Dark Zone

is the sixth episode of Ultraseven.
==Synopsis==
Upon returning from investigating a mysterious light source, Dan is called to agent Anne Yuri's quarters after a strange shadow like figure appears there. Claiming to be injured, Dan and Anne sit and talk to the shadow shaped figure, although the alien is equally shadowy about answering questions. Meanwhile, central control receives an alien signal from the planet Pegassa asking that Earth adjust its orbit to avoid a collision that would destroy both the Earth and the Pegassan metropolis. In an effort to avert total annihilation, Commander Manabe orders the city of Pegassa destroyed. But the Pegassas have plans of their own as well.
==Cast==
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==Appearances==
===Ultras===
*Ultraseven
===Kaiju===
*Alien Pegassa
==Home Media==
*Ultraseven Volume 2 features episodes 5-8.
4177DHV9Q6L._SX230_.jpg|1999 release
Item1_(1).jpg|2009 release
==Trivia==
*This episode has a sequel episode in the series Ultraseven 35th Anniversary: EVOLUTION, called "Dark Side".
*In the early stages of preparation for the "Redman" series, the draft of this episode was titled . According to Yuriko Hishimi, the role of Anne Yuri was still designated to be played by Yoshiko Toyoura at that time.https://blog.goo.ne.jp/anneinfi/e/aae40eb121cfd43dcb9fa861773e149b
**In the early drafts of the script, there were two versions of the story. In the first version, conversations between Dan, Anne, and Alien Pegassa touched upon topics such as science, philosophy, and entertainment in both cities. Alien Pegassa's dialogue reflected the societal phenomena of late 1960s Japan, evoking a sense of universality inherent in civilized society and creating a pleasant resonance. The second version of the script changed the narrative to focus on a factory capable of "producing water and air," upon which citizens relied entirely for their livelihoods. Additionally, "eternal life" emerged as a theme in science, showcasing the current state of modern science, its infinite possibilities, and the inherent dangers it contains. The endings of both versions differed in the narration.
**According to producer Ken Kumagai, during the script stage, Alien Pegassa was intended to commit suicide. There were ideas suggesting that Seven would transport him into space and detonate, or that, in despair after losing his home, Alien Pegassa would fly into space holding a bomb and explode in front of Seven. However, TBS deemed these ideas "too dark" and immediately vetoed them.https://twitter.com/sandae2356/status/1763326966328176663/
*Episode six of Ultraman Orb, titled "The Forbidden Forest," is a tribute to this episode.
*In 2023, in commemoration of the 55th anniversary of the Ultraseven series and to attract a broader audience to appreciate the charm of this classic series, TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION selected this episode and created a trailer named the "55th Anniversary Edition".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLUD7Ll0zAc
==References==
Category:Ultraseven Episodes
Category:Episodes
Category:Ultraseven