Ultraman Zero Side Story: Killer the Beatstar - Stage II: Oath of the Meteor
One year after the battle with Belial's Galactic Empire, the members of Ultimate Force Zero returned to Planet Esmeralda to see Princess Emerana. They arrived to see her and Jean Bot captures by a mysterious artificial planet which then took of for another universe. In the Universe where the sphere fled to, Zap Spacy members Rei and Hyuga are forced to infiltrate it, as it is on a collision course with Planet Bram. Inside they encounter various robot monsters, that the Ultramen have fought in the past, all under the control of Beatstar, with one mission: "Destroy all organic life". After saving Emerana, they encounter a robot very similar to Jean Bot, Jean Killer. During their fight with Jean Killer, Zero learns from Jean Bot that Jean Killer is actually his twin brother. Ultimate Force Zero must now put a stop to Killer's rampage and defeat Beatstar in the process. This is part 2 of a 2-part special release to promote the movie Ultraman Saga.
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Plot Summary
The story picks up immediately after the events of Stage I, with Ultraman Zero facing the formidable Killer the Beatstar. Zero must overcome his doubts and rally the forces of the Land of Light to defeat this new threat. This installment focuses on Zero's growth as a hero and his commitment to protecting the universe from ultimate destruction.
Critical Reception
As a direct-to-video release within the Ultraman franchise, 'Oath of the Meteor' was primarily aimed at fans. Critical reviews often highlight its action sequences and the continued development of Ultraman Zero's character. While not widely reviewed by mainstream critics, it was generally well-received by its target audience for delivering classic Ultraman elements.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its energetic fight choreography and special effects.
- Appreciated for continuing the narrative arc of Ultraman Zero.
- Seen as a solid entry for dedicated fans of the Ultraman series.
Google audience: Audience reception for this specific installment is not widely available through aggregated Google reviews. However, within fan communities, it is generally regarded as an entertaining continuation of the 'Killer the Beatstar' saga.
Fun Fact
This film is part of a two-part story arc, with 'Stage I: The Return of Killer the Beatstar' preceding it, and was released as a V-Cinema (direct-to-video) production in Japan.
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