Ultraseven Is Pretty Fantastic

[@patroclusilliad233]

In case anyone is wondering, that 'proto-pokemon' remark isn't a joke. Pokemon's creator literally said Ultraseven's capsule monsters were an inspiration for the series.

[@rifarira9160]

This

[@nedinnis6752]

I never knew that

[@BimbelyGimbly]

Yeah! It's exactly why I got into the ultra franchise to begin with

[@ArkEnchanted]

ohh fun fact i never heard of that

[@SonOfAFridge_]

Well that's interesting

[@amanofnoreputation2164]

"Man, Hideaki Anno's really deep with his Judeo-Christian symbolsism. We mere mortals can hardly fathom what's going on inside his genius brain." Anno's brain: "uLTrasEveN, yURiKo HisHImi" I'd be the same if I'd grown up with this.

[@ZaGorudan]

The final two episodes of Ultraseven still make for one of the most memorable, exciting finales in the Ultra series, possibly tokusatsu as a whole. By then it's more than apparent why Ultraseven was as influential as it was. Good video.

[@Mrnubwasntonfire]

indedable dude

[@yellownotmellow]

oh hey its you

[@Dx_Hearted]

Oh i tough you were dead

[@MirrorMan81]

If Shin Ultraman is being in production, i think that will marvelous to see Shin Ultraseven.

[@MirrorMan81]

Hi @Amps Thunderhound, i don´t know as sequel or spinoff, but may be good idea for "a episode extend film" like "Exit Ultra-7 the movie" for example.

[@nazrulaqmar4891]

What about ultraseven x ?

[@MirrorMan81]

@@nazrulaqmar4891 True! Also is interesting and I liked some elements what was used in the series, but I guess that based on "classic 67s" may be fantastic reimagining like we see until now on Shin Ultraman teaser, a "classic Ultraseven 67s" in the nowdays. I know that Ultraseven X is alike Ultraseven 67s, second own video in "Ultraseven is Pretty Fantastic": "a series more mature than Ultraman a special effects fantasy series". But I'd like to feel nostalgic sensation and marvelous moments as "Déjà Vu" to our generation and also represent true Ultra series essence that was lost on the past.

[@logicaltips4107]

Once he throws that Eye Slugger, it's gonna become a R-Rated film

[@MirrorMan81]

@@logicaltips4107 hahaha...I agree you, but as long as it is in its originality, it is already a big deal.

[@agamingenigma6116]

My favorite moment with Ultraseven is in Ultraman Orb's Movie when Ultraseven arrives and it was just... Monster: Seven? X: Seven? Ginga: Seven? Victory: Seven? Crystal Villain, frusterated: SEVEN! SEVEN!! SEVEN!!!

[@jonathancraddock1810]

Just like the theme song. 😁

[@KajiRider1997]

Zero: Dad?

[@youraveragemachine1013]

That was so legendary

[@Tenebrio-Morio]

@@youraveragemachine1013 if it was Legendary there would be a veil of sleet blocking everything.

[@Mrnubwasntonfire]

ah yes *smort*

[@xuninho9474]

The size of the whole Ultraman series scared me at first but I admit that Ultraseven is one of the best series I have ever watched,you did a good review on this one.

[@megaredkentadate9834]

Sorry but bloody Super Sentai series rip off called power rangers scares me more.

[@ralphjb]

@@megaredkentadate9834 Power Rangers isn't that scary. Only took me 4 years to get through it all. Lol

[@flare8197]

@@megaredkentadate9834 it's an adaptation of super sentai moron

[@nedinnis6752]

@@flare8197 Yeah, ripoff implies it was stolen instead of legally acquired.

[@coconutboy8198]

Ultraman Tiga and Ultraman Nexus's two series are really good too.

[@KKAkuoku]

Honestly, Ultraseven is when the Ultra Series BECAME the Ultra Series; for me, at least. Ultra Q and Ultraman both touched upon that sense of tone and the way it’s expressed through experimental filmmaking, but Seven made it its creative backbone. Over time, through gradual integration, it became (again, for me) the core ingredient behind what makes the best Ultraman shows just pop.

[@yanchunchan9321]

I personally consider Ultraseven to be the peak of Showa Ultra series, at least in terms of writing; the fact that the content is accessible to small children without losing its maturity is a testament to how good it is. It's not perfect (“The Terrifying Super-Simian” was honestly a weak episode) but it's still pretty consistent in quality. “The Superweapon R1” is definitely a very influential episode on later series, with its message repeated in Taro (Mururoa's episode), 80 (Gauss), Gaia (the whole deal with the underground missile and the warp bomb) and even Z's final arc. Goes to show that even if we've left the Cold War behind, we should never forget Dan's words about the endless marathon we run whilst coughing up blood. Side note: I wonder if you're going to review Heisei Ultraseven and Ultraseven X? The former follows up a bit on some plotlines left hanging in the original and the latter significantly dials up the grittiness, both of which might be interesting to talk about

[@wallasaurus_9241]

It makes me so happy to see that people actually remember Ultraseven (or Ultraman in general) in 2021. It really played a large part of my childhood. I still have a few of those Bandai vinyl Ultraman figures which serve as a reminder of the good ol’ days

[@watersluggers7413]

I really like UltraSeven's ambition and everything about him. He's a part time scientist and fighter, that's some impressive stuff for an alien like him

[@ultrasevenzero]

Seven is an incredible show, especially with its sequel. Love how the themes and emotions are presented in its surrealism and cinematography. Thought it was cool as a kid, loved it even more as an adult. Thanks very much for this review!

[@user-hb2bb9ih2c]

海外にも正しくウルトラマン・ウルトラセブンを 理解してくれている人がいてうれしい。 いつか一緒に酒飲もうぜ。

[@jonathancraddock1810]

Ultraseven is one of my favorite Ultras. He has been in a lot of other Ultra shows besides his own. Ultra Galaxy Fight, Leo, and was inspiration for Ultraman Seven in the Netflix Ultraman series. He is also the father of Ultraman Zero. Seven is equally as popular the original Ultraman.

[@vinny95757]

Ultraseven is one of my favorite ultras since i love his design, abilities, strength, and the first ep of Ultraseven came out at the same day as my birthday, i watch some fights when i was young, but now i want to watch the whole series

[@jonathancraddock1810]

I feel the same way. He's also very unique among the other Ultras. He can grow and shrink back to normal size when he needs to and it was really cool how he had a blade on his helmet that could launch at Kaiju.

[@watersluggers7413]

Without him, the most awesome Ultraman Zero wouldn't have exist

[@battleupsaber462]

The Targeted Town is like the single best episode of television ever, don't @ me

[@lugialover2496]

Ultraseven is my most favorite. Unique among the Ultras, he possesses no color timer. 7 is my favorite number. And the fact of being overpowered, he still fights back.

[@ViccVegaa023]

Coming to this series as a new viewer, I was impressed by how similar to The Outer Limits it was in both theme and experimentation. But with arguably better camera work overall. It certainly leaned into being a Science Fiction show more than say Ultraman did.

[@dennisforbes2532]

I loved Ultraman, I remember first watching it when my dad was stationed in Okinawa in 1968. Fond memory's. There was another one that no one seems to remember but I liked too. Spectreman, aired from 1971-72. Had 63 episodes.

[@BiggestDoucheEver]

Would you consider Ultraseven has a great introduction to older Toku?

[@naqibam]

Definitely.

[@renatovarnariano2233]

of course

[@greninjazac4577]

YES

[@sonicdash9652]

*Y E S*

[@simonhassnilsson7009]

Yes, this or Any of the early kamen riders or if you wanna get weird dinosaur war Izenborg

[@EternalRoman]

I was introduced into Ultraseven before I even saw Ultraman when I was a kid in the mid 80s and I loved it so much. The thing about it being more mature was in fact strong because I was introduced to gore like decapitations in this series and death of loving non human characters in a tragic manner. It was my favorite as a kid.

[@drakke125Channel]

out of the ultra brothers, Ace was the one that attracted me the most. Then I saw how serious ultraseven show was...oof...thats good stuff there. I do hope to see a review for Ace cuz i feel he's rather underrated

[@romo9592]

While I don't know much about the Ultraseries, I am very awestruck by the shots used in this video. The lighting and camera work is simply immaculate.

[@earltan7067]

This season is so great I haven't even finished it but it's still great. It characterized Dan as Ultraseven more and the UG feel a lot more badass. Plus the plots improved a lot. Anne is also lovely.

[@thestopmotionman9]

you should also review the sequel to the original ultraseven series which is the ultraseven heisei trilogy series. I swear to god its the best series ive watched of the Heisei era of tokusatsu. They even revisited the non malt conflict in the original Ultraseven and explored it even further.

[@elbraymundo]

Ultraseven, a show so gangster that the theme is used to make an anime world champion bear-punching boxer MORE heroic.

[@deadby15]

That they made this 50+ yrs ago, and 50 episodes in one year is incredible.

[@CelsoOide]

Amazing! I've been a fan of the franchise since the 70's. That's very strange even though I was a kid then, I could grasp almost every detail that sounds philosophical to this day.

[@jamesbrick250]

I feel if Tsuburaya really wants to do the "Shin" approach, Ultraseven would be the best entry to do that. Even though I'm okay with Shin Ultraman, but I will pay more money to see Shin Ultraseven. 😃

[@francischoo1812]

Still Love Ultraseven. There is something about the design of Ultraseven that is really nice. So happy to be able to watch more Ultraman series on KZbin.

[@ZZtheDark]

Now this is an intro to Ultra7's amazingness.

[@heruneko7485]

Episode 12 of Ultraseven was deleted from the series in Japan. That episode was discussing nuclear radiation, but the design of the alien in that episode hurts the feeling of the survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombing. Later they decided to remove that episode from the Ultraseven series.

[@ckc985]

The scene where Dan reveals his true identity to Anne is one seriously underrated work of art Also I'm definitely not the only one who simps on Anne 😂

[@sayansaha155]

@Labiche fun fact : if an ultra in human form (like Dan) has a baby with a human (be it a man or a woman), then the baby will 100% be an Ultra and not a weird hybrid. This is speculation, but since ultras are very advanced as a race their genetics must also be far superior than humans. So their ultra genes completely dominates what would otherwise be a dominant human gene and turns it into recessive.

[@aromalja9861]

Is she is ultraman zero mother?

[@patroclusilliad233]

I have been waiting for this video for a while, and you did not disappoint. In fact, despite being an Ultraseven fan for so long you've opened my eyes to more about this series than I initially realized. Thanks.

[@brauliomena6260]

I recall very fond memories growing up watching Ultraseven and Mazinger Z. Thank you for your wonderful video.

[@renatovarnariano2233]

THIS IS A MONUMENTAL ENDING! A masterpiece episode. a work of art. a work of a visualist ! An Ode to Perfection !! Tsuburaya outdid himself this time. the perfect sync between Piano Concerto in A Minor, 1st Movement: Allegro Affettuoso (Robert Schumann) and the battle between U7 and Pandon cant be recreated not even by Hollywood. What a masterpiece . I remember watching this episode almost 30 years ago and made me cry in a way i had never cried before. not because it is sad but because it is emotionally beautiful. You can feel it ! You can almost feel like you are part of the experience. The pain..the sacrifice..the struggle.....the idea that nomatter what you got to go till the end to save those you love....this is an universal theme. In Rolling Stones maganize I think from 1978m Steven Spielberg once said he was shocked after having watched some episodes of UltraSeven ..this one to be more specific. he also said that one of U7 episodes served him as an inspiration to visually create one of the scenes found in Close encouters of third kind. The scene where the boy opens de door and all that sparkling rainbow of colors shows up was taken from Perolinga episode. Thank you so much Tsuburaya for giving us this masterpiece !! You gave us a path to take in our lives!

[@nicholashaan7345]

7:55, we could all do with Ultra Seven to help out with Covid 19 right now.

[@watersluggers7413]

Can he save that many plp with covid tho?

[@Neil_Manta]

Hey have you every considered talking about ultraman tiga? It was the first ultraman I have every seen, and I had fond memeories of it. The effects in it is incredible with hyper-detailed monster suits (some of them genuinely terrifying), a good blend between practical effects and cgi, and very convincing looking optical shots. Many of them still holds up, and even looks better than some of the later installments in the series. The choreograpy is also much better though I can't say much about it because I don't know much about stunt performances. Its production value was off the roof, and they also sometimes try out new ideas in both narrative and filming. Have you seen it before? If you have, what are your thoughts on it?

[@alexanderconti521]

And don't forget the MUSIC!!

[@RedDragonM1]

I've only seen the 4KIDS dub of Tiga....But tiga is coming out on DVD soon!!

[@alexstrang9823]

Great video...though I disagree on one point: series like these ARE fine art!

[@Marcosatsu]

Yes

[@PrinceTrunks26]

Ultraseven would also father the coolest Ultraman ever, Ultraman Zero!

[@IzzuZiq]

Seven, Tiga (his name being "three" in Malay and Indonesian languages for those unaware) and Zero would wind up being that trio of Ultras named after single digit numbers that become milkable as heck to Tsupro. Seven less so than the other two but compared to other showa Ultras, yes.

[@christopherhu7189]

I remember ultraseven. Especially how dark it was.

[@temmie6267]

I remember it because of DINO TANK

[@gojirafan0577]

Ultraseven is personally my favourite in the ultra franchise I like how the characters get a lot of development even Ultraseven himself is a more fleshed out character, i absolutely love the creative designs of the aliens and monsters (my personal favourites being eleking, windom, king joe and pandon) and while they may look abit cheesy and outdated nowadays I like the effects in the series it’s kinda like a mixture between thunderbirds and the original lost in space series overrall I adore Ultraseven honestly I would say it’s better than the original ultraman series

[@TheKestevon]

The best Ultra series of all time

[@tedkurokawa4161]

日本から。現在、世田谷の祖師ヶ谷大蔵、ウルトラマン商店街に住んでいる54歳の日本人です。今は砧からも八幡山からも円谷プロダクションはなくなってしまいましたが、毎日、ウルトラマンの街灯に囲まれて暮らしています。こうした環境を街が作り出したのも、過去に、この“ウルトラセブン”のような傑作が作られ、未だに多くの人々から愛されているからだと思います。情熱的なレポートで紹介してくれたことを感謝します。“シン・ウルトラセブン”の製作にも期待したいですね。

[@kiloklavdi1185]

We are hoping that too

[@erikjohnson2776]

Awesome and thoughtful review! Just finished this show and loved it!

[@sayansaha155]

"This is a story of a far distant future. Why is that, you ask? Because humans don't trust each other enough for aliens to prey on them." When I heard that line, I felt that if aliens were to invade us, they wouldn't even have to use our trust against us. They will just wait for us to destroy ourselves.

[@MaskedAwesome]

One of your best videos yet. Very grateful for the way you thoughtfully comb through your subject matter - no small task with these tokusatsu series. Excellent

[@HKasian]

Never thought i'd find a channel that focuses on Toku video essays! Keep it up! love it.

[@ShinGoji1987Official]

Great series and review man! I have the dvd box set and watched it years ago. I was kinda bummed out that one of the episodes was so controversial that it was banned from release to the set though.

[@Nikujaga4649]

Dark Zone, The Targeted Town, Super Weapon R-1, Ambassador of the Nonmalt, and the episode 12 are great enough to deserve a single deep analysis video.

[@abdulazizalforieh1129]

A very wonderful insight and review of the series !! Thank you very much! I wish to hear your opinion on Izenborg!! There's a comic of it coming this year !!

[@Lomes]

6:20 I legit raised my eyebrows once I saw them get blown up and then you saying “eyebrow raising” I was like how tf

[@slowmandinofai]

Thank you for your fantastic review. Ultraseven is my most favourite ultraman series since childhood. The second one will be Ultraman Max (2005) who might be partly a more lighthearted tribute to Ultraman. Anyway, both ultramen shared many similarities e.g. outlook, weapon like eye slugger, plots, etc. I really recommend Ultraman Max to those who like Ultraseven.

[@deadheadronin1392]

As i'm a adult now, seven is still my fav ultraman.

[@masa1044]

This is the kind of comment I was waiting for UltraSeven for a very long time, and you did it. Awesome work ! Well done !

[@jerrymelvin2650]

My first ultra show when i was a kid...since the first time i saw the show..i just blown away..

[@1978nagare]

「こちらが強力な兵器を作れば、敵はもっと強力な兵器を作りますよ。」 「敵がそれより強力な兵器を作れば、それよりももっと強力な兵器を作ればいいじゃないか。」 「それでは血を吐きながら走り続ける悲しいマラソンですよ。」 これ５０年も前の日本の子供番組「ウルトラセブン」の中のでのセリフですよ。今でも通用するセリフですよね。

[@ichiko_sakura]

My entire childhood is in this show

[@SamMessenger2002]

Today Is Ultraseven's 55th Anniversary

[@budgiecat9039]

6:25 Episode 8,: "The Marked Town". also know as "The Red Seeds"., is what partially inspired videogame director Swery65 to create the plot for his game Deadly Premonition for PS3/Xbox 360, along with being inspired by the TV series Twin Peaks, as the original name for the game was "Rainy Woods" but then that got changed to "Red Seeds Profile" for its Japanese release, while its localized title was "Deadly Premonition" as the plot for "Red Seeds Profile" was that the small town the protagonist visits as an FBI agent tring to solve a murder mystery, unfolds to said 'red seeds' that have infiltrated the townsfolk, causing them to act irradically much like ep 8 of Ultraseven.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Watching this back in the day really brings nostalgia to me.

[@020baby]

Cinematography is insanely rad

[@Irrelevant402]

Anne is one of the best Ultra wai-fus! But Dino-Tank is great! He better not being saying Dino-Tank is something that doesn't always work!

[@paulforder591]

Very well done on this review of Ultraseven. It gives useful insight into the series' dark tone as well as social and political commentary of the late 1960s (Cold War era.) ☺😺 '

[@alcyon7536]

you should make a review or at least talk about the Netflix Ultraman series, I thought it was well done. I just really wish they hadn't used CGI for an Ultraman anime, but I'll take what I can get.

[@renatovarnariano2233]

Netflix ultraman is an offense to human intelligence!! Totally disrespectful to the orignial series and graphic design is a disgrace!! rooted fans loyals to Seven and Ultraman found that a disaster!!! so did i

[@kiryusannagi5171]

It was meant to be an Alternate Universe, in which there's no other Ultraman post the departure of the Ultraman, and for being an Alternative, it's a pretty good series. It's when Human Utilize the Ultra gene to create their own Ultraman

[@primal2020]

i liked the anime alot, i just wish he could turn big. its not the same since he doesnt turn big. hes basically just kamen rider in terms of his powerset

[@chpsilva]

Netflix Ultraman is a bad joke. A really bad joke.

[@sharkPause1]

The netflix ultraman doesn't seem appealing to me, the design wasn't familiar and just weird.

[@HordikaNate3821]

I'm only 19 episodes in but I love it, the strong STRONG Sci-fi elements more so then even the few other Ultra shows I've seen make it stand out more. The moments of the characters talking to Aliens like in episode 7 or 9 is something I hope more of these shows do, it's really wholesome just seeing a human character break bread with a shadow cloud Also I agree, Anne is adorable best girl :p

[@somesortofgeek]

Wow, never thought I would see anyone make a video about this Thank you man :)

[@Alex-hp2rs]

Thank you for making such great videos.

[@godofchris]

I think ultraman nexus or the next would be a good idea considering it's underrated concept at that time. Would like to see your take on it!

[@jklaw20]

Arguably the greatest Ultra series of all time.

[@MrSpoodersaurus]

You need to do the return of ultraman next

[@user-po9xq4lh2z]

Look at these genius camera works...

[@armandonunez7621]

there's one episode eliminated from Ultraseven. Episode 12: From a planet with love(Crystalized Corpuscles), That's the episode in which Ultraseven fights off an alien invasion of space vampires. This Spell Seijin where collecting human blood to replace their radioactive poisoned blood.

[@keypath4389]

"Some of his style is... Young boys, short shorts..." That cracks me up, made my day 🤣🤣🤣

[@company1animal]

日本語で失礼します｡ 日本の特撮に興味を持っていただき嬉しいです｡

[@catzilla5855]

46 episodes later, thank you for this video and recommedation

[@Deadpool12353]

ulta7 last two episodes was the best i've seen, the composition and ending was awesome.

[@dum_dum2097]

ultraman seven will always be my favoirte out of all of the ultramans

[@KilnFirelink]

Nice, new video time~ keep up the good work dude, I always enjoy your content

[@valerierosario491]

He is my forever fave! Seven 4 ever!!!😍😍😍

[@taka0359]

50年前にこれを生み出した日本人のクリエイティブな才能

[@rod9527]

9:17 stop, stop he's already dead ! 😭 (Rest in pieces Eleking)

[@30dayofprogress10]

Hesei Ultraseven also deserve its own video

[@copter2000]

Thank you for the review, Ultraseven is my favourite.

[@jonathancraddock1810]

Same here. Seven. Seven. Fighter Seven. Hero Seven.

[@Irrelevant402]

*Reads title* Uh durr! Yeah Ultraseven is my favorite and I do like the following Showa series non quite nailed the ensemble feel of Seven's cast.

[@bobbyshaddoe3004]

Ultraseven to me is the first Ultraman. Nothing against Ultraman Hayata, it just didn't grab me the way this series did.

[@maosama3695]

this is pretty cool , you should do one for kamen rider kabuto , i always think that kabuto is the kamen rider equivalent of ultra seven. pretty dark theme compare to the other titles in their franchise.

[@memeboi3684]

4:55 something similar happens in Great Mazinger 5 years later. But that time it was just because the Great Marshall of Hell had a dream in which is crucified Great Mazinger

[@brianlyers7484]

Watching this video made me realise how much different is dan moroboshi from ultraseven and Netflix's ultraman. I wander why they changed him so much

[@teletranoats7491]

greatest mistake ever

[@GuyWebz]

Seven is my favorite Ultra

[@PatrickGreeneFearwriter]

Thank you for this video. I would be remiss if I didn't point out that the fight choreography of this and other Ultra series owes a lot to Hong Kong kung fu flicks of the same era., and vice versa (compare: Bruce Lee versus Chuck Norris in Way of The Dragon to Ultraman 1 vs Kiras ). Specifically, I refer to the transition from upper body to lower body shots. It's less effective when removed from the context of kung fu stances but still powerful as a storytelling tool in tokusatsu

[@jingyueyongchai9157]

I often watch it.

[@travisbicklejr]

Yes! Thank you! I’m new to Ultraman. What would you recommend a beginner? Also, what are your thoughts on the Netflix anime version? Thanks! Love your content!

[@Proudtrekkie96]

For the older era either Ultra Q, Ultraman, Or Ultraseven Modern day start with Ultraman Mebius or Ultraman Ginga.

[@vivahate352]

I think the original 66 ultraman is the best introduction to the series. Seven and ultraQ are great too though.

[@ridhwan5]

I find ultraman mebius a good introduction to new fans. It showcase some parts of showa ultras but still keep the lore. Then from there u can go to ur faves. All the showa ultra shows are good to watch. Pick ur fave and go watch

[@fodee4313]

Start showa with Ultraman Ultraseven Ultraman jack Ultraman ace (epic cause his monster are strong) Ultraman taro Ultraman leo Ultraman 80 (good because it is) Start heisei with Tiga Dyna Gaia Cosmos Nexus Max Mebius Zero Special Neos I don't like new generation because most of it like for kid

[@fodee4313]

If you want a channel that show ultraman series just search: avanaf, he even posted other show that tsuburaya created

[@williambanks2223]

As you were commenting on the social commentary of the show, we cannot ignore the banned episode with the subterranean people poisoned by radiation. It hit way too close to home following Hiroshima.

[@joerig96]

Good videos, good channel, auto subs. Thanks to KZbin recommendation 😎👍

[@juanjuanes2201]

Ulta seven y Eiji Tsuburaya Sensei, en nuestros corazones.

[@valerierosario491]

Love this review! As of today,new subscriber!!

[@pureirimon]

ウルトラマンメビウス世代だけどウルトラセブンは父によく見せてもらった記憶がある

[@WaldoWalker]

I was born in a region where ultraman is popular, but it's hard to get a good copy of it. I was more of a Ultraman Taro as a kid, then growing up I started to like Taro and Jack more, and now I guess I like Seven

[@TravisSub19]

Can't wait for the next video!