Ultraman Omega Episode 8 Review – Going Ultra – Presented by Henshin Inspection
What can I say about Ultraman Omega episode 8? I’m honestly not really sure.
It wasn’t the greatest episode and it wasn’t the worst. It was definitely an episode. There was even a moment where I got mad at something, only to realize a few minutes later that I was totally wrong. So that happened.
Coming off the debut of Trigaron last episode, this time we get Trigaron used as a weapon. That mirrors what happened earlier with Rekiness, who was introduced and then quickly repurposed into gear. At first I thought that was frustrating, but then I realized that is just how this show is handling its support kaiju and I had to let that go.
Also, much like Sorato in episode 7, I have caught a cold, so if this review feels a little foggy, that is why.
The Ghost Riders and Weird Science
I actually do not have a ton of criticism for this episode. What stood out most was how strange it felt that this group of paranormal hobbyists, the Ghost Riders, were able to create an AI named Jennifer and a working interdimensional portal.
Jennifer is a funny name, but also very realistic. People love humanizing technology, especially when it feels dangerous or complex. It reminded me of another story where a character named a weapon Deborah and talked to it like a person. It is a familiar trope, and it worked well enough here.
The Ghost Riders themselves were interesting. I liked their logo. I did not love their chant, but that is a personal thing. They reminded me a lot of the Lone Gunmen from The X Files, that same trio of weird, enthusiastic outsiders who are smarter than they look.
What really stood out is how advanced their tech was compared to the rest of the world. The pace and state of science in Ultraman Omega feels inconsistent. We still do not have a proper anti kaiju defense force, yet these guys can casually open a wormhole.
That honestly makes me wonder if they will come back later. If an official defense force forms in season two or later in the show, it would make a lot of sense to recruit these guys. They clearly know what they are doing, even if they are reckless.
Ayumu vs the Vibe
There is a beat near the end where Ayumu scolds the Ghost Riders for treating science like a toy or an adventure. I understand her point, but at the same time, these guys are actually accomplishing things.
They have a very blue collar paranormal investigator vibe, and I liked that. A guy literally pedaling a bike to power the machine while Jennifer helps stabilize it is ridiculous in the best way. It felt ramshackle, creative, and fun.
Honestly, I would not mind an Ultraman show built around a defense force like this. Not sleek, not corporate, just people doing their best with weird tools and bad ideas.
Ghosts, Kaiju, and Mystery
The episode brings in a ghost child, a legend about a giant, and hints that Omega may be tied to the mountain itself. That is interesting, but it never really goes anywhere.
Ayumu and Sorato see the ghost boy. Kosei does not. The ghost boy recognizes Omega. Then that is it.
I like that Ultraman still leaves room for mystery. I like sci fi mixed with paranormal ideas. But here it felt vague for the sake of being vague. This is not Concrete Revolutio. I do not expect yokai fighting kaiju. So I am left wondering why this element was introduced at all.
The episode gestures at the idea that some things are beyond science, and that is a good theme. I just wish it had a little more meaning attached to it.
The Good Stuff
The kaiju was cool. Nothing offensive. Nothing embarrassing.
There is a great moment where Omega removes the Trigaron claw, gives a thumbs up, and then puts it back on. That was honestly my favorite part of the episode and the reason I used it for the thumbnail.
Overall, this was a light, fun episode that did not move much forward. I am not against filler. I just want filler to feel like it matters.
Final Thoughts
I do not hate this episode at all. It just feels middle of the road.
What frustrates me more are the ongoing inconsistencies about whether kaiju are new to this world or not. The promise of the show is that kaiju are a recent phenomenon. When the show hints otherwise, it undercuts its own premise. That did not fully happen here, but it is something I am watching closely.
So what did you think?
Am I missing something huge that makes this episode better than I am giving it credit for? Or do you agree that this one was just fine and forgettable?
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