And no AI was used in edit this, mod I will provide evidence that this was made by me a normal human :))))

from the left, Ultraman Abax by u/Geoheroes , Ultraman Voltac, and Ultraman Ever by u/HazTheQ . these are ultra ocs from a story my friend is working on. we basically do a crossover of our own ultra ocs and call it Convergent Tales.

I have a hard time choosing between Shin Asuka and Gai Kurenai

but let me know what is your favorite down below

It could've been a Gubila episode but im glad its not. Otherwise they'd use Oka-Gubila for its skin details

Even though there's hasn't been a Ultra Wiki published information on Jygara yet, there will undoubtedly be a trivia section highlighting how the character was inspired by Titanosaurus.

Somebody get me a medal /j

In all seriousness, I can't believe I was even able to find this small detail out myself.

https://x.com/kinkuri_/status/2111253031413309657?s=20

1. Seafloor dwelling hippo-like kaiju?

2. Graceful hippocampus-esque free swimmer?

3. Giant alligator with nasal horn?

First is because they're told to live at the bottom of the ocean and look somewhat mammal-ish, so I played on the idea of it being a kaiju hippo who walk at the bottom of the sea instead of swimming. Second is simply because they reminded me of a horse in certain angles and I've always thought that they're meant to be somewhat graceful. Third is to make them able to both swim and stay at the bottom and also for the potential bipedal gait possessed by archosaurs.

In March I started my entire Ultraman franchise marathon, starting with Ultra Q, and today i finished Omega. I started this mainly because I went to Japan earlier this year and it sparked my interest in Tokusatsu, starting with marathon of Godzilla and Gamera. So Ultraman felt like the natural continuation here.

I've bought every single Mill Creek release (no recap seasons), and for anything I couldn't get physically, I watched whatever was available with subtitles online. And when I say I watched everything in release order, I really mean EVERYTHING. I watched Ultra Q alongside the Ultraman shows in strict release order, including the movies, OVAs, specials, and other releases. I had to do a ridiculous amount of research to figure out where everything fit!

Going into this, I was pretty much a newcomer to Ultraman. All I really knew was that it was about a guy who transforms into a giant hero. I had no idea what to expect, so getting to experience the franchise's evolution over the decades has been a great journey.

The Showa era

I really enjoyed the original Ultraman and Ultraseven, and looking back, I think the Showa era left a bigger impression on me than I initially expected. Even when certain shows weren't entirely my thing, I still had a fun time.

One thing that surprised me was how much the attack teams became a staple of the franchise. When I started Return of Ultraman and saw the main character joining an attack team again, I remember thinking, "Oh man, are we doing this again?" I initially expected each series to try something completely different, but eventually I understood that the attack team was simply part of the Ultraman formula.

That made series like Leo stand out even more. I didn't expect Ultraman Leo to be as intense as it was, and the direction it takes towards the end really caught me off guard. It tried things I wasn't expecting, and I'm still thinking about it even now. Leo might honestly be one of my favorites.

Ultraman 80 was another highlight, especially the beginning with him working as a schoolteacher. I loved that premise and wish the show had explored it further. Once he joined the attack team, the school storyline disappeared, which was a shame. I still enjoyed the series. I wish Yullian had gotten more opportunities to do things as Ultrawoman.

The American and Australian productions

So after I finished 80 my Mill Creek of Powered/Great arrived just in time. Unfortunately, these weren't really for me. I honestly found them pretty boring, and I was glad they were relatively short!

The Heisei era

I was also excited to watch the Heisei Ultraseven because I'd heard so many positive things about them. I enjoyed the first two episodes, but after that, I found myself struggling to stay interested. Didn't help that each episode were released during random seasons. So that I had to stop watching a season to continue an episode HSeven.

The Heisei shows were great, too. In general, they felt like a more modern continuation of what I enjoyed about the Showa era.

With the TDG trilogy, I think I went in expecting a little more from Tiga and Dyna than I ultimately got. However, Gaia ended up being the one that really surprised me. I went in without knowing what to expect and came away loving it. I really liked Asuka.

Something I learned about viewing order

One thing I realized while watching everything in strict release order was that release order doesn't necessarily mean the best viewing order for every movie and special.

The Tiga movie is a good example. Even though it was released later, I think it works better as something to watch before starting Dyna. Watching it after spending so much time with later series, felt a little strange. It interrupted the momentum I'd built up by watching everything chronologically by release date.

I noticed this even more with Ultraman Cosmos. The first movie was apparently released around the time the series had only just started airing, but I think it would work better as a prequel. The series itself gives us a glimpse of Musashi's childhood and his connection to Ultraman, so watching the movie after starting the show felt a little backwards.

The second Cosmos movie was even stranger in terms of placement. It was released while the show was airing, but its story takes place after the series ends. It felt odd to stop watching the show in the middle to watch a movie that essentially takes place later in the timeline.

This was where I started questioning whether strict release order was really the best approach. I still think it's an interesting way to experience the franchise's history, but for certain movies and specials, following the story's timeline makes much more sense. If you're planning your own Ultraman marathon, I'd recommend checking the placement of individual movies rather than automatically watching everything on its original release date.

The New Generation era

I ended up enjoying the New Generation shows much more than I expected. Watching the franchise in order made the transition feel surprisingly natural, especially with Ultraman Zero helping connect different parts of the franchise.

I also liked seeing ideas carry over between shows. The Spark Dolls introduced in Ginga continued naturally into Ultraman X.

Speaking of Ginga, despite seeing so many mixed or negative opinions about it online. I loved its small scale setting and cozy atmosphere, and I appreciated that it didn't rely on the usual attack team setup. Ginga S then expanded things naturally with it having an attack team.

The Reiwa Era

I really enjoyed the era. Z was Ultra great, and Blazar and Arc were two shows I really loved. I had a great time with them, and they were the last two main series I watched from my physical collection.

After finishing Blazar and Arc, I didn't immediately move on to Omega, since it wasn't available as a physical release in my collection yet. Instead, I took a little detour and watched the Gridman franchise, starting with the original 1990s tokusatsu series before moving on to the anime.

Then I finally continued with Ultraman Omega, which took me longer to finish than any other Ultraman series I've watched. Part of that was simply the way I was watching it on YouTube. The ads kept interrupting the episodes, and it made it harder to get into a good viewing rhythm.

There were plenty of shows I enjoyed for different reasons, and I don't really want to rank everything or turn this into a debate over which series is the best. Everyone seems to have their own favorites, and I found that part of the fandom interesting in itself.

Now off to watch the ongoing Ultraman Teo.

"Me when I make the human body that I stole have a Bad Time" - Menesias

I’ve seen a lot of figure collections but not many for the transformation items themselves

Haven’t heard anyone mentioned or talked about it anymore? Just trying to start a conversation, nothing burger about it lol

Pulled this guy from a Keeppley blind box. Probably my favorite Ultraman villain overall.

Even though this is a really cool figure, it’s a poor representation of the character. He should be way more bulky and muscular. Any armor should be a little bit more coppery rather than yellow gold.

But speaking of that yellow gold, it looks really great on the shelf. And the energy effects are top-notch, which is a staple of Keeppley figs.

Was watching The Ultraman anime for the first time and spotted someone very familiar lol.