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"Sigh, what a pity, Ultraman Taro is also coming to an end."

On Saturday evening, countless viewers sat in front of their screens, looking at the title of episode 53 of "Ultraman Taro," with mixed feelings.

After a month of companionship, this lighthearted Ultraman series has already captured the hearts of a large audience.

Looking back.

Aliens from the Empire launch a surprise attack on Earth, kidnapping ZAT members under the pretext of "challenging the strongest warrior" and forcing Taro into a one-on-one fight.

The six Ultra Brothers join forces to fight against the Alien Empire.

Taro ultimately ended the fight with a flying swallow kick, highlighting the power of brotherhood.

In episode 39, the return of Minami Yuko was a pleasant surprise for the audience.

Princess Minami Yuko returns to Earth to help Taro fight the Mochiron monster.

Taro's pounding of rice cakes was a source of great joy for the audience.

"Waaaaah, Minami Yuko-neechan, she's back! She's so beautiful!"

"Ace will arrive on the battlefield in 3 minutes."

"Turns out Moqilong Monster is a big fan of rice cakes."

"After the Father of Ultra appeared, Mochiron didn't dare to say a word."

"That's true. Minami Yuko is here, so how far can Ace be? When Ace arrives, Guillotine will follow!"

"The father of Ultraman also saved Mogiron's life."

"Moqilong Monster: I just wanted to eat rice cakes, what did I do wrong!"

In episode 51.

The Father of Ultra descends to Earth and joins forces with Taro to fight against the giant cosmic monster, Linton.

"Ultraman's father came to Earth to help his son! The father's back throw was so cool! Fatherly love is as solid as a mountain!"

"I was inexplicably moved to see Taro and Father of Ultra fighting side by side."

No matter how old a child is, in a father's eyes they will always need help.

Episode 52 explores the themes of heroism and brotherhood through Jack's self-sacrifice.

The thief monster Dorobone, armed with an infrared lantern, captures ZAT's vice-captain and coerces Taro to hand over the Color Timer.

Ultraman Jack sacrificed his timer to save the hostages before collapsing.

Dorobon's combat power increases dramatically after installing the Jack Timer, but he gradually weakens due to the 3-minute time limit.

Taro used energy-saving tactics to maneuver and eventually regained the timer to save Jack.

He then carried him back to the Land of Light to heal his wounds.

"Taro has really grown up. He knows how to use tactics and how to cherish the sacrifices of his teammates."

However, even the longest journey has an end. Today marks the final episode of Ultraman Taro.

Episode 53, "The Declaration of Independence of Mankind".

Kotaro had a dream.

In his dream, Mother of Ultra warned him that a "life-changing event" was about to occur, and showed him a scene of the oil tanker his father, Shiratori, was attacked by a monster.

Mother of Ultra stated that even Taro could not stop this disaster.

Upon waking up, the next day, Kenichi's friend Iro's father's cruise ship had been sunk by a monster in the waters off Ito, and all the crew members had perished.

Shortly afterward, it was also confirmed that the cruise ship Jianyi's father was on had been attacked.

Despite the ZAT team's all-out rescue efforts, and despite Kotaro being on the scene.

However, because his teammate Kitajima was nearby, he was unable to transform immediately and ultimately missed his chance.

Jianyi's father tragically died.

Although Kotaro later transformed and destroyed the Samey Whale.

But Jianyi smashed his beloved Taro toy.

He blamed Ultraman Taro and Team ZAT for failing to fulfill their protective duties.

Faced with the devastated Kenichi, Kotaro did not offer any grand explanations.

"How would you survive without your father and Taro?"

"Kenichi, Taro can only do his best."

"How did you know!"

Jianyi asked back while crying.

"because."

Kotaro took a deep breath, removed the Taro badge from his collar, and the badge shimmered in the sunlight. "I am Taro."

Revealing one's identity is not for showing off or explaining, but for saying goodbye.

"Forget Taro, forget your father, and survive on your own."

He threw the badge forcefully towards the sun, returning it to Mother of Ultra, and officially bid farewell to his identity as Ultraman Taro.

"Kotaro, you have finally found a human value that is more important than Taro's symbol."

Mother of Ultra's voice was filled with relief.

Goodbye, Taro.

This scene left countless viewers in front of their screens holding their breath, their hearts filled with indescribable emotions.

It is growth, it is letting go, and it is also a new beginning.

However, the crisis is not over.

The Balky aliens, who had been secretly watching, witnessed Kotaro lose his ability to transform and saw an opportunity to take advantage of him. They appeared in their life-size form to provoke him.

"I see you, it's Taro."

"I am Kotaro."

Kotaro retorted calmly.

"I don't care!" the Balky alien said arrogantly.

Snapped--!

In response, Kotaro fired a swift and decisive shot!

Enraged, the Balki aliens grew to gigantic size.

Kotaro shouted to Kenichi, "Kenichi, take a good look at the wisdom and courage of humankind!"

He lured the Balky aliens to the oil refinery, maneuvered them using the terrain, and finally doused them with oil before setting them ablaze with a single shot!

"boom--!"

The flames engulfed the Balky aliens.

This vicious cosmic invader screamed as it turned to ashes amidst the raging flames.

Kotaro, with his pure human body, relied on his wisdom and courage to single-handedly kill the space invaders!

He proved it to Jianyi and to all the viewers.

Even without the power of giants, humans can still protect everything they cherish.

After the war, Kotaro officially left the ZAT team.

Amidst the reluctant farewells of his teammates, he shouldered his pack again and embarked on his round-the-world adventure.

The bustling city streets are filled with people coming and going.

Kotaro brushed past a young traveler wearing a hat.

The other person seemed to sense something, turned around, gave Kotaro a bright smile, and waved.

"Hey! Have a great trip!"

Kotaro paused for a moment, then returned a sincere smile and nodded in greeting.

"The same to you."

The red balloon slipped from the child's hand and slowly rose into the sky.

The series "Ultraman Taro" has come to an end.

As the end credits rolled, the comments section exploded!

"Wait!!! What was that just now—?!!"

"Yusuke?! Is it Yusuke?! Kuuga?!"

"Holy crap!!! An Easter egg! A huge Easter egg! Kotaro and Yusuke are in the same frame?!"

"One returned Ultraman's power, the other relinquished Kamen Rider's power... This encounter is truly intriguing!"

"Who says Kuuga isn't an Ultraman? Ultraman Kuuga requests to fight! (doge)"

"Guangda previously mentioned there would be a surprise in Taro, and it turns out the foreshadowing was here! A cross-work collaboration!"

"Confirmation that Ultraman and Kamen Rider share the same universe?!"

"My God! Is the Land of Light universe really going to be a reality? Ultraman + Kamen Rider + Super Sentai... How are they going to make movies from now on? How are the villains going to survive?"

"Monster/Strange Person: I was terrified.jpg"

"Ah Guang: Since I own all the copyrights, I can do whatever I want with collaborations! (Hands on hips)"

"I'm moved to tears. Kotaro bids farewell to his Taro identity, only to encounter another warrior protecting humanity... Is this a kind of legacy?"

"But... Kotaro threw away the badge, how will Taro return in the future? What about the other Ultraman movies or anniversaries?"

"Perhaps, like Captain Zoffy, she will operate in her original form from now on? Or... Mother of Ultra has already prepared a backup plan?"

Weibo's trending topics were instantly flooded with related discussions:

#UltramanTaroEnds#

#Kotaro defeats Balgi Alien in a one-on-one battle#

#Kotaro and Five-Year-Old Yusuke are in the same frame#

#Kamen Rider and Ultraman seem to share the same universe#

#Human Independence and Courage#

#Goodbye, Taro#

The discussion has reached unprecedented levels of enthusiasm.

The ending of Ultraman Taro not only completes the arc of the protagonist Kotaro's growth from relying on the power of Ultraman to believing in the value of humanity itself.

They even dropped a crossover Easter egg that drove all tokusatsu fans crazy.

The story subtly connects the worldviews of the two major tokusatsu IPs under the Kingdom of Light, leaving endless room for imagination.

An hour later, the final rating for "Ultraman Taro" was released—9.7 points!

Although slightly inferior to its predecessor.

However, considering its more relaxed approach to childhood and its emphasis on family and friendship.

This score is already an extremely high affirmation.

Commentators generally believe that "Ultraman Taro" successfully broadened the audience of the Ultraman series.

With its unique warmth and rich character emotions, it has attracted a large number of viewers who did not originally watch tokusatsu.

"Hooray for the finale! Taro brought me not only thrilling battles, but also a wealth of warmth and touching moments."

"Kotaro, you must continue to shine on your journey ahead!"

"I'm already looking forward to the next Ultraman from the Land of Light! Who will it be?"

"Don't forget, Kamen Rider Agito is coming out soon!"

……

Office of the Land of Light.

"Director Yang, the final report on all the revenue from the broadcast of Ultraman Taro, including merchandise sales and copyright licensing, has been released."

Su Xiaoran handed the tablet to Yang Qian with a look of joy on her face.

"It far exceeded expectations, especially the positive word-of-mouth among teenagers and families, which boosted sales across the entire product line."

Yang Qian took the tablet, glanced at it, and nodded: "Yes, as expected."

This revenue is enough to support the company's next few major projects.

"The audience's response to Yusuke's cameo appearance was extremely enthusiastic."

Su Xiaoran smiled.

"Many people speculate whether we are building a larger Kingdom of Light universe."

Yang Qian smiled slightly, neither confirming nor denying.

One of his strategies is to subtly connect the worldviews of different works, leaving room for imagination.

Kotaro returning the badge signifies his independence as a human being.

But this does not mean that his connection with Ultraman is completely severed.

Mother of Ultra's final words, "Goodbye, Taro," were a farewell to his identity as an Ultra Warrior, and also a complete acceptance of Kotaro's human identity.

But the Heart of Ultra is still inside Kotaro's body.

When the world needs Taro's power again, and when Kotaro's enlightenment reaches a new height, returning is just a thought away.

not to mention……

The actor is still with the company, and the character is deeply ingrained in people's minds. There are many ways to bring him back.

Perhaps, when the next crisis arrives, all forces will need to be mobilized.

This former human form of Taro, who has grown into a true warrior, will take up the power of light once again in a new form.

at the same time.

In the park manager's office, Li Lin received a message.

The authorities intend to select a number of outstanding works for export overseas.

And the Land of Light is within it.

"receive!"

"Boss, I'll pass on this good news to Yang Qian right away."