pertwk Chapter 312 The Japanese Shouldn't Create Fake Historical Theories
Chapter 312 The Japanese Shouldn't Create Fake Historical Theories
(This chapter is idealized; the author will not comment on the reality.)
Since the release of episode 39 of "Ultraman Gaia," titled "The Swamp of Sorrow," its popularity has continued to rise, and an unprecedented data storm is brewing.
The number of views, bullet comments, comments, and shares are all skyrocketing at an astonishing rate.
Just one hour later, the number of views and popularity of this episode of "Sad Swamp" actually surpassed that of the 26th episode of the first season finale of Gaia, which was previously regarded as a masterpiece by countless people!
Countless video clips, in-depth analyses, and high-energy and tear-jerking edits have sprung up like mushrooms after rain on major short video platforms across the internet.
When you open the playback interface for episode 39, the progress bar has only just started when a thick layer of bullet comments has already completely covered the entire screen.
The dense text is interwoven together, creating a powerful visual impact.
[Coming here because of its reputation!]
This episode is amazing!
[I heard this episode was phenomenal, so I came specifically to watch it!]
[I never watch Ultraman, but my friends on WeChat recommended it to me.]
[I've watched this three times already. Warning: This episode is going to be intense, so get your tissues ready. It's going to have a really strong aftereffect.]
[A masterpiece! Director Gu is awesome!]
[I came here after watching the commentary; the depth of the plot is absolutely amazing.]
Not only hardcore fans of tokusatsu, but also a large number of casual viewers who were not originally interested in the Ultraman series were all attracted by this incredible popularity.
The online discussion has seen explosive growth.
In-depth analyses of this episode are flying around on various platforms.
Various viewpoints and analyses from different angles have emerged one after another.
Our long-lost old friend, Lao Tang, has come back from the dead to update!
An in-depth analysis video by Lao Tang, titled "From Episode 38 to Episode 39: The Wrath of the Earth and Humanity's Self-Inflicted Consequences," was prominently featured on the homepage, instantly garnering over 10,000 views and comments.
The video's script is clear and concise, directly addressing the pain points:
"I just finished watching episode 39, and I'm still unable to calm down for a long time."
"Many people may only find this episode tear-jerking, but when I watched episodes 38 and 39 together, I discovered a deeper, more terrifying logic."
Episode 38, "The Fang That Rises from the Earth." To eliminate a potential threat, the defense forces, disregarding Staff Officer Ye Qian's advice, insisted on launching a ground-penetrating missile at Tiguris, who slumbered underground. The result? The divine beast was enraged and, despite being severely wounded, retaliated. Humanity paid a heavy price to finally destroy it.
At the time, many people were still debating whether General Chung was right to preemptively strike to protect humanity. This is a classic trolley problem.
But! In the very next episode, "The Swamp of Sorrow," Director Gu directly slapped all the arrogant people in the face with a bloody reality!
The underground penetrating bombs that the defense forces were so proud of in the previous episode not only failed to bring absolute safety, but the intense radioactive contamination they produced also became the culprit that awakened and completely drove Kondo insane!
Think carefully about this logical chain.
More than half a century ago, under the rule of communism, Japan, in its pursuit of aggression and expansion, forced conscientious scientists to conduct research on biological weapons. Kondo vehemently resisted, but was used as a live experimental subject, turning into a tragic mud monster. This is one of the darkest and most unforgivable crimes in human history!
Even after Kondo became a monster, he retained the last shred of humanity, hiding in the swamp for decades without harming anyone.
Decades later, modern humans, in the name of "self-preservation," recklessly destroy the earth and abuse heavy pollution weapons.
The contamination from the underground penetrating bomb became the final straw that broke the camel's back, causing Kondo to completely go berserk.
This is the cycle of cause and effect! This is humanity reaping the bitter fruits of its own actions!
The evils committed by humanity in war have turned into a swamp of sorrow.
Humanity's current arrogance has once again ignited this long-buried bomb.
Hirano's final line: "As long as people don't realize their mistakes, the war will never stop."
This isn't just talking to thin air; it's a wake-up call for us watching this, for all of humanity!
As soon as Lao Tang released this video, the comment section below quickly filled with comments.
Even disregarding the patriotic themes, episodes 38 and 39 serve as a perfect comparison.
I used to think Brigadier General Chung was very decisive, but now it seems that humanity really lacks reverence for nature.
Gu Nan's script is incredibly powerful; he perfectly blends the selfishness of the Japanese invaders, the crimes against humanity committed by communists, and the vengeance of nature.
What shocked me the most was that Gu Nan, with this IP originally from Japan, was able to create such a masterpiece of anti-war and anti-militarism based on the core of human goodness. I really wonder what those Japanese people think.
[Gu Shen is absolutely amazing, that team fight he initiated was absolutely brilliant!]
The audience was not only shocked, but also deeply thoughtful.
In the comments section, people rationally discussed the stances of the characters in the drama, the gains and losses of the defense force's decisions, and that heavy period of history.
However, amidst this fervent discussion, a silent storm is quietly taking shape in Japan, across the ocean.
Ultraman Gaia is broadcast simultaneously worldwide.
At this very moment, in the top-floor conference room of Gaia's distribution agency in Tokyo, Japan, the atmosphere was so oppressive it seemed as if water could drip from it.
On the projection screen, the uncut version of "Sad Swamp" had just finished playing.
On either side of the long table sat a dozen or so Japanese executives in suits.
Everyone's face was ashen, and their foreheads were covered in a fine layer of cold sweat.
Sitting in the main seat, Watanabe, the head of the distribution department, stared intently at the now-black screen, his breathing rapid.
"How...how can this be allowed to be broadcast? What on earth is this?!"
An executive finally broke the silence.
"The style of that military uniform, the setting of that secret research institute, and the live experiments with artificial bacteria... this is clearly a reference to what happened back then!"
Another executive appeared agitated: "Don't they want to make money anymore? How dare Gu Nan produce something like this?! Not only did he produce it, he's making it part of Gaia's globally synchronized main storyline!"
"The character of Kondo completely cemented the shameful strategic decisions of the Great Japanese Empire back then!"
The conference room suddenly exploded.
"This absolutely cannot be aired! This episode must not be broadcast on our TV channel or online platform!"
"Even if we don't take sides and don't comment on these matters, once it airs, those right-wing groups will definitely smash up our company's doors! Not taking sides at this point is tantamount to death! The Car Power Giant and her gang will most likely accuse us of assisting China in cultural invasion and historical smearing!"
"However, Ultraman Gaia is incredibly popular right now, and countless viewers are waiting for the next episode. If we don't air it, we can't afford the viewers' anger!"
Minister Watanabe slammed his hand on the table, the loud noise silencing the conference room instantly.
He gritted his teeth and said with a grim face, "Immediately issue a public announcement. Say that due to a serious technical problem during the transmission of the compressed final product file after translation and dubbing, the audio track is distorted and the video is torn and out of sync."
This week's episode 39 of Ultraman Gaia will be temporarily suspended in Japan!
Postponed to next week!
"Minister, will a postponement solve the problem?"
Someone asked cautiously.
Watanabe scoffed, "Of course I'm not just waiting! Get someone to revise the script right now! I want you to completely re-edit this episode within this week!"
He stood up, placed his hands on the table, and gave the order:
"Change all of Hirano and Kondo's lines! Don't mention any secret military research institute; change the background to a simple agricultural fertilizer experiment accident! Blur out the identity of that cold-blooded officer; just say he's a smuggler or a terrorist! In short, erase everything related to World War II and the Imperial military! Turn it into a simple environmental tragedy caused by a failed scientific experiment!"
Avoiding the issue, downplaying the seriousness, and handling things vaguely—these are the three classic tactics of the Japanese.
The executives looked at each other, then nodded in agreement.
In their view, this is currently the only way to save the company while appeasing domestic right-wing forces.
Soon, a “postponement notice” filled with official language appeared on major social media and video platforms in Japan.
However, Minister Watanabe underestimated the speed of information dissemination in the internet age, as well as the sensitivity of this generation of netizens.
Within just a few hours of the announcement being issued, the tokusatsu (special effects) industry in China noticed something amiss.
[Look! Japan has announced that episode 39 has been cancelled due to "technical reasons."]
[What kind of technical problem is this?! The video source is available globally, but only their files are corrupted?]
[Hahaha, I think it's not a technical issue, it's a historical one!]
[Is there even a question? It must be that Director Gu's filming of this episode was too direct, hitting a nerve with them and making them jump up in pain.]
They're probably trying to stall for time so they can release a "special edition," re-dubbing the lines to whitewash the story. They're masters at this kind of self-deceptive charade.
"Trying to rewrite history? Dream on!"
Several hardcore fans from Xia Guo who are fluent in Japanese immediately took action.
They downloaded the original 39 episodes of the series in high definition, which had just aired in China, and worked through the night on it.
No Japanese dubbing?
No problem, the original Chinese audio is the most impressive!
They added extremely accurate Japanese and English subtitles, not only translating the dialogue but also adding historical background annotations at key plot points.
Subsequently, these edited full-length videos were directly uploaded to YouTube, the world's largest video website.
The title is simple, direct, and highly impactful:
Ultraman Gaia Episode 39: The Sad Swamp (Uncut)
The video immediately caused a huge stir in the tokusatsu and anime communities on YouTube upon its release.
Then, netizens from various countries spontaneously contributed subtitles in multiple languages.
Japanese netizens, who were initially confused by the suspension of the show in their home country, flocked to the scene upon hearing the news.
When they clicked on the video and saw the familiar yet jarring old-fashioned military uniform from Hirano's recollections, and heard about the plot involving artificial bacteria and human experiments, right-wing netizens in Japan instantly broke down.
The comments section immediately turned into a silent battlefield.
A flood of Japanese comments poured in like mad dogs unleashed, relentlessly flooding the screen.
This is a blatant slander against our great Japanese empire! Director Gu Nan has malicious intentions!
There was absolutely no such thing as live bacterial experiments! This is all fabricated history by the people of Xia to gain sympathy!
[We strongly protest against this tokusatsu drama that smuggles in political agendas! Using fictional stories as weapons to attack us is despicable!]
This kind of drama should be banned globally! Our ancestors fought for the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, not demons!
These hateful and extremely distorted comments quickly occupied the top row of the video's comments section.
They tried to use noise to cover up the truth conveyed in the series.
However, these right-wing netizens have clearly forgotten that this is YouTube, a place where netizens from all over the world gather, not just Japanese people.
Gu Nan, leveraging the massive global fanbase he had built up over the past six months with "Ultraman Tiga," "Dyna," and "Gaia," displayed terrifying fighting power at this moment.
More importantly, the truth of this history has long been a consensus in the international community.
Netizens from all over the world were both angry and amused to see this group of right-wingers jumping around and trying to deny history.
Soon, a flood of rebuttals in various languages poured into the comments section, completely drowning out the weak attempts at whitewashing.
A comment in English from a lovely netizen was highly upvoted:
"Malicious smear campaign? Fabricated history? Guys, go look through your history books, or check the records of the international military tribunals after World War II. What Unit 731 did in Manchuria is a universally recognized crime against humanity. Director Gu Nan has already been very restrained in his filming; the real reality is a million times more terrifying than this clay monster!"
Immediately afterwards, a netizen with a large amount of Mao Zedong's knowledge commented with a sarcastic remark:
"It's pathetic and laughable to deny history. That monster in the swamp is the evil your ancestors tried to bury. Don't you feel a chill down your spine as you frantically type away at your keyboards? A line from this episode is very true: As long as you don't realize your mistakes, the shadow of war will always hang over your heads."
As the saying goes, China and South Korea unite... but the unity of South Korea and China depends on Japan...
Even netizens of Nanbangzi (a type of Chinese opera) are going all out.
"What right do you have to shout here? Look at Kondo in the drama, even your own conscientious scholars have been turned into monsters by your warlords, and you still dare to talk about co-prosperity? It's utterly absurd!"
"Now I have immense respect for Director Gu Nan. He didn't shy away from the scars of history; he exposed the festering sores to the world. Ignoring the problem only makes it fester more!"
Global netizens didn't need to preach any grand principles; they simply provided a wealth of historical Wikipedia links, declassified old photos, and screenshots of various international conventions.
The proof is like a mountain!
Facts speak louder than words.
Those right-wing netizens in Japan who were originally making a ruckus were rendered speechless by the combined efforts of netizens around the world to educate them on science and relentlessly mock them.
Their proud "false history" narrative, in the face of global consensus, is like a soap bubble that bursts at the slightest touch, appearing utterly ridiculous.
refute?
What can you use to refute that?
Are you going to tamper with textbooks compiled by your own country that even your own people don't believe?
The laning phase was a one-sided, crushing victory.
Faced with a screen full of condemnations in multiple languages and overwhelming historical evidence, the voices of those right-wing elements grew weaker and weaker.
They tried to change the subject and attack the special effects of tokusatsu dramas, but to no avail, only receiving more merciless ridicule in return.
Ultimately, unable to bear the humiliation of being trampled on by the whole world any longer, this group of people deleted their comments and slunk away from the comment section.
An international online battle sparked by a single episode of a tokusatsu drama ended with the triumph of Gu Nan's work, which embodied strong cultural confidence and historical truth.
This controversy not only did not affect the reputation of "Sad Swamp", but also pushed Ultraman Gaia's international reputation to a new peak.
Audiences worldwide clearly recognize that this is not just a tokusatsu drama; it is a scalpel that precisely dissects the deep-seated ailments of human history.