Hope in the light of human beings
Ultraman Tiga is so good that it’s hard to put into words what it represents to me. I believe it’s not just nostalgia that gives me such a warm feeling right from the opening theme. Back in the early 2000s, I used to run home to watch it with my older brother. In my region, I was lucky enough to be able to watch the entire series on free-to-air TV.
The scenes, the music, the shouts Tiga lets out during his attacks… everything feels exactly the way I remember it. The difference is that now I can appreciate the story much more. I have to say there are very few episodes that aren’t interesting or don’t manage to keep you engaged. Perhaps that’s due to the strong cast of characters, which makes you more invested in what’s happening.
It’s a shame how much Tsuburaya struggled with Nagano Hiroshi’s talent agency. He’s an excellent Ultraman and could have made more cameos in later Ultra series. Overall, this show gets almost everything right, especially in its episodic storytelling, even if it can feel rushed at times.
It’s an old series, but one that clearly was made with a lot of care. Watch it.
The scenes, the music, the shouts Tiga lets out during his attacks… everything feels exactly the way I remember it. The difference is that now I can appreciate the story much more. I have to say there are very few episodes that aren’t interesting or don’t manage to keep you engaged. Perhaps that’s due to the strong cast of characters, which makes you more invested in what’s happening.
It’s a shame how much Tsuburaya struggled with Nagano Hiroshi’s talent agency. He’s an excellent Ultraman and could have made more cameos in later Ultra series. Overall, this show gets almost everything right, especially in its episodic storytelling, even if it can feel rushed at times.
It’s an old series, but one that clearly was made with a lot of care. Watch it.
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