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

Chapter 136: A mere account of events? A summary of the next three episodes.

Time slips through our fingers like sand, and three weeks have quietly passed.

The popularity of "Ultraman Dyna" has moved from its initial "explosive period" to a "stable period".

In this fast-paced internet age, apart from Gu Nan's Chasing Light Pictures, it's hard to find another company in the entire Xia Kingdom's entertainment industry that can maintain such a high level of discussion for nearly a month.

Within this massive pool of traffic, all sorts of powerful figures display their unique abilities.

Old Tang remains firmly in his position as the "top dog in the tokusatsu (special effects) category," and his genuine, fatherly viewing reactions have made him an outlet for the emotions of countless viewers.

Even after watching the entire series, many fans would still go to Lao Tang's live stream to watch it again, just to see Lao Tang cry, laugh, and slap his thigh.

In this battle for traffic, the once "sharp-tongued UP master" Kanpianwang has finally found his own niche.

In terms of emotional value, he can't compete with Lao Tang; in terms of entertaining antics, he can't compete with those funny bloggers who wear leather suits and dance the social dance in the street.

So, the King of Talking Movies took a different approach. Since he couldn't be an "emotional mouth double," he decided to be a "super brain."

He completely transformed his live streaming style to "hardcore in-depth analysis," focusing on "microscopic analysis of dramas" and "King of Science popularization."

Friday night, the talk show "King of Movies" will start airing on time.

The title of the live stream was simple: "Dyna's Road to Godhood - A Review of the Details You Overlooked in Episodes 8, 9, and 10".

Although the title seemed serious, the moment the "King of Talking Movies" appeared in front of the camera with his black-rimmed glasses and a smug "I am the only one who is pure in a corrupt world" face, the comments section instantly became lively.

"Hey, Old Wang's here? What are you planning to do today?"

"Last time you said the muscular type was a violent aesthetic, what are you going to brag about this time?"

"I have to say, Lao Wang's slicing is really good; he's a master of saving water."

The movie critic adjusted his glasses and, instead of rushing to argue with the comments as he usually did, took out a bottle of soda and leaned back strategically.

"Brothers, let's not argue today. In the past three weeks, many people have messaged me privately saying that these episodes feel 'a bit scattered' and not exciting enough. Some even said that Gu Nan has run out of ideas and started padding the plot."

The film critic simply smiled, ignoring the questions or jokes in the comments, and made a surprising remark.

"To anyone who says that, I can only say that you've only seen one layer of the drama, while Gu Nan is in the atmosphere."

【What does it mean? 】

However, Dyna's early episodes weren't as high-quality as Tiga's. While the special effects and action sequences improved, the plot was just so-so.

To be fair, you can sense that Dyna has a main storyline running throughout the series, but the quality of the individual episodes... well, at least so far, none have surpassed the masterpieces of Ultraman Tiga.

After glancing at the comments, the "King of Talking Movies" continued talking.

"Don't rush to refute. Today, we'll break it down episode by episode. Let me show you just how much hidden meaning Gu Nan has in this seemingly 'plain' episodic series."

When Kanpianwang clicked on screen sharing, the screen switched to episode 8, "The Distant Baoun".

The plot of this episode is very simple. The GUTS team receives a report of a meteorite crash and rushes to the scene to find that it is a cute space monster named Baoon.

It did not attack with malicious intent; it was merely drawn to Earth and emitted special sound waves that would lull those who heard them into a deep sleep and cause them to lose their will to fight.

Asuka and the others were hypnotized one after another, and the situation became passive.

Baoon is harmless, but his instincts cause him to wander around and bring chaos to the city.

Super Victory tried various methods but failed to wake it up or banish it.

Finally, Ultraman Dyna transformed and appeared. Instead of attacking Baoon, he used his own energy to guide it, gently sending the lost little monster back to space.

It not only protected the Earth but also demonstrated tolerance and gentleness towards the weak life in the universe, which can be considered a continuation of Dyna's consistent warm fighting style.

"Let's talk about this episode first. I saw a lot of people in the comments saying that this episode is too 'childish'. The monster looks like a silly goose, and the whole village is sleeping. There's no tension at all."

"Some even asked, why didn't the Victory Eagle just blow this monster up with a single missile?"

The video player paused the screen, revealing a round, seemingly harmless monster called Baoon.

"Brothers, this is what makes tokusatsu dramas so sophisticated."

The film critic's tone turned serious. "Who says monsters have to be hideous demons that destroy cities? This episode of 'Baon the Distant Land' is essentially a fairy tale for adults."

He dragged the progress bar, and the screen froze on the scene of the monster chasing the red balloon.

"Notice this detail. The red balloon. In film and television language, red balloons often symbolize innocence, dreams, and a bygone era of pure joy. Why does Baoon chase the balloon? Because although it is huge, its mind is actually just like the children in the village."

"Many people think this episode's plot is weak and the pace is very slow, but have you noticed that although there are no intense fights in this episode, there is a long-lost sense of 'relaxation'?"

The scene depicts the ordinary lives of villagers in that rural village, working from sunrise to sunset.

"We've gotten used to Asuka's battles with a bitter and resentful expression, and we've gotten used to Scia's oppressive aura of wanting to destroy the world. Suddenly, this episode is like a cup of refreshing tea after a big meal."

The film critic pointed to the villagers sleeping haphazardly on the screen, as well as the Super Victory Team members who were also hypnotized and having sweet dreams.

"Director Gu Nan is actually exploring a very profound topic here—'coexistence' and 'understanding.' Does this monster have malicious intent? No. It just wants to play with people. If we follow the usual formula, monsters must be eliminated as soon as they appear, then what's the difference between the Super GUTS team and the executioners?"

People started spamming the chat with comments:

"Indeed, I thought the monsters were quite cute when I watched it."

"If Dyna kills even harmless monsters like this, then he doesn't deserve to be called the Giant of Light."

"Old Wang's interpretation is quite insightful."

Seeing that the time was right, the talkative king continued, "And everyone, pay attention to the ending. Asuka didn't use the Solgent Ray to blow it to pieces; instead, she used the Strong Type, employing the large fireball originally intended for attack, to 'send' it back into space."

"This is not just the gentleness of birds, but also the progress of Super GUTS and even human civilization as a whole. We are no longer simply 'xenophobic,' but have begun to try to understand those who are different."

"This episode looks like a comedy, and everyone is laughing so hard they're doubled over. But after the laughter, when you see Bao En's departing figure, don't you feel a little warm and a little bittersweet? That's right! That's Gu Nan's brilliance—using the simplest story to tell the gentlest truth."

Then, with a wave of his hand, the screen switched to episode 9, "The Attack of Two Thousand Monsters".

The plot of this episode is quite simple, but the exciting action scenes have attracted a lot of viewers.

The plot is roughly that the electric-absorbing monster Kiakta appears and attacks the solar power plant.

Super GUTS used Thunderstorm in conjunction with Dyna Power Type to defeat it, unaware that its fragments would regenerate.

That night, the debris transformed into approximately 2000 small Kiakuda, which drained electricity from the city, plunging it into a paralysis crisis.

The GUTS team's attempt to lure the enemy failed, and they discovered that the little monsters would split when attacked.

Asuka transforms into Dyna Miracle Type, repairs the GUTS's massive electric net that attracts small monsters to combine, then takes the combined monster to space, and uses the Liporum Wave to create a small black hole, completely banishing the monster, resolving the crisis, and also reflecting on humanity's dependence on electricity.

"If episode 8 is a fairy tale, then episode 9 is a hard science fiction thriller, plus an instruction manual for the 'official cheat code'."

The live stream showed a scene of thunder and rain, creating a somber atmosphere.

"At the beginning of this episode, many people were criticizing Shin Asuka in the comments, saying that he was too arrogant, didn't listen to orders, and was just a hothead, no different from the beginning."

"That's right, Asuka is indeed arrogant in this episode, even to the point of being annoying. But everyone should understand that this is the inevitable path for a 'growing' male protagonist. At least the Asuka we know now is much better than the arrogant and disobedient man he used to be."

"Moreover, in this episode, that mysterious form reappeared! That is, our—Miracle Form."

The video king pulled up the moment when Dyna transformed into blue, his eyes filled with fervor.

"Brothers, although we've seen Dyna turn blue before, that was mainly to showcase speed and superpowers. But in this episode, Gu Nan has truly shown us what a 'version T0' level cheat really means!"

In the scene, facing a massive group of countless electric-absorbing monsters called Giactar, Dyna sends them into space and then waves his hands, unleashing a skill that countless viewers are still discussing today—the Liporum Beam.

"This lighting is indeed unique."

The film critic sighed.

"This is a black hole, guys! Making a black hole with your bare hands! That's pretty amazing."

"Everyone, pay attention to the monster's name: 'Two Thousand Monsters.' This monster is not a single life form, but a collection of countless small monsters."

"Physical attacks are almost ineffective against it because it can reassemble itself even after you break it apart. In other movies, this kind of setup would make it an unbeatable boss. But against Miracle Dyna, it's simply taken down!"

The film critic took a sip of soda to moisten his throat: "Moreover, this episode is also crucial for the character development of Asuka. He initially wanted to be a lone hero, but ended up failing miserably."

"In the end, it was thanks to the cover of their teammates that TPC devised a plan together, using the electric grid to lure all the monsters, thus completing this earth-shattering attack. What does this show? It shows that a 'miracle' isn't created by one person, but by bonds!"

"There's another detail that everyone noticed: ever since Asuka awakened Dyna's power, he's been getting shocked a lot in this episode."

"I was stunned by Baoon's snoring in the last episode, and I'm convulsing from being electrocuted by a monster in this episode. Is Director Gu Nan implying that although Asuka has become light, he is still essentially a 'mortal' unlucky guy? This kind of contrast makes the character more real."

The live chat was filled with "hahaha":

[Asuka: Don't I have any pride?]

Indeed, Asuka has had a tough time these past few episodes.

Putting everything else aside, Dyna definitely provides a lot of fun.

To be honest, the Miracle Black Hole ability was absolutely awesome, and the sound effects sounded so high-class.

[Gu Laozei (a nickname for a character) clearly has a true love for the blue form. While Tiga's Sky Form just feels fast, Dyna's turns him into a mage.]

The commentator smiled slightly as he looked at the comments section: "Don't worry, what's a mage? The next episode is the real 'hardcore' stuff."

He switched to episode 10, "The Forbidden Ground Painting".

The plot of this episode is also very simple and easy to understand.

A group of ancient aliens called the Ginjadal people attempted to use their telekinesis to materialize the three-headed monster depicted in paintings on the Andean land and regain control of the Earth.

The Super GUTS team arrived just in time and destroyed the three-headed monster that was about to revive with a tornado.

In a desperate move, the Jinajindar infused all its power into the high-speed monster Dankshadore, reviving it completely and sending it hurtling into the city at high speed.

Asuka transforms into Dyna to fight back, using her agile movements and powerful beams to suppress the monster. In the end, she destroys Danxsadel with the Solgent Ray, thwarting the aliens' plot to restore the world.

"After this episode came out, I feel that a lot of people will start to study the world view of Tiga and Dyna again. I would call it a "celebration for setting enthusiasts".

"At the beginning, South America, the Andes Mountains, geoglyphs. These keywords alone show that there's a lot of information involved."

The screen displayed the enormous ground totem, along with the monster that resurrected from the ground painting.

"Many people have asked what the alien who keeps muttering 'Degisador' in this episode is trying to do. Brothers, we need to look at it in conjunction with the previous episodes. This episode is packed with information; it directly expands the worldview of the 'Ultra Universe' that Gu Nan has built."

The video reviewer pulled up a comparison image: the left side shows the monsters that appeared in this episode, and the right side shows Golza and Melba from Ultraman Tiga.

"Look closely at the design of this monster. Both of these monsters have very obvious characteristics of ancient monsters. Especially the long-necked dragon-shaped pattern, which is quite reminiscent of the style of Tiga Rigwamu."

"And the monsters in the murals, don't they look familiar? I speculate that they are paying homage to the food chain of Earth's ultra-ancient times."

"I have reason to suspect that the monsters that appeared in this episode, and even that so-called Daisy alien, came to Earth as early as the ancient times. That geoglyph is not an artwork, but a seal, or some kind of summoning circle."

"Moreover, what surprised me most in this episode was the pacing of the battles."

Kanpianwang played a pre-edited battle scene.

Dyna switches to Shiny Type and engages in high-speed attacks and defenses with the monster in the air.

"Previously, everyone thought that the Shiny Type was an 'ordinary' form, not as strong as the Strong Type, and not as versatile as the Miracle Type. But in this episode, Dyna showed us the true essence of the Shiny Type—'all-around' and 'the pinnacle of fighting skills'."

"Look at that over-the-shoulder throw, look at that barrage of beams. Facing a monster with the ability to create clones, Dyna didn't use the Miracle Type to show off his skills, but instead used the most simple and unadorned fighting techniques, beating his opponent into submission with every punch and kick."

"Especially that last Solgent ray, it was crisp and clean, without the slightest hesitation."

"The pacing of this episode was fantastic. From the suspenseful beginning to the investigation in the middle, and then to the final battle, it was all done in one go. Especially the villain, the Jinnaijindar, his obsession with 'destruction' actually reflects a certain extreme 'destructive' tendency in reality."

The film critic paused, his voice lowering slightly, "Furthermore, did anyone notice the discussion about 'cloning technology' in this episode? Those three monsters are actually extensions of some kind of biological weapon."

"Does this imply that in the dark depths of this universe, there are more advanced civilizations like the Sphia and the Genaijindar, who treat life as a tool? If so, the future facing humanity and Dyna is truly terrifying to contemplate."

The screen was instantly flooded with comments like "This is terrifying to think about."

[Are you sure you're not spreading any conspiracy theories?]

Now that you mention it, it seems like Dyna's world-building is going to be even darker than Ultraman Tiga's.

No wonder Sphia wanted to wipe out humanity right away; it turns out the universe is full of lunatics like this?

[It seems there will be quite a few of these cosmic invasions later on.]

The movie critic nodded in satisfaction as he watched the reactions in the live chat. He knew he had achieved his goal.

He cleared his throat and began to give his final summary.

"Brothers, looking back at these three episodes, do you still think Gu Nan is 'padded'?"

"Episode 8 is about 'goodwill and childlike innocence across races,' expanding the diversity of monsters."

"Episode 9 is about 'the nature of power and team bonds,' establishing Dyna's miraculous tactical role."

Episode 10 is about "the darkness of the universe and the clash of civilizations," which foreshadows the worldview.

"This isn't just water! It's Gu Nan piecing together a grand cosmic panorama for us, bit by bit, using episodic storytelling! He's telling us that Dyna's story isn't just about fighting monsters; it's about growth, about exploration, and about how humanity holds onto that 'light' in a perilous universe!"

"Xin Feibiao is still confused and making mistakes. He can be arrogant, easily overwhelmed, and impulsive. But he's also thinking and changing. Isn't this a microcosm of every young person?"

"The reason we like Dyna is precisely because he's 'imperfect,' isn't it? Tiga is the god that Daigo transformed into, while Dyna is Asuka, this 'human,' striving to catch up with the figure of the god!"

The talkative man's emotions gradually rose, and his voice became increasingly infectious.

"So, brothers, cherish every episode you have now. I have a feeling that as the plot progresses, these easy days won't last much longer. The shadow of Sphia still looms, and more unknown threats are approaching. Let's wait and see how high and how far this hot-blooded idiot can ultimately fly!"

That concludes today's recap. I'm Kanpianwang, an ordinary viewer hoping to understand Gu Nan and tokusatsu (special effects) films. See you in the next video! Please like, comment, and subscribe—it really means a lot to me!

As the live stream ended, Kanpianwang leaned back in his chair and let out a long sigh.

He glanced at the data in the backend.

The number of online viewers exceeded 100,000, and the amount of interaction in the bullet comments also reached a new high.

He opened the comments section and saw that the comments had changed from initial "doubt" to "understanding" and even "admiration," and an indescribable sense of accomplishment welled up in his heart.

In this parallel world without an Ultraman history, he, Lao Tang, and countless others who love the show are working with Gu Nan to build their own "Kingdom of Light" from scratch.

……

Meanwhile, in Jinghai City, at the Super Victory Team (film crew) filming location.

"Cut! Passed!"

With Gu Nan's command, the tense atmosphere on set instantly relaxed.

The actor playing Shin Asuka wiped the sweat from his brow, took the water his assistant handed him, and gulped down several mouthfuls.

"Director, wasn't that scene a bit too intense?" he asked somewhat nervously. "Shouldn't Asuka be more mature than that at this point?"

Gu Nan sat behind the monitor, watching the playback, a satisfied smile on his lips.

No, it's just right.

Gu Nan turned his head and looked at the young actor he had discovered, his eyes filled with a deeper meaning. "Feiniao is constantly growing. After the battles in the previous episodes, although he is still that hot-blooded fool, he has begun to feel the weight of 'responsibility' in his heart."

In the past two days, he has also watched a lot of analysis videos on Bilibili.

In fact, Gu Nan knew very well that the "deeper meanings" analyzed by those film and television analysis YouTubers were indeed within the original script structure of "Dyna".

As a "porter," he not only had to recreate those shocking scenes, but also the souls hidden behind the costume battles.

In particular, episode 8, "The Distant Baoon," was written by the famous screenwriter Ai Ota in the original version. That screenwriter, who was good at depicting delicate emotions, gave the monster a different kind of vitality.

In this world, Gu Nan must use the language of the camera to fully convey this tenderness to audiences who have never been exposed to tokusatsu culture.

The miraculous "black hole" ability shown in episode 9 caused quite a stir back then and was jokingly referred to by fans as the "wall-hanging form".

Gu Nan specifically instructed the special effects team to make the visual effects of the Libolumu light waves extremely oppressive, with a sense of spatial distortion, every frame of which felt like the budget was burning.

As for episode 10, that's one of Keiichi Hasegawa's specialties, combining an ancient civilization with a modern storyline, subtly weaving together clues and foreshadowing events.

The soil for special effects in this world was once a desert, but now, this desert has blossomed with magnificent flowers.

From the groundbreaking emergence of Ultraman Tiga to the profound reflections of Ultra Seven, and now to the exhilarating energy of Ultraman Dyna.

The audience has evolved from initial curiosity to current enthusiasm and in-depth discussion.

The emergence of in-depth analysis content creators like Kanpianwang is a sign that tokusatsu culture is beginning to take root and sprout.