"Wow, this episode really has something special!"
"This Zigera setup feels familiar!"
"Does anyone else recognize Cthulhu? This setup seems inspired by one of the Old Ones, Uthuum, whose pollen brings joy but ultimately leads to destruction."
This was the episode following "Inheritor of Shadows" — "Eternal Life."
In this episode, the truth behind the extinction of the ultra-ancient human civilization 30 million years ago is finally revealed!
Thirty million years ago, the ultra-ancient humans chose to accept Zigera.
Though it was a civilization of light, with many giants, the giants did not interfere when humans chose Zigera. As a result, the ultra-ancient civilization was destroyed by their choice.
Thirty million years later, Zigera bloomed on Earth again, but this time, the outcome was completely different!
In this era, the giants are both light and human!
From the first episode, this concept was hinted at and now, it fully comes to light.
In the present day, 30 million years later, Daiko, transformed into light, stands up. Although most humans chose Zigera, Daiko, as a human, did not succumb to the flower's illusion but chose to fight for humanity!
This pivotal moment changed human destiny after 30 million years.
Ultimately, it was human willpower that overcame Zigera's influence and changed their fate!
"Live a short but full life, leaving the fruits of your labor for future generations. That's how humanity grows!"
These words, left by the remnants of the ultra-ancient humans, resonated deeply with many viewers.
Indeed, many people work hard, not just for their partners, but for their children.
Living a short life, the legacy they leave behind is for their descendants.
"Wow, hearing that felt like it was talking about us…"
"Why not be child-free? Spend your money while you're young and enjoy life."
"And end up alone when you're old?"
"Just go to a retirement home."
"Retirement home? If you get a heartless caretaker, you'll be stuck alone, calling for help that never comes."
The conversation quickly shifted to whether to have children or not.
Given the high housing prices in this world, the trend of not marrying or having children has increased.
This topic created many opposing views.
However, most people focused on the storyline.
In this episode, both Daiko and the viewers learned about Gatangra, the "terrifying darkness," the "great nightmare demon," whose existence threatened humanity's survival.
"What does 'terrifying darkness' and 'great nightmare demon' refer to?"
"I think it's another Cthulhu entity, considering it's tied to the plot from this episode, and the series has had Cthulhu elements before!"
"When?"
"Episode 31 featured the Bizom Star lifeform, similar to the Shoggoth from Cthulhu mythology."
"Right! Both were found in Antarctica and could self-replicate and evolve, exactly the same!"
"It's definitely not Azathoth. If it were, the Earth would be gone. It might be Tsathoggua, the 'black silent one,' a pure dark entity that consumes everything."
"I agree! The earlier hints of darkness and nightmare demon fit Tsathoggua perfectly!"
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In Episode 49, "Ultraman's Star," there was a surprise cameo by Ren.
The plot had a slight twist.
Originally, it was the director Tsuburaya who encountered Ultraman, but Ren changed it to him witnessing Ultraman sealing a monster in a lake when he was young. Inspired by this, he grew up to create comics about cosmic heroes battling monsters.
The plot goes like this: Daiko discovers a strange man wanting to buy monsters from Ren.
Unfortunately, it's already the 22nd century in the world of Ultraman, and Ren has long passed away.
The man is then advised to go back to the 21st century to find Ren at Picca Comics. He disappears into the light, and Daiko follows him to the 21st century, where Ren is being interviewed about his new successful comic.
"Porter, can you tell us where the idea for 'Calabash Brothers vs. Godzilla' came from?"
"You might not believe it, but I'm actually from Venus. When I was eight, I saw two light beams descend at Xingyue Lake, where a monster and a cosmic hero fought."
The reporters laughed it off, thinking it was a childhood dream that inspired Ren's work.
But the strange man believed it, excitedly going to the lake to release the monster.
The story follows Daiko and Ultraman teaming up to defeat the monster.
"Actually, the Porter looks quite handsome."
"Too bad he's married. I'd love to fence with him every night~"
"But seriously, could the Porter really be from Venus and have seen Ultraman?"
"How could that be?"
"Though the Porter isn't, there could be Ultramen out there. The universe is vast. There must be other life forms, and Ultraman might be one of them!"
"Ultramen live in the Land of Light in Nebula M78! Here's something Ultraman gave me when I was a kid. Ultra Star Ruby.jpg"
While people were discussing, Ren suddenly posted a tweet, unable to stay idle.
This tweet caused a stir among his fans.
"LOL! If I hadn't seen that toy online, I'd almost believe you. But seriously, Porter, that toy is pricey—998 yuan for a glass trinket?"
"The Land of Light in M78! Wow, it's true! Is the Porter filming a new Ultraman series? The planet of the ancient light giants?"
"I bet the next series will feature the Ultraman from the Tiga series! Can't wait!"
"Let's dissect the Porter! He admitted he's from Venus!"
As the internet buzzed with his tweet, Ren looked down at his daughter.
"Daddy, are you really an alien? Have you really seen Ultraman? Where is he?" Yueyue hugged Ren's leg, looking up at him with big eyes.
Although Yueyue preferred magical girls, she still supported her dad's work. Seeing him on screen and reading his tweet, her eyes widened in excitement.
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