Ultraman Omega’s Moral Awakening – Ultraman Omega 03 Review |Going Ultra – Going Ultra – Presented by Henshin Inspection
What did you think of Ultraman Omega episode 3?
A flying penguin kaiju, a rising mystery, and a theme that hits home: what you want vs. what you should do. In this full review, I dive into Sorato’s evolving moral compass, Kosei’s backstory, Ayumu’s realism, and my ongoing theory about where these kaiju are really coming from. Plus—why Rekiness acting like a dog drives me nuts.
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Ultraman Omega Episode 3 – What You Want vs. What You Should Do
Ultraman Omega Episode 3 delivers a mix of quirky sci-fi, grounded character work, and philosophical weight—though not without its flaws. The penguin kaiju may look goofy, but this episode continues to explore meaningful themes like responsibility, purpose, and identity.
Let’s break it down.
The Kaiju: Cold, Flight, and Quirk
This week’s kaiju is a chilly oddball—some kind of penguin-like monster whose powers stem from ultra-low temperatures. The writers even reference a defunct scientific theory that links cold to anti-gravity. It’s the kind of fun pseudoscience that makes tokusatsu what it is, and I love it.
The idea? The colder you get, the weaker your atomic magnetism becomes—until you can float.
Is it accurate? Not really.
Is it fun? Absolutely.
And somehow, this freeze-fueled bird manages to hold its own as a threat, even if it looks like it waddled out of a parody.
Ayumu, Sorato, and the Lies We Tell
Ayumu shines in this episode. She rightfully questions Sorato’s backstory—especially the idea that he’s a kaiju researcher. After all, kaiju only just started appearing. Her suspicion is refreshing. It grounds the story in reality and forces Kosei to scramble for explanations.
Eventually, Sorato’s amnesia is revealed, and Ayumu calls out Kosei for not reporting it.
“Did you take him to the hospital? Did you call the police?”
That moment was equal parts funny, sweet, and real.
Ayumu’s inclusion in the friend group also gets a lovely beat. After Sorato saves her from a deadly windstorm, she thanks him formally. But he says—gently—“We’re friends.”
And just like that, she’s in.
Kosei’s Path (and a Persona Parallel)
We get a glimpse into Kosei’s past: a former track star with Olympic dreams, who changed course when he realized he wouldn’t make it. Now he works in a warehouse—directionless, but not hopeless.
I can’t help but compare him to Yusuke from Persona 4—a character whose powers become central to his sense of self. If Kosei bonds too deeply with Rekiness, the blue mini-kaiju, will he tie his purpose to it?
What happens when that power is threatened?
Could it fracture his friendship with Sorato?
A preview for Episode 4 hints at tension between the two. It feels fast… but if handled well, it could be powerful.
Duty vs. Desire: Sorato’s Philosophical Awakening
This episode subtly explores a theme I love: what you want vs. what you should do.
Sorato is still learning about the world—he’s got amnesia, after all—but he’s not directionless. He listens, he observes, and he starts internalizing ideas about right and wrong.
Kosei tells him, “Those who don’t work, don’t eat.”
It’s a funny moment, but also a serious one.
Sorato is learning responsibility the hard way—and choosing to act, not just react.
His correction of Ayumu’s formal speech (“We’re friends, no need to be so formal”) also shows a growing social awareness. Despite the amnesia, he’s absorbing values, not just facts.
That’s something young viewers can learn from—this tension between duty and desire is a big part of growing up.
Okay… Let’s Talk About Rekiness
I have one major gripe: Rekiness acts like a dog.
And I hate that.
It’s lazy. It’s reductive. It flattens your worldbuilding by turning every non-human creature into a dog proxy. Dogs are special because they’ve evolved alongside us—imprinting that behavior onto kaiju cheapens both the kaiju and the story.
Rekiness should feel alien. Mysterious. Maybe even unsettling.
Instead, we get head tilts and tail wags.
Give me weird, not woof.
The Mystery Deepens
There’s an odd connection forming between Rekiness and the kaiju. The penguin-like monster seems drawn to him. Why?
My theory from Episode 1 still stands:
Sorato didn’t just fall from the sky—he brought the kaiju with him.
What if they were inside him? Dormant? Sealed in his ultra form?
Rekiness might be a leftover—or a beacon.
Final Thoughts
Ultraman Omega Episode 3 isn’t perfect, but it is thoughtful. The action takes a backseat to character and theme, which I honestly don’t mind. The world is building, the characters are bonding, and the questions keep growing.
And I’ll take that over mindless spectacle any day.
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MJ Muñoz 