Ultraman Theme3/21/2021
She lost loved ones back when Shin was trying to protect people from a dangerous alien.IGN is among the federally registered trademarks of IGN Entertainment, Inc.
![]() In 2019, Shins son - Shinjiro - takes on his fathers responsibility to defend Earth from outside threats, and hopefully, become Ultraman full time in the process. ![]() Like many superheroes whove come before him, Shinjiro - at first glance - is just your average high school student trying to fit in with his friends, and muster up enough courage to ask the girl next door out on a date. But lurking behind all of that averageness are some pretty cool abilities that Shinjiro inherited from his father. You know. enhanced strength, agility, and endurance - typical superhuman stuff. The really cool thing about Ultraman is that the series doesnt rush Shinjiros progression from zero to hero. Ultraman Theme Trial By FireInstead, the writers wisely use all 13 episodes to develop Shinjiros character through a rigorous trial by fire. Lets just say, Shinjiros arc pays off in the final climactic moments of the season. Ultraman Gallery 20 IMAGES But before we get ahead of ourselves, lets start with Shinjiros compelling coming-of-superhero-age story, which all starts after his dad is severely injured in a fight against a powerful alien, named Bemular. The unfortunate event forces Shinjiro to put on the Ultraman armor, allowing him to test the suits abilities against a much stronger opponent. Shinjiros first major fight is visually captivating but also serves as an important part of the story. From here on in, Shinjiro knows hes in for an uphill battle against this formidable new enemy. ![]() The tight pacing adds to the suspense of it all, and youre never quite sure when the next Kaiju or heavily-armored alien will jump out and attack Shinjiro. But it also takes away from the shows quieter moments, which are quite good. One of the relationships that needed more time to develop is the one between Shinjiro and his father, Shin. In one particularly endearing scene, Shin tells his son that the burden of being Ultraman is a tough one to bear, and that he never wanted Shinjiro to have that kind of responsibility. Shinjiro understands that being Ultraman is akin to having a curse placed on you. Its an emotionally stirring scene, and there should have been more like it. Loading Another intriguing aspect to the plot centers on a non-super-powered pop singer named Rena Sayama. Her relationship with Shinjiro - and Ultraman for that matter - acts as a strong reminder that there are always innocent casualties involved, even if youre trying to do the right thing.
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