fictionpage Chapter 140 The Miki Aliens, the Comical Invaders
Chapter 140 The Miki Aliens, the Comical Invaders
Episode 13 is titled "Monster Factory".
The style immediately becomes cheerful from the start.
Beside the stream under the railway bridge, a boy named Hiroshi is leading his friends in a search for traces of aliens.
"Look! It's fragments of a UFO!"
Haozhi excitedly picked up a piece of metal.
But his friends scoffed, "Pshaw, Haozhi, you're lying again."
"Look, it's written on the metal plate!"
Where my friend was pointing, there was a sign that read "Made in China".
"Yeah, last time you said it was an alien, but it turned out to be a balloon."
Clearly, this is a classic "boy who cried wolf" story prototype.
With his friends gone, Haozhi was heartbroken.
At that moment, an unidentified glowing sphere passed by outside the window.
Seeing this, Hiroshi instantly forgot his previous unpleasantness.
Maybe it really is a UFO!
With that in mind, he quickly ran to the approximate location where the luminous object would land.
As fate would have it, just as Haozhi was worrying about not being able to find the UFO, the ball of light suddenly landed in an alley not far from him.
With a flash of light, three aliens with human-like appearances and a large wooden box appeared.
The camera then focused on the three aliens lurking on Earth—the Miki alien trio.
When these three comically-looking, exaggeratedly acting aliens appeared, viewers in front of their televisions couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Especially the leader, Miki, who acts like "I'm the boss," but he always gets screwed over by his two idiot subordinates.
In order to invade Earth, these three aliens disguised themselves as factory workers, bought an abandoned factory, and prepared to manufacture monster weapons there.
[Wait... these aliens are so down-to-earth! They even know how to buy land?]
[Hahaha, this is hilarious! This guy's clearly here to work on Earth!]
[Who the hell is that blond guy? Chasing Light, you really know how to create drama!]
In the story, the Miki aliens' disguise was full of holes.
That blond-haired alien, though an alien, has a somewhat strange blond-haired thug in human form, along with that big, dumb guy "Big Strong," and that shrewd but unlucky captain.
They are not well adapted to Earth's climate and have a habit of uncontrollably reverting to their original state after a sneeze.
This trio is practically a tokusatsu version of "Team Rocket".
Hiroshi discovers this strange factory and sees the Miki aliens disguised as moving strange parts.
This was serious. Although Haozhi was mischievous, he wasn't stupid. He quickly ran to tell the adults and contacted the police.
When faced with monsters or aliens, the police are helpless and can only continue to report the situation to the TPC.
Subsequently, Super GUTS sent Asuka and Kariya to investigate the factory...
Just as the two were about to sneak into the warehouse, the blond-haired guy opened the factory door from the inside.
Asuka, on the other hand, told him directly that someone had reported that his factory was processing monsters, and that they needed to go in and investigate.
In order to prevent the plan to invade Earth from being exposed, the blond-haired guy dared not put up any resistance. He admitted that monsters were indeed being processed in the factory.
Under his guidance, Asuka and Kariya finally entered.
"There are indeed monsters that have been processed."
The employees inside quickly admitted this.
However, what he was holding in his hand was a soft rubber monster.
"Look, because we've received a lot of orders, we're still working overtime, and the employees are complaining a lot."
"So, do you find anything strange?"
Seeing the employees' innocent expressions, Asuka and Kariya felt embarrassed to continue the investigation.
"No, nothing strange about it."
"The situation inside seems perfectly normal."
On the surface, it's just an ordinary monster toy factory.
Asuka and Kariya had no reason to continue the investigation, so they concluded that it was all a lie told by the little boy Hiroshi, and just a misunderstanding.
However, Hiroshi was still unwilling to give up. He rushed straight towards the wall from the previous night, believing that a monster must be hiding behind it.
However, before he could even touch the wall, Asuka quickly picked him up.
It's time for this farce to end.
"Oh, only three people in a factory? Isn't that strange?"
[Automated production lines might eliminate the need for human labor.]
[But these three aliens are really something, managing to get legal status on Earth and even open a factory!]
……
Back at Hiroshi's house, Asuka became engrossed in one of his comic books, unable to put it down.
At this moment, Hiroshi, who was standing to the side, begged him to investigate again.
However, Asuka didn't take it to heart and happily returned to base with the comic book.
Often, precisely because Hiroshi is a child, his words do not receive much respect or weight in the eyes of adults.
They believed it was all Hiroshi's prank from beginning to end...
Since Super Victory Team doesn't believe in themselves, they can only rely on their own strength.
On a dark and windy night, Hiroshi once again embarked on a journey alone to find the monster.
"Since nobody believes me, I'll go find the evidence myself. I'm determined to find it!"
Haozhi has exceptional hands-on skills. Through his own exploration, he once again found himself in front of that window.
Then, Hiroshi touched the glass with his finger, and something strange happened.
With a burst of purple light, an alien spaceship landed near the factory.
The three people who then disembarked from the spaceship were the same three aliens from Miki who had made monster toys earlier.
During the day, they pretend to be workers making monster toys, but in reality, they secretly assemble real mechanical monsters called Galam under the cover of night.
Once the 400-meter Galaon is assembled, it will plunge Earth into a huge crisis!
Wow! Is this suit that big?
[400 meters! Wow, that's taller than Gatanjee!]
[This goofy alien can actually be compared to Gatanothor??]
Hiroshi was watching everything unfold from under the table. Despite his carefulness, he was still discovered by the three Miki aliens.
Hiroshi's appearance also completely exposed the Miki aliens' monster-making plan. Now, the only way to make the plan go smoothly is to completely eliminate the little boy in front of them.
Just as the Miki aliens were about to make their move, the clever Hiroshi was prepared. He took the opportunity to take out the steel balls he had prepared beforehand and used them to tie up the three of them.
Then, he took out the firecrackers he had prepared long ago, which intimidated the aliens and allowed him to escape successfully.
At this moment, the TPC base was peaceful.
However, Asuka was so engrossed in reading the manga that Captain Hibiki discovered him. Just as Asuka was about to be kicked by the captain for neglecting his duties, a phone call saved him.
The caller was Hiroshi, who told Asuka that he had seen the monster again that night and that if Asuka didn't come now, he would report Asuka for taking the residents' comic books without permission.
To protect his reputation, Asuka had no choice but to go, albeit with great reluctance.
[Shocking! Members of TPC's elite Super Victory Team steal children's comics in broad daylight]
[Great! You stole someone else's child's comics to read in the base!]
[This is hilarious! Asuka is such a mischievous kid!]
What a wonderful atmosphere!
Is Ms. Mai working part-time as a customer service representative...?
……
After that, Hiroshi brought Asuka back to the window. At first, Asuka didn't believe the kid's words, but he soon realized he was wrong.
Haozhi felt wronged. He clearly saw a UFO and had evidence, but no one believed him.
At this point, the blond-haired young man stopped pretending and admitted that a real monster was indeed being processed in the factory.
The three of them gradually revealed their identities: they were the Miki aliens who were preparing to invade Earth.
The Miki aliens are very cunning. They not only disguised themselves as a monster factory, but also added defensive protection measures to the robot parts that were transported.
He also mocked that so many alien invasions of Earth had failed precisely because their plans were not well-developed!
And their plan was perfect!
In just one more day, once all the parts are in place, the 400-meter-tall Galaon will be assembled, making it easy to invade Earth.
The sun was slowly rising, and the Miki aliens were captivated by the beautiful sight.
In the original world, the director of this episode, Kitaura Tsugumi, was thinking, "What would move the Miki aliens on Earth that would make them want to invade Earth?"
To refine this motivation, the idea arose that "wouldn't it be nice if aliens were deeply moved by the sunrise and sunset?"
Finally, this setting of being immersed in the beautiful sunrise was added.
This perfectly echoes the previous installment, "The Phantom Thief Himara," directed by Masaki Harada.
Back to the plot.
The three people were captivated by the beautiful scenery.
Taking advantage of the situation, Hiroshi pulled out the small steel ball he had used earlier and made the three of them slip and fall.
Then, Asuka took the opportunity to use weapons to completely destroy the factory's equipment.
With the truth already exposed, even if the mechanical monster Galaon wasn't fully assembled, they had no choice but to awaken it ahead of schedule.
The robot monster they created—Galawon—has finally made its appearance.
The three Miki aliens also made a promise that Galam would be the strongest monster!
With Galaon's appearance, the TPC immediately detected a reaction to a huge, unidentified energy, and the Victory Eagle immediately set off for battle.
But this monster... looks utterly shady no matter how you look at it.
Galaon has three faces, each corresponding to the expression of one of the three goofy aliens.
The strangest attack will be launched depending on which face it turns to.
Some faces emit gas that makes people laugh, while others emit blue, tearful light.
The battle has begun.
Ultraman Dyna makes his appearance.
But this battle lacked the tension of the past; instead, it felt like a farce.
Galaon's attack methods were extremely despicable, sometimes tickling and sometimes making faces.
Dyna was thrown into a panic, and even lost his fighting ability for a time under the influence of the yellow laughing gas.
[Haha, Dyna: I've never fought such a speechless battle before.]
Is this monster a joke?
[The last episode was about life philosophy, this episode just jumps right into some crazy antics.]
The funniest thing happened.
At a crucial moment in the battle, the three Miki aliens made a mistake and started fighting amongst themselves in the cockpit.
"Idiot! Press that button!"
"You bumped into me!"
"Ouch, don't step on my foot!"
The monster Galam then started performing a mechanical dance on the spot.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Dyna switched to Miracle type.
In the past, the Miracle type would have already shot the monster into a black hole with a single Lipolium Ray.
But this time, Dyna seemed to be infected by the joyful atmosphere as well.
He didn't go straight for the kill, but instead acted as if he were playing with a child, transforming into three clones that stood in front of the three faces.
Then, with a few punches and kicks, Galawong was completely disoriented.
Amidst laughter and cheers, the monster fled into space.
The three Miki aliens left Earth looking disheveled.
"My factory! My investment!"
"Earthlings are terrifying! Dyna is bullying us!"
Finally, the three goofy aliens vowed to come back for revenge and then fled in a sorry state.
In the end, Hiroshi finally proved that he hadn't lied. He looked at Shin Asuka and gave her a bright smile.
And Asuka gave him a thumbs up.
There was no preaching, no heavy talk of life and death.
The thirteenth episode concluded in such a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
The online discussion exploded instantly.
In the comment sections of various forums, online communities, and video websites, viewers' reactions were remarkably consistent—"Awesome!"
This kind of "satisfaction" isn't the kind you get from seeing the protagonist show off and get humiliated; it's more of a psychological sense of extreme comfort.
[That's incredible! Director Gu's control of the pacing is simply divine.]
[Yes, after the first few episodes established a serious worldview and heavy entanglements, the audience was actually on edge. But these past two weeks, one episode has been heartfelt and artistic, the other lighthearted and hilarious, which has completely soothed my emotions.]
Ah! That trio of aliens, Miki, are so cute! I hope there's more to the story!
[Upstairs, I doubt it. These kinds of comedic roles are usually one-off, right?]
[That's not necessarily true. Knowing the old fox's track record, this popular character might even make a comeback.]
Popular content creator Kanpianwang also released a video analysis immediately.
In the video, the "King of Talking Movies" looks excited:
"Hey guys! Did you enjoy these two episodes? I laughed until my stomach hurt."
"Let's start with episode 12, 'Phantom Thief Himara.' On the surface, this episode is about a monster stealing things, but it actually explores the relationship between 'beauty' and 'time.' Himara believes that beauty is eternal stillness, but humans believe that beauty is a fleeting moment. This kind of philosophical thinking, placed in a tokusatsu drama, is simply a game-changer."
"Let's look at episode 13, 'Monster Factory.' Gu Nan is a master of creating hilarious moments! This episode clearly borrows from Aesop's fable 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf,' and it also shares the same theme as episode 24 of Ultraman Tiga, 'Go! Monster Expedition.' However, it doesn't criticize the child with bitterness and hatred, but resolves the crisis of trust in a humorous way."
"Especially those three Miki aliens, they will definitely become classic supporting characters in Dyna."
"Ultraman is not only a hero, he can also be a partner who brings us laughter."
"Now we can see that Dyna's overall style is positive and uplifting. Even when facing invaders, they manage to create an educational and entertaining effect. All I can say is, Chasing Light Pictures, awesome!"
As the video gained popularity, it also became a trending topic.
The comments section was full of "three-part support" and "well said".
In a rented room in Jinghai City.
A young father is watching these two episodes with his son.
The son excitedly imitated Dyna's movements, shouting, "I'm Dyna! I'm going to defeat the monster!"
The father looked at his son's happy face and shook his head with a smile.
Actually, during the first two episodes, he was a little worried that "Dyna" might be too profound and that children wouldn't understand it.
After all, the previous episodes, "2000 Monsters" and "Mycelium Monster," were a bit scary.
But tonight's two episodes completely dispelled his concerns.
Especially in episode 13, the father and son were laughing together on the sofa.
"Dad, that alien is so stupid!" the son said, pointing at the TV.
"Yeah, bad guys can be pretty stupid sometimes."
The father stroked his son's head. "And you see, even though Asuka-gege likes to joke around, he chooses to believe that little kid. So if you see anything in the future, you have to tell Dad the truth, and Dad will believe you."
"Yes!" The son nodded vigorously.
At that moment, the father suddenly understood why Gu Nan's Ultraman series was so popular.
It's not just a tokusatsu drama for all ages that children watch; it's a bond that connects the emotions of two generations.
It has depth, making adults think; it also has childlike fun, making children laugh.