Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 33: Space Combat Number One, Let’s Watch Ultraman Together
Gu Ming is not bragging, he has the confidence.

Posture is a very important part of theatrical performance.

Some body language can easily express people's emotions.

For example, when people are extremely emotional, their bodies will shake unnaturally.

When you are angry, your palms become tense.

All of these are strong external body languages.

Therefore, Gu Ming has this confidence.

Wangu Eiji smiled kindly and put the script down, and Wangu Ichi immediately stepped forward to take it.

"Then, let's use the third ending."

Eiji Mantani put the final touches on this script.

Seeing that it was almost time, Wang Gu Eiji called everyone to sit around.

The taciturn Mrs. Wangu quickly brought people to serve dinner one by one, and also presented the soju that Gu Ming brought.

As for them, they will not appear in this room.

It’s not that women are not allowed to sit at the table to eat, but they will not appear on this occasion.

This is not just a meal. Eiji Mantani will discuss the broadcasted episodes with everyone, sort out the shortcomings, and then discuss the next episode.

This is a very serious occasion and children are not allowed to interfere.

So the wives of each family would stay to take care of the children and rest and eat in the next room.

Mantani Eiji's gaze finally rested on the large bottle of shochu.

Mrs. Mantani would not buy wine, and Mantani Eiji was very clear about this.

Because Eiji Mantani is not in good health and is not suitable for drinking, he has quit drinking for a long time.

However, Eiji Wan Gu did not forbid his family from drinking. It was just that Wan Gu Ichi, as the eldest son, did not drink alcohol in order to set an example, and Wan Gu Ao followed suit.

"It's a very good gift."

Wangu Eiji smiled and glanced at the few people.

I don't know who bought the wine.

Narita Heng grinned: "Amin brought it."

"Yeah."

Wan Gu Eiji looked at Gu Ming again.

He's a young man who's really good at giving people surprises.

If he could drink alcohol now, Eiji Mantani would have insisted on having a drink.

"Then let's wait until the right time to drink this bottle of soju."

After saying this, Wangu Eiji clasped his hands together and held the chopsticks.

"I'll start now."

This short sentence seemed to have opened up some kind of symbol. The atmosphere in the Japanese-style room suddenly became relaxed and joyful, and it became noisy.

Gu Ming looked at this change with a little curiosity. This was really unexpected for him.

It was so lively that it didn't feel like a company at all, but more like a family dinner.

The TV has been tuned to the TBS channel, waiting for the broadcast.

The meal ended quickly, and after the dishes were cleared away, only some easily accessible snacks and the bottle of soju that Gu Ming had brought were left, surrounded by a dozen small cups.

Cheng Tianheng squeezed in from somewhere and hooked his arms around Gu Ming's neck.

"A-Ming, from now on, just like everyone else, call Mr. Wangu 'Dad'. He likes it that way."

Gu Ming raised his lips slightly and responded with a smile.

Dad, this is not what father meant.

This is a somewhat rude name. In the Chinese context, it is more similar to words like "old man", "old guy", "old Bi", "old immortal", etc. At first glance, it sounds like an insult.

But in fact, if people who have a good relationship call each other like this, it is actually a clear expression of closeness.

Because we have a very good relationship, we use this name.

This is what is called "using derogatory terms to show affection."

Of course, Gu Ming understood the purpose of all this, so he accepted it naturally.

At seven o'clock in the evening, the distinctive sound of the Showa Ultraman turntable began to play. The lights in the Japanese-style room were off, leaving it in complete darkness. Everyone sat or lay around the kotatsu, gathered around Eiji Mantani, and watched the television.

Even though he had watched Ultraman many times, Gu Ming, like everyone else, was still concentrating on watching TV at this moment.

It's different from any Ultraman movie I've seen before.

This time, he plays Ultraman.

The story officially begins with the chase of two balls, one red and one blue, team member Hayata Susumu driving the Kote team's "Vito", and the plane crash at the mouth of Lake Longsen.

Finally, Hayata Susumu met the first Ultraman.

"Well……"

Kurobe Shin frowned.

"Why do you make me look like a pig's nose?"

Gu Ming glanced at him.

It was determined that the cause was that he had not watched "Ultra Seven"!

If Kurobe Jin has seen Ultra Seven, he will know. When Seven transforms, that's a real pig nose!
Pig Nose's thought only lasted a moment, because soon everyone's attention was attracted by Ultraman in the camera.

"How should I put it? It's as if I designed the holster!"

Narita Toru put his hands on his hips, looking very proud.

Of course.

This is also inseparable from Gu Ming's performance.

If I can't support this suit, I won't be able to perform that effect.

The plot progresses in the same way as the original plot.

Hayata Susumu merged with Ultraman, the monster Bemula appeared, the submarine forced Bemula out, and then Hayata evolved into Ultraman and fought Bemula in Longsen Lake.

Just this time.

Different from the rough fighting in the original Ultraman, Gu Ming deliberately used a lot of throwing techniques this time, and cooperated with Teruo Aragaki to modify many actions, which can be said to be a perfect display of Ultraman's abilities.

Wan Guyi leaned on the table with his face in his hand, very satisfied with the scene.

Sure enough, his photography skills are still worthy of praise!

Wan Gu Ao didn't say anything, but now he understood Wan Gu Yingji's original intention of deciding on Gu Ming.

This candidate is indeed more suitable than the one he found, Fujioka Hiroshi.

Even though Wan Gu'ao couldn't explain the reason, he just felt it was particularly suitable.

The two of them had no grudges against each other, and Wan Gu'ao was already thinking about getting in touch with Gu Ming after the matter was over.

At this moment, Eiji Mantani came closer.

"Who is the suit actor in Bermuda?"

Wangu Ao quickly responded, "It's Aragaki-kun, Aragaki Teruo, the old man we brought back from Toho."

Mantani Eiji nodded slightly.

He is a good suit actor. Wang Ya Eiji's sharp eyes, which are old but strong, can see through things very clearly.

Wan Gu saw it all and kept it in mind.

After this drama, it seems that we need to increase the opportunities for Teruo Aragaki to perform.

The series went on like this until the final part. Hayata Susumu ran towards his worried teammates waving his hands. Everyone decided on the name of Ultraman, and the ending staff subtitles ended.

Mantani Eiji sighed with satisfaction.

"Not bad, really good. Xiaoyi, you brought a surprise to this Ultraman."

With this quality, Eiji Mantani believes that ratings should not be a problem.

What's more, the series gave him many surprises.

Eiji Mantani looked at them one by one.

"The music in the palace is well done, especially the trumpet sound, which matches the battle perfectly."

Miyauchi Kunio said nothing, but just raised his hand to adjust his mask, his eyes full of smiles.

"Jincheng, you're also very good. Not only did you not destroy the original structure of the script, you also streamlined it to the most appropriate level. It's just that the characters are still a little thin. You need to strengthen the character development in the next chapter."

Tetsuo Kaneshiro quickly nodded in agreement.

"Kurobe-kun."

Kurobe Shin quickly stepped forward and said yes.

Mantani Eiji said, "Kurobe-kun's performance was wonderful, but his eyes needed to be more resolute. He needed to always believe that he was really facing such a huge creature. Also, you are Ultraman."

What Mantani Eiji said was quite meaningful.

"You and Armin are both Ultramen!"

Kurobe Susumu bowed deeply.

"Mr. Wan Gu is right. I will try harder!"

Finally, Wangu Eiji looked at Gu Ming.

"It's a great honor to have taken Narita's suggestion. From the figure to the battle scenes, it perfectly captured the effect I envisioned. I'm afraid no one could have done better. Ming, until the end of this series, keep working hard as Ultraman in future episodes."

Gu Ming grinned and said, "Dad, you're too kind. I will play Ultraman well."

Mantani Eiji just shook his head.

Gu Ming is good in every way except that he is too modest sometimes, almost acting like an old man even more than this old man himself.

"You can't be so modest, young man. You have to show off sometimes."

After giving Gu Ming some instructions, Wangu Eiji said nothing more and looked at Wangu Ichi.

"Xiaoyi, open the bar. Everyone here today deserves a good drink!"

Full glasses of wine were quickly delivered to everyone.

Wanguichi wanted Wangu Eiji to say something, but Wangu Eiji just waved his hand.

"You are the director of this drama, Xiaoyi, you go ahead and speak."

"Oh, yes. Then, what should I say?" Wan Guyi was quite embarrassed.

After thinking about it, Wan Guyi was the first to raise his glass.

"Gentlemen!"

"Cheers to creating even better works in the future!"

(End of this chapter)