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01-06-2021, 02:29 PM | #2051 |
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Hmm the original 1966 Ultraman I think decent way to start off. Introduces alot of elements that are still reconizable to this day.
Tiga is similar to Kuuga in which was a revival for the franchise and is widely popular for being very innovative and different style from the clsssic Showa. Nexus is "dark" series but the mature themes are balanced by a very unique take on Ultraman and the show at the end of the day is telling you to not give up inspite of the darkness. Mebius is an anniversary season with actors returning and storylines from past shows being brought up. Despite this Mebius anniversary elements in the 1st half is relatively restrained as such time is spent more on the new characters then the old. In fact I've met more people who got into Ultraman through Mebius then any other show.
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01-06-2021, 03:42 PM | #2052 |
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X is a favourite of mine, and it's one I would definitely recommend. At about 22 episodes long it's a fantastic look not just at the standard set-up of Ultraman shows but also how it's evolved and what morals have become core to the franchise in its 50 year history. Also doesn't hurt that it's got some really sick crossovers!
Another that's often recommended - and what I started with - is Orb, the 50th anniversary show (and the one after X). At about 25 episodes it's a slightly less standard, much weirder show that nevertheless is a great time and one I'm pretty in love with. Something really nice is that all the New Gen shows - all the stuff after the Zero movies - are 25 episodes long at most, so even if you're not digging something it's much easier to give it a watch and see what you think compared to the large 50-something episode commitment of most Toku shows. Most Ultra shows before the Zero movies were about 50 episodes themselves, though there's also notable exceptions such as Max and the OG Ultraman being 39 episodes. And then there's Ginga, which is 12! Basically, you've got a lot of short options if you want to quickly sample what the franchise has to offer.
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01-06-2021, 04:01 PM | #2053 |
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Max. It's a fantastic series, relatively modern, and it's a very traditional Ultra show that doesn't lean too much on references to older shows.
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01-06-2021, 05:41 PM | #2054 |
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Personally though these shows I would like to say are recommendations if you prefer to start with something more modern yet have the most elements of a classic Ultraman show. After giving one of the previous recommendations a watch definitely give the original 1966 Ultraman a try. |
01-06-2021, 09:12 PM | #2055 |
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I'm pretty sure we all figured this was happening, but it's nice to have confirmation: Chronicle Tiga & Z is getting a subbed simulcast like Z!
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01-06-2021, 09:21 PM | #2056 |
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01-06-2021, 09:48 PM | #2057 |
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Just finished Return of Ultraman last week and I gotta say, out of all the Showa series I've seen so far (Q, Man, Seven, and now Jack), I think it's my favorite. You've got some very memorable monsters throughout the entire show's run, the first ever legendary hero crossover, some gorgeous cinematography, Shozo Uehara's writing at the top of his game, and some really fun additions to the formula such as an emphasis on Hideki Go's life outside of MAT. Most episodes are briskly paced, and feature some stunning visual effects work that still holds up today. What I love about it the most is how much of Ishiro Honda you can feel in it. As a Toho daikaiju fan, Return of Ultraman feels more like an extension of that golden era of the 60s than Toho's own Zone Fighter did just two years later. Even though Honda only directed 4 or 5 episodes, including the first two and the last episode, he set the tone by rooting the series in urban Japan and connected the series to a more urban, relatable snapshot of Japan than the more futuristic depictions seen in Ultraman and Ultra Seven. I think that more down to Earth approach made me appreciate this series more than its predecessors, which I also enjoy mind you. Even though I know it's a wildly different series, I am eagerly anticipating finally watching Ultraman Ace (as soon as I finish Carranger). |
01-06-2021, 11:10 PM | #2058 |
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After the success of Z, I'm assuming all future series will be put on YouTube. At least until Tsuburaya works out a deal with a global streaming service.
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01-07-2021, 06:44 AM | #2059 |
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In comparision, Toei I think needs to step their game up and learn a thing or two from the Tsuburaya playbook. It is great they are leaving the classics up indefinitely for fans, but I think they should REALLY consider doing what Tsuburaya does; start doing limited time streaming of current tokusatsu. Because honestly, it feels forced. Even their recent announcement of Kamen Rider shows finally being uploaded felt hardly exciting knowing that it is just old stuff. But back to the topic at hand, I hope they keep on giving fans the current shows like they have recently done. Last edited by Sunred; 01-07-2021 at 06:47 AM.. |
01-07-2021, 11:06 PM | #2060 |
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Just how many Ultraman comics have they made over the years!?
This isn't even the brunt of what I found cause I think I saw some issues by Viz which specifically mentioned the Ultra Brothers on the covers (no photos, unfortunately). |
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