Ultraman Arc
Japanese television series
- Tokusatsu
- Kaiju
- Kyodai Hero
- Science fiction
- Super Hero
- Drama
- Jun Tsugita
- Takanori Tsujimoto
- Yuki Totsuka
- Sho Kaneta
- Kaho Mizutani
- Ultraman Blazar
- Ultraman New Generation Stars
Ultraman Arc (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman Āku) is an upcoming Japanese tokusatsu drama produced by Tsuburaya Productions. It is the 36th entry to the Ultraman Series, released to both commemorate the 15th anniversary of Ultraman Zero[3][4] and the 10th anniversary of the New Generation Heroes series. The series will begin airing on all TXN affiliated networks in Japan on July 6, 2024.[1][2]
Synopsis
Characters
SKIP
Scientific Kaiju Investigation and Prevention center, abbreviated as SKIP (スキップ, Sukippu), undergoes scientific investigation in order to take precautions against kaiju disasters.[1][2]
Yuma Hize
Yuma Hize (飛世 ユウマ, Hize Yūma) is a 23-year-old rookie investigator of the Hoshimoto City Branch of SKIP. He transforms into Ultraman Arc with the Arc Ariser (アークアライザー, Āku Araizā) and the Arc Cube (アークキューブ, Āku Kyūbu).[1][2]
Shu Ishido
Shu Ishido (石堂 シュウ, Ishidō Shū) is a 25-year-old special investigator assigned by the Space Science Division (宇宙科学局, Uchū Kagaku-kyoku) of the Global Defense Force (地球防衛隊, Chikyū Bōei-tai) and armed with the Elemagun (エレマガン, Eremagan) handgun. Sent to SKIP, he becomes Yuma's buddy.[5][6]
Rin Natsume
Rin Natsume (夏目 リン, Natsume Rin) is a 25-year-old investigator and genius programmer of the Hoshimoto City Branch of SKIP.[7][8]
YouPi
YouPi (ユピー, Yupī), official name YouPi the Robot (ユピーザロボット, Yupī Za Robotto), is an autonomous AI-equipped support robot of the Hoshimoto City Branch of SKIP.[9][10]
Ultraman Arc
Ultraman Arc (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman Āku) is the titular Ultra of the series and the merged form of Yuma and Rution (ルティオン), the being of light from a faraway galaxy. His finishing move is Arc Finalize (アークファイナライズ, Āku Fainaraizu).[1][2] His main weapon is the Arc Eye Sword (アークアイソード, Āku Ai Sōdo). He can wear the Solis Armor (ソリスアーマー, Sorisu Āmā) and the Luna Armor (ルーナアーマー, Rūna Āmā), which is equipped with the Luna Saucer (ルーナソーサー, Rūna Sōsā) gauntlet weapon, through the use of the corresponding Cubes.[11][12]
Production
Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, Ultraman Arc was first trademarked and registered by the company on December 13, 2023, and published on December 21, 2023.[13] The series was fully revealed on April 5, 2024, alongside a short initial trailer. Tsuburaya Productions stated the theme of the series to revolve around "Dreams", and aims to be an inspiration to children about "the power to dream" and a bridge towards a bright, hopeful future. Yuki Totsuka is announced to play as the lead character Yuma Hize while director Takanori Tsujimoto will be directing the series following his last directorial role in Ultraman X. As alongside its local airing in Japan, Tsuburaya announced the series will air in other countries in both local channels and online streaming in Japan and Asia via its official YouTube Channel and Tsuburaya Imagination VoD service and Tsuburaya Connection in western territories.[1][2]
Cast
- Yuma Hize: Yuki Totsuka (戸塚 有輝, Totsuka Yūki)[1][2]
- Shu Ishido: Sho Kaneta (金田 昇, Kaneta Shō)[5][6]
- Rin Natsume: Kaho Mizutani (水谷 果穂, Mizutani Kaho)[7][8]
- YouPi (Voice): Yūya Hirose (広瀬 裕也, Hirose Yūya)[9][10]
See also
- Ultra Series – Complete list of official Ultraman-related shows.
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h "新テレビシリーズ『ウルトラマンアーク』日本時間2024年7月6日(土)あさ9時 テレ東系6局ネット発・11言語対応で世界同時期放送＆配信スタート！" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "New TV Series ULTRAMAN ARC to be Broadcasted on TV Tokyo Network's 6 Stations and in 11 Languages Worldwide from July 6, 2024 (Sat) 9:00 JST". Tsuburaya Productions. 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "ウルトラマンゼロ 15th Anniversary プロジェクト始動！" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 15 February 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Ultraman Zero 15th Anniversary Project Starts!" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Productions. 16 February 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ a b "新番組『ウルトラマンアーク』最新情報「石堂シュウ」！キャストは金田昇さん！地球防衛隊からやって来たユウマの相棒" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b "ULTRAMAN ARC Latest Update: Shu Ishido (Cast: Sho Kaneta) from Global Defense Force to Become Yuma's Buddy!". Tsuburaya Productions. 3 May 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b "新番組『ウルトラマンアーク』最新情報「夏目リン」！キャストは水谷果穂さん！怪獣防災科学調査所「SKIP」のユウマの先輩調査員" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ a b "ULTRAMAN ARC Latest Update: Rin Natsume (Cast: Kaho Mizutani) is the senior investigator at SKIP!". Tsuburaya Productions. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ a b "新番組『ウルトラマンアーク』最新情報「AIロボット・ユピー」！声は広瀬裕也さんが担当！ユウマたちとともに怪獣災害に立ち向かう" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ a b "ULTRAMAN ARC Latest Update: AI Robot "YouPi" (Voiced by Yuya Hirose) Helps Yuma and Co. to Resolve Kaiju Disasters!". Tsuburaya Productions. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ "新番組『ウルトラマンアーク』最新情報！新ヒーロー・ウルトラマンアークは「剣」と「鎧」で戦う！" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ "ULTRAMAN ARC Latest Update: New Hero Ultraman Arc Fights with "Sword" and "Armors"!". Tsuburaya Productions. 12 April 2024. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ "商標ウォッチ" (in Japanese). Chizai Watch. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
External links
- Ultraman Arc at Tsuburaya Productions (in Japanese)
- Ultraman Arc at TV Tokyo (in Japanese)
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