[Kiwami]

The current state of Ultraman for me:

I keep being entirely unfazed by Decker. There is some good stuff in there, for sure, but I just cannot muster myself to care for it. I get nothing out of watching this show. It's not bad, but I don't feel entertained watching it either. The thought of the next entry faring similar to it and Trigger makes me sad. Ultraman was an absolute blast for me until 2 years ago, every show was so much fun, but the "Remake Trilogy" is just not for me. I hope for something creative, refreshing and new after the inevitable Gaia remake finishes.

Ultra Galaxy Fight on the other hand continues to be mindless enjoyment that makes me smile. It's simple, but that's all it needs to be. And I adore the Absolutians as villains, establishing a race that gained similar powers to the Ultra but use them for conquest instead of protection was a brilliant move. And designing them in primarily gold and black colors as opposed to the Ultra's silver and red is such an easy but effective visual sign to establish both as opposites, I love it.

Still haven't seen Shin Ultraman, still hoping it will come to my local theater eventually.