Max, Respond!

is the fourth episode of Ultraseven.
==Synopsis==
Three members of the UG are sent to a secret meeting with Commander Takenaka aboard the Max, one of the elite vessels in the Ultra Guard. This secret mission is to learn of the origin of several oceanic disappearances. Meanwhile, Moroboshi's Ultra Eye is stolen after he stops to help a woman on the side of an empty highway. 
Meanwhile at sea, the Max is lifted out of the ocean and carried into space by a red cloud. Dan and Capt. Kiriyama search miles of ocean while Furuhashi heads for space in the Ultra Hawk #2 for any signs of The Max. He finds the enormous vessel floating in space as well as evil aliens known as the Godorians who plan to take over the Earth.
==Cast==
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==Appearances==
===Ultras===
*Ultraseven
===Kaiju===
*Alien Godola
==Home Media==
*Ultraseven Volume 1 features episodes 1-4.
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==Trivia==
*During the preparatory phase of the series, which was still referred to as Redman, the script for this episode had already been completed. Furthermore, in the initial draft preparation, the episode was titled ""https://twitter.com/i/web/status/922018066006884353. The script, penned by Masahiro Yamada, initially revolved around the newly constructed British observation ship, the "Trojan". The storyline involves Alien Godola masquerading as friendly, collaborating with humans to combat the cosmic enemy known as the "Space Wolf" while secretly employing deceitful tactics. Dan, on the other hand, is attacked by a man in a hypnotic state, not by a mysterious woman. The final scene concludes with a subtle romance between Dan and Anne after the resolution of Alien Godola's scheme.
**According to producer Ken Kumagai, the inspiration for the storyline of this episode came from Venice's gondola boats, which are associated with water. This led to the creation of the story involving the Godola aliens. Additionally, starting from this episode, actors from Toei Studios were introduced. Previously, programs produced by Tsuburaya Productions could only utilize actors from Toho or the TBS Broadcasting Group. This change was primarily due to the decline of domestic films and the disintegration of the Five Studio Agreement. It allowed actors from outside Toho and TBS to appear on weekly television programs.https://twitter.com/macchiMC72/status/1762604515302457793
*After extensive cuts and revisions to the script, the temporary title of the final script was changed to "", before being reverted back to its current title.https://www7b.biglobe.ne.jp/~numc-ob-hp/page409.html
*In the scene where Alien Godola dodged Seven’s charge and kicks, a staff member's arm can be seen.
*This episode was later featured in New Ultraman Retsuden episode 19 "Max, Acknowledge! Seven vs. Alien Godola."
*In 2022, 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." The narration for this trailer was provided by Tomokazu Seki.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlt8iwKdFAQ
==References==
Category:Ultraseven Episodes
Category:Episodes
Category:Ultraseven