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Shin Ultraman (2022)
Modernized visuals, mediocre story
Ultraman is a long-running series for children with special effects.
This film uses motion capture and CG technology to avoid cheapness while maintaining the dynamism of the costumed tokusatsu. In addition, the characters in the film clearly show that the author is a fanatic of the original work.
However, when viewed as one of the Ultraman series, there are three problems.
The first is the lack of appealing katokutai. At first glance, they seem to be a petty official, but he brings up super-technology so casually at the edges that it seems half-baked. Captain Asami was a "career woman who is always angry," as was common in dramas of 20 years ago.
Second, this film does not reflect the diversity of Ultraman. There were 39 episodes of Ultraman in the first film alone, and the stories and the monsters that appeared in this film were diverse. However, the main enemies in this film are biased in favor of aliens. In particular, Zarab and Mephilus are both intelligent and dumb aliens. The exclusion of the overly popular Baltan Alien was understandable, but the lack of bipedal monsters like Gomorrah and the Red King was not enough. Osaka Castle should be destroyed.
Third, the story of this film is not so original. It is a standard science fiction story that humans fight each other over alien super-technology. Other elements used in this film have already been used in other films in the series. For example, Ultraman's love for earthlings and committing crimes in "Heisei Ultra Seven," Ultraman's cooperation with mankind in the final phase in "Ultraman Dyna," and the use of physics in "Ultraman Gaia" have already been used.
In the end, I felt that the film was a remake of Ultraman, but on a smaller scale in many ways.
This film uses motion capture and CG technology to avoid cheapness while maintaining the dynamism of the costumed tokusatsu. In addition, the characters in the film clearly show that the author is a fanatic of the original work.
However, when viewed as one of the Ultraman series, there are three problems.
The first is the lack of appealing katokutai. At first glance, they seem to be a petty official, but he brings up super-technology so casually at the edges that it seems half-baked. Captain Asami was a "career woman who is always angry," as was common in dramas of 20 years ago.
Second, this film does not reflect the diversity of Ultraman. There were 39 episodes of Ultraman in the first film alone, and the stories and the monsters that appeared in this film were diverse. However, the main enemies in this film are biased in favor of aliens. In particular, Zarab and Mephilus are both intelligent and dumb aliens. The exclusion of the overly popular Baltan Alien was understandable, but the lack of bipedal monsters like Gomorrah and the Red King was not enough. Osaka Castle should be destroyed.
Third, the story of this film is not so original. It is a standard science fiction story that humans fight each other over alien super-technology. Other elements used in this film have already been used in other films in the series. For example, Ultraman's love for earthlings and committing crimes in "Heisei Ultra Seven," Ultraman's cooperation with mankind in the final phase in "Ultraman Dyna," and the use of physics in "Ultraman Gaia" have already been used.
In the end, I felt that the film was a remake of Ultraman, but on a smaller scale in many ways.
Kidô senshi Gundam Cucuruz Doan no shima (2022)
The Different Legend of Mobile Suit Gundam/
For non-Gundam fans:
This work follows the style of summer vacation movies. A southern island (no beach), foreign friends, a cute animal, a small adventure and success, and sci-fi robots.
It expects the viewer to know Gundam. However, the story is not flat. If you ended up watching with a child, you will not get bored.
The drawings of the giant mechs are excellent. It is not just detailed but consists of a uniqueness. The Gundam series developed a sense of speed, splendor, and flamboyance. This work, on the contrary, draws a sense of gravity and the horror of Gundam. RX-78-02 in this work is the Gundam that you don't want to turn into an enemy the most in history.
GOAT! You will see the essence of Japanese animation technology in the goat.
The main characters Amuro and Cucuruz Doan are neither completely moral nor unethical. It would be a good topic for discussion with children.
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For Gundam fans:
This work is unique for Mobile Suit Gundam.
It is because that almost adults in Gundam series are disqualified. Amuro's parents are nearly divorced and have not given him a proper education. Char in CCA uses Quess as a soldier.
Meanwhile, Cucuruz Doan is raising 20 children in a twisted way. Moreover, he is active and success to save his children.
And what Amuro experiences in this work is like educating him to "become a decent adult." It told him to get in shape, learn to farm, and learn to live without destruction. It is very different from the conventional "strongest new type soldier" Amuro.
This work follows the style of summer vacation movies. A southern island (no beach), foreign friends, a cute animal, a small adventure and success, and sci-fi robots.
It expects the viewer to know Gundam. However, the story is not flat. If you ended up watching with a child, you will not get bored.
The drawings of the giant mechs are excellent. It is not just detailed but consists of a uniqueness. The Gundam series developed a sense of speed, splendor, and flamboyance. This work, on the contrary, draws a sense of gravity and the horror of Gundam. RX-78-02 in this work is the Gundam that you don't want to turn into an enemy the most in history.
GOAT! You will see the essence of Japanese animation technology in the goat.
The main characters Amuro and Cucuruz Doan are neither completely moral nor unethical. It would be a good topic for discussion with children.
---
For Gundam fans:
This work is unique for Mobile Suit Gundam.
It is because that almost adults in Gundam series are disqualified. Amuro's parents are nearly divorced and have not given him a proper education. Char in CCA uses Quess as a soldier.
Meanwhile, Cucuruz Doan is raising 20 children in a twisted way. Moreover, he is active and success to save his children.
And what Amuro experiences in this work is like educating him to "become a decent adult." It told him to get in shape, learn to farm, and learn to live without destruction. It is very different from the conventional "strongest new type soldier" Amuro.