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

Chapter 376 Aug's Updated Wheelchair Gaia and Sakamoto Hiroshi 1

After discussing Gauss, Lao Tang flipped to another page.

"After watching last night's seventh episode, besides crying, the most heated discussion in the forum and debate threads was actually another topic that was more of a joke."

Old Tang's expression suddenly became a bit strange, and then he showed several screenshots from a certain Tieba and forum, where the posts had tens of thousands of replies.

That's right, everyone's started discussing the expressiveness of the Ultraman series again.

Especially now, the synchronized game "Ultraman Fighting Evolution" produced by Light Chaser Animation Studios has become a source of joy for everyone.

Old Tang also brought up this topic:

"Speaking of Ultraman Fighting Evolution, did everyone see the major update a couple of days ago?"

He then opened the Orgrimmar interface.

The above are the updated regulations.

Besides updates such as "UI optimization" and "fixing known bugs," the most important update is:

New Gaia series characters added.

A new Gaia story mode has been added.

A new combo system has been added.

At this point, the comments section below the video instantly turned into a sea of ​​joy, with countless memes and jokes flooding in.

[This update has been a long time coming, it's finally here!]

[We Gaia players are still too weak; we get elbowed at the very beginning. So, after a few moments of reflection, what's wrong with summoning the Supreme Being?]

[Hahaha! A powerful background music starts playing!]

[He's the winner, the other team should quit!]

Gaia is a wheelchair hero!

[Once the ultimate form is achieved, with ridiculously high stats, the opponent will simply take their hands off the keyboard.]

The numbers are starting to go awry!

[Strengthen older characters!]

"Looks like the guys in the comments have had a lot of fun playing with Supreme Gaia in the game, or maybe they got beaten up by Supreme Gaia in battles."

Old Tang couldn't help but laugh out loud in the video.

The video was then retrieved.

That was his live stream of Orgrimmar yesterday, where he experienced the latest update.

In the video, Lao Tang's Gaia is facing the EyeQ.

At first, it was clearly difficult to fight back, and I was being pressured by the ward.

But as Tang controlled Gaia to charge up and switch to its supreme form, the situation changed completely.

It's worth mentioning that in this update, Gu Nan added a combo system for each character.

In its previous life, this combo system actually came from the game "Ultraman Fighting Evolution Rebirth". After experiencing the combo corresponding to each character, there would be a corresponding attribute boost.

However, to execute a combo, one needs to precisely control the timing and interval of each attack.

This also makes it difficult for most characters to execute their combos in actual combat.

However, one character stands out from the rest.

That is Gaia's supreme form.

Simply press and hold the crouch forward button, then press the tap button (the square button on the controller) four times to unleash a powerful punch.

It can even kill a squishy character in three punches.

Even those who haven't practiced the combo system or don't understand the corresponding combos for each character can easily execute them.

It can be said to be a powerful character with the lowest entry barrier.

Therefore, after Lao Tang officially switched to the Supreme Form Gaia in his video, the situation instantly reversed.

With just two punches, the opponent's eyes were unable to regrow!

Then comes the incredibly expressive photon streamline.

After a stunning CG performance, the opponent turned to ashes.

It also contributed a number of memorable moments:

Gaia is not in good condition.

Gaia flashed a red light.

Gaia raised his hands in preparation for surrender.

Gaia delivered a victory speech.

Seeing this, Old Tang said while rubbing his temples.

"Your brother Tang played a few games yesterday and made some really impressive plays. To be honest, Gaia is really strong."

What did Lao Tang do?

Where are the controls?

[Empty health remaining in battle? Who is on the battlefield? Supreme Gaia... never mind then.]

[Mimos: How did they play such terrifying music?]

My super brain is telling me it's time to use my superpowers!

Left punch deals high damage, right punch deals high damage!

[What? Tell me what lightning damage is?]

Old Tang turned off the video and continued the discussion:

"Right now, the online 'fighting power' enthusiasts are having a heated discussion."

"In terms of sheer scale, Light Chaser Animation's works like Ultraman Tiga, Dyna, Gaia, and Cosmos are all incredibly grand."

"The original Tiga, with its three-form switching, was already quite impressive for its time."

"With Dyna, the expressiveness of those special forms has been elevated to another level."

"When Gaia arrives, it will be an even greater visual feast."

"Each form represents a comprehensive evolution and upgrade of the previous form!"

"In the game, it has become a pure wheelchair-bound human rights card. As soon as the Supreme is released, the opponent's health bar is like a fake."

"Although the official Ultraman team hasn't given a definitive answer on Ultraman's strength yet, many fans believe that Gaia is currently the ceiling of power, and many are also very optimistic about Cosmos's future new form, which might just be the next must-have character! We can invest in the future too~"

As the video entered its final part, Lao Tang pulled up a set of forum screenshots filled with sarcastic remarks.

"Many young viewers who have just entered the fandom are used to seeing Tiga's coolness, Gaia's invincibility, and Cosmos's gorgeous special effects. When they go back to watch the old works from the Showa era, they experience a huge sense of disparity."

Old Tang shook his head, a hint of a smile in his voice.

"Currently, the most popular topic of discussion on the forum is: which is stronger, the Ultraman from the 'Chasing Light' series or the older Showa-era Ultraman?"

The comments on the screen diverged at this moment, and the discussion became extremely active.

[The Light Chaser Ultraman has strong expressiveness, but it's really hard to comment on those Showa Ultraman who just filled in the numbers with their feet.]

To be honest, the character designs of those older Showa-era films were actually quite impressive; they just suffered from the poor special effects of the time!

Looking back now, the fight effects were really too simple, and the action sequences weren't very impressive.

The lack of impactful combat feel inevitably draws criticism.

Judging purely from the costumes and performance, the six Showa brothers in the current Light Chaser version do indeed look like cavemen fighting each other; the visual impact is completely lacking.

[Get out of here, cavemen! This is the era of special effects for the Light Chaser Trio!]

[But I'm still really looking forward to seeing Ultraman Chaser and Ultraman Showa perform together!]

[Wasn't it in episode 49 of Ultraman Tiga?]

[No way, can anyone really consider Eiji Tsuburaya's light as the original, standard style?]

"It's not just this; the online debates are also difficult to comment on, but I won't go into details about that."

In the video, Lao Tang shrugged.

"People feel that the older generation of actors from the Showa era were limited by the filming technology at the time, so their action scenes look simple and the destructive power doesn't seem earth-shattering enough."

"Many people joked in the post that Gu Laozei raised the standard of the Light Chaser series so high that if he mentions those old predecessors again in the future, even new viewers will probably not be used to it."

"Everyone is guessing whether Light Chaser Animation plans to just keep going with the trend of gorgeous special effects in the Heisei era."

"But I want to mention a fact that many people have overlooked. This year marks the fifth year since Light Chaser Animation Studios was founded that the Ultraman series has entered the public eye."

"Over the past five years, the Light Chaser team has released an average of one main series film per year, and each film has made a visible leap forward in technology."

"If you go through all the official materials from Light Chaser Animation over the past three years, you'll find a very interesting detail—in the copyright statement at the end of each film."

"The names of the original, Seven, Jack, Ace, and Taro have always occupied the top of the 'Original Characters' column and have never been removed."

"What does this mean?"

"This shows that these Showa era characters hold an absolutely irreplaceable position in Gu Nan's long-term plans."

"They haven't been forgotten; they're just waiting for the right moment to be reactivated."

The video slowly ended with Lao Tang's concluding remarks:

"So, no matter what people are joking about online, I, Lao Tang, will say the same thing: jokes are jokes, but don't underestimate Gu Nan's vision."

"Hopefully, the old thief can bring the Showa series back into our view."

The video ends abruptly with the iconic sound of cicadas.

Meanwhile, the online jokes about "Showa cavemen being out of touch with the times" became a hot topic in various tokusatsu (special effects) groups at this moment.

Just as the entire internet was buzzing with discussions about Lao Tang's videos and combat prowess,

In a high-end office building in the southern part of the city.

Inside the president's office of Light Chaser Animation Studios.

Gu Nan was comfortably leaning back in his large gaming chair, scrolling through popular online comments on his tablet.

"Primitive people? Out of touch with the times?"

Gu Nan shook his head, put down the tablet in his hand, picked up the coffee beside him and took a sip.

These young viewers have such adorably simple minds.

They only saw the power of Tiga, Dyna, and Gaia, and the exquisite special effects displayed by Cosmos.

But they have no idea what true depth is in the field of tokusatsu.

"Do you think the older Ultraman characters, while having strong backstories, lack impactful performances? Do you think older Ultraman characters can't make it into the new versions?"

Gu Nan turned his head and looked at the bound "Ultraman Mebius" project proposal on his desk.

These casual spectators had no idea that his next big move was already being meticulously planned.

Little did they know that the next installment, *Ultraman Mebius*, would be a force to be reckoned with, shaking the entire tokusatsu industry and even the entire entertainment world.

Because Gu Nan has already made the decision that this "Ultraman Mebius" will be a truly significant "co-production between China and Japan"!

In order to recreate the most classic and authentic Showa era style in my mind to the greatest extent possible.

Gu Nan has essentially mobilized all the top-tier resources that Light Chaser Animation can currently access.

He had already made plans, and in the near future, he would lead the entire crew to Japan for extensive location scouting and collaboration.

Not only do we need to rent the most authentic classic filming locations from back then, but we also need to use various channels.

We invited all the Showa-era actors who were active on screen back then to come back!

Those old artists who had long since changed careers or were even forgotten in a corner because of Tsuburaya Productions' closure in parallel worlds.

He will wear the human form costume that carries the childhood memories of countless people again in Gu Nan's Sino-Japanese co-production crew.

Not only them, but also the Showa Defense Force members who could be invited.

Their team badges, their Showa-era gear, and their long-yellowed transformation devices will all be polished anew under the industrial-grade lighting of the lighting studio.

In addition, in order to completely dispel the stereotype that "Showa-era fighting is like primitive people doing radio calisthenics" from netizens, Gu Nan went to great lengths in action design.

In terms of action scene design, the aim was to retain the Showa era flavor of the original world while also surpassing the original in every way.

He decided to invite a senior figure—Koichi Sakamoto.

This old comrade is a genius action director.

In Gu Nan's original world, this director was known for directing tokusatsu (special effects) films and television series.

His representative works include numerous tokusatsu works such as "Ultraman Galaxy Legend", "Kamen Rider W", "Ultraman Geed", "Ultraman Zeta", and the "Ultra Galaxy Fight" series.

Although in this timeline, because Tsuburaya Productions went bankrupt early, this master did not have the opportunity to direct any Ultraman series works.

Instead, after serving as the action director for "Power Rangers" in 1995, he gradually transitioned into a director and producer.

But no matter the world, human nature is pretty much the same!

After receiving Gu Nan's invitation, Koichi Sakamoto in this world systematically watched the three Ultraman series and fell in love with Ultraman.

He also accepted Gu Nan's invitation to serve as action director and on-site director.

Thus, those iconic elements—hardcore fighting, high-tension destructive shots, spark-filled explosions, and aerial combat—were incorporated into Gu Nan's version.

Of course, the iconic ultra-wide-angle lens and the 360-degree under-the-crotch perspective for shooting Ultraman from below have also been fully preserved.

Only this classic and demanding camera movement technique can perfectly capture Ultraman's godlike stature and unparalleled sense of oppression.

As for the "Showa Ultra Brothers worldview" that was questioned by the audience, Gu Nan had already prepared the most perfect adaptation plan.

In order to make the plot more reasonable in the online environment of this world, and to prevent those picky Xia Kingdom viewers from finding any fault with it.

He made some minor adjustments and expansions to the background setting.

In this new setting, the "GUYS Team" in the Ultraman Mebius series will be a true global defense hub, just like the original setting in Gu Nan's original world.

In the main Ultra Universe, a relatively unified Earth that downplays national distinctions, it is not limited to a single neon region, but is a vast organization encompassing branches all over the world.

Therefore, whether it takes place in Japan or is the main storyline at Tokyo University, it can all be handled within a single organizational structure.

In this way, all the plot logic will become flawless.

For example, why do the human forms of the Ultra Brothers, who are renowned throughout the universe, appear frequently in certain specific areas?

Because in this expanded worldview, the safety of the entire planet is no longer the private matter of any particular organization.

It is a great cause that requires all of humanity to unite with Ultraman to protect!

"The bond between humans and Ultraman..."

Those viewers who are currently making wild jokes about Showa-era Okuma online can't possibly imagine what's happening right now.

When they talked about those "older generation" artists who "didn't have form-changing abilities and had simple special effects."

In the brand-new 4K ultra-high-definition picture quality, amidst Sakamoto's extremely sharp action style, accompanied by top-notch symphonic background music, he once again takes a heavy and solemn step on the screen of this world.

What a chilling and shocking scene it would be!

That's not backwardness, it's an old divine power that has transcended the long river of time and remains ever new!

"It's time to let these naive youngsters see what a real old master is like."

He murmured softly, his eyes full of smiles.