Ultraman Leo Season 1 Episode 8 Certain Kill! Monster Challenger!
- May 31, 1974
- 25 min
Certain Kill! Monster Challenger! is an episode from the first season of the Japanese tokusatsu television series Ultraman Leo. The episode originally aired on November 23, 1974, and was directed by Ishiro Honda and Yasuhiro Takeshige.
As the episode begins, the Monster Challenger, a giant robot piloted by an alien race known as the Giras Brothers, appears in Japan and challenges Ultraman Leo to a one-on-one fight. The Giras Brothers are notorious throughout the universe for their fighting abilities, and their robot is equipped with a deadly laser beam capable of destroying Ultraman Leo's shield.
Meanwhile, Dan Moroboshi, the human host of Ultraseven, arrives on Earth to offer his assistance. Dan is a member of the Ultra Garrison, a secret organization dedicated to protecting the Earth from alien threats. He meets with Leo's human host, Gen Ohtori, and the two of them devise a plan to defeat the Giras Brothers.
When the Giras Brothers unleash the Monster Challenger on a city, Ultraman Leo confronts it and is quickly overwhelmed by its powerful attacks. The robot's laser beam proves to be a formidable weapon, and Ultraman Leo struggles to defend himself. The Giras Brothers taunt him, confident that they will emerge victorious.
But Dan Moroboshi arrives just in time to lend a hand. He transforms into Ultraseven and joins forces with Ultraman Leo to take on the Monster Challenger. Together, they engage in a fierce battle with the robot, using their powers and abilities to dodge its attacks and strike back with their own.
The fight is intense, and it looks like the Monster Challenger might have the upper hand. But with Ultraseven's help, Ultraman Leo is able to hold his own and eventually emerges victorious. The Giras Brothers are defeated and forced to retreat, humiliated by their defeat.
In the aftermath of the battle, Dan bids farewell to Gen and returns to his own universe. Gen watches as Ultraseven departs, grateful for his help in defeating the Giras Brothers. He knows that he can always count on Ultraseven and the Ultra Garrison to lend a hand when the Earth is threatened by alien invaders.
Certain Kill! Monster Challenger! is an action-packed episode that showcases the strengths and abilities of both Ultraman Leo and Ultraseven. The two heroes come together to take on a powerful enemy, and their teamwork and determination prove to be the key to victory. The episode also features impressive special effects and thrilling fight scenes, making it a standout entry in the Ultraman franchise.