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Ultraman Blazar 06 |Henshin Inspection – Going Ultra – Going Ultra – Presented by Henshin Inspection
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Ultraman Blazar Episode 6: Machine Uprising and Callbacks
As an author, artist, and analyzer, I’m excited to dive into episode 6 of Ultraman Blazar, “The Invading Aura.” This episode cleverly calls back to the 1966 Ultraman series, specifically the episode “Shoot the Invader,” while putting its own unique spin on the alien invasion trope.
Late into production of this review, I got word from Cydrixar, the Ultra to my Man that the enemy featured in this episode is Alien Cannan who featured in Ultraseven episode 24. I watched the episode and it was fantastic. I advise you check out CYDRIXAR and ULTRASEVEN 24 RETURN TO THE NORTH.
One aspect I particularly enjoyed was the exploration of machine sentience. The episode touches on the Japanese concept of objects having souls, which reminded me of ideas from Digimon 02 and Marie Kondo’s philosophy. This cultural perspective adds depth to the alien’s plan for a machine uprising.
I was impressed by how the writers tied this episode back to the previous one, explaining Earth Garron’s mysterious shutdown. It’s this kind of continuity that I really appreciate in storytelling.
The character development of Yasunobu, our resident tech genius, was intriguing. His exhaustion from overwork parallels the alien’s argument about machines being overworked, creating an interesting philosophical dilemma.
Action-wise, I loved Blazar’s tactical transformation, using his rise to uppercut Earth Garron. It reminded me of similar techniques in other series like Guyver, and it’s always exciting to see such creative combat.
While the story might not be profoundly deep, it does offer an interesting examination of human-machine relationships and the nature of overwork in society. The parallels between Yasunobu’s situation and the machines’ “plight” add layers to what could have been a simple invasion story.
As I work on finishing and self-publishing my own middle-grade book, I’m striving to maintain a steady output of Ultraman content. I’m excited to share snippets of my upcoming book, complete with illustrations, on my website soon.
What did you think of this episode? Did you catch the callbacks to the original series AND Ultraseven? Let me know in the comments!
MJ Muñoz 