Ultraman Z

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Ultraman Z
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Title card
Genre Tokusatsu
Superhero
Kaiju
Science fiction
Kyodai Hero
Created by Tsuburaya Productions
Written by
[1][2]
Directed by
  • Kiyotaka Taguchi
  • Takanori Tsujimoto
  • Koichi Sakamoto
  • Kazuhiro Nakagawa
  • Katsuro Onoue
  • Masayoshi Takesue
  • Tomonobu Koshi
  • Naoyuki Uchida
[1][2]
Starring
[1][2]
Voices of
[1][2]
Opening theme "Goshōwa Kudasai Ware no Na o!" by Masaaki Endoh
Ending theme
  • "Connect the Truth" by Nami Tamaki
  • "Promise for the future" by Tasuku Hatanaka
Composer(s) Hijiri Anze
Country of origin Japan
No. of episodes 25[3]
Production
Running time 30 mins
Release
Original network TV Tokyo
Original release June 20 (2020-06-20) –
December 19, 2020 (2020-12-19)
Chronology
Preceded by Ultraman Chronicle Zero & Geed
Followed by Ultraman Chronicle Z: Heroes' Odyssey
Related shows Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy
Sevenger Fight
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

Ultraman Z (ウルトラマンZ(ゼット) Urutoraman Zetto?) is a Japanese tokusatsu drama produced by Tsuburaya Productions. It is the 32nd entry to the Ultra Series and the eighth entry to the New Generation Hero (ニュージェネレーションヒーロー Nyū Jenerēshon Hīrō) lineup, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Ultraman Zero.[4][5][6][7] It premiered in TV Tokyo on June 20, 2020.

Synopsis

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Main article: List of Ultraman Z characters

Remnants of Ultraman Belial, known as the Devil Splinters, were scattered across the universe and turned infected monsters into berserkers.[8][9] To combat the resulting chaos, the Land of Light created the Ultra Medals and Z Risers, but several of these devices were stolen by Celebro, forcing Ultraman Zero and his self-proclaimed disciple Z to chase it to the Earth. Z carried out his incapacitated master's mission and the Z Riser to recover the stolen Ultra Medals on Earth, where he bonded with STORAGE officer Haruki Natsukawa to combat the space monster Genegarg. Ever since then, Haruki assisted Z in reclaiming lost Ultra Medals and at the same time defending mankind from monsters and extraterrestrial threats.[4][5][6][7] Haruki's mission as a STORAGE member is accompanied by his senior/ace pilot Yoko Nakashima, the young scientist Yuka Ohta, the elderly repairman Kojiro Inaba and his captain Shota Hebikura, whose true identity is Jugglus Juggler from Ultraman Orb.

Meanwhile, the space parasite Celebro took possession of a youth named Shinya Kaburagi to create chaos and experiment with the Ultra's technology to harbor the power of monsters.[8] In addition to Ultraman Z, he is also assisted by guests appearing as Ultras; Riku/Ultraman Geed, Zero, and his godfather Ace. STORAGE begins to create stronger machines and armaments, but as the series progressed, Celebro took over the GAFJ director Kuriyama to further the advancements of new weaponries and disbanded STORAGE. His true plan is to provoke mankind into creating their strongest weapon and turn it against them. He eventually possessed Yoko to hijack Ultroid Zero and transform it into the cyborg monster known as Destrudos to initiate his Civilization Self-Destruction Game on Earth. Juggler reforms STORAGE to rescue Yoko as Haruki succeeded through sheer will, forcing Celebro to abandon her and possessed Destrudos as a last resort. After being knocked out of his strongest form, Ultraman Z unleashed his full power to destroy Destrudos and finally save Earth. Celebro was captured by STORAGE and a vengeful Kaburagi to be dissected as Juggler resigned from the team to leave Earth. Haruki retains his bond with Z, but instead of staying in STORAGE, he decided to leave for outer space to continue Z's mission as an Ultraman, though he assured the rest of STORAGE that he would return to Earth on regular occasions.

Production

The entire project was conceived by Tsuburaya Productions with a different draft and story composition. Chief producer Tsugumi Kitaura offered Taguchi the role of the main director in August 2019 and the latter requested the inclusion of Kota Fukihara, as well as the pair to rewrite the original draft to their own preference. Production of the series started two months earlier than most of the New Generation Heroes series so as to anticipate the 2020 Summer Olympics prior to its initial postponement from the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan. He also invited a screenwriter named Keigo Koyanagi and military supervisor Yasuhiro Koshi to provide an in-depth accuracy to the themes of military. Because Taguchi had participated in most of the New Generation Heroes instalments since Ultraman Ginga S, he decided to turn Ultraman Z as his own version of the line's conclusion.[lower-alpha 1] Jugglus Juggler's inclusion into the series was to expand his character after his last appearance in Ultraman Orb.[11]

In previous entries of the Ultra Series, the defense team concept was dropped out so as to save the production cost, but Taguchi proposed the inclusion of giant robots as alternatives to combat vehicles. The first to be created was King Joe STORAGE Custom, but Sevenger was introduced earlier in the series to garner attention from fans for its cuter appeal. The late inclusion of King Joe was to emphasize STORAGE's growth as an attack team and to prevent it from overshadowing Ultraman Z in the early episodes.[11]

The show's name was trademarked in China on December 27, 2019, and later in Japan on January 21, 2020, around 3 month before its announcement.[12][unreliable source?] Ultraman Z was immediately announced by official website of Tsuburaya Productions on March 26, 2020.[4][5][6][7] As the first trailer of the series was released on April 16, 2020, the official website of Tsuburaya Productions quickly announced Kiyotaka Taguchi as its main director, Tatsuomi Hamada's return as the show's supporting cast and finally Masaaki Endoh and Nami Tamaki singing the opening and ending themes respectively.[13] The entire cast members of STORAGE and GAFJ members made their live broadcast on June 5, 2020.[1][2] Automobile manufacturing company Toyota announced their cooperation in the series production by providing Toyota LQ as STORAGE's main transport.[14]

After his passing on May 17, Kōta Fukihara's role as the story editor was subsequently taken over by Taguchi, with Tsuburaya Productions and the production staffs of Ultraman Z publishing their tribute in the official sites.[1][2] According to Kohshu Hirano, filming of Ultraman Z was among those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan and went postponed for two months before it was resumed. This happened at some point before the series premiere on June 20.[15]

Episodes

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Main article: List of Ultraman Z episodes
No. Title Writer Original air date
1 "Chant My Name!" Kōta Fukihara June 20, 2020 (2020-06-20)

While cleaning up the rubble from STORAGE's past battle against Gomess, Haruki in Sevenger was assigned to protect the sheltered civilians from a space monster Genegarg while crossing paths with the young Ultraman Z.[16] Z bonded with Haruki when the young man lost his life and gained access to Alpha Edge, using his new power to destroy the space shark. After the battle, Z entrusted Haruki with the mission to recover the scattered Ultra Medals from Genegarg while a space parasite named Celebro possessed Shinya Kaburagi.[17]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman Zero and Genegarg.
2 "A Warrior's Principles" Kōta Fukihara June 27, 2020 (2020-06-27)

In Sevenger, Haruki was defeated by Neronga's constant use of invisibility.[16] When the STORAGE crews anticipated its attack on a power plant, Z rescued Yoko/Sevenger from Neronga, and managed to defeat it through Haruki's prior training with Hebikura.[18]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraseven and Neronga.
3 "Live Coverage! The Monster Transport Operation" Kōta Fukihara July 4, 2020 (2020-07-04)

After a disastrous attempt in fighting Guigass, STORAGE was ordered to transport an ancient monster Gomora to an uninhabited island after a construction company discover it in a mountain.[19] Haruki piloted Sevenger to assist with the removal while Kuriyama negotiated with the executives from Global Allied Forces America. As Z, he regained the Ultraman Medal from Yoko, allowing him to become Ultraman Z Beta Smash, using this new form to destroy the monster. The meeting with Global Allied Forces America was successful enough for STORAGE to receive funding into their new unit.[20]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman and Gomora.
4 "The Second Robot Activation Plan" Satoshi Suzuki July 11, 2020 (2020-07-11)

SAA-2 Windom was completed but to Yuka's dismay, massive revamp in its internal structure caused the machine to extend its charging period for four days while STORAGE has trouble with handling Telesdon.[19] Using a piece of Neronga's horn, Yuka circumvent its charging period, allowing Yoko to support Ultraman Z. The Celebro-possessed Kaburagi tested his Monster Medal by imbuing Teledon with Jirahs' powers, but this did not stop the Ultraman/robot pair from defeating it.[21]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman Taro and Jirahs.
5 "First Juggling" Takao Nakano July 18, 2020 (2020-07-18)

A freezing monster, Peguila arises and make its way to Tokyo to destroy the ancient tool used to seal it. Yoko attempted to dispatch with Windom, but was caught frozen.[19] Further worsened by the fact that Hebikura/Juggler briefly steal the Z Riser, Haruki was forced to use Sevenger to rescue Yoko before he can transform into Z and utilized the Z Lance Arrow to destroy it. To test his Dark Z Riser, Juggler transformed into Zeppandon and was defeated by the same Ultra.[22]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman Leo and Maga-Orochi.
6 "The Man Returns!" Sotaro Hayashi July 25, 2020 (2020-07-25)

While STORAGE were conducting a simulation battle, a revived Gillvalis appeared and was reduced to his core by Geed. STORAGE are assigned to capture it, leading to a reunion between Z and Geed. At the end of the battle, Haruki and Riku formally introduce themselves while Kaburagi set his sight on the latter.[19][23]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman Ginga and Ultraman Belial.
7 "His Majesty's Medal" Sotaro Hayashi August 1, 2020 (2020-08-01)

Riku was kidnapped by the Valis Raiders to be extracted of his genes,[24] which Celebro uses alongside a Devil Splinter to create Belial Medal. After being freed by Juggler, Riku joined Haruki as their Ultras faced against the Belial Fusion Monsters, with Zero aided the battle as well. After the fight, Geed and Zero left Earth as they trusted Z's role as the planet's protector.[25]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman Orb and Ultraman X.
8 "The Mystic Power" Yuji Kobayashi August 8, 2020 (2020-08-08)

Using samples gathered by Alien Pitt sisters that he brainwashed, Celebro becomes Tri King to demonstrate its power and had Yuka and Yoko captured after mistaking them for Z.[24] When Tri King further upgrades into Five King, Hebikura supplies Z with the Medals to assume Gamma Future and turn the tides of the battle.[26]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman Tiga and Gan-Q.
9 "The Unidentified Object Convoy Order" Satoshi Suzuki August 15, 2020 (2020-08-15)

After three Ultra Medals were stolen by Alien Barossa, STORAGE members are assigned to escort the other three in their possession to JAERC under the GAF's orders.[24] Haruki, Hebikura and Yuka served as the bait for Barossa's King Joe while Yoko delivers the actual Medals, but Celebro ruined their plan into a three way battle. Z reclaims the Medals, using Gamma Future's ability trick King Joe into splitting while harnessing Lightning Generade to disable said robot. As GAFJ begins salvaging the King Joe, Alien Barossa made it out unharmed.[27]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman Dyna and Ultraman Mebius.
10 "Here Comes the Space Pirate!" Takao Nakano August 22, 2020 (2020-08-22)

Barely surviving King Joe's destruction, Alien Barossa made it out and broke into STORAGE's headquarters to reclaim King Joe.[24] After being attacked by Juggler and the rest of the STORAGE members, Barossa exited the base and grew large to fight Z. Yoko handed Z the Ultra Medals that Barossa had stole previously, which he uses to kill the alien pirate.[28]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman Jack and Ultraman Cosmos.
SP "Special Airborne Armor Secret File" Ryo Ikeda August 29, 2020 (2020-08-29)
A recap episode focuses on the SAA units and their associations with past Ultra Warriors.[24][29]
11 "What Must Be Defended" Kōta Fukihara September 5, 2020 (2020-09-05)[32]

Haruki returns to his hometown for the anniversary of his father's death.[30] While defending his town from a pair of Red Kings, Haruki was too late to realize of the monsters' purpose of awakening to protect their unhatched child when Z killed the father, forcing him to spare the mother from STORAGE's new SAA Unit, King Joe STORAGE Custom.[31]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Zoffy and Father of Ultra.
12 "The Cry of Life" Toshizo Nemoto September 12, 2020 (2020-09-12)

Because of the trauma from killing Red King, this affected Haruki greatly even when fighting as Ultraman Z in against Grigio Raiden.[30] With King Joe STORAGE Custom fixed, Yoko went on piloting it in a coordinated attack against the monster, going as far as to kill it despite Haruki and Hebikura's orders.[33]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman Nexus and Ultraman Gaia.
13 "I'll Feast on Medals!" Ryo Ikeda September 19, 2020 (2020-09-19)
Finding itself into STORAGE's base, Kanegon ate all of Haruki's Ultra Medals out of hunger. While trying to retrieve them, Haruki reviews all of Z's use with said Medals.[30] Once he retrieved them, Haruki reconcile with Z after the events from Red King and Grigio Raiden caused him to hesitate.[34]
14 "Four-Dimensional Capriccio" Kōta Fukihara September 26, 2020 (2020-09-26)

Using Bullton, Celebro creates a massive chaos inside the STORAGE base.[30] At this point, Haruki was sent to the past when his father was still alive and receiving advise over the decision to protect others even if it means hurting someone else. As he return to present, Haruki regains his composure to fight properly as Ultraman Z.[35]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman Tiga and Jugglus Juggler.
15 "A Warrior's Duty" Kōta Fukihara October 3, 2020 (2020-10-03)

As a result of Bullton's destruction, it created an imbalance which summoned Greeza onto Earth. Riku was alarmed by this event and joined Haruki/Z and Juggler/Five King, only to be absorbed in a futile attempt to catch the space needle.[36] In order to save Riku/Geed, Haruki and Juggler obtain the Belial Medal from Celebro to use its power alongside Zero and Geed, forming Z Delta Rise Claw. After saving Geed, Z obtained the Space Needle Beliarok and destroy Greeza. Geed gave Haruki his Ultra Medals as his Geed Riser was fixed, continuing his mission in tracking the Devil Splinters in outer space.

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman Geed and Greeza.
16 "The Lion's Cry" Yuji Kobayashi October 10, 2020 (2020-10-10)

Haruki accompanied Yuka to her hometown in Shishigaoka to prevent Horoboros' awakening.[37] Although she succeeded in pacifying the monster, Celebro turned Horoboros into a rampaging Metsuboros and forced Z to put it out of its misery.[38]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medals of Ultraman Zero Beyond and Gillvalis.
17 "Beliarok" Takao Nakano October 17, 2020 (2020-10-17)

Continuing from the previous episode, Alien Barossa II set his sight on the Beliarok and further created a three way battle with Haruki and Juggler over the sentient sword.[37][39] As he lost the weapon's ownership, Barossa II decided to avenge his brother by fighting Z and was killed when the Beliarok returned to Haruki on his own accord. Elsewhere, Celebro possessed the GAFJ captain Asano when Kaburagi's body became too injured to be used, pinning his former host as the scapegoat to his past atrocities.

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medal of Ultraman Belial Atrocious.
18 "Rechallenge from the Year 2020" Jun Tsugita October 24, 2020 (2020-10-24)

Haruki met a strange woman named Kaori in the middle of investigating disappearance cases in Kirimoto City.[37][40] As he found out, Kaori was one of the many victims of Kemur during the aliens' first kidnapping schemes on Earth back in 1966, while she was forcefully used to become a living cover when the alien restarted their attempt in 2020. Using the Beliarok, Z split Kaori from Kemur and disposed of the alien's bomb into a pocket dimension.

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medal of King Joe STORAGE Custom.
19 "The Last Hero" Toshizo Nemoto October 31, 2020 (2020-10-31)

Terrible-Monster Baraba was reborn from Yapool's grudges against Ace, fighting Z using its wide array of abilities.[37][41] Ace appeared to assist Z in fighting the remnant of his old foe and combine their attack to form Space Z.

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medal of Ultraman Ace.
SP "Bonds of Masters and Disciples" Ryo Ikeda November 7, 2020 (2020-11-07)
A recap episode focusing on Z's past battles and his predecessors' exploits.[42][43]
20 "To Care and What Lies Beyond" Yuji Kobayashi November 14, 2020 (2020-11-14)

In his day off, Kojiro Inaba visited his daughter Ruri, whose research on the artificial life form M1 grew into gigantic proportions due to a group of terrorists trying to kidnap it. Instead of killing it, STORAGE launched their operation to lure M1 away from the city while preparing the shrinking antidote.[42][44] Through Z's help, he managed to held the creature off before Inaba shrank M1 back to its original size.

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medal of Ultraman Belial.
21 "D4" Satoshi Suzuki November 21, 2020 (2020-11-21)

A new weapon called D4 was created by implementing Yapool's extra-dimensional energy.[42] In the midst of STORAGE's protest against using this superweapon, a horde of Kelbims sent by their mother set their sight on said energy source.[45] King Joe was fitted with the D4 Ray and opened fire on the Kelbims, creating a massive energy backlash that tore reality apart before Z destroyed it. Due to STORAGE's protest against D4, Kuriyama had them disbanded.

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medal of Ultraman Zero.
22 "Individual Tomorrows" Sotaro Hayashi November 28, 2020 (2020-11-28)

3 days after STORAGE's disbandment, Haruki and Yoko spent their day off at Sevenger's exhibit where Yuka and Inaba worked at. Meanwhile, the SAAG developed Ultroid Zero to wield the D4 Ray technology while planning to extract the secret of Zestium Beam to stabilize it. Alien Barossa III appears to avenge his brothers' deaths and was joined by Juggler/Five King in fighting against Z. With the SAAG recruit fail to even properly piloting the King Joe STORAGE Custom, Yoko was forced to on board Sevenger and used Beliarok to kill Barossa. On the other hand, Five King managed to trick Z into firing his beam, allowing SAAG to extract Z's data while Juggler lost his medals to an unknown figure. Former STORAGE members walk to separate ways as Yoko becomes the Ultroid Zero's pilot.[42][46]

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medal of Windom.
23 "Prelude to a Nightmare" Kōta Fukihara December 5, 2020 (2020-12-05)

One month after the Kelbim and Barossa III's attacks, Ultroid Zero was put into test by Yoko at the same time when five monsters simultaneously made their move against the robot due to the presence of the D4 energy substance.[47][48] Z interfered by having Takkong and King Guesra retrated, but the Ultroid Zero shorted out after firing the D4 Ray against Gomess, Pagos and Demaaga. While rescuing an unconscious Yoko, Hebikura revealed his true identity to Haruki/Z.

This episode's segment for Haruki's Ultra-Navi features the Medal of Red King.
24 "The Game to Extinction" Kōta Fukihara December 12, 2020 (2020-12-12)
After revealing himself to Haruki, Juggler prepares to claim the Ultroid for his own, but the two were forced to fight against Five King controlled by Celebro.[47][49] Juggler was forced to save Haruki from Five King at the cost of losing Ultroid and Z losing the Belial Medal. After possessing Yoko, Celebro hijacked Ultroid Zero into absorbing monsters across the globe and eventually mutating it into Destrudos. His real intention is to eradicate mankind with their own invention in the same way as he did to various planets in the past. Z was defeated and Haruki was rescued by Juggler, who gathered former STORAGE members in a mutiny against the SAAG.
25 "Warriors Shining Beyond" Kōta Fukihara December 19, 2020 (2020-12-19)

After reclaiming the base from SAAG, STORAGE members put their operation to save Yoko into motion. Haruki/King Joe STORAGE Custom, Juggler/Windom and Inaba/Sevenger intercepted Destrudos where Haruki managed to punch his way into the cockpit as Yoko purged Celebro from his control and retrieved the Belial Medal for Haruki to transform into Z Delta Rise Claw. After being reduced to his original form, their resolve empowered Z's Zestium Beam to surpass the D4 Ray and finally destroying Destrudos. Celebro was captured by Yuka and Kaburagi to be dissected during his attempt to escape. Juggler and Haruki parted from STORAGE to space, the former to his own agendas while Haruki retain his bonds with Z to do rescue operations in outer space.[47][50]

This episode ended with a tribute to the late writer Kōta Fukihara, who passed away a month before the premier of the series.
SP "Re:STORAGE" N/A December 26, 2020 (2020-12-26)
A special recap episode set after the final battle.[47] It is an in-universe archived document narrated by STORAGE's artificial intelligence of the team's exploits since the start of their series, Z's fights on Earth and Celebro's schemes that eventually lead to the final battle itself.[51]


Ultraman Z & Ultraman Zero Voice Drama

Ultraman Z & Ultraman Zero Voice Drama (ウルトラマンゼット&ウルトラマンゼロ ボイスドラマ Urutoraman Zetto Ando Urutoraman Zero Boisu Dorama?) is a series of 24-episode audio dramas streamed on Tsuburaya Productions' YouTube channel. The series focuses on Ultraman Z's encounter with Ultraman Zero back in the Land of Light.[52]

  1. The Story of the Encounter Between Z and Zero (ゼットとゼロの出会いの話 Zetto to Zero no Deai no Hanashi?)
  2. If You Face a Transparent Monster (透明怪獣に出会ったら Tōmei Kaijū ni Deatta ra?)
  3. Master's Friend (師匠の友達 Shishō no Tomodachi?)
  4. The Trusty Capsule Monsters (頼もしいカプセル怪獣 Tanomoshii Kapuseru Kaijū?)
  5. Ultraman and Ancient History (ウルトラマンと太古の歴史 Urutoraman to Taiko no Rekishi?)
  6. Ultra Z Riser (ウルトラゼットライザー Urutora Zetto Raizā?)
  7. Turn Back Time (時間よ戻れ Jikan yo Modore?)
  8. Other Space-Time Ultramen (別の時空のウルトラマン Betsu no Jikū no Ultraman?)
  9. The Younger Brother of Steel (鋼鉄の弟さん Kōtetsu no Otōto-san?)
  10. Alien Barossa (バロッサ星人 Barossa Seijin?)
  11. About Master Zero's Father (ゼロ師匠のお父さんのこと Zero-shishō no Otōsan no Koto?)
  12. Robots Are Reliable! (頼もしいぜ、ロボット! Tanomoshii ze, Robotto!?)
  13. Ultra Medals (ウルトラメダル Urutora Medaru?)
  14. Spark Dolls Theater Z (スパークドールズ劇場Z Supāku Dōruzu Gekijō Zetto?)
  15. Strongest Form! (最強の姿! Saikyō no Sugata!?)
  16. The Story of Not Knowing What Is Useful (何が役に立つかはわからないという話 Nani ga Yaku ni Tatsu ka wa Wakaranai to Iu Hanashi?)
  17. Black Ultramen (黒いウルトラマン Kuroi Urutoraman?)
  18. Train Your Head! (頭を鍛えろ! Atama o Kitaero!?)
  19. Brothers (兄さん Niisan?)
  20. Galaxy Rescue Force (ギャラクシーレスキューフォース Gyarakushī Resukyū Fōsu?)
  21. Brother Mebius (メビウス兄さん Mebiusu Niisan?)
  22. Recruitment Examinations: Part 1 (採用試験① Saiyō Shiken Ichi?)
  23. Recruitment Examinations: Part 2 (採用試験② Saiyō Shiken Ni?)
  24. Starting from Here (ここから始まる Koko kara Hajimaru?)

Other media

Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy

Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy (ウルトラギャラクシーファイト 大いなる陰謀 Urutora Gyarakushī Faito Ōinaru Inbō?) is the second of the Ultra Galaxy Fight miniseries to be made and set to air on YouTube on November 22, 2020. In addition to being a prequel series, the title character of Ultraman Z made his appearance as one of the characters involved.[53][54][55]

Fight! Sevenger

Fight! Sevenger (戦え！セブンガー Tatakae! Sebungā?) is a manga spin-off that has been serialized in the Televi-Kun magazine since the April 2021 issue. It is written by Kiyotaka Taguchi and illustrated by Tetsuya Kawaishi, the latter having served as a storyboard artist in episodes 12 and 14 of Ultraman Z. It serves as a prequel to the television series, taking place prior to the arrival of Ultraman Z on Earth.[56] The events of the special episode take place during Sevenger's decommit in the television series.[57]

  1. N/A
  2. Suruga Bay Close Call! The Deeplus Defeat Operation! (駿河湾危機一髪！ディプラス掃討作戦！ Suruga-wan Kikiippatsu! Dipurasu Sōtō Sakusen!?)
  3. The Rough Mountain God! Jirangon's Fury! (荒ぶる山神！ジランゴンの猛威！ Araburu Yamagami! Jirangon no Mōi!?)
  4. Nightmare Overseas Dispatch! Giant Insect Majaba! (悪夢の海外派遣！巨大昆虫マジャバ！ Akumu no Kaigai Haken! Kyodai Konchū Majaba!?)
  5. The Dreadful Red Cloud! Red Smogy's Fury (恐怖の赤い雲！レッドスモーギの猛威 Kyōfu no Akai Kumo! Reddo Sumōgi no Mōi?)
  6. The Fast Monster! Stop Idatenran! (俊足の大怪獣！イダテンランを止めろ！ Shunsoku no Dai Kaijū Idatenran o Tomero!?)
  7. The Astonishing Exploding Flame Monster! Vortex Fire's Rampage! (驚異の爆烈炎怪獣！ボルテックファイヤー大暴れ！ Kyōi no Bakuretsu Honō Kaijū! Borutekku Faiyā Ō Abare!?)
  8. Show It! STORAGE's Underlying Strength! Defeat Vortex Fire (見せろ！ストレイジの底力！ボルテックファイヤーを倒せ Misero! Sutoreiji no Sokojikara! Borutekku Faiyā o Taose?)
  9. Crash! The Thick-Skulled Rock Monster Gakuma! (大激突！石頭の岩石怪獣ガクマ！ Dai Gekitotsu! Ishiatama no Ganseki Kaijū Gakuma!?)
  10. The Two-Sided Demon! Ashuran's Attack! (二面の悪魔！アシュラン大襲撃！ Nimen no Akuma! Ashuran Dai Shūgeki!?)
  11. Raging Counterattack! Double Sevenger vs. Ashuran! (怒涛の大反撃！W(ダブル)セブンガー対アシュラン！ Dotō no Dai Hangeki! Daburu Sebungā Tai Ashuran!?)
SP1. Defeat Samekujira! The Secret Story of the Completion of the Drill Attack (サメクジラを倒せ！ドリルアタック完成秘話 Samekujira o Taose! Doriru Atakku Kansei Hiwa?)[57]
SP2. Namegon Attack! The First Deployment of the Unbroken Iron Body Sevenger! (ナメゴン襲来！沈まぬ鉄塊・セブンガー初出動！ Namegon Shūrai! Shizumanu Tekkai Sebungā Hatsu Shutsudō!?)[58]

Sevenger Fight

Sevenger Fight (セブンガーファイト Sebungā Faito?) is a 10-episode miniseries based on the low-budget miniseries Ultra Fight, released as a pay-per-view content. The first to seventh episodes are available in Tsuburaya Imagination website while the remaining three episodes would be available in the Ultraman Z Perfect Super Complete Works STORAGE Box (ウルトラマンZ完全超全集ストレイジBOX Urutoraman Zetto Kanzen Chōzenshū Sutoreiji Bokkusu?) in July 2021. All mini episodes are directed and written by Kiyotaka Taguchi and Junichiro Ashiki respectively, while Kohshu Hirano, Rima Matsuda, Hikari Kuroki and Takaya Aoyagi provided the background voices.[59]

Life's Decision Height: The Story of STORAGE's Foundation

Life's Decision Height: The Story of STORAGE's Foundation (擲命のデシジョン・ハイト ―ストレイジ創設物語― Tekimei no Deshijon Haito Sutoreiji Sōsetsu Monogatari?) is a two-part novel spin-off released on Tsuburaya Imagination. It is written and supervised by Keigo Koyanagi and Kiyotaka Taguchi respectively, and serves as a prequel to the television series from GAFJ's perspective.[60]

Ja no Michi wa Hebi

Ja no Michi wa Hebi (ジャの道は蛇?) is a short novel spin-off included in the Ultraman Z Perfect Super Complete Works book. It is written by Takao Nakano and supervised by Kiyotaka Taguchi and Tsuburaya Productions, and serves as a prequel to the television series from Jugglus Juggler's perspective.[61]

Cast

  • Haruki Natsukawa (ナツカワ ハルキ Natsukawa Haruki?): Kohshu Hirano (平野 宏周 Hirano Kōshū?)[4][5][6][7][62]
  • Yoko Nakashima (ナカシマ ヨウコ Nakashima Yōko?): Rima Matsuda (松田 リマ Matsuda Rima?)[63]
  • Yuka Ohta (オオタ ユカ Ōta Yuka?): Hikari Kuroki (黒木 ひかり Kuroki Hikari?)[64]
  • Shota Hebikura (ヘビクラ ショウタ Hebikura Shōta?)/Jugglus Juggler (ジャグラスジャグラー Jagurasu Jagurā?): Takaya Aoyagi (青柳 尊哉 Aoyagi Takaya?)[65]
  • Kojiro Inaba (イナバ コジロー Inaba Kojirō?): Jun Hashizume (橋爪 淳 Hashizume Jun?)[66]
  • Shinya Kaburagi (カブラギ シンヤ Kaburagi Shin'ya?): Rihito Noda (野田 理人 Noda Rihito?)[67]
  • Satoshi (サトシ?): Reo Sato (佐藤 玲央 Satō Reo?)
  • Seiji (セイジ?): Fuma Kakuda (角田 楓馬 Kakuda Fūma?)[68]
  • Hiroshi (ヒロシ?): Daichi Takaoka (高岡 大地 Takaoka Daichi?)[69][70]
  • Mai Yuki (ユウキ マイ Yūki Mai?): Maya Hayashi (林 摩耶 Hayashi Maya?)[71]
  • Director Kuriyama (クリヤマ長官 Kuriyama-chōkan?): Hisahiro Ogura (小倉 久寛 Ogura Hisahiro?)[72]
  • Riku Asakura (朝倉 リク Asakura Riku?)/Ultraman Geed (ウルトラマンジード Urutoraman Jīdo?, Voice): Tatsuomi Hamada (濱田 龍臣 Hamada Tatsuomi?)[13]
  • Ultraman Z (ウルトラマンゼット Urutoraman Zetto?, Voice): Tasuku Hatanaka (畠中 祐 Hanata Tasuku?)[13]
  • Ultraman Zero (ウルトラマンゼロ Urutoraman Zero?, Voice): Mamoru Miyano (宮野 真守 Miyano Mamoru?)[4][5][6][7]
  • STORAGE AI voice: Katsumi Fukuhara (福原 かつみ Fukuhara Katsumi?)[1][2]
  • Beliarok (ベリアロク Beriaroku?, Voice): Yūki Ono (小野 友樹 Ono Yūki?)[73]
  • Ultra Z Riser announcement: Patrick Yu (パトリック・ユウ Patorikku Yū?)[74]

Guest cast

  • Alien Pitt "Fa" (ピット星人 ファ Pitto Seijin Fa?, 8): Kanon Miyahara (宮原 華音 Miyahara Kanon?)[75][76]
  • Ultraman Ace (ウルトラマンエース Urutoraman Ēsu?, 19): Keiji Takamine (高峰 圭二 Takamine Keiji?)[77]

Theme songs

Opening theme
  • "Goshōwa Kudasai Ware no Na o!" (ご唱和ください 我の名を！?, "I Ask That You Chant My Name!")[13]
    • Arrangement: Kyoichi Miyazaki (宮崎 京一 Miyazaki Kyōichi?) (KEYTONE), Ryota Iida (飯田 涼太 Iida Ryōta?) (KEYTONE)[13]
    • Lyrics, Composition, & Artist: Masaaki Endoh (遠藤 正明 Endō Masaaki?)[13]
    • Episodes: 1-13 (Verse 1); 14–24, SP3 (Verse 2)
    In episode 25, this song is used as an insert song.
Ending themes
  • "Connect the Truth"[13]
    • Lyrics, Composition, & Arrangement: Takumi Ozawa (尾澤 拓実 Ozawa Takumi?)[13]
    • Artist: Nami Tamaki (玉置 成実 Tamaki Nami?)[13]
    • Episodes: 1-13
    In episode 15, this song is used as an insert song.
  • "Promise for the future"[78]
    • Lyrics: Mike Sugiyama (マイク スギヤマ Maiku Sugiyama?)
    • Composition: Toru Watanabe (渡辺 徹 Watanabe Tōru?)
    • Arrangement: ats-, Takehito Shimizu (清水 武仁 Shimizu Takehito?) & Toru Watanabe (Blue Bird's Nest)
    • Artist: Tasuku Hatanaka
    • Episodes: 14-24
    In episode 25, this song is used as an insert song.

International broadcast

In Hong Kong, this series aired on ViuTV on May 15, 2021. In Philippines, this series aired on GMA on July 24, 2022.

Reception

Ultraman Z was ranked sixth place on 2020's "100 Internet Buzzwords" in Japan, held by Nico Nico Pedia and Pixiv Encyclopedia. The physical award was given to director Kiyotaka Taguchi during the award ceremony on December 15, 2020. Shota Hebikura, the alias of Jugglus Juggler in the series was also one of many entries in said award, having ranked 45th place. Taguchi admitted that Ultraman Z being an action-packed series was to originally anticipate the Olympics.[79] On July 21, 2021, Ultraman Z was labelled as the winner of the Best Dramatic Presentation category from the Seiun Award, making the series as the second entry in Ultra Series to obtain the award after Ultraman Tiga in 1998.[80][81]

In addition to television airing, episodes of Ultraman Z were rebroadcast on YouTube for worldwide audience to watch, at Taguchi's suggestion, which also included English subtitles. According to Taguchi's interview in August 2020, the first episode met with good reception from various audience in the worldwide, especially the United States.[11]

Anime mecha designer and former Bandai employee Tsuyoshi Nonaka wrote his commentary in the fortieth Ultra Tokusatsu Perfect Mook, pertaining to Ultraman Z, he applauded Taguchi for the use of robots for defense team, an idea that the former actually brought to Bandai in the 1990s, but was rejected out of fear that the Ultraman would be overshadowed. Nonaka compares Beliarok, the sentient sword that is used by the eponymous Ultraman Z, to the Byakkoshinken from Gosei Sentai Dairanger, but he felt that the sword's introduction into the show is abrupt and sees the interaction of an Ultraman Belial-based character with Ultraman Z and Haruki is unfit. This is because due to Ultraman Belial's interaction with other Ultras would have been Zero and Geed, therefore suggesting that Juggler would be a better candidate due to his frequent run-in with the main characters of the series, as well as sharing a neutrality stance in any conflict being similar to Beliarok as well.[82]

See also

  • Ultra Series - Complete list of official Ultraman-related shows.

Notes

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