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Ultraman: Rising - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
In Ken Sato's apartment, toy figures of classic Ultraman kaiju such as Gomora, Baltan, and Neronga can be seen on a shelf.
These are direct homages to some of the most iconic monsters from the original "Ultraman" television series, serving as a nod to longtime fans of the franchise.
Professor Sato's car is a Mazda Cosmo, and its license plate reads "M78 U7."
The Mazda Cosmo was the official vehicle for the defense team in the series "Return of Ultraman." The license plate is a dual reference: "Nebula M78" is the home world of the Ultras, and "U7" is a nod to "Ultraseven," another iconic hero from the franchise.
The baby kaiju Emi performs the "Shē" pose, a victory dance made famous by Godzilla.
This is a tribute to the shared history between Ultraman's creator, Eiji Tsuburaya, and the Godzilla franchise, which he co-created. The dance itself originated from the "Osomatsu-kun" manga series.
Ken's final transformation sequence combines visual elements from the transformation sequences of several classic Showa-era Ultra Brothers.
The sequence incorporates the red background of the original Ultraman, the starry background of Ultraman Ace, the white rings of Ultraman Taro, and the sparkling orange of Ultraman Jack, creating a visual tribute to the franchise's history.