The talks of humankind becoming allies with aliens races are nice, albeit there have been instances of cooperation (and not just Ultras) between mankind and aliens in this timeline before. And unlike Mebius, who’s since gone out of his way to prevent any damage, the blue giant has no qualms in destroying buildings and quite possibly lives. It’s a fun episode, if insignificant…until the climax that is, which features not only Bogal but the blue giant and his purpose for arriving on Earth. 3.5/5įanton’s Lost Item (ファントンの落し物) – A lighthearted episode with a friendly alien arriving on Earth in search of an organic element that serves as a food source for his impoverished race, that will only grow larger the longer it lasts in Earth’s atmosphere. The true nature of the mysterious woman is revealed at last, and more is revealed about the mysterious blue being, someone Mebius seems to be familiar with. It is a bit surreal, given how associated with setting-sun desert imagery the monster had been by that point. Twin Tail returns, and for the first and only time, we see it in its natural undersea habitat. Marina and Ryo really begin to butt heads here, which is fun to watch. There’s a bit of a “trust the machine” message to the episode after she hears something abnormal about the GUYS Sea Winger only for it to be fine which is of…questionable morality, albeit one can surmise GUYS’ mech is the best in the whole world. Said ability in the past caused her to be suspicious of her motorcycles when she heard anything abnormal sounding, relegating her to stay as a mere tester and not a championship racer like she dreamt of. Two From the Deep Sea (深海の二人) – A Marina-focused episode showcasing her great skills, one of which also becomes a drawback in the form of her supersensitive hearing. There is more focus on the mysterious long-tongued lady seen since the start, and perhaps most notably, the episode introduces a blue Ultra-like being. Sadora is the returning monster here, bringing along with them lots and lots of fog.
Its a bit schmaltzy, but effective, though the “Meteor Shot” soccer ball sequences with added cartoony effects can get excessive a feel out of place. His apparent missing of the monster prompts him to leave the team in a huff, resulting in Mirai and Marina trying to convince him to stay, especially once George’s dream of wanting to be a hero like Ultraman is revealed. Reverse Shot (逆転のシュート) – A George-centered episode concerning his arrogance and lack of cooperation, something he indulged in during his soccer career, and seems to be aping with GUYS. Nothing groundbreaking, but Konomi’s likability makes it well worth your time. The new monster Kelbeam is one of the most memorable from the later-Heisei period, with a design that’s a perfect balance of a classic Showa and a more modern look. Mirai attempts to prep Konomi by recreating Dan Moroboshi’s Ultra Eye pose (complete with a “Duwa!” chant) with her glasses, a gesture that will be seen again much later in the show. Miclas forms a bond with Konomi, in part due to her warm nature having been a Kindergarten teacher, and there are plenty of parallels between the two needing to confront their fears. GUYS’ reverse-engineered METEOR technology is further explored, with them having the ability to create their very own Capsule Monsters, the first being a recreated Miclas, albeit one not nearly as brave as Seven’s original. 4/5īroken Bonds (傷だらけの絆) – A Konomi-centered episode, with her needing to face her fears. Fortunately, the show will drop that in his next appearance. The prologue with Mebius being sent to Earth and christened an Ultraman has the Father of Ultra’s mouth move via CGI, and it looks very creepy.
Unlike past Ultras, the collateral damage caused by Mebius doesn’t go unnoticed. Early on, GUYS member Ryu recites the Five Ultra Pledges, saying his captain had a friend during his childhood that taught them to him, almost certainly meaning Jiro. This sets the template for the show, which will treat the fellow team members with just as much importance as the Ultra host. Rather than it simply being the Ultra host that displays act of braveness that gets him his position, we see a group of young people rescue rabbits, in the form of a preschool teacher, soccer player, rich medical student and motorcycle mechanic. Case in point occurs when a monster suddenly appears, killing all but one member (Ryu) of the team, including its captain. Its established that monsters have not attacked Japan for 25 years (Albeit this will get somewhat contradicted later on), so naturally the attack tram GUYS is extremally inexperienced. A Fateful Encounter (運命の出逢い) – A very solid start to the series.
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