ULTRAMAN

Previously in this world,

there was a Giant of Light.

The Giant of Light assimilated itself with a human

and protected the world from numerous threats of destruction and chaos

due to the invasion of aliens and giant creatures called monsters.

Eventually, the Giant of Light completed its mission

and returned to its home in a distant universe.

The human it had assimilated with lost all memory of those events

and returned to where he belonged.

The world that had been released from danger was at peace.

Conflicts among humans have yet to cease,

but threats to humanity from external enemies

have disappeared entirely.

Then, decades later...

This is a story of the world

where the Giant of Light, Ultraman, is a thing of the past.

The Giant of Light Museum

has recreated the many battles of Ultraman and the SSSP

in these dioramas.

Next, please look at this.

This is a picture of the members of the Scientific Special Search Party,

also known as SSSP.

I guess I don't really need to explain that though.

Shinjiro.

Do you know which one is your dad?

I do.

That's you.

That's right. You spotted me easily.

I mean, you're my dad, after all.

Defense Minister Hayata.

I haven't seen you since the spring meeting.

Ide, you're here too?

You bet.

Shinjiro.

You've sure grown.

Do you know which one is me?

This guy.

You spotted me easily.

Like your father, you're sharp too, Shinjiro.

Hey, Dad.

Can I look over there?

-Sure, but don't run. -Okay.

You must love him more than anything.

I didn't have him until I was older, after all.

More importantly, what are you doing here again today?

I happened to be nearby for work.

Then when I heard you were at the museum,

I thought I would pay you a visit since I haven't seen you in a while.

Excuse me, I hate to interrupt while you're talking.

-Can I have your autograph? -Sorry, but that's not allowed.

I don't mind.

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

-Thank you. -No problem.

Don't you want mine?

Shinjiro!

Shinjiro!

Shinjiro!

Shinjiro! Hey, Shinjiro!

-Hayata, get him to a hospital! -He's all right.

"All right"? Do you see how far he fell?

He's not hurt anywhere.

He's just crying because he's scared.

Hey.

Has Shinjiro gone to sleep?

Yes. I think he was exhausted. He's deep asleep.

I see.

No doubt about it.

That boy isn't normal.

Why?

Sorry to call you this late.

Can I see you now?

Why are we meeting here again?

You're not comfortable at your old workplace?

I'm fine.

So, what is it you want to talk to me about?

Actually...

I have no memory.

You have no memory?

Yes.

Memory of what?

How can I put this?

I...

have no memory of seeing Ultraman.

You mean, you don't know what Ultraman did?

That's right.

That's crazy.

I mean, back then

you were with me in the SSSP.

Yes, I know that.

In the final battle, when Zetton showed up,

-you hit your head pretty hard. -That's not what I mean!

Look at this.

That's pretty amazing.

But, why did you wait until now to tell me such an important thing?

I can't hide it anymore.

You mean Shinjiro?

Yes.

You saw it too. That boy isn't normal.

He may be even greater than me.

Actually, there's something that I want you to see.

Come with me.

-Where are we going? -Just follow me.

This is nothing more than a museum, right?

No, it's not.

This place is operational.

The museum is just for show.

What the heck is this? What's going on?

Hold on. I'm getting to that.

The Japan office of the SSSP is still going strong.

Have you calmed down a little?

Of course, I can't calm down.

I have no idea what's going on.

Well, I can understand why you're surprised.

But there's a reason why I've kept it hidden.

What reason would that be?

Actually, right now, Earth is facing a new danger.

Look at this.

Is this the incident from six months ago?

That's right.

At first we were told it was a terrorist act.

But then it was cleared up by saying it was improper maintenance.

Look closely at this.

Who is that?