Ultraman Arc
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| Genre | |
| Created by | Tsuburaya Productions |
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| Opening theme | "arc jump'n to the sky" by Access |
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| Composer | Yuki Hayashi[5][6] |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Original language | Japanese |
| No. of episodes | 23 |
| Production | |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Production companies | Tsuburaya Productions TV Tokyo Dentsu |
| Original release | |
| Network | TXN (TV Tokyo) |
| Release | July 6, 2024 – present |
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Ultraman Arc (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman Āku) is a Japanese drama series produced by Tsuburaya Productions. It is the 36th entry of the Ultraman series, released to both commemorate the 15th anniversary of Ultraman Zero[7][8] and the 10th anniversary of the New Generation Heroes series. The series began airing on all TXN-affiliated networks in Japan on July 6, 2024.[1][2]
Synopsis
[edit]16 years ago, kaiju attacks occurred all across the globe and were suppressed by the Global Defense Force or GDF. This incident, dubbed as "K-Day" changed the world forever. At Hoshimoto City, a giant horn-like object is stuck on the ground as a reminder to that incident known as the "Monohorn", the horn of the galactic beast Monogelos as the GDF kept on dealing with kaiju attacks on a daily basis. To prevent disasters caused by these attacks, the GDF opened a special organization named SKIP or Scientific Kaiju Investigation and Prevention center to works closely with the community in scientific investigations and evacuation guidance to prevent the occurrence and aggravation of kaiju disasters. SKIP has also been investigating the Monohorn which appeared on K-Day.
Yuma Hize is one of the people who survived an attack with Monogelos but his parents died during the attack. After that experience, he pursue a career on kaiju biology research, and despite his traumatic past, he has not lost his "imagination" to dream. As a rookie investigator, Yuma joined SKIP and was assigned to the Hoshimoto City Branch. But when a new kaiju attacked the city and Yuma desperate to help the people in need, Rution, the being of light that he once saw as a child came to his aid and told him to unleash his imagination. With both of their powers, Yuma transforms into a new giant of light: Ultraman Arc in to protect everyone from kaiju attacks threatening the city.
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Director | Writer | Original air date |
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| SP | "Ultraman Arc Preview Special" Transliteration: "Urutoraman Āku Chokuzen Supesharu" (Japanese: ウルトラマンアーク直前スペシャル) | N/A | N/A | June 29, 2024 |
| 1 | "Arc to the Future" Transliteration: "Mirai e Kakeru Āku" (Japanese: 未来へ駆ける円弧) | Takanori Tsujimoto | Jun Tsugita | July 6, 2024 |
| 2 | "Legend in the Woods" Transliteration: "Densetsu wa Mori no Naka ni" (Japanese: 伝説は森の中に) | Takanori Tsujimoto | Jun Tsugita | July 13, 2024 |
| 3 | "Unleash Your Imagination!" Transliteration: "Sōzōryoku o Tokihanate!" (Japanese: 想像力を解き放て！) | Takanori Tsujimoto | Jun Tsugita | July 20, 2024 |
| 4 | "On the Kaiju's Tail" Transliteration: "Tadaima Kaijū Tsuisekichū" (Japanese: ただいま怪獣追跡チュウ) | Masayoshi Takesue | Junichiro Ashiki | July 27, 2024 |
| 5 | "Ocean on the Mountain Ridge" Transliteration: "Tōge no Umi" (Japanese: 峠の海) | Masayoshi Takesue | Toshizo Nemoto | August 3, 2024 |
| 6 | "Welcome to the Akebono Inn" Transliteration: "Akebono-sō e Yōkoso" (Japanese: あけぼの荘へようこそ) | Masayoshi Takesue | Jun Tsugita | August 10, 2024 |
| SP | "At SKIP Fujiyama City Branch" Transliteration: "Sukippu Fujiyama-shi Bunsho nite" (Japanese: SKIPフジヤマ市分所にて) | N/A | N/A | August 17, 2024 |
| 7 | "The Full Moon's Answer" Transliteration: "Mangetsu no Kotae" (Japanese: 満月の応え) | Tomonobu Koshi | Kyoko Katsuya | August 24, 2024 |
| 8 | "Internet Kanegon" Transliteration: "Intānetto Kanegon" (Japanese: インターネット・カネゴン) | Tomonobu Koshi | Ryo Yoshigami | August 31, 2024 |
| 9 | "Goodbye, Rin" Transliteration: "Sayonara, Rin" (Japanese: さよなら、リン) | Hiroaki Yuasa | Toshizo Nemoto | September 7, 2024 |
| 10 | "To My Distant Friend" Transliteration: "Tōku no Kimi e" (Japanese: 遠くの君へ) | Hiroaki Yuasa | Junichiro Ashiki | September 14, 2024 |
| 11 | "Message" Transliteration: "Messēji" (Japanese: メッセージ) | Masayoshi Takesue | Masaya Honda | September 21, 2024 |
| 12 | "You Are Givas" Transliteration: "Omae wa Givasu" (Japanese: お前はギヴァス) | Masayoshi Takesue | Masaya Honda | September 28, 2024 |
| 13 | "Shu's Report" Transliteration: "Shū no Repōto" (Japanese: シュウのレポート) | Takafumi Suzuki | Junichiro Ashiki | October 5, 2024 |
| 14 | "Flash of the Past" Transliteration: "Kako no Matataki" (Japanese: 過去の瞬き) | Takanori Tsujimoto | Jun Tsugita | October 12, 2024 |
| 15 | "The Wandering Future" Transliteration: "Samayoeru Mirai" (Japanese: さまよえる未来) | Takanori Tsujimoto | Jun Tsugita | October 19, 2024 |
| SP | "At SKIP Miyako City Branch" Transliteration: "Sukippu Miyako-shi Bunsho nite" (Japanese: SKIPミヤコ市分所にて) | N/A | N/A | October 26, 2024 |
| 16 | "The Light of Fear" Transliteration: "Osore no Hikari" (Japanese: 恐れの光) | Tomonobu Koshi | Toshizo Nemoto | November 2, 2024 |
| 17 | "Demon Slicing Meteor Sword" Transliteration: "Zanki Ryūsei-ken" (Japanese: 斬鬼流星剣) | Tomonobu Koshi | Takao Nakano | November 9, 2024 |
| 18 | "Arc Cooperation Request" Transliteration: "Āku Kyōryoku Yōsei" (Japanese: アーク協力要請) | Masayoshi Takesue | Junichiro Ashiki | November 16, 2024 |
| 19 | "The Transcending Wish" Transliteration: "Koeru Omoi" (Japanese: 超える想い) | Masayoshi Takesue | Toshizo Nemoto | November 23, 2024 |
| 20 | "What Is Passed Down" Transliteration: "Uketsugareru Mono" (Japanese: 受け継がれるもの) | Yusuke Akitake | Uiko Miura | November 30, 2024 |
| 21 | "The Dream Bird" Transliteration: "Yumesaki-dori" (Japanese: 夢咲き鳥) | Yusuke Akitake | Takao Nakano | December 7, 2024 |
| 22 | "The Man in the White Mask" Transliteration: "Shiroi Kamen no Otoko" (Japanese: 白い仮面の男) | Tomonobu Koshi | Masaya Honda | December 14, 2024 |
| 23 | "Calamity Thrice" Transliteration: "Yakusai Mitabi" (Japanese: 厄災三たび) | Tomonobu Koshi | Junichiro Ashiki | December 21, 2024 |
| SP | "To Everyone at SKIP Hoshimoto City Branch" Transliteration: "Sukippu Hoshimoto-shi Bunsho no Minasama e" (Japanese: SKIP星元市分所のみなさまへ) | N/A | N/A | January 4, 2025 |
Film
[edit]Ultraman Arc the Movie: The Clash of Light and Evil (ウルトラマンアーク THE MOVIE 超次元大決戦！光と闇のアーク, Urutoraman Āku Za Mūbī Chō Jigen Dai Kessen! Hikari to Yami no Āku) is a film scheduled to be released in Japanese theaters on February 21, 2025.[9][10]
Production
[edit]Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, Ultraman Arc was first trademarked and registered by the company on December 13, 2023, and published on December 21, 2023.[11] 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. Koichiro Nishi also joins in as part of the crew for the series, having worked on in previous works such as Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger, Kamen Rider W, & Space Sheriff Sharivan: The Next Generation.[12]
Broadcast
[edit]Ultraman Arc began airing in all TXN affiliated networks in Japan on July 6, 2024, following a special preview episode on June 29, 2024. 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] Asian online and tv simulcast broadcasts of the series in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam were also announced in their respective dates.
Cast
[edit]| Character | Japanese cast | English voice cast |
|---|---|---|
| Yuma Hize (飛世 ユウマ, Hize Yūma) | Yuki Totsuka (戸塚 有輝, Totsuka Yūki)[1][2] | Paul Castro Jr.[13] |
| Shu Ishido (石堂 シュウ, Ishidō Shū) | Sho Kaneta (金田 昇, Kaneta Shō)[14][15] | Micah Solusod[16] |
| Rin Natsume (夏目 リン, Natsume Rin) | Kaho Mizutani (水谷 果穂, Mizutani Kaho)[17][18] | Dani Chambers[19] |
| Hiroshi Ban (伴 ヒロシ, Ban Hiroshi) | Koichiro Nishi (西 興一朗, Nishi Kōichirō)[20][21] | Tony Oliver[22] |
| Sweed (スイード, Suīdo) | Eriko Sato (佐藤 江梨子, Satō Eriko) | Sam Slade[23] |
| YouPi (ユピー, Yupī, Voice) | Yūya Hirose (広瀬 裕也, Hirose Yūya)[24][25] | Brandon McInnis[26] |
| Ultraman Arc (Voice) | Masato Hagiwara (萩原 聖人, Hagiwara Masato)[27] | Christopher Wehkamp[28] |
- Narration (SP1, SP2, SP3): Mitsutaka Itakura (板倉 光隆, Itakura Mitsutaka)
Guest cast
[edit]- Masumi Hize (飛世 マスミ, Hize Masumi, 3): Toshie Negishi (根岸 季衣, Negishi Toshie)
- Shinya Makino (牧野 信也, Makino Shin'ya, 5): Koichi Miura (三浦 浩一, Miura Kōichi)
- Numata (ヌマタ, 6, 12): Akira 100% (アキラ100%, Akira Hyaku-pāsento)
- Kazuo Kizaki (木崎 カズオ, Kizaki Kazuo, 10): Yu Sakuma (佐久間 悠, Sakuma Yū)
- Zangill (ザンギル, Zangiru, 16, 17, Voice): Mitsuru Karahashi (唐橋 充, Mitsuru Karahashi)
Theme songs
[edit]- "arc jump'n to the sky"[5][6]
- Lyrics: Hiroyuki Takami (貴水 博之, Takami Hiroyuki)[5][6]
- Composition & Arrangement: Daisuke Asakura (浅倉 大介, Asakura Daisuke)[5][6]
- Artist: Access[5][6]
- Episodes: 1-13 (Verse 1), 14- (Verse 2)
- "Mera Mera" (メラメラ, "Blazing")[5][6]
- Lyrics, Composition, & Arrangement: Saeki youthK (佐伯youthK, Saeki Yūsuke)[5][6]
- Artist: Arcana Project[5][6]
- Episodes: 1-13
- "Michikake" (ミチカケ, "Waxing and Waning")
- Lyrics, Composition, & Arrangement: Saeki youthK
- Artist: Arcana Project
- Episodes: 14-
See also
[edit]- Ultra Series – Complete list of official Ultraman-related shows.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "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 "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.
- ^ a b "新番組『ウルトラマンアーク』最新情報！全監督・全脚本家発表！そしていよいよ来週開催「プレミア発表会」生配信が決定！" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b "ULTRAMAN ARC Latest Update: All Directors and Writers Revealed!". Tsuburaya Productions. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "新番組『ウルトラマンアーク』最新情報！ OP主題歌は「access」EDテーマは「ARCANA PROJECT」が担当！" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "ULTRAMAN ARC Latest Update: Opening and Ending Theme Song Artists Revealed!". Tsuburaya Productions. 31 May 2024. Retrieved 31 May 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.
- ^ "速報！『ウルトラマンアーク THE MOVIE』2025年2月21日(金)公開決定！本日配信『アーク＆ブレーザー オンライン座談会』にて発表！" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE to be in theaters in Japan on February 21!". Tsuburaya Productions. 23 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "商標ウォッチ" (in Japanese). Chizai Watch. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "西興一朗、『ウルトラマンアーク』で4大特撮に参加に喜び うっかり"アバレ"る「みんな、チェンジだ！」" (in Japanese). 26 June 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2024.
- ^ "ULTRAMAN ARC English Dub: Paul Castro Jr. Joins as the Voice of Yuma Hize!". Tsuburaya Productions. 10 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "ULTRAMAN ARC English Dub: Micah Solusod Joins as the Voice of Shu Ishido!". Tsuburaya Productions. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "ULTRAMAN ARC Latest Update: Rin Natsume (Cast: Kaho Mizutani) is the senior investigator at SKIP!". Tsuburaya Productions. 10 May 2024. Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ^ "ULTRAMAN ARC English Dub: Dani Chambers Joins as the Voice of Rin Natsume!". Tsuburaya Productions. 13 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "新番組『ウルトラマンアーク』最新情報「伴ヒロシ」！ キャストは西興一朗さん！ ユウマたち怪獣防災科学調査所「SKIP」を率いる所長！" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "ULTRAMAN ARC Latest Update: Hiroshi Ban (Cast: Koichiro Nishi) Leads SKIP as Chief!". Tsuburaya Productions. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 17 May 2024.
- ^ "ULTRAMAN ARC English Dub: Tony Oliver Joins as the Voice of Hiroshi Ban!". Tsuburaya Productions. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- ^ "ULTRAMAN ARC English Dub: Sam Slade Joins as the Voice of Sweed!". Tsuburaya Productions. 11 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "ULTRAMAN ARC English Dub: Brandon McInnis Joins as the Voice of YouPi!". Tsuburaya Productions. 11 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "新番組『ウルトラマンアーク』プレミア発表会にアーク・キャスト・楽曲アーティスト登場！萩原聖人さんがアークの声・ユウマの父親役で出演発表！" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 21 June 2024. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
- ^ "ULTRAMAN ARC English Dub: Christopher Wehkamp Joins as the Voice of Ultraman Arc!". Tsuburaya Productions. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
External links
[edit]- Ultraman Arc at Tsuburaya Productions (in Japanese)
- Ultraman Arc at TV Tokyo (in Japanese)