I taste like cajuns!

The T · Post by **The T** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 1:58 pm

jenkins wrote:Ultra 7 = Ultraman...?

I remember watching Urutoraman when I was in Japan back in '93.

When you were 4?

jenkins · Post by **jenkins** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 2:22 pm

Kishi · Post by **Kishi** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 3:12 pm

Ultra Seven is by far the most revered iteration of Ultraman. A lot of Japan's big creative minds have attested to having been inspired by it. Here's something from Hideo Kojima's <a href="http://www.blog.konami.jp/gs/hideoblog_ ... e">blog</a>, for example.

At the bookstore I bought Ultra-Seven 1967, which came with a DVD. Ultra-Seven heavily influenced my generation's notions of heroism. The television show had a strong social message, giving the show more meaning than one that was merely sensationalist.
I was four years old then, ready for my first feelings of love. I developed a huge crush on Yuriko Hishimi, the actress who played the Ultra-Seven character Anne.

<img src="http://www.blog.konami.jp/gs/img/hideob ... 003_01.jpg">

Senbei · Post by **Senbei** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 9:39 pm

jenkins wrote:Ultra 7 = Ultraman...?

I remember watching Urutoraman when I was in Japan back in '93. I also watched Anpanman, which I see has been unfairly left off the list. Is that because it's an anime and not live-action?

Anpanman is the bomb. It's a receipe for greatness -- I mean, the main character is revitalized during battle by having a fresh loaf of bean paste bread replace his head. Then, of course, there's Baikinman with his crazy cavity-inducing contraptions and his classic catchphrase -- "ha hi fu he ho!!" Truly a gem among children's programming.

jenkins · Post by **jenkins** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 8:35 am

I liked Baikinman's headquarters and how he shot boxing gloves from his UFO. But in every respect he was outdone by Dokinchan. Her spaceship was the bomb.

Senbei · Post by **Senbei** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 2:38 pm

And she had a voice like a banshee. But she wasn't nearly as villainous as Baikinman, so he wins. I mean, she was practically friends with the good guys in every episode I've seen, and wasn't she in love with the white-bread headed guy? Baikinman, on the other hand, is ruthless to a fault.

Brazillian Cara · Post by **Brazillian Cara** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:54 pm

Soooo... has anyone ever heard of Changeman?

Zeta · Post by **Zeta** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:01 pm

Warrior of Love, Rainbowman for teh win!

Brazillian Cara · Post by **Brazillian Cara** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:07 pm

No, that's Megaman.

Zeta · Post by **Zeta** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:43 pm

Rainbowman is better than Megaman! He's got a turban!

Omni Hunter · Post by **Omni Hunter** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 7:36 am

Turbans are the shitniz these days, so I hear.

Light Speed · Post by **Light Speed** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 2:41 pm

I'd totally wear a turban 'cept I'm half Palestinian and I live in Utah. Might not be the best choice of wardrobe.

Senbei · Post by **Senbei** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:30 pm

By the way, Light Speed, how's the outbreak going on over there?

Light Speed · Post by **Light Speed** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 5:38 pm

That would explain a few things...

jenkins · Post by **jenkins** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 6:46 am

It's too recent to explain Utah. If it had happened, oh, 160 years ago...