Ultraman Arc (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman Āku) is a Japanese Tokusatsu drama series produced by Tsuburaya Productions. It is the 36th entry to 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]
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Created by | Tsuburaya Productions |
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Opening theme | "arc jump'n to the sky" by Access |
Ending theme | "Mera Mera" by Arcana Project |
Composer | Yuki Hayashi[5][6] |
Country of origin | Japan |
Original language | Japanese |
No. of episodes | 7 |
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Running time | 30 minutes |
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Network | TXN (TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi) |
Release | July 6, 2024 present | –
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Synopsis
edit16 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
editNo. | 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 |
Production
editProduced by Tsuburaya Productions, Ultraman Arc was first trademarked and registered by the company on December 13, 2023, and published on December 21, 2023.[9] 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. Veteran special effects producer Koichiro Nishi also joins in as part of the crew for the upcoming series, having worked on in previous works such as Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger and Kamen Rider W.[10]
Broadcast
editUltraman Arc will begin 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
editCharacter | Japanese cast | English voice cast |
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Yuma Hize | Yuki Totsuka (戸塚 有輝, Totsuka Yūki)[1][2] | Paul Castro Jr.[11] |
Shu Ishido | Sho Kaneta (金田 昇, Kaneta Shō)[12][13] | Micah Solusod[14] |
Rin Natsume | Kaho Mizutani (水谷 果穂, Mizutani Kaho)[15][16] | Dani Chambers[17] |
Hiroshi Ban | Koichiro Nishi (西 興一朗, Nishi Kōichirō)[18][19] | Tony Oliver[20] |
YouPi (Voice) | Yūya Hirose (広瀬 裕也, Hirose Yūya)[21][22] | Brandon McInnis[23] |
Ultraman Arc (Voice) | Masato Hagiwara (萩原 聖人, Hagiwara Masato)[24] | Christopher Wehkamp[25] |
- Narration (SP1, SP2): Mitsutaka Itakura (板倉 光隆, Itakura Mitsutaka)
Guest cast
edit- Shinya Makino (牧野 信也, Makino Shin'ya, 5): Koichi Miura (三浦 浩一, Miura Kōichi)
- Numata (ヌマタ, 6): Akira 100% (アキラ100%, Akira Hyaku-pāsento)
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]
- "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]
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.
- ^ "商標ウォッチ" (in Japanese). Chizai Watch. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2332902/full/
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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)