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

Chapter 356 The Kind Ultraman and the Upside-Down Hair Washing

Three days later, the women's clothing arrived.

Let's return to the present.

Old Tang, dressed in that pink maid outfit, sat in front of the camera, pulling his thoughts back from his memories.

A calm, as if he were completely numb, appeared on his face.

"So, because I promised my friends in the group, this is the reason why I wore this outfit."

Old Tang patted his arm, which was bound with lace trim, and let out a wry smile.

"A bet's a bet, and I, Old Tang, keep my word. The cross-dressing, handstand while washing my hair—I'll definitely arrange that for you guys at the end of the video."

[Group members? Aren't they the captains and big spenders?]

[Actually, it was Old Tang who wanted to wear it, right?]

Maybe Old Tang is a good girl.

Don't make your Tang sister laugh!

"But before that—"

He cleared his throat, leaned forward slightly, and moved closer to the microphone.

His eyes suddenly became serious.

"As a professional tokusatsu content creator, I must first have a serious talk with you about this anime, 'Sun and Moon First Strike,' which made me lose my underwear."

"Brothers, I admit I misjudged Gauss's fighting style, but I didn't misjudge the quality of this movie."

"Gu Nan hasn't run out of ideas; in fact, he's explored a deeper core in this prequel than Gaia!"

Old Tang was very skilled at the operation.

I quickly pulled out a few high-definition pictures that I had casually taken while watching the movie in the editing software, and they filled the entire screen.

"Let's start with audiovisual language."

Old Tang clicked on the first screenshot.

That's the opening scene of the movie—a dark, deep purple tunnel, presented from a first-person perspective.

"At the beginning, did everyone feel a little bored? Or even a little scared?"

Old Tang pointed to the picture and said.

"The purple tunnel itself carries a strong sense of mystery, and when combined with the first-person perspective, it will give the audience a strong sense of claustrophobia."

"Not only that, think back to the background noise at that time."

The comments section immediately responded.

[The sound at the beginning was a crackling sound]

That tunnel scene was incredibly oppressive.

The first-person perspective is so immersive; it feels like I've become Ultraman.

So, was Gauss from another universe?

"That's right, it was an extremely oppressive shot from the very beginning."

Old Tang snapped his fingers.

"At the very beginning of the film, Gu Nan had no intention of letting us relax."

"He deliberately created a sense of tension by using this noisy and unsettling ambient sound and claustrophobic visual effect."

"This oppressive feeling was not broken until Gauss's divine light appeared."

Old Tang quickly switched to the next screenshot.

That was the scene where Musashi first saw Gauss in the thick fog on a rainy night, following a mysterious frequency.

"This shot is so beautiful, it's practically divine."

Old Tang's tone was full of admiration.

"Did you notice? Gu Nan used a very classic film editing technique here—the dissolve transition."

"The shot is constantly changing, and the mysterious frequency in the background is getting louder and louder, all of which are frantically stirring up our emotions."

"Moreover, Gauss emerged from the thick fog."

"In movies and TV shows, fog often represents being lost, lonely, or even fear."

"But the moment Gauss's body, radiating a soft glow, appeared, it immediately became the visual focus of the entire picture."

"This not only enhances the mysterious and sacred atmosphere, but also cleverly avoids some of the shortcomings of night scene CG compositing, making the giant's presence incredibly realistic."

Old Tang picked up his cup, took a sip of water, and his eyes sharpened.

"However, these are just techniques."

"What really gave me goosebumps were the hardcore settings and Easter eggs that Gu Nan planted in this movie."

He clicked on a screenshot of the Scientific Research Council (SRC) analyzing the mysterious radio waves.

The number "1420 MHz" is clearly displayed on the screen.

"When I was watching it just now, a lot of people in the comments were complaining, saying how could aliens possibly use Earth's frequency?"

"Let me tell you, Gu Nan's screenwriting team definitely did a tremendous amount of homework!"

Old Tang slammed his hand on the table in excitement.

"1420 MHz, this number is definitely not made up!"

"In the real world, the Americans have a very famous project called SETI, which is the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence."

"Look at the screen on the SRC screen. The wavelength they're using to receive alien signals is 1420 MHz!"

The screen was instantly filled with question marks and exclamation marks.

[Old Tang is right, 1420 MHz is the frequency of the 21 cm spectral line emitted by a neutral hydrogen atom.]

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, and any highly advanced civilization would certainly be aware of this frequency.

[This is truly a very "old-school" sci-fi concept]

"The attention to detail is truly impressive."

Old Tang watched the reactions in the live chat with satisfaction.

"He built a fairytale-like encounter on a very solid, even realistic, scientific framework."

"Besides this, there's another little Easter egg I don't know if you guys noticed."

Old Tang smiled mischievously and cut out a picture.

That was the little robot named "Clergon" that Musashi received.

"The design of this robot is actually a tribute to Sevenrick Rechgon, but it also resembles people's imagination of the appearance of robots in the early days."

"Its presence here is not only a tool for detecting extraterrestrial radio waves, but also represents the purest fantasies that children of that era had about the universe."

After analyzing the Easter eggs, Old Tang's expression gradually became serious.

He cleared all the screenshots on the screen, leaving only a close-up of Gauss's upper body.

Those milky white eyes gazed silently at the camera, conveying a sense of compassion.

"Next, we're going to talk about the most controversial point of this movie, which is also why I lost the bet."

Old Tang chuckled self-deprecatingly.

"Everyone must have the same question."

"Since Cosmos is Ultraman who protects Earth, why didn't he come out to help when the Baltan aliens appeared over the city in the first place?"

"Why didn't Musashi react when he raised the Shining Stone after the entire defense force was wiped out?"

Various speculations immediately flooded the screen.

[Because Baltan didn't intend to destroy the city?]

[Is Gauss observing humanity? Does he think the defense forces are too belligerent, so he's ignoring them?]

[As Baltan explained later, it was because they didn't have enough energy and were still recharging!]

Logically, shouldn't Ultraman have attacked immediately?

"No, none of that is right."

Old Tang shook his head.

"The answer is actually hidden in Gauss's name."

"Cosmos. In English, this word translates to 'universe,' but it specifically refers to 'an ordered universe.'"

Old Tang emphasized his words, emphasizing each one.

"Gauss represents order."

"Think back to the Baltans' behavior in the early stages."

"It hovered over the city, without emitting beams of light, destroying buildings, or intentionally harming any civilians."

"All its counterattacks were because the defending forces fired missiles at it first!"

"For the Baltans, it was simply a matter of self-defense."

"It did not disrupt the peaceful coexistence order in the universe."

"As long as the order is not disrupted, Gauss, as the embodiment of order, has absolutely no reason or right to interfere."

Old Tang cut out a screenshot of a defense force staff officer.

In the image, the staff officer stands against the light, the backlight casting an unpredictable shadow on his face.

"This is also Gu Nan's most scathing critique in this film."

"He portrayed the defense forces in a very negative light."

"Look at the lighting on this advisor; in film terminology, this is called 'villainous under-lighting'."

What is the logic behind the defense forces?

"Regardless of whether the opponent is our own kind or not, as long as they are alien beings, our mission is to exterminate them all."

"This is a very extreme form of xenophobia and nationalism."

"They simply don't bother with communication."

"Regardless of whether the other side is coming to invade or, as the SRC hopes, to engage in peaceful exchange, the defense force's first reaction is to open fire."

"It was this blind hostility and abuse of force that angered Baltan and ultimately led to the escalation of the conflict."

Old Tang took a deep breath as he finished speaking.

His eyes gleamed with excitement.

"Then, the turning point came."

The images on the screen switched instantly.

It transformed into a Baltan alien who awoke from a hypnotic slumber, its body contorted in pain, and finally shed its old shell before launching its full-scale attack!

"molt!"

Old Tang suddenly raised his voice.

"Beyond biology, this has a very clear symbolic meaning within the storyline!"

"This represents a complete shift in the Baltans' attitude!"

"It abandoned negotiations, abandoned its illusions of peaceful relocation, and decided to forcibly occupy the Earth!"

"At this moment, order was broken."

"Therefore, with the shared vision of the children of Earth and Baltan, Gauss appeared!"

Old Tang quickly played a GIF animation.

In the scene, Gauss is inside the spaceship dealing with the Baltan aliens' blade formation, spinning at high speed like a top, neutralizing all attacks.

"Brothers, I take back what I said before about Gauss not being able to fight."

"Gauss's action choreography is absolutely another pinnacle in the history of tokusatsu!"

"In Luna form, Gauss's movements draw heavily on traditional martial arts elements."

"This set of movements is obvious to everyone. It is the most classic Tai Chi. Its dodging, blocking, and pushing are all based on the practical logic of 'using the opponent's force against them'."

"Look at Gauss's reaction to Baltan's slash."

"He didn't take the hit head-on, but instead pulled and guided the blade backward with the force of its movement."

"What do you call that? That's using minimal force to deflect a great attack! Not only did it neutralize the attack, it also caused Baltan to lose his balance."

Indeed, this is the starting point of Tai Chi.

Draw a big watermelon, then cut it in half.

[The Moon Goddess form is truly elegant; she effortlessly outmaneuvered her opponent.]

[The martial arts choreography here is definitely by a master; every movement is meticulously designed.]

Old Tang laughed, but the smile quickly faded.

"If that's all there is to it, then Gauss is at best a punching bag that knows how to dodge."

"But Gu Nan showed us what true 'stopping war is the way to fight' really means."

The scene changes.

The scene cuts to the moment when Gauss, after being struck by the light whip, bursts out with intense red light and switches to corona mode.

"When peaceful means fail to stop atrocities, when the enemy is determined to bring destruction, even the compassionate hero will draw his sword!"

"The style changed drastically the moment the Corona Mode appeared!"

"All that Tai Chi push hands, all that borrowing force to strike, is gone!"

"Instead, they've been replaced by wide, sweeping stances and lunges, and powerful, impactful knee strikes and straight punches!"

Old Tang excitedly waved his fist, as if he were fighting on the field himself.

"This combo sent sparks flying from the Baltan aliens."

"The final 'Ultra Spin' deflected all the spikes on the screen, and the ultimate move 'Blazing Shockwave' blasted Baltan through three buildings!"

"That's real romance for men!"

"I lost because I underestimated Gu Nan's understanding of the word 'gentleness'."

Old Tang stared directly into the camera, his tone becoming incredibly deep.

True gentleness is never weakness.

"It's not like if you slap me, I'll smile and offer the other cheek."

"Gentleness without power is merely a pale compromise."

"Gauss tells us that you must possess enough power to completely destroy your enemy before you are qualified to stand before him, choose to put away your fists, and extend a hand of peace to him."

"Force is used to prevent greater violence."

"This is the core martial virtue that 'The First Strike of the Sun and Moon' wants to convey!"

The video's chat fell into a brief silence after Lao Tang's words.

Then, a barrage of gift effects and approving comments flooded the screen.

Not having a sword and having a sword but not using it are two different things!

[I get it! So I have the power to kill you, but I beat you half to death to prove I didn't want to.]

[Physical rituals for the deceased—this is the ultimate expression of compassion!]

True gentleness must be backed by strength; Gu Nan is such a master writer.

The moon goddess represents mercy, and the solar corona represents majesty; this is the complete picture of loving-kindness.

I got goosebumps.

Finally, I'd like to talk about the ending.

Old Tang's voice softened, tinged with a hint of melancholy.

He showed the Baltan alien's tear that slid from his compound eye before he died on the screen.

"I cried at that moment."

"Think about it carefully, are the Baltan aliens really purely evil villains?"

"Its home planet was destroyed due to the loss of control over its civilization, and it wandered the universe like refugees with billions of its sleeping people."

"It came to Earth not with the intention of plundering; it even wanted to use its own lessons to help Earth avoid repeating the same mistakes."

"But the communication failed."

"Attacked by the defending forces, driven into a desperate situation."

"It shed its old shell and transformed into a hideous monster; this was its last struggle for the continuation of its species."

"It was defeated."

That tear wasn't from pain, but from despair.

"It failed to find a new home for its people; its race is destined to wander the universe or perish."

"So, it chose to self-destruct."

"This is an apology, and also a soldier's last shred of dignity."

Old Tang sighed.

"Gauss did not stop it, nor did he desecrate the corpse; instead, he restored it to its original appearance with light."

"This is reverence for life."

There are no winners in this battle.

The comments section also became heavy.

Baltan is actually quite pitiful.

[A family of loyal Baltan warriors~]

[It's truly tragic, whether it's the Showa era productions or the Light Chaser versions...]

Gauss's gentleness lies in showing even his enemies the utmost respect.

Therefore, the Corona Mode is not brutal, but a judgment imbued with compassion.

"And at the very last moment of the film, Gu Nan gave us another huge surprise."

Old Tang clicked on the last screenshot.

That was the scene where the defense forces were preparing to launch missiles to ambush Gauss, but Musashi's father, Haruyu, risked his life to stop them.

"In the previous storyline, Chunyong was always a strict father who believed in 'Spartan education'."

"He says he'll be strict, but he's actually the most tolerant and trusting person towards Musashi."

"When the adults were all accusing Musashi of lying, he was the only one who stood up to protect his son's self-esteem."

"At the last moment, when the defense forces were about to deliver the fatal blow to Gauss, who had protected the Earth, it was Chunyong who rushed into the command vehicle."

"He wasn't actually sure whether Gauss was a friend of humanity."

"But he chose to believe in his son, and in the pure light in the hearts of children."

"Musashi and Cosmos made the 'Hero's Pact'."

"But in this movie, Chun Yong is also a true hero!"

"And then there's the old policeman who comes to relieve Chunyong at the end..."

Old Tang's eyes reddened as he spoke.

"Some new viewers may not know him."

"But even if he were thirty years older, I could still recognize his face at a glance!"

"That's the actor who played the first Giant of Light!"

"That line, 'It's time to change shifts,' is not just about the handover of police duties, but also about the transmission of the spirit of the old-era special effects films to the new era of 'Goss'!"

"Gu Nan, he really understands tokusatsu (special effects)."

The comments section was filled with tears.

[Old Master Kurobe! I recognized him immediately!]

"It's time to change shifts"—that sentence completely broke me down.

From the first Giant of Light to Gauss, this was a transition spanning generations.

Gu Nan really put a lot of thought into bringing these veterans back.

[Tears welled up in my eyes; the torch of tokusatsu (special effects) is being passed down from generation to generation.]

Old Tang let out a long sigh of relief and leaned back in his chair.

"The First Strike of the Sun and Moon not only perfectly explains Gauss's origins, but also establishes the grand theme of 'seeking equality with love and courage'."

"Next Friday, the next episode of Ultraman Cosmos will air."

"With this theatrical version as a foundation, I dare say that this will definitely be another masterpiece that will go down in the history of tokusatsu!"

This concludes the film review.

The comments in the video were already infected by his emotions, all expressing their anticipation for the sequel to "Goss".

"alright."

Old Tang suddenly changed the subject.

The seriousness on his face vanished instantly.

Instead, he wore a tragic expression, as if he were facing certain death.

"The film review is done, now it's time for personal grudges."

He stood up and strode out of the camera's view.

The sound of rummaging through drawers and cabinets could be heard in the video.

About two minutes later, Lao Tang reappeared in front of the camera.

In his hands, he held a very down-to-earth red plastic basin.

The basin was half full of water.

The barrage of comments exploded with an unprecedented and terrifying density.

【It's here! It's here! It's here!】

[Watching seriously]

[Hey bro, you smell amazing!]

Wash your hair upside down! Wash your hair upside down!

[I waited half an hour for this moment!]

[A Timeless Classic]

"Laugh! All of you, laugh! I'll let you laugh your fill today!"

Old Tang gritted his teeth and slammed the washbasin down on the empty space in front of the computer desk.

He took a deep breath, braced himself with his hands on the ground, and pushed off with his legs, clumsily but firmly standing upside down against the wall.

The pink maid outfit's skirt drooped down, revealing the boxer shorts underneath.

The comments section erupted in laughter.

[Sister Tang, don't fall!]

[Tang Jie, pay attention to details!]

[Laugh until your stomach hurts]

When you zoom in to look at this, do you ever think about how your childhood dream was to become a scientist?

[666, there's still a borderline part, it's about to get banned by the platform moderators]

[Just kidding, even the moderators love to watch this.]

[This is bad]

[I've already taken a screenshot and set it as my group profile picture]

"Gurgle gurgle..."

Old Tang plunged his head into the basin of water, making a muffled bubbling sound.

The comments section was completely out of control.

Hahahaha!

[Old Tang, you're a man of honor, you're true to your word.]

This episode was absolutely hilarious!

[A timeless classic, recommended for intangible cultural heritage status]

[About those iconic scenes from the very first episode of Ultraman Cosmos before it even aired]

Thank you, Lao Tang; thank you, Gu Nan; thank you, Master Gao.

[Everyone stand up to pay tribute to Lao Tang!]

[Respectfully, Mr. Tang!]

On this joyful and comical night, the legend of Ultraman Cosmos has only just begun.