dkrc Chapter 26 Support from Official Media
Chapter 26 Support from Official Media
Even after the 12th episode, "A Cry for Help from the Deep Sea," has finished airing, its impact remains.
Originally, this was a "divine episode".
However, aside from the question of where God is...
Whether it's Lina's fleeting glimpse of her swimsuit or the monster Reilos's extremely "unconventional" fighting style of slapping and patting buttocks, this episode is enough to make it a hit in Bilibili's parody and fan-made content sections for a month.
However, the topics discussed in the plot directly elevated the theme of this episode from "comedy" to the level of "serious literature".
In the Bilibili comment section, the top-rated comment has already surpassed 100,000 likes.
User [La Mer]: "I clicked in with a smile, looking forward to seeing Daigo get his comeuppance and seeing my beloved Rena. But in the end, I left in silence. That line, 'The Earth's oceans can no longer contain it,' was like a slap in the face to all of humanity. I ask you, when nuclear wastewater becomes a reality, who will still remember the lament of Reilos?"
The impact of this episode quickly spread beyond the anime and manga community.
In this parallel world, the topics of ocean pollution and environmental protection are already hot social issues.
Ultraman Tiga, however, used the most direct and ironic approach—a monster driven mad by nuclear contamination and only able to vent its pain through pranks—to sharply pierce the public's nerves.
On Bilibili's trending topics list, the hashtags #Reilos'sTears# and #TigaNuclearContamination# quickly climbed and entered the top three.
Even some marketing accounts that usually only focus on celebrity gossip have started to jump on this bandwagon, forwarding video clips and adding captions.
"Is this really a tokusatsu drama? Its depth far surpasses that of countless environmental protection videos!"
Just as the public opinion was reaching its peak, a significant "like" completely ignited the entire internet.
Saturday morning at nine o'clock.
The official account of [China Environmental Observation], with tens of millions of followers, reposted this episode of the video from the Light Chaser Studio, along with a short but extremely weighty comment:
"The ocean is not a garbage dump, much less a nuclear test site. While we laugh at the grotesque monsters, we should also listen to the mournful cries from the deep sea. Thanks to Ultraman Tiga, for giving us a vivid environmental lesson from a unique perspective. Protecting the ocean is protecting ourselves. @ChasingLightStudio"
Following closely, a number of verified blue-V accounts, including [Jinghai Release], [Jinghai Youth League Central Committee], [Sichu Observation Network], and [Moon Forest Youth Student Daily], reposted the message.
This wave of "official endorsement" has completely boosted the prestige of Ultraman Tiga!
Before this, some people who specifically created this new type of series might have laughed at those who praised "Ultraman Tiga" for "watching little figures in suits fight" or for being "childish".
But now?
Are you looking at the leather case?
You're just concerned about environmental issues!
You're appreciating outstanding youth culture works that are officially recognized!
In the studio, Chen Bo stared at the skyrocketing data on the back end, gesturing wildly like a primal ape.
"Haha! Holy crap! Brother Nan! Awesome! We're now a 'regular army'!"
Chen Bo was extremely excited.
"The state media has given us a shout-out! Who will dare say we're a makeshift operation now? Who will dare say we're promoting violence?"
Gu Nan sat in a chair, twirling a pen in his hand, a faint smile on his face.
"Basic operation, don't be silly."
Although he appeared calm on the surface, he was secretly relieved.
With this "get-out-of-jail-free card," many of the more explicit storylines that follow, such as those involving the darker side of human nature, should be given the green light by the censors.
……
However, human joys and sorrows are not shared.
While everyone at Chasing Light Studio was celebrating, the atmosphere in the top-floor office of the Qiao Tianzun Building in Jinghai City's CBD was oppressively suffocating.
"Snapped!"
Another teapot shattered on the ground.
Zhao Rui's face was ashen, his chest heaving violently as he stared intently at the reposted Weibo post from [China Environmental Observation] on his tablet.
The bright red "like" character was like a mocking slap in his face, making him see stars.
"How is this possible... how is this possible!"
Zhao Rui gritted his teeth, his voice forced out, "A costume drama made for children actually managed to attract the attention of state media? What kind of incredible luck did these college students have?!"
He had already arranged a public relations team.
The script was already written: using the episode's sensitive political topic of "nuclear contamination" as a pretext, they would report the series to the relevant authorities for "creating social panic," "reflecting reality and causing anxiety," and "being unsuitable for minors."
He even prepared a group of online trolls to stir up trouble in the comments section, saying that the scene where the monster slaps Tiga was "insulting to the image of a hero" and "vulgar."
The results of it?
Before he could even take action, state media had already characterized it as a "vivid environmental lesson."
How can I even criticize this?
Criticizing "Ultraman Tiga" at this time is going against the official media and opposing environmental protection! Even if Zhao Rui had a hundred times the courage, he wouldn't dare to provoke them at this critical juncture.
"Mr. Zhao..." The public relations manager next to him wiped away cold sweat and asked cautiously, "So... are we still going to get our online army involved?"
"Next fart!"
Zhao Rui kicked the coffee table. "Now we're just throwing our lives away! Do you want our company to die even faster?"
The manager was startled and immediately lowered his head.
"But..." Zhao Rui's eyes gleamed with malice, "If we can't do it openly, we'll do it covertly. The official media praised their environmental protection concept, but not their business model."
"Aren't those parents the ones who can't stand the word 'anxiety' the most?"
Zhao Rui sneered, "Let's look at it from a different angle. Have someone spread the word in the parents' group that although the show has a good theme, the visuals are too dark, the monsters are too disgusting, and the monsters are too realistic, which will cause physical discomfort to children and may easily cause psychological trauma."
"Also, go check the material of that glow stick. Find some so-called 'review bloggers' to nitpick, saying that their paint is not environmentally friendly, and that their alloy edges are sharp and will cut children's hands."
"I refuse to believe they're completely flawless!"
Zhao Rui had a very clever plan.
In this market environment where "parents are God," as long as a product is labeled as "unsafe" or "potentially harmful," sales will either die or suffer greatly.
Soon, a group of "sharp-tongued reviewers" and "parenting experts" cultivated by the Celestial Master of Wonders began to take action.
On Douyin, several review bloggers with millions of followers suddenly posted "avoidance videos" about Ultraman Tiga merchandise.
Are Spark Lenses really safe? Their alloy materials could be dangerous weapons!
[Never let your children watch this episode! A mental health expert points out: The deformed monsters may trigger nightmares in children!]
These videos, pushed by algorithms, did indeed cause panic among some parents who were unaware of the facts.
However, Zhao Rui underestimated one thing.
That is the "rebellious mentality" and "fighting power" of this generation of netizens, as well as the boomerang law.
Just two hours after those smear articles were published, the sentiment on Bilibili and Weibo suddenly changed.
It wasn't Gu Nan who made the move; it was the fans who were furious.
User [Light Saw Man] directly posted a rebuttal: "Hilarious! Saying the glow stick cuts your hand? I treasure it like a family heirloom, who would dare to wave it around carelessly? Besides, it's a collector's item, the box says '14+', you insist on letting your three-year-old son play with it, whose fault is that?"
Then came the even more exciting "boomerang".
Some observant netizens followed the clues and dug up videos of these review bloggers praising "Qiao Tianzun" toys in the past.
Thus began an operation to "dig up" the grave of the Celestial Master.
Since we're going to talk about environmental protection, let's talk about the Celestial Venerable Qi'ao.
A toy review YouTuber posted a hardcore teardown video.
He took out the "Ultraman Six Brothers" deluxe gift pack sold by Ultraman King and compared it with the "Light Stick" from Chasing Light Studio.
"Look everyone, this so-called 'deluxe version' of the Qiao Tianzun uses the cheapest recycled plastic, and it smells like pungent, low-quality glue. The formaldehyde level is off the charts!"
"And look at their packaging, it's excessive, with layers and layers of non-biodegradable foam. That's what you call environmental pollution!"
"On the other hand, the Light Chaser Studio uses eco-friendly cardboard boxes for their glow sticks, lined with pearl cotton, and made of aluminum alloy and acrylic. It's obvious who has a conscience and who is a crook."
This video completely exposed the true nature of the Celestial Being.
Zhao Rui originally intended to attack the safety of Ultraman Tiga merchandise, but instead, netizens exposed his own past.
#Qiaotianzun Formaldehyde Exceeds Standard#
#Inferior Toys Harm Children#
These two entries completely overshadowed all the previous negative discussions about "Ultraman Tiga" in just half a day.
"This is called lifting a rock only to drop it on one's own foot."
The old machinery factory in the western suburbs of Jinghai.
Chen Bo laughed until his stomach hurt as he watched the online public opinion reverse. "Brother Nan, isn't this Qi Ao Tian Zun our 'top influencer'? Every time we need attention, they come to us to be our sacrificial lambs."
Gu Nan looked at the screen, not particularly surprised.
This is the torrent of the times.
When the public's aesthetic sense and awareness awaken, those who attempt to manipulate public opinion using outdated, ignorant methods will ultimately be devoured by the flow of traffic.