As an iconic Japanese tokusatsu hero, Ultraman continues to command immense popularity across its many series. Not only are new installments constantly being released, but this year also marks the franchise's 60th anniversary, with a slew of related events already underway.
Recently on X (formerly Twitter), a user shared a heartwarming anecdote from a live Ultraman event. This touching interaction between a young child and adult Ultraman fans quickly became a prime example of what netizens are calling a "gentle world."
According to the user's post, he took his 5-year-old son to an Ultraman event. What they found was that his son was the only child in the audience; everyone else was an adult fan who "still passionately loves Ultraman after growing up."
During a rock-paper-scissors competition, his son consistently threw only "paper." The savvy adult fans in the crowd quickly caught on. With perfect unspoken coordination, the adults all threw "rock," ensuring the child was the sole victor.
Even as "losers," the adults cheerfully performed the penalty squats, happily interacting with the child. The dad wrote, "Everyone let my son win and even did the penalty game together. The whole atmosphere was incredibly warm."
The post quickly went viral on X, with many comments like: "What a gentle world!" "These adults are the real Ultraman heroes!" "This story brought tears to my eyes; the adults are so kind." and "To parents with kids, these grown-up fans are just like Ultraman themselves."
Some fans also pointed out that many long-time enthusiasts know the Ultraman series has faced its share of tough times. Precisely because of this, those who grew up with the hero understand the importance of passing that joy on to the next generation.
Numerous comments lauded this "gentle world" for showcasing the very best of Ultraman fan culture. What started as a simple entertainment event transformed into a true "hero show," thanks to a group of adults who understood empathy and shared joy. Perhaps it's because Ultraman's fanbase spans generations that such a beautiful story could unfold.
via： togetter