Tag: Hideo Ishiguro

Amazon Prime Goes Ultra – Ultraman Orb: The Origin Saga Trailer & More

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

The official Ultraman Website has recently updated its section on the upcoming Amazon Japan Prime series, Ultraman Orb: The Origin Saga. The page updates feature a series description, cast, staff, and opening/ end credit tracks. Along with this huge update Amazon Japan’s YouTube uploaded the first full length trailer for the series. Ultraman Orb: The Origin Saga will begin on December 26 with weekly upload for new episodes, and will run for 12 episodes. Series Description: Ultraman Orb: The Origin Saga is the series that chronicles the past of both,…

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Ultraman Orb the Origin Saga Teaser

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Here is the first teaser trailer for Amazon Japan’s exclusive series Ultraman Orb the Origin Saga. The Origin Saga is a 12 episode series which will show how Orb came into existence, and feature a “new” form, Orb Origin the First Form. This new form being more akin to the original Ultraman’s red and silver scheme. The series will begin to stream on December 26, however there is no information if the series will receive a wide international release. That means it may be a while until international fans like…

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Ultraman Orb Episode 20 – Revenge’s Trigger Review

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

After two seemingly bad episodes, I think Ultraman Orb is finally getting back to being great again! Especially when there are only six episodes left, when one includes this episode that I am reviewing today. Episode 20 features the final member of the Planetary Invasion Syndicate, Metron Tarude taking his revenge on Juggler. However Gai comes to the rescue because of his moral code to defeat the helpless, and preserve peace on the planet from extraterrestrial threats! Summary: Metron Tarude is in the middle of seeking his revenge on Juggler,…

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Ultraman Orb Episode 19 – The Demon Inside of Me Review

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

After the previous episode with Shibukawa’s daughter issues, we come to an episode where Naomi is dealing with her personal demons!? Okay, this sounds actually pretty interesting. How does one of the most innocent, and pure hearted characters in the show have a dark side? Well I guess one just has to see the episode, or read the spoiler filled summary below! Summary: S.S.P. watches a video promoting the wishing stone, which when one presents there worn shoes and wishes for true love it will be granted. Naomi thinks it…

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Ultraman Orb Episode 18 – Hardboiled Liver Review

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Ultraman Orb’s Shibukawa supposedly lives a ‘Hardboiled’ life… Does this mean he and Kamen Rider Skull used to be friends? Anyways, as the viewer gets a chance to see the life of Shibukawa, an iconic kaiju makes it return to the Ultra series. However this time, this particular kaiju is sporting a slight new look! Summary: Shibukawa monologues his days working for VTL, until he catches his daughter Tetsuko doing weird stuff. He goes to ask Naomi to find out if Tetsuko is becoming a bad egg. Soon after Tetsuko arrives at…

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Ultraman Orb Episode 17 – The Holy Sword Restored Review

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

This episode is the day that Gai Kurenai gets to finally master Thunder Breaster, and is the same day he will regain his Origin form… Oh how lucky he must be?! Anyways, here is to the future Zeppandon, and all the possibilities for Juggler to make new combinations… I hope… Summary: Juggler makes an attempt at Naomi’s life, where she questions his motives and hate towards Gai. Luckily Gai arrives in time to save Naomi, and he takes her out of the hospital to safe location along with her damaged…

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Ultraman Orb Episode 16 – An Unforgettable Place Review

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Well it seems things have only gotten worse for Gai Kurenai now, as he has yet to master Thunder Breaster and chose to leave our supporting cast in S.S.P.! The thing worse that could happen now would be if Juggler returned to tell him Maga Orochi survived their last encounter… Oh, wait Juggler does return to exactly do that… ‘Spoiler Alert’! Summary: Shin and Jetta plan to make no mention of Gai to Naomi, since his disappearance. The two decide to show her a vintage recording from 1908 where in…

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Ultraman Orb Episode 15 – Never Say Never Review

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, I look at the second part in this two episode arc pertaining to the mysterious mecha, Galactron. However could these two episodes be the introduction to an even larger arc within the series? Specifically pertaining to Gai being able to finally control the form known as Thunder Breaster, and not be possessed by Belial’s evil aura?! Summary: Shin question everything that has occurred, as his mentor tells him to stay positive while they arrive to witness Galactron stable Orb and defeat him. Upon defeating Orb, Galactron informs him to stop…

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Ultraman Orb Episode 14 – Justice Out of Control Review

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

This episode of Ultraman Orb returns to the regular paced plots, as well as debuts a new kaiju. That new kaiju obviously being the hyped up, Galactron! Now, the only question to have about the episode though is if Gai’s newest form as Orb, Thunder Breaster will make another appearance or will he attempt to fight off the temptation of Belial’s power. Summary: Naomi, Gai and Jetta attempt to record a commercial while Shin is at his side job as the Kofune Works, creating spring coils. There they are currently…

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Ultraman Orb Episode 13 – Clean Up of the Heart Review

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Now, we come to one of the most feared thing within any series… A CLIP SHOW! Yes today’s review is on a clip show unfortunately, yet unlike previous clip shows from X, Ginga or Ginga S it actually treats itself as an episode within the series, and not some weird fourth wall acknowledging the audience type. Luckily enough since it attempted to be an actual episode within the season, it does have aspects to enjoy as well as answers one question pertaining to the Planetary Invasion Syndicate, and maybe hints…

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