AWB Chapter 270 Gaia Season 1 Finale and Recap
Chapter 270 Gaia Season 1 Finale and Recap
"More restaurant reviews than food reviews, real or fake chefs say, I'm Tang..."
Sorry for the mistake...
"Cough cough"
"Dear viewers and family! Your beloved Tang is back!"
The screen lit up, showing Lao Tang, a Bilibili tokusatsu content creator, with dark circles under his eyes and messy hair.
He held a thermos in his hand, took a big gulp of goji berry water, and cleared his throat.
"Last night, the 26th episode of Ultraman Gaia, which is also the final episode of the first season, premiered. To be honest, after watching it, I slumped in my chair for a full half hour, unable to calm down for a long time."
In today's video, we're skipping the preliminaries and going straight for a deep, hardcore review of this tokusatsu series—a show that's been a runaway success since its premiere, drastically lowering the bar for tokusatsu dramas!
As soon as the video started, a dense barrage of comments instantly filled the top of the screen:
[Missing Person Returns!]
Grandpa, the content creator you follow has updated!
Those dark circles under your eyes, looks like they really rubbed off last night.
[Gaia's Supreme Form is awesome!!]
[Any Zolim's skull left? Pack one up for me!]
Old Tang put down his thermos, and the scene switched to a mashup of several posters from the first season of Gaia, with the backs of Koga and Fujimiya intertwined, and the Zolim giant tearing the sky apart in the background.
"First, we must set the tone for the first season of Ultraman Gaia. After the amazing Tiga and the grand Dyna, the production team at Light Chaser Animation Studios has shown unprecedented ambition in this new work."
Old Tang held up one finger, his expression serious. "What's the biggest change? It's the narrative structure! Previous works were more episodic, with one story per episode, but Gaia focuses on a long-running series structure!"
"Having watched the first twenty-six episodes, this is an epic drama that has been building up for half a year! Every episode adds to the conflict between Takaga Yume and Fujimiya, until episodes twenty-five and twenty-six, which completely ignite all the dramatic tension!"
The comments section erupted in agreement:
Indeed, many things were foreshadowed from the very first episode.
[This is the first time Okuba has done this! It's also taken a path that Tsuburaya Productions never imagined.]
[It's a completely different experience from episodic dramas, but both are great!]
The moment the foreshadowing was resolved was incredibly satisfying.
Old Tang hit the nail on the head; the thrill of watching a TV series is definitely different.
The video then cut to a scene from the third episode where Gaia transforms in the desert to fight against a metallic life form.
"When talking about Gaia, one cannot avoid mentioning its special effects scenes that cost so much money that they were breathtaking."
Pointing to the yellow sand swirling in the air and the exquisite architectural models in the first episode, Lao Tang said, "The first episode features Gobu falling from the sky, flooding the city, and that incredibly detailed aerial base."
These scenes would fit perfectly into a feature film in theaters.
The production team had an obsessive-compulsive obsession with the sense of weight of the massive objects; the way the monster crushed the ground with every step it took, the explosions when fighter jets were shot down—all of this reflects the sheer amount of budget being burned!
Old Tang's tone became excited: "And the action design! Has anyone noticed that Gaia and Agul's fight scenes are completely different from the previous two actors?"
Previous action scenes emphasized large, sweeping movements, with each move executed with a hard, solid style.
But what about Gaia?
Fast attack and fast defense! The movements are swift, powerful, and fluid!
Especially in the fateful showdown in episode 25, if you look closely at their moves and counter-moves—the backflips, spinning kicks, low sweeps, and combinations of punches—this isn't just a fight between people in suits; it's practically a tokusatsu-style martial arts film!
The barrage of comments exploded instantly:
[The martial arts choreographer must have been a real expert; the movements were so smooth!]
[Agul is truly the king of BL!]
The visceral, rapid punches are truly exhilarating to watch.
Looking forward to the action scenes in Supreme Gaia! Can it create the pinnacle of violent aesthetics?!
Old Tang abruptly changed the subject, switching the background music to Agul's signature melancholic BGM. The scene then froze on Fujimiya's lonely, dilapidated figure.
"Next, let's talk about the core character of the first season - Fujimiya."
Old Tang took a deep breath, his eyes becoming complicated. "If Koga Yume is a traditional, shonen protagonist who upholds human dignity amidst confusion, then Fujimiya is a dark savior filled with tragedy."
"Fujimiya's character is so well-developed. He's a genius, but also a fanatic. He's even willing to wipe out humanity in order to save the Earth."
"But the production team's greatest achievement is that they didn't portray Fujimiya as a pure madman or villain. The show includes the character of Irene and the rescued little girls, gradually revealing that deep down, Fujimiya still harbors hope and compassion for humanity."
Old Tang then asked the audience in front of the screen: "But what's the most tragic thing about him? He gave everything, was betrayed by everyone, bore the stigma of being an anti-human being, and even cruelly caused the death of his most respected Dr. Inamori, only to find out in the end... that he was a joke from beginning to end!"
The scene replays the devastated expression on Fujimiya's face when he learns that Chrisis has been altered in episode 26.
"The quantum computer he personally developed, the answer he revered as a god to save the Earth, was actually tampered with from the very beginning by the Root of Destruction! Everything he did not only failed to save the Earth, but instead accelerated the arrival of Zolim. The collapse of faith—these four words are too heavy for Fujimiya to bear."
Old Tang's voice unusually low: "When Goga, imbued with the dual power of earth and sea, transformed into the Supreme Gaia and saved the world like a god, Fujimiya could only stagger through the ruins like a soulless shell, disappearing in the flames of Zorim. This extreme contrast of light and shadow, this tragic aesthetic that utterly crushes genius—the screenwriter simply has no heart!"
The live chat was flooded with a sea of sympathy:
[Please stop cutting this, the child is already crying.]
[Fujimiya is really pitiful; he was made a fool of by the aliens.]
So Agul is offline just like that?
[No way! This character is so popular! How could he just die like that!]
The character's silhouette is really well-crafted, so three-dimensional. It would feel like something's missing if they died here!
At that moment, he even gave up the light, indicating that he had given up even the will to live.
[My higher self soars in the heavens, while Fujimiya grieves on the ground—a decisive victory.]
Looking forward to Fujimiya's return!
"but!"
Old Tang suddenly raised his voice, clapped his hands, and broke the heavy atmosphere, "The first season has come to a perfect end, so we must look forward to the content of the second season! How will the plot develop next?"
"Since Ultraman started airing, I, Old Tang, have never made a jinx. Every time someone in the chat says something like, 'Old Tang, bet against it and you'll end up with a villa by the sea.'"
[Old Tang bought in reverse, and got a villa by the sea.]
[Old Tang bought in reverse, and got a villa by the sea.]
[Old Tang bought in reverse, and got a villa by the sea.]
Look, look!
These comments are amazing!
"Alright, I'll just talk nonsense today. Consider it all just bad luck, and have some fun!"
Old Tang held up three fingers and declared confidently, "First! Fujimiya will absolutely not be exonerated and return to the Ultraman camp!"
A barrage of question marks appeared in the comments.
Old Tang confidently analyzed: "Think about it, his light has already given me a dream, and Gaia is now in a supreme form driven by dual cores."
If you were to give that power back, wouldn't that seem a little... strange?
Agul's mission is over! And he made so many mistakes, awakened so many monsters, and almost destroyed the world.
The production team always strives for realistic logic, so how could he possibly pretend nothing happened and transform back into himself?
I bet that Fujimiya in the second season will either completely disappear and become a legend.
As a key figure.
At critical junctures, human resources are used to save the day.
Either go completely mad, become delusional and turn to the dark side, relying on your genius intellect—for example, to develop amazing tokusatsu technology like mecha, and continue being my ultimate nemesis or best friend!
[666! Robots are here too, are they filming Gundam?!]
[Enemy can also be best friend, right?]
[Robots + monsters, my brother Tang is finished, are you going to make a film about Atlantic Rim?]
"Secondly! With Gaia upgrading to its ultimate form, the role of the XIG team will be greatly weakened."
Therefore, this power must be limited, or else everyone should think of something...
The Supreme Gaia can even instantly kill a world-destroying behemoth like Zolim. If monsters appear in the future, what role will Captain Tian Dayan and Wei Weike play?
It can't just be a tribute to Dyna's Asuka, the legendary crash king, symbolically firing two shots and crashing his plane, then Gaia appears and defeats him with a single punch.
[666! Holy crap, the legendary plane crash king!]
On behalf of Asuka, I thank your whole family!
[I feel like this form won't be permanent, like Tiga's Shining Hinata or Dyna's Guardian form.]
"Thirdly! The true nature of the Root of Destruction is definitely something like artificial intelligence or some kind of advanced cosmic network. Chrysis is their backdoor left on Earth!"
At the end of the video, Lao Tang raised his glass of goji berry water to the camera and said, "That concludes Lao Tang's complete review of Gaia Season 1 and my predictions for Season 2. Let's look forward to what kind of surprises the production team will bring us in Season 2! Remember to like, comment, and subscribe! See you next time!"
Within half a day of its release, the video garnered over a million views, and the comment section and various online forums and communities were flooded with heated debates about Lao Tang's video.
1L (爷傲灬奈我何): Old Tang's review of the first season was quite accurate; I was completely mesmerized by his analysis of Fujimiya's collapse of faith. But I really can't agree with his predictions for the second season.
2L (Invincible Tyrannosaurus Warrior): Old Tang's first prediction is pure nonsense! Agul is so popular, and his suit is so cool, how could the King of Cool just retire like that? Are you really willing to let that guy who always has his own background music stop fighting? I bet a bag of spicy strips that Fujimiya will definitely regain his former glory!
3L (Too much tax evasion needs investigation): Replying to the comment above, but Old Tang's logic is sound. The light has already been given out, and the Supreme Form is already so powerful, why would we need Agul? We can't have two Ultramen transforming into Supreme Form at the same time, can we? Left foot stepping on right foot to ascend to heaven? Is Fujimiya going to go back into the sea to retrieve another bit of light?
4L (Keyboard Agents): I think Old Tang's claim that Fujimiya turned evil and built mechs is a bit far-fetched. Fujimiya's essence is loving Earth; even in despair, he wouldn't destroy it. I guess he might go into seclusion or secretly provide technical support to XIG, becoming something like a behind-the-scenes hacker. After all, he's a top scientist.
5L (You'll get the hang of it after playing a few more rounds): Forget about Fujimiya, I only care about whether my Li Muzi and Georgie Leland get more screen time in season 2! Also, Old Tang said XIG might become just a tool character, I strongly disagree!
6L (Talented Player): Agree with post #5! The defense teams in Gaia are the best portrayed. Lightning Team, Falcon Team, Cool Dragon Team, even Seagull Team—each team has its own soul. Captain Tian Dayan and Wei Weike are both tough guys; the production team couldn't possibly marginalize them. The teams will definitely upgrade their weapons!
7L (Dragons Shouldn't Be Bound): I don't think Old Tang's third prediction is very likely. If the Root of Destruction is AI, that's too cliché. I think it might be some kind of antimatter-dimensional life form, which fits better with the science fiction setting of quantum mechanics and antimatter in the first season.
8L (Chosen by Slaanesh): Am I the only one concerned about when Bandai will release SHF figures of High Gaia and Agul? Those muscle lines, that red and black color scheme, my wallet is already itching to buy them!
9L (Gloomy and Melancholy Playing with Maggots): You guys are all too young. Based on the production team's track record with Tiga and Dyna, if they give you a satisfying finale for the first season, the second season will definitely start with something more intense. I'm guessing that Gaia will suffer a setback right at the beginning of the second season, which will then lead to the introduction of an even stronger new monster!
10L (Guangdong Twin Tails): The 9th floor is right. And let's not forget, the monsters inside Earth haven't been dealt with yet. The attitude of native Earth monsters like Renlong towards humans has always been ambiguous. Season 2 will definitely be a combination of external threats and internal strife. Fujimiya's character is absolutely key to resolving the internal conflict.
11L (I also want a built-in joystick): Actually, I think Old Tang is deliberately giving a reverse jinx; he probably hopes Agul will return himself. That lightsaber, that coolness—who in the tokusatsu world isn't imitating the Hallelujah whirlwind these days?
The discussion in the post was heated, and the audience was not swayed by Lao Tang's one-sided account. Instead, they were making extremely rational and imaginative deductions based on the existing plot clues.
The perfect ending of the first season is just the beginning.
Viewers' expectations have been completely raised, and they have even begun to spontaneously hype up the second season.