Entertainment: You're asked to make a graduation project, but you're asked to film Ultrama

Time flies; it's been a month since Lao Tang's interview video was released.

Since the official lifting of the ban on "Ultraman Mebius", Light Chaser Animation's publicity department has been working non-stop.

The promotional campaign for the new Ultraman series, "Ultraman Mebius," is overwhelming.

From offline promotional posters in major cities to splash screen ads on various video platforms, news about "Ultraman Mebius" was everywhere.

It is worth mentioning that during the pre-production stage of "Ultraman Mebius", Gu Nan made a rather bold and meticulous decision.

Because the core of this work is "return", it needs to perfectly connect with the Showa worldview of the former Tsuburaya Productions director, Oku.

Most of the classic Showa-era Ultraman stories are set in Japan.

If the main stage and background were forcibly moved to Xia Country in "Mebius", it would not only make longtime fans feel a huge sense of incongruity, but also create an irreconcilable sense of disconnect in the setting.

Fortunately, the Showa Ultraman universe was set up as an era of "universal harmony".

The world's countries are highly integrated in terms of culture, economy, and even social life, and there are no barriers to communication between countries.

So, Gu Nan went with the flow and directly adopted the large-scale production model of a joint production between China and Japan.

The Earth Defense Force GUYS in the series is a global alliance, and the main stage of the story is set in GUYS's East Asian headquarters, which is Xia Country.

However, there will also be a lot of scenes featuring Asian countries other than Xia.

In casting, Gu Nan also adhered to the concept of great integration, not only including well-known actors from Xia Country, but also selecting a group of young actors from Japan with solid acting skills and who fit the character's temperament to participate in the film.

In this worldview, team members of different nationalities, wearing uniforms and equipped with real-time simultaneous interpretation devices, fight side by side, further highlighting the grand vision that "protecting the Earth is the shared responsibility of all humankind." (Therefore, the character names will remain largely unchanged, following the original work.)

This authentic approach has earned him widespread praise within the tokusatsu (special effects) community and has further opened up the international market for Light Chaser Animation.

Tonight at 8 PM, the highly anticipated first episode of "Ultraman Mebius" will finally be released simultaneously on major video platforms!

Countless fans who were watching in front of their screens, including Tang Zheping himself, who had already finished filming, excitedly rubbed his hands together and immediately pressed play.

Although he knew some of the plot, he did not directly participate in the filming of many of the special effects scenes.

Moreover, having signed a confidentiality agreement, he cannot reveal any related scenes at this time.

He only knew the general outline of many plot points, not the specifics.

However, this was my first time acting, and I couldn't help feeling a little nervous looking at the results I had produced.

Will the audience like me?

……

The video starts off without a long, drawn-out intro and jumps straight into the main content.

The screen lit up, filled with a dazzling and sacred golden light.

Father of Ultra, draped in a bright red cloak and sporting enormous horns on his head, slowly appeared, his majestic yet benevolent figure radiating light.

The deep, resonant sound effects, paired with a world-class soundtrack, elevate the historical weight of the entire series to its peak.

In front of Father of Ultra is a young Ultra Warrior wearing red and silver patterns.

Meanwhile, against a golden backdrop, the original Ultraman, Seven, Jack, Ace, Taro, Leo...

The silhouettes of those Showa-era Ultraman who left behind countless legends and fought tooth and nail to protect the Earth flashed by one by one!

When these familiar figures were accompanied by that fateful background music, the barrage of comments exploded instantly.

Holy crap! I'm getting goosebumps! It really is a massive gathering of the Land of Light!

Wow, it really is a brand new leather case!

Wow, those pecs are huge!

[This scene is incredibly impressive! Father of Ultra personally saw him off!]

Seeing these silhouettes of old Olympic athletes brings back so many memories of my youth! Tears well up! (Japanese to Chinese)

Wow, there are Japanese friends too?

[A Sino-Japanese co-production like this is bound to have Japanese viewers; right now, people in Japan are talking about it.]

[This is the real value of a true sequel! It's got all the prestige!]

The deep, loving voice of Father of Ultra echoed softly within the golden space:

"From this moment on, you are an Ultra Warrior."

"Ultraman Warriors, that's what they called us on that planet."

"You've heard from the other Ultra Warriors, haven't you? That you were able to encounter life on that planet, right?"

The young Mebius raised his head, his milky-white eyes sparkling with pure expectation:

"You mean humans, right?"

Father of Ultra nodded slightly, his tone earnest and meaningful:

"By contacting them, I believe you can obtain something important, just like the other Ultra Warriors."

"The important things can only be found by yourself."

"I understand! I'm leaving, Father of Ultra!"

The young warrior stood up, transformed into a dazzling red light, and sped towards the vast depths of the universe.

Father of Ultra watched his departing figure, his voice filled with expectations for the next generation:

"Forward, young warriors. Fly to the irreplaceable planet, Earth."

With this weighty entrustment, a Mebius aura shimmering with golden light landed steadily on the young warrior's left wrist.

The golden Möbius strip logo shines brightly, announcing the official start of a new story!

The scene shifts, and the camera focuses on Earth.

Under the azure sky, with a gentle breeze, everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful.

A little girl was holding a red balloon, which slipped from her hand and floated into the sky.

The little girl stopped and looked sadly at the balloon drifting further and further away, her eyes slightly red and her face full of grievance.

Just then, a slender hand suddenly reached out from the side and firmly grasped the thin string at the bottom of the balloon.

A young man dressed casually, with clear eyes and a smile as pure as sunshine, walked up to the little girl and handed the balloon back to her.

This is none other than Mebius's human form—Mirai.

The actor chosen for the role was an outstanding young actor carefully selected by Gu Nan's alma mater, the Drama Academy, whose appearance and character were both up to standard.

However, I heard she's a foodie~

"Give."

The voice of the future is very clear, carrying an undisguised sincerity.

The little girl stopped crying and smiled happily, taking the balloon and tilting her head up to sweetly say, "Thank you."

Future paused for a moment.

He gazed quietly at the little girl, like a toddler just learning to speak, carefully savoring the meaning behind the words. Then, a smile appeared on his lips, and he awkwardly repeated the sentence:

"Thanks……"

The viewers in the live chat were immediately touched by this heartwarming opening.

[This main character seems so innocent! Completely like a newbie who just left the beginner's village!]

[Why does it look like a newly formed demon! Its first day as a human!]

[Dan Moroboshi's quality is still rising.]

[This must be the first time he's heard a human say thank you, right? A milestone.]

[In the future, her eyes really resemble those of an innocent and kind little deer.]

The actor portrayed the feeling of a newly arrived alien so naturally.

But this hard-won tranquility did not last long.

The camera suddenly zooms out to outer space, accompanied by a chilling electronic roar.

A terrifying monster, enormous in size and covered in sharp blades, is hurtling through the asteroid belt at incredible speed, heading straight for Earth!

Space Iron-Cutting Monster, Dinozoll!

The camera cuts back to Earth, to a luxurious golf course.

The portly, athletic-looking aide, Toriyama, is intently swinging his club.

Suddenly, the portable communicator next to me emitted a piercing alarm.

Toriyama connected the call, and his secretary, Misaki Yuki, appeared on the screen with a serious expression and a cold tone:

"A cosmic monster has been confirmed."

Toriyama's aide trembled in fright, dropping his golf club to the grass, and shouted incredulously:

"W-Are you sure, Ms. Misaki?"

"It's a report from GUYS headquarters."

"GUYS in various countries have been ordered to prepare for war!"

Misaki Yuki quickly reported.

Toriyama scratched his head in frustration, complaining with a long face:

"Oh my god, how unlucky! Just when I'm about to retire, the monster has struck again after fifty years..."

The male secretary immediately stepped forward and corrected him with a serious expression: "To be precise, it's been forty-nine years and two weeks." (The current timeline is mid-to-late 2030; some related time details will be slightly blurred later.)

Toriyama turned around and glared at him, clearly annoyed.

"It's none of your business if I didn't ask you!"

[Haha, this leader is hilarious, he hits the nail on the head right from the start.]

[Fifty years and two weeks? If we consider the airing time of the last episode of Ultraman 80, that's right now, isn't it?]

[This advisor seems unreliable. Is it really safe to leave Earth in his hands?]

Toriyama's aide attempted to shift blame, saying to the screen:

"But isn't an altitude of over 100 kilometers above the ground within the jurisdiction of the GUYS space base?"

Misaki Yuki remained unmoved and calmly replied:

"The V77 satellite is ready to engage the monster attack."

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, on a bustling commercial street.

Ryu Aihara, dressed in casual clothes, was walking along the road with a nonchalant air.

He was a man from the Xia Kingdom, surnamed Xiang, named Yuanlong.

He put his hands in his pockets and loudly recited a mantra that seemed to be etched into his bones:

"First, you can't go to school on an empty stomach."

Second, air out your blankets when the weather is nice.

"Third, be careful of oncoming vehicles when crossing the road..."

Future, who happened to be passing by, overheard these words and stopped in his tracks.

Looking at Aihara Ryu, a hint of joy flashed in her eyes, and she spoke with great surprise:

Fourth, we cannot rely on the strength of others.

Fifth, playing barefoot on the ground.

"I'm really surprised that anyone knows this."

Aihara Ryu stopped and looked at the unfamiliar young man in front of him. Mirai was also watching Aihara Ryu, noticing a "GUYS" logo on Aihara Ryu's jacket.

"That's my boss's catchphrase; he said a friend taught him it when he was a kid."

"It seems to be a vow left behind by an Ultra Warrior."

Future's eyes lit up, and she was about to speak when Aihara Ryu scoffed disdainfully.

"Ultraman Warriors and all that, they've long since become legends."

Ryu Aihara patted the GUYS logo on his chest, his eyes filled with human pride and confidence:

"Now, we must protect this planet ourselves."

"Ultraman warriors, who knows where they are or what they're doing now."

Jack's Five Oaths!!!

【Ye Qing is back! 】

Hearing these five sentences suddenly triggered a wave of memories from my dead childhood!

This person's boss must have some connection with Hideki Go.

[This guy's a bit arrogant. The Ultraman himself is right in front of you. You'll be begging him for help later!]

Just as the two were talking, a crisis suddenly struck!

Suddenly, a street lamp next to Aihara Ryu exploded violently with a "bang"!

Sparks fly!

"Danger!"

Mirai reacted extremely quickly, grabbing Aihara Ryu without hesitation, and the two of them fell to the ground together, dodging the flying shards.

Amidst the smoke and dust, Future looked up and his keen Ultra Vision allowed him to spot a strange female figure.

The figure, with a sinister smile, vanished in a flash, disappearing eerily into the spatial rift in mid-air.

Before Aihara Ryu could figure out what was going on with the sudden explosion, the memory display on his wrist started beeping urgently.

Aihara Ryu quickly connected:

"Yes, I am Aihara!"

Captain Serizawa's extremely solemn voice came from the screen:

"Dragon, I'm sorry to disturb your vacation."

"V77 is in attack mode, return immediately!"

Aihara Ryu's expression changed, and he immediately stood up:

"I have a bad feeling..."

"See you again sometime!"

After saying that, he didn't even have time to brush the dust off his clothes before he ran wildly toward the base.

The camera quickly shifts to the cold outer space.

The V77 monster attack satellite, meticulously designed by humans and symbolizing the highest level of technological defense, is as fragile as a paper toy in front of the monster Dinozoll!

Faced with the V77's barrage of fire, Dinozo did not even pause.

It opened its blood-red maw and unleashed a devastating, invisible, tongue-shaped slash!

A muffled cutting sound echoed from space as the massive V77 space station was instantly and neatly sliced ​​in two before exploding into a huge fireball!

As Aide-de-Claude Toriyama stared at the information on the screen that the satellite had been destroyed, he broke out in a cold sweat and stammered:

"That can't be..."

Misaki Yuki interrupted his fantasy with a blank expression:

"It's true."

"Headquarters has approved GUYS Space Base's request; subsequent response measures will be handled by the Asia Branch!"

Toriyama was so anxious he jumped up and down:

"Wait, please wait!"

"Why make us deal with this when other countries have their elite troops readily available?"

"Based on its current flight path, there is a 70% chance that Dinozoll will reach our airspace."

Misaki Yuki presented cold, hard data.

With things having come to this point, Aide-de-Camp Toriyama had no choice but to bite the bullet and issue orders to the team waiting in the hangar:

"Dinozor's weapon that destroyed the space station was fired from its mouth..."

"This is your first real-world test, and I believe you will succeed!"

In the sky, accompanied by the deafening roar of engines, GUYS's fighter squadron pierced through the clouds and charged straight at the falling monster!

Inside the cockpit, Aihara Ryu's eyes were filled with fanaticism:

"This day has finally come!"

"Let's protect this planet with our own hands!"

"All aircraft, commence attack!"

At Captain Serizawa's command, countless missiles and lasers traced dazzling trajectories in space, pouring out and exploding into brilliant sparks on Dinozor's massive body.

Light Chaser Animation Studios spared no expense on this aerial combat CG, with every frame burning through budget.

The eerie blue flames spewed from the fighter jet's tail fins stood out starkly against the dark backdrop of space.

The camera work in this aerial combat sequence was flawless.

The close-up shots are taken directly from the cockpit inside the fighter jet, and the viewer's first-person perspective follows the jet as it rolls and dives, almost brushing past the monster's massive body.

The oppressive feeling of being so close to the monster, and the ferocious blades on its body, were clearly conveyed to every viewer through the screen, making it hard to breathe!

However, the weapons that humanity was so proud of had little effect on Dinozor's strong armor and could not cause any fatal damage.

The monster let out an angry roar, and the Iron-Cutting Ray from its mouth shot out once again!

The light rays cut through iron like mud, weaving a web of death in space.

The aircraft that made contact with it were unable to even perform evasive maneuvers and were instantly shredded, disintegrated, and exploded in mid-air.

In just a few dozen seconds, apart from the lead plane piloted by Captain Serizawa and Ryu Aihara, all the other fighter jets were turned into dazzling fireworks and fell into the sky!

Aihara Ryu gritted his teeth, his eyes bulging with rage, a burning fire raging in his chest.

"How could this happen..."

But before he could even grieve, Dinozo's slash had already locked onto their last remaining opportunity!

The aircraft alarm sounded loudly.

"Captain! Jump out now!"

Aihara Ryu roared with red eyes!

"I'll pursue Dinozor!"

"Never underestimate your own life!"

Captain Serizawa reprimanded him sternly, then abruptly pressed the ejection button on Aihara Ryu's seat.

"team leader--!"

Amidst Aihara Ryu's heart-wrenching, desperate screams, he and his chair were ejected from the cockpit and plummeted towards Earth.

Captain Serizawa, piloting his fighter jet which was already billowing thick smoke, did not slow down at all and resolutely rammed into the monster's massive body.

The last words of this dutiful captain were heard on the communication channel:

"Dragon, I'm entrusting GUYS to you!"

boom--!!!

The fighter jet crashed violently into the monster, unleashing a blinding burst of fire, but it still failed to stop the monster's downward momentum.

In their first battle in fifty years, the GUYS team, who dreamed of protecting the Earth, were completely wiped out!

What's going on here?!

What does this mean?! All the players were eliminated at the start?!

Is this some kind of Leo imitation??

Is this some kind of insane start?!