Ultra Q Season 1 Episode 5 Peguila Is Here!
- January 30, 1966
- 25 min
In the Ultra Q season 1 episode 5, "Peguila Is Here!", strange occurrences are happening in Japan as a giant monster named Peguila has appeared and is causing chaos. The episode follows Jun Manjome, a reporter for the Daily News, who is trying to cover the story of Peguila's attacks. Jun teams up with Hayata, an Ultra Guard member, and they head to the summit of a nearby mountain where the monster is said to be located.
Upon arriving at the mountain, they meet a group of geologists who are studying a nearby glacier. The geologists reveal that the glacier has been melting at an alarming rate due to increased volcanic activity in the area. They also mention that they believe there is a connection between the melting glacier and the appearance of Peguila.
As the group reaches the summit, they encounter Peguila who begins to attack them. Jun and Hayata quickly realize that the monster is not acting aggressively but instead seems to be trying to communicate with them. They discover that Peguila is a peaceful creature who has been driven from its home due to the volcanic activity and melting glacier.
With the help of the geologists, Jun and Hayata come up with a plan to help Peguila. They theorize that if they can cool the nearby volcano, the glacier will stop melting and Peguila will be able to return home. The team sets off to implement their plan, but not before encountering some unexpected obstacles.
Throughout the episode, the team must contend with the Ultra Guard's strict guidelines for handling monsters and their tendency to resort to deadly force. Meanwhile, the public is in a state of panic as Peguila continues its rampage across Japan. Jun and Hayata are determined to save Peguila and find a peaceful solution to the crisis, even if it means going against the orders of their superiors.
"Peguila Is Here!" is a thrilling episode that showcases the human side of the Ultra Guard team and their relationship with the monsters they encounter. The episode also touches on themes of environmental destruction and the consequences of human interference in nature. With its exciting action sequences and heartfelt moments, this episode is a standout in the Ultra Q series.