This is what happens when Anno is finally allowed to forget about Evangelion and just do what he loves. This movie does the impossible: attracting new fans while appealing to old fans. It's filled with details, easter eggs, and references while also being an excellent entry point for the franchise as a whole.
I absolutely love this movie's reimagining of the SSSP as advisors, scientists, and commanders rather than the typical Ultra defense force with fighter jets and laser guns. It also does a great job reimagining some of the sillier elements of the original series, like the Mefilas episode.
Probably the best call this movie made is making it clear that Kaminaga is mostly Ultraman with some influence by the human host, rather than the other way around. It's rare and refreshing to see an Ultraman's perspective on the human world and him learning how to be human, which makes the ending much more impactful.
The one complaint I have: Ultraman turning green when he's low on energy feels even sillier than the color timer beeping, if you can believe that.
Film Excellent movie and interesting reimagining
This is what happens when Anno is finally allowed to forget about Evangelion and just do what he loves. This movie does the impossible: attracting new fans while appealing to old fans. It's filled with details, easter eggs, and references while also being an excellent entry point for the franchise as a whole.
I absolutely love this movie's reimagining of the SSSP as advisors, scientists, and commanders rather than the typical Ultra defense force with fighter jets and laser guns. It also does a great job reimagining some of the sillier elements of the original series, like the Mefilas episode.
Probably the best call this movie made is making it clear that Kaminaga is mostly Ultraman with some influence by the human host, rather than the other way around. It's rare and refreshing to see an Ultraman's perspective on the human world and him learning how to be human, which makes the ending much more impactful.
The one complaint I have: Ultraman turning green when he's low on energy feels even sillier than the color timer beeping, if you can believe that.