The most infamous banned episode in Tokusatsu can now be seen in HD with subs! UltraSeven episode 12. Translation credits go to Megabeast Empire and Florida Scrubs. We tried to sync it up the best we could, happy early new years everyone! https://t.co/cZ5ka4AB5U
Special signature to save a soul, scarred souls shine like stars... You feel the meaning of that SSSS in the titles for both Gridman and Dynazenon because that's all they're about. The heroes in these stories exist to protect those who are wounded, scarred, and need help. That's what they stand tall for, and that's what they fight for. In this series, I've seen not just one but almost every character in the main cast dealing with their own personal challenges and inner conflicts. These make them feel like they can't open up to others because they think nobody would get them. We don't just see scarred individuals, but scared ones too. And who comes to save them??? Our giant heroes, who solely exist to save those who need them when it really matters. It's not just that fixer beam patching up the world, it's that massive hand reaching out to pull you back. We see genuine human empathy here through and through, characters haunted by their past, isolating themselves because they don't want to be helped or think they don't deserve it. Who's perfect in this series?? Not a single soul. Everyone's imperfect, and that's what makes it so touching and human, watching our heroes prove what they're here for, showing that vulnerability isn't weakness, it's the spark that lets us connect and heal. It's a super fun series. I enjoyed both TV shows and the movie, it was a thrilling and emotional ride. It gave me that same spark of joy I felt watching Symphogear, the kind of fun I always chase. You learn so much from the characters' personal conflicts, how time is limited but can change everything in an instant, how mistakes happen but can be turned into growth because in Gridman's universe, everyone can change and fix themselves to be better. There's no true evil, just a world full of souls that need someone to save them, and when that help arrives, you see how hopeful this world really is, even after the darkest moments. It's a reminder of humanity's quiet strength, our ability to forgive, rebuild, and lift each other up, turning scars into stories of hope. The movie ties it all together with everything good from SSSS.Gridman and SSSS.Dynazenon, characters coming together for fun, heartfelt moments, and finally finding their true salvation. You don't feel like anything's missing because the movie makes your wishes feel fulfilled, just because you believed. Gridman exists to help everyone believe they can always be saved, because he's not the only hero that exists, Even ordinary people can be heroes. After all, even heroes sometimes need help. It was beautiful to see him relying on others, and yeah, the movie flips it perfectly, our scarred characters saving their hero. It's a full circle nod to how humanity thrives on mutual support, where no one has to shine alone. Hell, I enjoyed this series so much I could talk about it all day. The animation was gorgeous, the kaiju battles and gattai sequences were epic, the music hit just right, and the character relationships and story arcs?? Loved it all. Not everything was perfect, but there was soul in everything i saw, that's why I love it so much. It leaves you hopeful, believing in the messy beauty of being human, where every scarred soul has the potential to shine brighter than the stars. I'm definitely gonna watch the live action Gridman the Hyper Agent someday when I start my tokusatsu journey. Yeah, that is happening...