Pris-Ma[1] is a crystalline creature that first appeared in the TV series Return of Ultraman. Like Bullton, Pris-Ma demonstrates an array of bizarre abilities, and is capable of manipulating reality around itself with ease.
Subtitle: Light Monster
Conception
Etymology
Pris-Ma's name is derived from "prism", an object that refracts light.
History
Return of Ultraman
Thawing out from Antarctica (possibly for the first time in centuries), Pris-Ma rapidly journeyed north towards Japan, absorbing anything that crossed its path. It first absorbed a lighthouse and its owner in its hunger, which sparked some interest in MAT over how to handle the situation. Hideki Go encountered the object himself while traveling with a friend who tried to take matters into their own hands. Pris-Ma was attracted to the light being given off by their weapons and vehicle and retaliated by trying to absorb them as well. Go transformed into Ultraman Jack to battle the object himself, but Pris-Ma's rock hard structure and texture made Jack's attacks futile. Pris-Ma then fought back with its light attacks, confusing and tricking Jack into flailing around in confusion. Unfortunately, just as Jack regained control of the battle, the sun rose and Pris-Ma disappeared into the clouds.
Learning of Jack's failure to stop the object, MAT tried to take matters into their own hands. They set up a trap for Pris-Ma by luring it into a baseball stadium with all its lights on and fog machine blanketing the ground. Pris-Ma was quick to arrive and consume more matter, but even with their trap successful, MAT's weapons were no match for Pris-Ma's sturdy structure. However, MAT did exploit something that Go noticed about the monster. Once again Go transformed into Ultraman Jack, but this time he shrunk himself down and flew directly into Pris-Ma's core by willing and being absorbed by its tractor beam. Once inside, Jack fired his Spacium Beam from within the object, destroying Pris-Ma's core and destroying the creature completely.
Trivia
- Pris-Ma's roars are modified whale cries.
- Pris-Ma is one of the monsters that makes up Belyudra's left arm in Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie.
- In the original screenplay for Ultra Galaxy Legend Gaiden: Ultraman Zero vs. Darklops Zero, Alien Salome's base was to be hidden in a corridor of light where Zero would have fought Pris-Ma before facing the Imit-Ultra Brothers (SR Team).
Ultraman Orb Chronicle Chapter 5: 'From Rusalka With Love' Arc
Pris-Ma suddenly appeared in 1908 in Rusalka, and Gai transformed into Ultraman Orb to defeat it, somehow allowing Gai to regain his memories as Orb. Like Jack before him, Orb went into Pris-Ma and destroyed it from the inside. After its defeat, Jugglus Juggler harvested Pris-Ma's card and later used it in unison with Kingsaurus II and Super C.O.V to unseal Maga-Zetton. Their battle also caused Gai's stamina to be heavily drained, making him weakened in his battle with Maga-Zetton.
Jugglus Juggler Chronicle: Ja no Michi wa Hebi
Pris-Ma's card was one of the many Kaiju Cards in possession of Alien Arcana Doman Seman. Doman used it to fire a beam of laser to Juggler, who otherwise repels it back to the former with his Jashin Blade. Jugglus Juggler Chronicle: Ja no Michi wa Hebi
Data
- Stats
- Height: 35 m
- Weight: 40,000 t
- Origin: Antarctica
- Weakness: Though Pris-Ma's crystalline armour is near-impossible to shatter, its golden core is its weak point, and destroying it will instantly result in Pris-Ma's defeat.
- Powers and Weapons
- Matter Consumption: Pris-Ma absorbs any solid matter that comes into contact with its body.
- Tractor Beam: From the center crystal object on the front of its body, Pris-Ma can fire a yellow chain-like tractor beam to contain or move objects. This tractor beam is also used to drag opponents, knocking them off balance.
- Light Control: Pris-Ma can control light, capable of confusing or tricking its opponents into falling for its illusionary control.
- Vapor Travel: Pris-Ma can travel through water vapor, such as clouds and fog.
- Time Manipulation: Pris-Ma can reverse time, preventing opponents from successfully attacking it.
- Crystallization: Any living creature that comes into contact with Pris-Ma can be coated in crystals as a side-effect.
Merchandise
Kaijuukyo (Monster Town)
Tsuburaya Pro Collection Series
HG Series
- Tsuburaya Pro 1 ~Shinji Higuchi Selection~ (2021)
- Release Date: August 27 2021 (Fourth week)
- Price: 500 yen per roll
- JAN/ISBN: 4549660548010
- Materials: PVC
- A figurine of Pris-Ma is released as part of the "High Grade X (Cross)" lineup. The figurine can accommodate with the LED unit from the Ultimate Luminous line.
- Ultraman is released along with Melos, Ultraman/Lipiah, and Gomora II as part of the "~Shinji Higuchi Selection~" assortment.
Gallery
References
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