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

The day after episode 44 of Ultraman Mebius aired.

The impact and emotion of this episode continue to resonate across major online video platforms.

Whether it's the profound exploration of human nature or the classic reunion spanning half a century, it has captivated countless viewers, leaving them with endless aftertaste.

That very noon, the uploader Lao Tang's account lit up with an update notification right on time.

The in-depth analysis video for episode 44 of "The Passion That Never Fades" in Ultraman Mebius has been officially released.

As soon as the video went online, fans who had been waiting for a long time flooded in like a tide, and the screen was instantly filled with dense bullet comments.

However, at the beginning, there didn't seem to be any scenes related to Mebius.

Instead, it's a classic scene from the finale of Ace:

"Enthusiasm must not be extinguished... unless..."

However, what happened next surprised all the viewers.

"The situation is urgent! Kill the traitor (voice muted, re-voiced) Hirukawa!"

That's right, it's the part in the Leo storyline where they retrieve the Ultra Key.

The following audio was surprisingly a quote from the King of Ultra:

"GZZ (voiced by Leo) Hirukawa's foolish actions almost killed Mebius, who could have become your tenth younger brother!"

The scene then returns to the Yapool firing light projectiles.

However, after being generated by AI, the one that got blown up this time was Hirukawa, who had hemorrhoids (crossed out)!

[This is so satisfying!!!]

[Well done! You did a great job, Old Tang!]

【The whole world is full of traitors!】

Enthusiasm should never be extinguished, unless the situation is urgent!

Did you know that AI is incredibly useful?

As soon as this segment ended, the background music changed, and Lao Tang's signature opening remarks began.

"Hello everyone, this is your old friend Lao Tang."

"I'm sure everyone has seen last night's episode."

"There are scenes that will make your blood pressure soar, and there are also reunions that will bring tears to your eyes."

"Today, we'll delve into the hidden details and emotions in this episode."

The scene then transitions to the main feature, the beginning of episode 43.

"First of all, the opening is a rare lighthearted slice-of-life scene, giving Jinguji Aya and Mirai a relaxing date day."

"Jinguji Aya directly asked me to go on a date with her in the future."

Old Tang froze the scene where Jinguji Aya asks three questions about love for the future.

"This plot may seem like just a prelude to a later diversionary tactic, but in reality, Light Chaser Animation has planted a huge emotional connection here."

"As longtime viewers know, in the original Ultraman Ace storyline, from Hokuto Seiji's exclamation in episode 22 to Minami Yuko's departure in episode 28, the two never had a real date."

"Therefore, in the beginning of this episode of Mebius, Gu Laoze deliberately arranged for Jinguji Aya to take the initiative and start a storyline about the two of them."

"This is actually using the interaction between these two to make up for the missing relationship between Hokuto and Minami Yuko back then."

"Of course, we can't rule out the possibility that this is the final calm before the grand finale."

[Now I understand!]

[The episode I support the most with Gu Laozei]

Why couldn't they just add a romantic subplot between Hokuto and Minami Yuko?

[The previous comment was probably because it's about Ultraman Mebius, and it would seem redundant to cram in the main storyline before the finale!]

[You didn't even consider the age of those two elderly people.]

[Even though the cat is thousands of years old, it still can't withstand this kind of direct attack!]

[Xiaomeng is completely controlled by her older sister, so when will I meet my own Yamada-san? Waaaaah~]

Old Tang's voice continued to ring out.

However, this brief period of tranquility was soon shattered.

"The Asian headquarters detected the source of the spacetime wave; this device is constantly attracting the monster."

"In order to seize this once-and-for-all opportunity, Phoenix Nest can only take off when we can no longer contact the future."

"As a result, during our date, I watched helplessly as my home flew away."

"This scene may seem comical, but it is the first step in the Yapool's plan: to lure the tiger away from the mountain and completely isolate Mebius."

Then Lao Tang quickly watched the rest of episode 43.

The video feed shifts to...

The twisted and crazed face of the unscrupulous reporter Hirukawa appeared in the center of the screen.

Old Tang's tone became serious.

"Next comes the part that sparked the biggest controversy and made everyone feel the most uncomfortable."

"GZZ has appeared!"

"In the future, Aya Jinguji and Hirukawa will fall into a dreamlike wasteland that resembles a death desert."

"In these ruins, Hirukawa confronts the unknown fears and reveals the most selfish and darkest side of humanity."

"He punched and kicked the future, who was injured while protecting humanity, and even spat on him."

"He pointed the finger at the future, believing that everything was caused by the incompetence of the Asian headquarters defense force."

"Many viewers, upon seeing this scene, exclaimed that it didn't make sense, wondering why Ultraman, as a future being, didn't rebel?"

Why does this part of the plot feel so forced, like someone willingly agreeing to be hit?

"Not only did she not fight back, but she also tried to help Hirukawa up when he was injured."

"Even so, Hirukawa still saw the future as a monster and fled in a panic."

"This stark contrast made countless viewers grit their teeth in front of their screens."

"I carefully reviewed this part of the story and came up with a very interesting idea."

"Why don't we try to think about this from a different perspective?"

Old Tang showed a set of comparison images in the video.

On the left is a scene from Ultraman Mebius where Hirukawa frantically criticizes the future, while on the right is a classic scene from Ultraman Ace where the Yamanaka team stubbornly refuses to believe in the anomalies.

"Think back to the Ace storyline, weren't there often those illogical and unrealistic plot points?"

"For example, the team members in the mountains, no matter how many times Beidou discovered anomalies, he was always the first to jump out and distrust it. This kind of scene was repeated countless times, making the blood pressure of the audience back then rise as well."

"In this episode, the future repeatedly trusts this reporter, only to be hurt time and time again."

"Personally, I think Light Chaser Animation might have deliberately created this sense of repetitive, simplistic logic here!"

"They're using this unsettling storytelling style to pay homage to the unique sense of conflict characteristic of the Showa era!"

"If that's really the case, then Gu Nan's creative approach is far superior to simply applying a few Showa-era elements."

"He faithfully reproduced the style of that era, even the unpleasant styles!"

"At the same time, it also echoes what Ace said at the beginning: 'All people under heaven are friends, even if this feeling has been betrayed hundreds of times.'"

[666, is this something to pay tribute to?]

Unfortunately, Ace's wish is something that humans will find very difficult to fulfill...

[But seeing the cat get beaten still breaks my heart! Hirukawa, that scumbag, should be thrown into the ground!]

[Please, please don't pay tribute in this kind of place next time!]

[So, could you please buy me some blood pressure medication?!]

Old Tang chuckled twice, and the video showed the appearance of the Yapool man in black, who used his telekinesis to suspend Hirukawa in mid-air.

"Actually, Gu Nan knew that this part of the plot was depressing, so he thoughtfully arranged a character to help the audience vent their anger."

"That's the villain of this episode, the Yapool."

"When you saw the Yapools hanging Hirukawa up as a punishment, tell me, who among you didn't silently shout 'Well done!' in their hearts?"

[The Yapool could be the most popular villain in history!]

Even people with duck necks look handsome compared to him!

[The episode that most supports the villain's massacre of humanity!]

The Yabo man is a good person!

"The Yabo people gave Hirukawa a gun and tricked him into killing his companions."

"In order to save his life, Hirukawa pulled the trigger without hesitation, revealing the selfishness and darkness of human nature to the fullest extent."

"In the eyes of the Yapool, the most efficient way is to use human selfishness to destroy Ultraman's trust in humanity."

"He attempted to use fear to sever Mebius's bond with humanity."

"But he underestimated Mebius's determination."

"In the future, he resolutely rejected the Yapool's offer to join forces, firmly stating that he would fight to protect the people he cared about."

The pace of the video quickened as Lao Tang's narration progressed.

The scene shifts to the desolate lunar surface, the Phoenix Nest that has lost its power, and the full-moon super beast Runaticx with its large ears.

"The Yabo people's two methods were extremely ruthless."

"He not only tricked his team into going to the moon and leaving them stranded, but also sent Runadics, who had once destroyed the lunar civilization, to guard the Time Wave Pillar."

"On Earth, having lost the support of his comrades and exhausted his strength in the previous battle, Mebius was utterly defeated by the powerful Yapool and was even on the verge of death."

"In the Yapool's understanding, Mebius's strength stemmed from the bond he shared with his comrades."

"Without physical distance, Mebius is a powerless warrior."

Old Tang's background music was changed to a stirring symphony at this moment.

"But the Yapools don't understand what true bonds are."

"When Mebius was in the abyss of despair, it was Hokuto Seiji's voice that awakened him."

"In this episode, Hokuto Seiji can be considered the mentor of the entire group. He uses remote sensing to guide the GUYS and their team on the moon to destroy the stone pillars, while also enlightening the future of Earth."

"Beidou uses his own experience of being separated from Nan Yuzi to tell the future that even if you are forced to separate, even if you are fighting alone, you must understand that no matter how far apart you are, as long as your hearts are connected, even if you are light-years apart, you are still fighting side by side!"

"He could feel that they were still fighting together!"

"This burst of idealism completely turned the tide of the battle."

Physical distance is nothing; the bond in our hearts is invincible!

[You old scoundrel! You're a god to be revered!]

[A unique moment of idealism!]

[BeiDou also operates from both Earth and the Moon, and also has to work as a part-time psychologist; I suggest giving him a raise!]

In the video footage, Mebius rises again amidst crimson flames, transforming into his Burning Warrior form.

"Right here, Mebius demonstrated his amazing growth," Old Tang raised his voice.

"The Burning Warrior form, which originally required a partner to be present to unlock, was activated autonomously by him, fueled by his overwhelming faith in his partner and unleashing tremendous power!"

"Then came a satisfying counterattack."

"A single Mebium Burst completely destroyed the Yapools."

"However, it's a pity that Gu Laozei didn't completely copy Ace's lines here."

"Before he died, Yapool only released information about the Emperor and the other three Dark Lords."

"If only we could replicate that classic death line, 'The Yapool are dead, but the Super Beasts will not die.'"

"Or perhaps it's a tribute to the line from the female Yapool in episode 48: 'The victor must live on forever, bearing the resentment of the losers.'"

"I expect the viewing experience will be even better!"

"But this is no big deal. At least Yapool once again perfectly fulfilled his role as a tool for boosting stats."

"Even in his dying moments, he didn't forget to expose all the secrets of his boss and teammates, thus setting the stage for the grand finale of the story."

[Yapool: Even if I die, I'll drag the Emperor and the Four Heavenly Kings down with me!]

[Even in his dying moments, the duck-neck man has to drag a few more down with him /doge~]

[Intelligence Duck Neck Man!]

[If my fellow Daoist dies, so shall I!]

[So this also reveals the final boss! Just who is the Emperor?!]

As the video drew to a close, Lao Tang's voice softened.

The image freezes on the moon.

Hokuto Seiji, facing the silvery-white full moon, shouted, "Yuko, let's go!"

With the two rings combined, Ultraman Ace descended with a thunderous roar amidst the battle song.

"Without any unnecessary probing, Ace demonstrated the terrifying close-combat dominance of the Land of Light's High Priest as soon as he appeared."

"He showed absolutely no mercy to the nemesis who once destroyed the lunar civilization."

"He wielded a variety of beam attacks with ease, and his powerful, impactful blows, combined with a fluid and rhythmic attack pattern, left Runatrice completely defenseless."

[Ever since Minami Yuko left, Ace has become increasingly violent!]

[This beam attack was so satisfying! It's the first time I've ever seen Ultraman unleash so many beams in a single battle.]

Do you even realize how prestigious the Showa Emperor's position was?!

[Light Beam Superman!]

"Finally, with the cooperation of his teammates, Ace used his signature Metallium Beam to completely end this nemesis from half a century ago, destroying both of their spacetime wave transmitters."

"This battle was not only exhilarating, but more importantly, it provided an opportunity for Minami Yuko, who was forced to leave Earth back then, to reunite with her former lover."

Immediately afterwards, the scene shifted back to a space with the Milky Way and starry sky as the background.

Beidou Xingsi turned around and saw that gentle figure.

Old Tang took a deep breath in the video.

"This is the most tearful moment of the entire episode."

"Half a century has not diminished their affection."

"This completely makes up for the regrets the two of them had back then."

"Yuko Minami's words, 'If the moon people hadn't stayed on Earth, they might have gone through all these years with Seiji,' reveal so much heartache."

"But Hokuto's words, 'I don't regret it, and I've always felt that Seiji is by my side,' turned regret into relief."

"There is a kind of love that will not fade with the passage of time or the separation of distance. Light Chaser Animation has given all Ace fans the most perfect ending."

[It's a perfect ending]

[Tears welling up]

No regrets in this life

I never imagined I'd live to see my dream come true...

[You old scoundrel! This is the kind of slapstick comedy we've been waiting for!!!]

"Those kids who were chasing after Ace back then are now older than me, and I imagine they've already settled down and started families in real life!"

"You must have personally experienced a relationship that is both blissful and flawed, like the Big Dipper!"

"Gu Nan has finally made up for his regret this time!"

"certainly."

Old Tang's tone suddenly became humorous.

"While we admire it, we also have to complain a bit."

"Yuko Minami vowed back then to do everything in her power on the moon to restore it to a planet as beautiful as Earth."

"But more than fifty years have passed, and the lunar surface is still a barren wasteland?"

"Did Commissioner Yamamoto take a kickback?"

"So, that old scoundrel Gu still hasn't remembered Tsuburaya's foreshadowing from back then?!"

"Ahem, in the name of Tang Zheping, a current member of Guys, I order Hokuto Seisi to stay on the moon, keep a close eye on her, and work with her to rebuild the moon. Stop slacking off!"

[The truth is out! Minami Yuko has definitely been slacking off for the past fifty years! Hokuto, hurry up and catch her red-handed!]

【Zheping! Lend her our Asian headquarters' construction team, I guarantee a complete transformation in three years!】

[It's okay, we'll let them go up there and be infrastructure construction monsters in a few years!]

At the end of the video, the image freezes on the moment when Jinguji Aya stands on tiptoe and leaves a light kiss on her future profile.

This can be seen as a way to make up for the lack of further development of the emotional story between Hokuto and Minami Yuko back then.

"This is Lao Tang, and this video is now finished!"

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The progress bar slowly moved toward the end, and the video gradually dimmed as Lao Tang said goodbye, until it turned completely black.