stunned to find Taketo thriving.

When Kasumi struggles to leave the infirmary, resourceful Fujitake uses her interest in science fiction to tempt her back into the classroom.

The science club struggles to build equipment, so Fujitake recruits Shozo, a student in his 70s. But a clash with younger classmates derails the plan.

The science club officially launches and visits a research showcase, but the level of competition leaves the members too intimidated to participate.

To recreate a Mars crater, the science club needs a room another club won't share. Taketo finds an unexpected connection with its leader and steps in.

Fujitake's college classmate leads a major JAXA mission, while his scrappy science club struggles with homemade gear and no budget — but begins to bond.

As the conference deadline nears, Taketo grows consumed by his experiments, losing sight of everything around him. Then disaster strikes.

After someone destroys the club's equipment, a furious Taketo lashes out at his teammates. The science club falls apart, and Taketo stops coming to school.

The science club reunites and Taketo and Kasumi prepare to present at the conference. But Fujitake wrestles with an unexpected offer from his mentor.