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| Ultraman Leo; The last series of the Golden Era | |
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| Topic Started: Aug 20 2006, 01:36 PM (546 Views) | |
| King Joe | Aug 20 2006, 01:36 PM Post #1 |
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ULTRAMAN LEEEOOO!!! My favorite ultra (even though he's technically not an ultra but an alien from a planet in the lion constellation) he had one of the most interesting ocmbat styles and rarely used energy attacks. This series was very depressing and dramatic and had a more serious tone to it. dan moroboshi returned as the captain of the MAT and mentored Leo. Astra, Leo's brother appearedi n teh series a few times to help Leo out and together they made an invincible team. I beleive this series had some of the best acrobatic suit actors as Leo had some of the coolest moves. Hi theme song which is my favorite theme song so far: http://youtube.com/watch?v=29n4r-KAGhI&search=Ultraman%20Leo and a music video that shows astra and leo together along with a song that i keep trying to sing along to: http://youtube.com/watch?v=dgcgbujR8H8 |
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| packmule | Aug 20 2006, 05:33 PM Post #2 |
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Thanks for the links Corey. I will install an episode guide of the TV series Ultraman Leo within the next 24 hours, unless you would like to do the honors. faster <!--emo&shifty eyes--> <!--endemo-->
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| King Joe | Aug 20 2006, 05:38 PM Post #3 |
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i would but i'm lazy and busy today, sorry. |
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| packmule | Aug 20 2006, 05:43 PM Post #4 |
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No problem. I will install an Ultraman Leo episode guide either tonight or sometiime tomorrow afternoon. :) Thread drift: be thinking about your own personal monster Corey. "Gojira2" is going to start a "Kaiju tournament" where participants get to battle their own monster. You can see the categories Gojira2 has installed. He's working on templates for his tournament and will start things up when he is finished. thumbs up |
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| King Joe | Aug 20 2006, 06:06 PM Post #5 |
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Sounds awesome, I'll join as King Urami, a monster who was supposed to appear in team gyro. |
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| packmule | Aug 20 2006, 09:16 PM Post #6 |
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Sounds good. I have decided to be Ultrasaurus. I have offered to let Patrick(Gojira2) use this monster if he wants, unless he decides(and he probably will) to think up and use his own monster. thumbs up |
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| Ro-Dan | Aug 20 2006, 09:49 PM Post #7 |
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Can you guys explain all this to me? I'm willing to give it a try. I just hope no one takes offense if I don't like it and decide to bail. |
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| King Joe | Aug 20 2006, 09:54 PM Post #8 |
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It's an RPG tournament with monsters that you fight against, you write your attacks. |
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| Ro-Dan | Aug 20 2006, 10:02 PM Post #9 |
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So do you create your own kaiju? I checked out those clips of Ultraman Leo. Very, very cool to see Dan Moroboshi/Ultraseven once again. Are he and Leo related? They kind of look alike. |
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| packmule | Aug 20 2006, 10:20 PM Post #10 |
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According to Gojira2's setup, you post in the "Biogenetic lab" your own monster. No one has posted there yet. The reason: Patrick(Gojira2) told me by PM he is working on templates-I also wanted to afford him the opportunity to post the first created kaiju, since the whole thing is his idea. :) |
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| King Joe | Aug 20 2006, 10:21 PM Post #11 |
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Nope, Leo isn't even a ultra, but an alien from a planet in a lion constallation. After showing his bravery and strength to Ultra King, he and his brother, astra, were accepted as ultras. |
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| packmule | Aug 22 2006, 07:21 AM Post #12 |
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Pictured: Ultraman Leo, fighting a monster that looks to me like a giant pineapple. faster <!--emo&shifty eyes--><!--endemo-->
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| packmule | Aug 22 2006, 07:26 AM Post #13 |
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Here's some info, trivia, and synopses of the Tsuburaya TV series Ultraman Leo: Summary * A distant relative of the Ultras and a refugee from L77 who makes Earth his second home * Specializes in martial arts techniques * Disciple of Dan Moroboshi (Ultraseven, who is no longer able to transform) * Has a brother named Astra and is occasionally helped by legendary Ultraman King. * Fights an army of Flying-Saucer Life Forms (ENBAN SEIBUTSU) from the Black Star towards the end of the series. * Suffered as a series because of a flagging world economy, a smaller budget, and the decline in popularity of giant monster shows in general in Japan (due to the rise of giant robot anime). Ultra Stats Height: 52 meters Weight: 48,000 tons Flight Speed: mach 7 Running Speed: 600 kph Home Planet: Nebula L77 Human Form: Gen Ohtori Transformation Item: Leo Ring Team: MAC (Monster Attacking Crew) -- Captain Dan Moroboshi, Gen Ohtori, Ichiroh Aoshima, Akio Kuroda, Kiyohiko Akaishi, Junko Shirakawa, Haruko Momoi. Episodes: 51 (Episode Guide) Air Dates: April 12, 1974 - March 28, 1975 Weapons * He doesn't have a traditional cross-armed "-ium" weapon. Though he mostly fought at first with martial arts, laser weapons entered his repertoire later in the series. * Timer Shot: A blue beam from his ColorTimer. * Ultra Double Flasher: A devastating red bolt of energy that Leo could fire when he joins hands with his brother, Astra. * The Ultra Mant: A multi-purpose cape given to him by Ultraman King in Episode 26, which he normally hides in the blue band he wears on his left arm. The Mant can make monsters smaller, and can turn into an umbrella (Episode 26... don't ask). * More details coming... Comments Leo helmed the last series of the golden era of Ultraman, when monster shows were waning in popularity with the advent of giant robot animation shows, and special effects like rubber monster suits and miniature buildings were deemed extravagant due to the "Oil Shock" and inflation that Japan (and the world) was experiencing in the mid-Seventies. The economizing showed, and the live-action franchise was put into hibernation for four years after Leo ended. There are several conceptual gimmicks used to freshen up the post-Taroh series. Unlike all of the other headline Ultramen, Leo is from Nebula L77 in the Leo zodiac, which is about 700,000 light years away. His planet was destroyed by Magma-seijin, so he adopts Earth as his new home, which he vows to protect (making Leo conceptually a lot like Superman, who lost his home of Krypton). Dan Moroboshi (Ultraseven) is brought back as the captain of MAC. However, since Magma-seijin's Gillas monsters mangle Seven's leg in the first scene of the series (we actually get to see his leg being twisted around and hear bones being cracked), Dan is no longer able to transform (his Ultra Eyes melt and burn), and he hobbles around haplessly with a crutch for the rest of the series. Plus, he gains weight and even tries sporting a moustache. He thus develops a master/disciple relationship with Gen (cheesy comparisons are made about them and the setting and rising suns). Dan often helps Leo by using Ultra Will Power (URUTORA NENRIKI), which momentarily renders monsters helpless, but is physically draining for Dan. Gen training to learn the Kirimomi Kick was very similar to when Hideki Goh learned how to do the Ryuhsei Kick in 'The Return of Ultraman' so that he could defeat King Saurus the 3rd. As you can see, the entire concept of the series is pretty grim and depressing. It's also infinitely more serious than 'Ultraman Taroh.' In fact, every episode opens with the explosion of L77, to remind us of just how much it sucks to be Gen. Until episode 13, the opening credit music is pretty much about the end of the world, adding to the dark milieu. Leo has only two minutes and forty seconds to fight, unlike all of his three-minute predecessors (although his fight sequences in Episode 1 and 2 are interminably long) and he is the first headline Ultraman to lack an "-ium" weapon. In fact, at the beginning of the series, he completely lacks laser weapons, and has to kick and punch his foes into submission with his martial art skills. He rips chimneys off of buildings and turns them into nunchucks. And finally, the ornate, top-heavy crown design of his head and the keen Fonzie sideburns make him the roccocco of Ultramen (believe it or not, his crown is toned down from initial designs (Balkie-seijin, the bad guy from the final episode of 'Ultraman Taroh,' is based on a reject design of Leo). The "train with Dan to overcome the enemy using karate techniques" formula became the pattern of the first half of the series, which alienated traditional fans. Episode 17 has the dubious distinction of being the first Ultra episode to ever dip into the single digits in the ratings statistics. This wake-up call evoked a creative push to reinvigorate the series. Leo starts using lasers (in a move in the opposite direction that can be considered overkill, he even uses a full-body laser). His brother Astra shows up on several occasions, and together they can fire the powerful Ultra Double Flasher. And then there is the introduction of the living legend, Ultraman King. King shows up in only three episodes, but his appearances are very significant. He gives Leo his "Ultra Mant," a multi-purpose cape that Leo usually hides in an armband. Episodes 26 through 32 encompass the "NIPPON MEISAKU" series, or Japanese Masterpiece series, drawing upon Japanese folklore mythology for plotlines. Episodes 32 and 33 are directed by Nobuo Nakagawa, a master of mystery movies. Producers talked with fans who visited the studio for their input, and their ideas were incorporated (for example, the return of Magma-seijin, and the ball monster Sevengar for Dan). Then there is what I like to call the Ultra rumble, in which a fake Astra steals the Ultra Key. The Leo brothers and the Ultra brothers get into a big fight over this. Finally, in a radical move, MAC is annihilated in Episode 40 by Commander Black of the BlackStar (I'm not sure what happens to Dan Moroboshi). It is the most traumatic moment I've ever seen in an Ultra series! The last eleven episodes are devoted to the invading BlackStar Flying-Saucer Life Forms (ENBAN SEIBUTSU) that are sent to Earth everytime Commander Black calls for one through a crystal ball he is always carrying around. This is a bold move, since most of the monsters must be strung from wires and demand tricky special effects. Gen is a gymnastics instructor on the side, which creates an opportunity for there to be the requisite little children. He's very intense and emotional, and often makes mistakes. Dan is harsh when it comes to training his disciple. MAC is one of the most radically different Ultra support teams. As mentioned above, the captain is Dan Moroboshi, who is Ultraseven deprived of his ability to transform. MAC also has a flowing membership... members get killed off and replaced with frightening rapidity, which is way more realistic than the typcial ensemble cast. To top it all off, MAC gets annihilated mid-series (Episode 40). There are (were) bases in orbit above North and South America, Africa, Noterthern Europe, and Japan (of course). This is in addition to numerous land-based bases as well. Interestingly, the MAC song sings about the MAC Mole and the MAC Shark, but these machines were never used in battle on the series (although the Shark makes an appearance in the opening credits after episode 28). The L77-destroying arch-nemesis Magma-seijin plays a surprisingly unimportant role in the series (other than the first two episodes, and an episode where he seeks revenge for having his amorous advances rejected by Rolan, the "most beautiful monster in the universe"... Rolan actually looked really awful in my eyes, but I'll chalk that up to the Oil Shock economizing). There are no memorable monsters from this series that I can think of, and the Flying-Saucer Life Forms are particularly low-budget-looking. A particular disappointment for me is that Dan doesn't use his cache of Capsule Monsters at all (though Windam and Mikuras were gone, I believe Agira was never killed). Ultraman Jack does deliver Dan the "Monster Ball," which could turn into Sevengar for one minute, but Dan uses Sevengar only once against Ashuran. After the destruction of MAC, Gen is unemployed, as far as I can tell, and stays at the home of Tohru and family. Gen goes running a lot with Tohru, and encourages him to run all the way to the sea one day. The Flying-Saucer Life Forms continue to attack the Earth, and one of the women living in the house starts wondering if the reason why Earth is always being invaded is because Leo is there. Tohru then defends Leo, saying he likes and wishes to protect humans. Gen starts to question whether or not there is some validity to what she is saying, and whether or not it's time for him to move on. In Episode 50, Commander Black receives Flying-Saucer Life Form Bunyo, a weak but cunning fella, who uses his antennae to detect that Gen is an alien (and therefore Leo). Gen lets Bunyo bind his arms with a space rope to save the mother of his household, who was held in a hostage situation. Gen is taken before Commander Black, and his identity is revealed. Gen transforms, but the bindings prevent him from growing to giant-size. He is frozen, and Commander Black and Bunyo hack him to pieces with a saw, throwing the pieces away in a cemetary. Maybe it's things like this that prevent the Ultra series from being broadcast in America... Leo is of course resurrected, by Ultraman King. In the final episode, Commander Black sends for the ultimate Flying-Saucer Life Form, Black End. The monster sounds like he is beckoning Gen by calling out his name, "Leo, Leo!" Leo can't transform, though, because he is with Tohru. Bored with this fruitless effort, Commander Black and Black End disappear. Even Tohru begins to have his doubts about his hero because of the no-show, and starts thinking that maybe Leo really IS a liability for Earth. When Black End returns again, Gen reveals to Tohru his true identity, and transforms in front of the child to confront Black End. While Leo struggles with Black End, Commander Black grabs Tohru as a hostage. Leo can't make a move lest his friend be hurt. At that moment, a bunch of Tohru's friends attack Commander Black, and they bite and hit and trample him... he lets go of his crystal ball, which is used by Leo to kill Black End. A pretty grusome scene, as the Commander melts away in front of these murderous yet heroic little tykes. His work done, his identity revealed, and reassured now that the little kids can defend themselves, Gen leaves Tohru's household to travel and get to know this big blue planet that is his second home planet. Tohru runs to the sea to watch Gen sail away into the sunset. Trivia The show got off on a bad start... the previous series, 'Ultraman Taroh,' was extended from 52 to 53 episodes because pre-production of 'Leo' was running behind schedule. Cameos Episode 1: Leo saves Ultraseven from certain death at the hands of Magma-seijin and the Gillas brothers. Ultraseven's leg is damaged and Dan Moroboshi can no longer transform into him. They develop a mentoring relationship. As the MAC captain, Dan plays a recurring role. Episode 22: Astra joins Leo in the fight against brother monsters Gallon and Liter. Episode 26: After being shrunk by Pressure-seijin, Leo is rescued and resized by Ultraman King. They defeat the alien together and King gives Leo the Ultra Mant. Episode 29: Yuriko Hishimi reprises her role as Anne from the Ultra Garrison of 'Ultraseven.' Episode 30: Hiroko Sakurai (Fuji from 'Ultraman') plays the human form of Rolan, the "most beautiful monster in the world." Also, Susume Kurobe (Hayata, the original Ultraman) makes a cameo as the farmer father of some kid (definitive proof of which was sent to me by Anthony). Episode 33: Astra, against Akumania-seijin. Episode 34: Ultraman "Jack" delivers a monster ball to Dan Moroboshi, but monster Ashuran slaps a mask on him. For some reason that I don't understand, Ultraseven makes an appearance as well. Episode 36: Astra, against Atlanta-seijin. Episode 38-39: Leo defends fake Astra from Zoffy, Ultraman, Ultraman "Jack," and Ultraman Ace in the ultimate Ultra rumble, after fake Astra steals the Ultra Key, which causes the Land of Light to head on a collision course toward Earth. In addition, to controlling the orbit of the Land of Light, the Ultra Key shoots a very destructive ray. Flashback to when the Ultra Father uses the Ultra Key to disintegrate an entire planet of evil. Gen gets into a fist fight with Dan. Leo even absorbs direct hits from simultaneous beams from three of the Ultramen, which knocks him out good. Ultraman King reveals that this Astra is in fact Babalou-seijin in disguise. Leo and the real Astra repair the broken Ultra Key with their Ultra Double Spark. Ultraman King has Dan accept Leo and Astra officially as new Ultra brothers. The Ultra Father and the Ultra Mother nod their approval. Episode 46: Astra, against Hanglar. Episode 50: Ultraman King uses a beam from his hands to resurrect Leo, who is dismembered by Bunyo. Episode 51: Ultraseven appears in Gen's dream. Crossovers Ultraman Monster Big Decisive Battle New group shot footage. Ultraman Zoffy Recycled footage. See more detail. Ultraman Story Young Ultraman Taroh watches footage of Ultraman Leo battling Silver Bloome. Never mind the fact that Leo came to Earth AFTER Taroh... this movie is of a different temporal reality. See more detail. |
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| Deleted User | Aug 26 2007, 06:09 AM Post #14 |
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| pongtana | Sep 20 2007, 10:08 AM Post #15 |
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In what episode of Ultraman Leo mac member "Ichiroh Aoshima" was seen eaten alive? |
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