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Mirrorman is a unique work where the protagonist, born to a father from the 2D world and an Earth mother, suddenly learns the secret of his birth and battles not aliens, but invaders from the 2D world.
00:20Mirrorman is a port of the original in which the protagonist, whose father is from the two-dimensional world and whose mother is an Earthling, suddenly discovers the secret of his laughter and fights not aliens but invaders from the two-dimensional world.
00:39Now let's take a look at this work.
00:42Mirrorman was produced by Tsuburaya Productions and aired for a total of 51 episodes between 1971 and 1972.
00:59The story begins on Earth, where various abnormal phenomena are occurring.
01:04Dr. Mitarai, an international authority on astrophysics, believes that these abnormal phenomena pose a serious threat to the Earth.
01:15He gathered scientific experts and founded SGM to investigate anomalous phenomena, building a base in the basement of his home.
01:24Meanwhile, Kyotaro Kagami, a newspaper photographer who was raised by Dr. Mitarai after his parents died when he was a child,
01:35While reporting on a mysterious tornado, he encounters a strange phenomenon and captures it on camera.
01:44Later, when I checked the photos on SGM, I saw a mysterious figure that had not been visible to the naked eye.
01:52Also, when Dr. Mitarai saw this photo, he told Kagamitaro the secret of his birth, that is, that Kagamitaro's father was Mirrorman from the second dimension of another world,
02:06They talk about the mysterious person in the photo, or how they were protecting the Earth from invaders.
02:12And while his mother was thought to be dead, he thought about the fact that he too was being targeted by the invaders.
02:21It also turns out that she disappeared to protect her son, Kyotaro.
02:26Hearing this, Kyotaro is unable to hide his shock, when suddenly, his father's voice speaks to him from the mirror.
02:35He is told to become Mirror Man in his place and fight on Earth.
02:40Meanwhile, an invader breaks into the Mitarai residence and steals Kagamitaro's film.
02:48When it is discovered and pursued by SGM and the police, it is transformed into a giant monster in response to resistance from the flying saucer.
02:57And the monster's appearance put Dr. Mitarai and the SGM members in danger.
03:05And the voice of my father urged me to fight for peace,
03:11Kyotaro transforms into Mirror Man, fights the monster, and manages to defeat it.
03:18After winning the battle, Mirror Man watches as the Invaders' spaceship flies away.
03:23Another tough battle awaited.
03:30Now, let me introduce the characters.
03:34First of all, the main character is Kyotaro Kagami.
03:38He is a young man born to a two-dimensional father and a three-dimensional mother.
03:43At the newspaper company, I work as a photographer following Tokuda Ne.
03:47The mystery of his birth and his parents, whom he thought were dead, is revealed.
03:54He is confused at first, but decides to protect the Earth from invaders, just like his father.
04:02As the battle intensifies, from episode 27 onwards he becomes a special member of SGM.
04:08Dr. Santaro is an international authority on astrophysics,
04:16He was the Japanese representative to the International Global Defense Council and the founder of SGM.
04:23Originally, Kyotaro's mother was a girl,
04:27She discovers the secret about Kyotaro's parents and takes him in.
04:32Other characters include Dr. Santaro's daughter,
04:39Asako, the Santaro who has a slight crush on Kyotaro, and Asako who admires Kyotaro and Asako,
04:45Middle school student Ichiro Okawa also appears.
04:52Kyotaro Kagami transforms into Mirrorman,
04:55In front of a mirror, the surface of water, or anything that reflects light,
04:59Mirror, Spark, and use those objects.
05:04They transform by passing through the two-dimensional world.
05:08When transforming, you can choose to transform into a life-size or giant form.
05:12When enlarged, it will be 40m tall and weigh 35,000 tonnes.
05:20Mirrorman uses a lot of beam techniques,
05:23Representative examples include a hand-fired mirror knife;
05:27Defense Barrier, Defense Mirror,
05:31Miracle kick, which focuses energy on the feet,
05:36And the strongest technique, a giant arrowhead-shaped beam,
05:40There's the Silver Cross.
05:43In addition, Mirrorman, who does not have the ability to fly, has to move at high speeds.
05:47By taking a mirror action pose,
05:50It allows you to teleport using mirrors and other objects.
05:54In addition, it can travel at the speed of light,
05:59Using this ability, he was also able to enter an area where time had stopped.
06:06Mirrorman's weakness is
06:08It is not possible to stay in the mirror for long periods of time.
06:13Kyotaro's father died from exhaustion due to this weakness.
06:16Also, in episode 26, by the enemy,
06:21Due to an energy dimensional bomb being implanted in his chest,
06:25There will be an energy limit during battle.
06:30Therefore, my father will inform me of the remaining energy,
06:34A color timer is given.
06:37On the other hand, the transformation that uses the pendant of the other half of his father is
06:40It is only used to return to the 2nd dimension.
06:46SGM is supporting Mirrorman,
06:50The official name is Science Guard Members.
06:54Initially, a base was set up underground in Mitarai-tei,
06:58I mainly analyzed space invaders and monsters.
07:03In episode 26,
07:05Since Mitarai-tei was destroyed by a monster,
07:08From episode 27,
07:10Move to a base where you can also attack,
07:13They will be wearing helmets and uniforms.
07:17In addition, large combat craft,
07:20Jumbo Phoenix was deployed,
07:22From that ability,
07:23It was also called the Flying Laboratory.
07:27The specs are:
07:28Total length: 32 meters,
07:30Overall width: 27 meters,
07:33The maximum speed is
07:34It is Mach 5,
07:36Depending on the battle situation,
07:38The three systems can be separated.
07:40In addition,
07:41As a means of ground transportation,
07:43SGM cars are available,
07:45It can travel at a maximum speed of 390 km/h.
07:49Although not equipped with weapons,
07:51Equipped with a high-performance radio,
07:54Excellent exploration capabilities,
07:56It also serves as a mobile command center.
07:59Also,
08:00This is the base car for the SGM car.
08:02Opel,
08:03This is Recolt C.
08:06The invaders that Mirrorman fights are
08:09Planet X,
08:11or,
08:12They are invaders from Devil Planet.
08:14The living environment is harsh,
08:16Unlike Planet X,
08:18Invading the Earth, which is suitable for survival,
08:21or,
08:22After wiping out the Earthlings,
08:24I'm planning to emigrate.
08:27To the Earth,
08:28Landing using various types of spaceships,
08:32He wears mostly black clothing and hides his golden eyes.
08:36A human body wearing sunglasses
08:39Execute the plan.
08:41but,
08:42Skulls and monster-like faces,
08:45They have also appeared in non-human forms,
08:48Transfer into the doll,
08:50Some individuals took action.
08:52The weakness of the Invaders is
08:54including sunlight,
08:56They don't like light,
08:57Even just being hit by a camera flash,
09:00It is weakening.
09:02Its original appearance is
09:04It has a fin on its head,
09:05Like a half-fishman,
09:07It has a green appearance,
09:09Upon death,
09:10Green fluids spurt out,
09:12Leave that behind.
09:13Also,
09:14During battle,
09:161 person,
09:17or,
09:18Several people,
09:19By being exposed to the light from the disk,
09:22It turns into a monster.
09:23and,
09:24The monster,
09:25If defeated by Mirrorman,
09:28Green fire,
09:29or,
09:30It will disappear while emitting light.
09:32here we go,
09:36Finally,
09:37This is the final episode.
09:39The final episode is,
09:41Previous story,
09:42This is a sequel to episode 50.
09:45The invaders
09:46In about 10 days,
09:47Their home planet,
09:49Planet X hits the Earth,
09:51After shattering the Earth,
09:53Planet X,
09:55Plans to make the planet similar to the Earth's environment
09:58I will notify the Earth.
09:59On the Earth side,
10:02In opposition to the plan,
10:04On land of Mount Fuji,
10:05Equipped with anti-gravity devices,
10:07Complete the base,
10:09Planet X is coming towards us.
10:11From the solar system,
10:12I was trying to pop it out.
10:15but,
10:16Invaders are
10:17monster,
10:18Sending in Elekisaurus,
10:20By possessing a member of SGM,
10:23SGM base,
10:24and,
10:25They try to destroy the anti-gravity device,
10:28Every time Mirrorman interfered,
10:29It will fail.
10:32but,
10:33the,
10:33Although the destructive plan was thwarted,
10:36The anti-gravity device
10:37Because some parts were destroyed,
10:39It needs to be repaired,
10:41Jumbo Phoenix is
10:43The sky,
10:44Kyotaro and Asako,
10:45Responsible for patrolling the city.
10:47During patrol,
10:52The two of them,
10:53I enter a high-rise building,
10:55There,
10:56The five invaders
10:57It attacks suddenly.
11:00Kyotaro defended himself,
11:02They are
11:03monster,
11:04Become the Dead King,
11:05This time,
11:06From the outside,
11:07They start destroying skyscrapers.
11:10The two of them,
11:11They try to evacuate the building,
11:13Because I couldn't leave the building,
11:15Kyotaro is
11:16Reluctantly,
11:18From the bathroom mirror
11:19He tries to become Mirror Man,
11:21The moment of transformation,
11:23Asako sees me.
11:26Mirror Man is
11:27Somehow,
11:28We will drive away the Dead King,
11:30Returning to Kyotaro,
11:32Because of the lack of victory,
11:33He collapses in front of Asako.
11:36In an unconscious state,
11:37Kyotaro was carried to the base,
11:41Meanwhile,
11:42Planet X,
11:43Due to the proximity,
11:45All over the world,
11:47Natural disasters will occur.
11:49Therefore,
11:50Dr. Mitarai said,
11:52To the whole world,
11:54Until the end,
11:55Unperturbed,
11:56I appeal to you to believe in the power of science.
11:59after that,
12:00Repairs to the anti-gravity device
12:02You will be notified when it is complete,
12:05Elexaurus and
12:06The Dead King,
12:08Approaching the anti-gravity device.
12:10Jumbo Phoenix will be deployed,
12:13You can't stop the monsters.
12:16Therefore,
12:17Kyotaro is
12:18With a body that can't say it's undefeated,
12:20Trying to transform,
12:21I stand in front of the mirror,
12:23Asako said,
12:24If you don't use a mirror,
12:26I stand in front of Kyotaro.
12:29Asako blocks the mirror,
12:31Kyotaro is
12:33He shot Asako,
12:34Just like that,
12:35Transformed,
12:36I'm heading to battle.
12:38after that,
12:39I struggled against the two monsters,
12:42With the support of Jumbo Phoenix,
12:44first,
12:45Defeat Elexaurus.
12:47immediately,
12:48He tries to fight the Dead King,
12:51Because we are undefeated,
12:52The color timer will start flashing soon.
12:57While my body was swaying,
12:59After hitting him with a mirror knife,
13:01Summoning his last bit of strength,
13:03When you release the Silver Cross,
13:05Running out of strength,
13:06Just like that,
13:07I'll fall down.
13:09on the other hand,
13:10Received the Silver Cross
13:12Dead King too,
13:13Above Mirror Man,
13:15Covered by
13:16It will explode.
13:18and,
13:19At that time,
13:20The anti-gravity device is activated,
13:22To Planet X,
13:24When you fire a counter-gravitational wave,
13:26To Planet X,
13:27Wonderful,
13:28It hit,
13:29A large explosion was confirmed.
13:31Around the world,
13:33As cheers of joy were heard,
13:35Kyotaro, who survived,
13:37Dr. Santaro also
13:39He had a look of relief on his face.
13:42There,
13:43Her father appears in the form of Mirror Man,
13:45This time,
13:46Destroyed by invaders
13:48The revival of a two-dimensional country,
13:50I'll tell you to do it.
13:51The scene changes,
13:55On the beach at sunset,
13:57Kyotaro and Asako were there.
13:59Kyotaro is
14:01already,
14:01A two-dimensional country,
14:03I had decided to rebuild it.
14:06and,
14:07Kyotaro is
14:08He kissed Asako on the forehead,
14:10I say my final goodbyes.
14:12Tears flow,
14:14Leaving Asako behind,
14:15From my father,
14:16One side of the pendant,
14:18Throw it into the sky,
14:19By Mirror Spark,
14:21To the two-dimensional country,
14:23In the scene where they set off,
14:24The program ends.
14:28So,
14:29where:
14:30Let's take a look at Mirrorman in action.
14:49Let's take a look at Mirrorman in action.
15:19Let's take a look at Mirrorman in action.
15:49Let's take a look at Mirrorman in action.
15:50Let's take a look at Mirrorman in action.
15:51Let's take a look at Mirrorman in action.
15:52Let's take a look at Mirrorman in action.
15:57What did you think?
15:59At the time of broadcast,
16:01I don't understand words like two-dimensional and three-dimensional.
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