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ULTRAMAN

A SPECIAL EFFECTS FANTASY SERIES

THE DREADED ROUTE 87

The emblem on the chest Is a shooting star

With the pride-worthy jet, Shoot the enemy

From the Land of Light, For our sake

He has come, our Ultraman

The capsule in hand, Flashes sparkling

It's a shine Of one million watts

From the Land of Light, For the sake of justice

He has come, our Ultraman

THE APPEARANCE OF

HIGHLAND DRAGON HIDORA

What are you upset about?

Hey!

Be quiet!

Hey!

The events at Izu's Ohmuroyama Park...

were soon reported to the Science Patrol.

Muramatsu, Hayata, and Arashi headed for the scene.

It was like the whole mountain...

flashed with some kind of electricity.

Last night...

was a full moon, right?

Are you sure it wasn't dew reflecting moonlight?

No, that's not it.

The whole mountain shone like a fluorescent lamp.

Arashi, Hayata...

Check the hillsides.

Yes, sir.

Where have you come from?

Are you Hoshino's friend?

What's wrong?

This area is off-limits.

Ohmuro Park's...

highland dragon Hidora will attack.

What will attack?

Highland dragon, Hidora.

If you don't hurry, it will be a disaster.

Wait!

What's your name?

You scared me!

You're a roadblock if you stand there.

What a strange child.

Who is?

Ide.

The boy who just left said something odd.

Just left?

I didn't bump into anyone else.

Hello, guard?

The Science Patrol HQ is not a playground!

People aren't supposed to come in without permission!

Sleeping on the job?

Ide.

You're the one who's groggy.

Even a kitten hasn't come in, let alone a child.

You're confused.

Akiko saw someone here.

It must be a mistake.

If someone had snuck in...

the alarm should have gone off.

Absolutely.

Was this mountain originally barren?

No, there used to be a dense forest here.

Not sure why...

but half a year ago, the trees all started dying.

Half a year ago?

- Yes. - Why?

We had a scholar come from Tokyo to investigate...

but he couldn't find a clear reason.

Cap.

There's nothing unusual.

HQ to Cap.

A boy here says Omuro Park's...

highland dragon, Hidora, will attack.

Just to be safe, investigate.

Highland dragon, Hidora?

This is the highland dragon, Hidora.

It looks like the child of a bird and a dragon.

Anyway, how could Hidora attack?

It's just stone.

Additionally...

it's a fictional monster created in honor...

of the founding of this park.

We received designs from children...

all over the country!

You received designs from children?

I believe the winner was...

an elementary school student from Tokyo.

Do you know the boy's name and address?

Thank you for waiting.

The boy is named Mutou Akira.

Mutou Akira?

What year is he in?

A third-grader.

This is from two years ago, so...

he must be a fifth-grader now.

What about his address?

- Tokyo City... - Tokyo City...

- Suginami Ward. - Suginami Ward.

Suginami Ward, Yasukawa Town...

Akebono Boys' Home.

- Investigate it. - Roger.

Ide, we're going to Akebono Boys' Home!

Okay!

There's a problem!

A camel has gone wild!

Let's go!

Come on!

Be quiet!

Calm down.

What happened?

Something's wrong recently.

Stupid camel.

Truthfully, it's not just the camel.

They've all been crying and acting like mad.

I've no idea why.

I'm about to go crazy myself.

At that time...

Fuji and Ide were headed toward...

the Akebono Boys' Home, where Mutou was.

He's dead?

It was half a year ago.

He loved mountain birds.

During summer break, he went to the mountains alone.

On his way back, he was hit by a car on Route 87.

In fact, it was a hit-and-run.

They still don't know who did it.

Come in.

These are the monsters that Akira thought of?

This is Hidora, isn't it?

Yes.

That was his favorite picture.

He often said that...

Hidora actually existed.

Maybe he believed so...

because of what he saw in his dreams?

He said that no one believed him...

but he that really saw it.

Birds and beasts were his only reasons for living.

When his drawing of Hidora was selected...

and the statue created, he was so happy!

I can't forget his smile on that day.

It was every child's dream.

What's wrong, Fuji?

That's him!

He's the one who came to HQ.

What?

Nothing happened tonight.

Shall we return to the hotel and get some rest?

Hey!

Take cover!

Go!

Attack!

We'll follow in the VTOL!

We let him get away.

Where could Hidora have gone?

He must have been afraid of my Spider...

and run far away.

Or maybe to space!

If Hidora is...

an archaeopterix that came to Japan in prehistoric times...

I don't think he would run.

Even if he disappeared for a bit...

he will return.

After all, he has a homing instinct.

Help me!

Cap.

It's an urgent report from the Tokyo police.

Please read it.

"Hidora has appeared at Route 87...

and is attacking cars on his way toward T okyo. "

- Attacking cars? - Yes.

Several cars have already been attacked.

Prepare to move out.

Hayata, go with Arashi.

Ide, Fuji, you two come with me.

Yes, sir.

As far as why Hidora's attacking cars...

I think it might have something to do with the boy.

You think so, too?

Yes.

The boy's soul must have transferred to Hidora.

So this is the cursed Route 87.

Muramatsu to Hayata and Arashi.

This is no time to be talking about souls.

There are millions of cars in Japan.

We must destroy Hidora.

- Roger. - Roger.

I repeat...

all drivers.

The highland dragon Hidora has arrived at Route 87.

Hidora will attack any car he sees.

All drivers...

please abandon your cars and find cover.

Abandon your car?

That's not funny!

How could I throw away my most prized possession.

We've found Hidora!

Ultra Plan number two, open fire!

Fire!

Cap, this is dangerous!

You did it!

Hayata...

Arashi! Are you alright?

Hayata, Arashi!

Come in!

Hey!

Hayata! Hayata!

This is Muramatsu.

This is Muramatsu!

What's wrong? What happened?

Cap, we're fine.

Hayata's...

arm has a small wound.

Evacuate and get first-aid.

Roger.

Hey, Hayata!

You're awake?

Hidora!

Don't worry about me.

Hidora is more important!

Well, then, please take care of him.

Okay.

Don't do anything crazy. Just aim for Hidora.

Cap.

He's seen through us.

Dammit.

It's Ultraman!

Ultraman's down!

Ultraman!

You can't kill Hidora!

Huh?

Ultraman let Hidora get away!

Why didn't he shoot his Specium Ray?

Ultraman understands.

Ultraman...

thank you!

Shuwatch!

They say that white herons are the incarnations of young women.

Maybe Hidora, too...

is the incarnation of the many boys who die...

untimely deaths in car accidents.

The driver turned himself in...

and was arrested.

- Now Akira can go to Heaven. - Thank God.

Cap.

Hidora may be a protector god of children...

from long, long ago.

Even so...

how come only Fuji...

could see Mutou?

That's it!

I've had my doubts about that, too.

All in all...

I wonder if those of us...

with childlike spirits can see things normal adults can't?

Right, Cap?

Cut it out.

Right, everyone?

Oh, you.

Let's go.