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

The video platform's dynamic page refreshed precisely at noon the day after the 35th episode aired.

The latest in-depth commentary from Lao Tang, a top-tier content creator in the tokusatsu (special effects) category, is now live: "From the Shackles of Revenge to the Armor of the Warrior! The Road to Redemption for the Blue Clan Scientists."

As soon as the video was released, the screen was filled with a dense barrage of colorful comments.

[Old Tang posts videos right on time.]

This episode was so satisfying! It was really cathartic to watch!

[Fill in the blank: Babar, you ______]

Gong Zizhen!

[Babar: As soon as I saw Leo leave, I came over to cause trouble.]

Reifelt: And then?

Babar: And then I came to the Monster Graveyard to brag to you [doge]

[This episode is phenomenal in both title and plot! Seeing Hikari, as a Blue Ultraman, build a bond with humans, and his relationship with Mebius finally becoming unbreakable, feels like a milestone for the three Ultra races (Blue, Red, and Silver).]

The screen lights up, and Old Tang is sitting at his desk, on which sits a model of the Flying Goose.

Old Tang got straight to the point:

"Hey everyone, this is Lao Tang."

"I believe everyone has seen the 35th episode, 'The Light and Shadow of Ultramarine,' which aired last night."

"Many viewers messaged me saying that the fight scenes in this episode were very exciting, and Hikari's final counterattack after changing his outfit was particularly decisive."

"But in my opinion, if you treat it as just a regular episodic drama about 'catching the mole and cracking down on counterfeit goods,' then you are underestimating the depth that Director Gu has hidden in the script."

The video then cuts to the opening of the main feature.

In the smoke-filled city, a fake hunter knight sword, clad in heavy armor, wreaked havoc and even let out a cold laugh at the fleeing crowd.

"Look at this scene of destruction at the beginning."

Old Tang reached out and drew a circle on the frozen image:

"In the past, most aliens who disguised themselves as Ultraman were simply creating chaos."

"But this time, the Babar aliens not only caused destruction, but also deliberately mocked the weak."

Why?

"Because he wants to completely tear open the old wounds in people's hearts."

"When Hikari sought revenge against Bogaru, he did indeed engage in radical actions on Earth, disregarding the damage to surrounding buildings."

"The Babar aliens exploited the public's fear of the ruins from that time, amplifying this fear a thousandfold through malicious imitation."

When Jian first appeared, many citizens felt that he disregarded the safety of ordinary people.

Using past scandals to attack someone's character and moral compass—this villain is incredibly cunning.

How tragic it would be if Ultraman lost the trust of humanity.

[Suddenly, I realized that Ultraman Tiga himself is quite detached. Humanity chose Gijera, so I'll just leave. Anyway, you don't need me anymore.]

"But this frame-up was exposed from the very beginning."

"How will they see through each other in the future? The dialogue makes it very clear:"

The scene showed a close-up of the future.

"That guy is wearing Knight's Bracers on his arm!" "But the real Ultraman Hikari personally gave me the Knight's Bracers before leaving Earth for the Land of Light!"

"The real Hikari would never still be wearing that!"

"This is the blind spot of the imposter."

Old Tang chuckled. "The Babar aliens copied the armor and equipment exactly as they saw them in the old records, but they didn't know that Hikari had long since let go of his hatred and even left his bracers to his successor."

"The imposter replicates the appearance, but has no idea that the real one has already undergone a spiritual transformation."

[The counterfeiters copied all the old skins, but ended up burning bridges.]

[Our information is outdated!]

[Future may seem simple at first glance, but he has an exceptionally keen eye for detail.]

[My biggest cheat right now, how could I not recognize it?]

Old Tang's expression gradually turned serious:

"The problem is, if the defense force itself sees through the deception, will the public believe it?"

The scene shifts to the press conference room, where, faced with relentless questioning from reporters, a sweating aide to Toriyama has no choice but to give a statement.

Street screens were displaying glaring headlines that portrayed the blue giant as an invader.

Why did public trust completely collapse after counterfeit goods only appeared once?

"Actually, the key answer has already been given in the show itself."

"Look at Teppei's lines:"

"To date, there have been quite a few Ultra Warriors who have visited Earth and fought for humanity."

"But whether it's the original, Seven, Jack, Ace, Taro, Leo, or Eddie, their bodies are all predominantly silver and red."

"The blue Ultra Warriors are a sight the citizens have never witnessed before in the long history of defense."

"Therefore, subconsciously, the public's psychological defenses against the fact that the blue giant is also an Ultra Warrior are very weak, and they have not truly formed a deep-rooted acceptance and trust."

"This passage thoroughly dissects the stereotypes of groups."

"Over the past fifty years, warriors in red and silver have solidified the recognition of the guardian deity with their blood."

"As for Hikari of the Blue Clan, she was a newcomer and naturally appeared unfamiliar and alienated to the general public."

"Building trust across races takes a long time, but destroying it only takes a malicious frame-up."

[Being different in color can easily make someone perceive you as different and cause them to be wary.]

[Sky-type Ultraman Tiga, Miracle-type Dyna, Agul, Cosmos: ???]

[I feel that the blue Ultraman is the biggest departure from Tsuburaya Productions' original design this time.]

[I have to say, all the blue Ultraman that have appeared so far are really cool, not at all inferior to the red ones.]

"Then, the plot reached its most significant dramatic moment in the entire episode—a conversation in the solitary confinement room."

"If it were an ordinary person, being misunderstood or imprisoned, they would most likely choose to forcefully break out to prove themselves."

"But Captain Serizawa resolutely refused, and his answer carried immense weight:"

"If I were to escape from prison now by force, it would only solidify the invaders' guilt and cause them to lose the last vestiges of people's trust."

"Moreover, this is not just a matter of my personal honor or disgrace."

"In the not-too-distant future, there will surely be other compatriots with blue bodies like me who will visit this planet, and the day will surely come when they fight valiantly to protect humanity!"

"Weiqi is still young, and he still needs to learn from the veterans in terms of restraint, forbearance, and resilience."

"If, at that time, they are not trusted by the people of this planet, nor recognized as Ultra Warriors who protect justice, simply because their bodies are blue..."

"That is my fault, my responsibility!"

"For the sake of all my Blue Clan compatriots who may descend upon Earth in the future, this time, I must do it in a righteous way, with my own two hands..."

"We will win back the trust and dignity that belong to us!"

"Everyone, please appreciate the scope of this dialogue."

"Serizawa wasn't thinking about his own immediate gains or losses, but rather about the situation when other Blue Clan warriors set foot on Earth decades later."

"If he escapes by force today, humanity's prejudice against the Blue Race will be welded shut."

"To pave the way for his future compatriots, he preferred to remain in the cold confinement cell to endure suspicion and investigation."

[Willing to endure hardship to pave the way for future generations—that's an incredibly high level of commitment.]

Hikari is quite responsible.

[But to be honest, it's a bit strange. Hikari is basically assuming that humans tend to generalize.]

The scene then shifts to the command center at the Asian headquarters.

The fake sword reappeared in the industrial area, and Miki Yuki decisively ordered the suspension of surveillance on Serizawa.

"The logic behind the higher-ups' handling of this situation deserves praise."

Old Tang explained:

"The director, who is also our Captain Sakamizu, has believed in Serizawa from the very beginning."

"The so-called imprisonment was actually a way to create an absolute alibi for Serizawa amidst the uproar in public opinion!"

"Only when saboteurs appear simultaneously outside, under the surveillance of all parties, will all the accusations fall apart on their own."

It's so much more comfortable to have high-ranking officials with brains; imprisonment actually becomes a form of protection!

[Captain Sakakizumi: Just kidding, do you even know who owns GUYS?!]

Captain Sakaki's composure always gives people peace of mind.

The video then transitions to the final battle.

On the ruins of the industrial zone, the real Hikari descends.

Faced with the fake gun's light bullets aimed at the refugee civilians, Hikari did not hesitate to move his body to the side, using his chest and back to protect the civilians. The timer flashed a blinding red light instantly!

"Look at this, everyone!"

Old Tang's voice rose a few decibels, "No more nonsense, just use your body to block the bullet."

The people on the ground instantly understood.

"Actions speak louder than words; this single act has shattered all suspicion and rumors!"

[Blocking light bullets with their own bodies—who is the true hero is obvious!]

Upon seeing the red light, the crowd on the ground completely broke down.

"The final counterattack was the highlight of the entire series."

"After shattering the disguise and forcing out the true form of the Babar aliens, Hikari awakened the pure resonance of the Arbok land, forging a brand new Armor of the Warrior!"

"In the past, it was the shackles of revenge driven by hatred, but now this armor, woven from pure silver and deep blue, comes from a pure will to protect."

"Severing the trident blade with bare hands, overwhelming it head-on with a powerful punch, and then completely vaporizing the enemy with a Knight's Ray—clean and efficient!"

To be fair, I think the GZZ aliens are actually quite handsome in their monster suits...

I remember that the GZZ alien suit was modified from an Ultraman suit.

[Back then, it was King Ao who exposed him.]

At the end of the video, the setting sun casts its rays on the runway of the Asia headquarters.

With tears in his eyes, Aihara Ryu asked Serizawa if he would come back. Serizawa patted Ryu's shoulder and smiled.

"Yes...because this Earth is an irreplaceable planet for me."

"It's my hometown too!"

Old Tang sighed:

"From a sword consumed by revenge to a hero who vowed to protect humanity, Hika used his own hands to completely win back dignity for the Ultra Warriors."

"No matter how deep-rooted prejudice may be, the light of sincerity and protection will eventually dispel the fog."

That concludes this episode. See you next week!

As Lao Tang waved goodbye, the screen went dark abruptly.