List of Ultraman Taiga characters
This is the character list of 2019 Ultra Series Ultraman Taiga (ウルトラマンT, Urutoraman Taiga). Starting with September 29, 2019, the show will coincide its airing with YouTube-exclusive miniseries Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes (ウルトラギャラクシーファイト ニュージェネレーションヒーローズ, Urutora Gyarakushī Faito: Nyū Jenerēshon Hīrōzu).
E.G.I.S.
The Enterprise of Guard and Investigation Services (警備及び調査を専門とする会社, Keibi Oyobi Chōsa o Senmon to Suru Kaisha), shortened as E.G.I.S. (イージス, Ījisu) is a private security organization which handles alien-related cases on a daily basis.[1]
Hiroyuki Kudo
Hiroyuki Kudo (工藤 ヒロユキ, Kudō Hiroyuki) is the 22-year-old protagonist who has a kind personality and strong sense of justice, dreaming of becoming a bridge between humankind, aliens and Ultramen.[2][3][4]
As a child, Hiroyuki tried to save Chibisuke from the Lecuumm alien but was rescued by Taiga's wandering particles of light to survive his fall. During his adulthood and membership in E.G.I.S., Hiroyuki was given the means to become Taiga during combat and eventually two other members of Tri-Squad that made their way to Earth.
Hiroyuki Kudo is portrayed by Yuki Inoue (井上 祐貴, Inoue Yūki).[2][3][4][5] As a child, Hiroyuki is portrayed by Kōki Ishige (石毛 宏樹, Ishige Kōki).
Kana Sasaki
Kana Sasaki (佐々木 カナ, Sasaki Kana) is the 38-year-old president of E.G.I.S., whose previously worked as a police officer in External Affairs Division X (外事X課, Gaiji Ekkusu-ka). After her failure to protect a Cicada Girl from being delivered to a research lab from a murder case, Kana left her job to establish E.G.I.S. She puts up a rather playful facade but shows a serious attitude when handling an alien case and is observant of her workers.[1] Additionally as a result from her past trauma, Kana becomes dedicated to help both human and aliens alike.
Kana Sasaki is portrayed by Chiharu Niiyama (新山 千春, Niiyama Chiharu).[1]
Homare Souya
Homare Souya (宗谷 ホマレ, Sōya Homare) is a 25-year-old member with a sense of justice and is faithful to any given mission. He is Hiroyuki's senior and is often enraged when the former ran away in important missions. As he often took on dangerous tasks, Homare puts his high physicality to use while usually partnering with Hiroyuki.[1]
In his past, Homare was actually an alien banished from his homeworld and made his reputation as a renowned fighter in an alien gang. He provided refuge to a fellow outcast Volk and joined the Villain Guild but quit it after finding a new resolve in his life, which lead to his membership in E.G.I.S.. Despite his human-like appearance, Homare displays several of his alien physicality, including the ability to jump from high places and break free from metal chains.
Homare Souya is portrayed by Ryotaro (諒太郎, Ryōtarō).[1]
Pirika Ashikawa
Pirika Asahikawa (旭川 ピリカ, Asahikawa Pirika) is a 23-year-old operator who is capable of handling cyber security-related cases.[1] Although usually did her job from the office, she can also participate in outside missions, having did so to replace Hiroyuki due to his arm injury.
Pirika Ashikawa is portrayed by Ayuri Yoshinaga (吉永 アユリ, Yoshinaga Ayuri), who replaces Momoka (桃果) from the same talent agency due to the latter's scheduling conflict.[6]
Ultra Warriors
Tri-Squad
The Tri-Squad (トライスクワッド, Torai Sukuwaddo) is a trio of Ultramen with different origins who join forces to preserve peace in space. Initially thought to have killed by Tregear, their scattered lights wandered in outer space as they reunite on Earth bonding with the same host, Hiroyuki.
Hiroyuki transforms into either one of them through the Taiga Spark (タイガスパーク, Taiga Supāku), an item which was developed by Ultraman Taro and his friend and was originally his Taro-let (タロウレット, Tarō-retto).[2][3][4] The item functions by scanning Ultra Taiga Accessory (ウルトラタイガアクセサリー, Urutora Taiga Akusesarī), each with different results:[7]
- Key Holder Type (キーホルダータイプ, Kī Horudā Taipu): Represents the Tri-Squad's transformations.
- Bracelet Type (ブレスレットタイプ, Buresuretto Taipu): Powers of past Ultra Warriors, specifically the New Generation Heroes. It functions by empowering the Tri-Squad's finishing techniques.
- Ring Type (指輪タイプ, Yubiwa Taipu): The remains of defeated monsters, it provided Taiga with side attacks.
Ultraman Taiga
Ultraman Taiga (ウルトラマンタイガ, Urutoraman Taiga) is the eponymous Ultraman who is the son of Ultraman Taro and is also known as the "Hero of Light" (光の勇者, Hikari no Yūsha). Although the founder and leader of Tri-Squad, he yearns for his father's respect and grows to become a proper hero despite his youthful age, 4,800 years old.[5][a]
In his younger days, Taiga found solace in the blue Ultra named Firis and trains harder after being overshadowed by his father's popularity. He would soon met Titas and Fuma within their respective homeworlds, which resulted in the formation of Tri-Squad. Following his defeat by Tregear, Taiga's particles of light wandered in space-time continuum and bonded with Hiroyuki to save the boy from a great fall. As his body recuperated in the span of 12 years, Taiga reveal himself to save the Zandrias family from Hellberus while dedicating his life to save Earth from multiple threats. With the help of Ai Tennoji, Taiga was granted access to a new form known as Photon Earth (フォトンアース, Foton Āsu).
Taiga's fighting skill is balanced and utilizes the same stance as his father. His finisher is Strium Blaster (ストリウムブラスター, Sutoriumu Burasutā).[5] As Photon Earth, Taiga body color becomes predominantly black and dons a set of gold and silver armor, as he is empowered by energies of the Earth and Sun. His finisher in this form is Aurum Strium (オーラムストリウム, Ōramu Sutoriumu).
Ultraman Taiga is voiced by Takuma Terashima (寺島 拓篤, Terashima Takuma).[1]
Ultraman Titas
Ultraman Titas (ウルトラマンタイタス, Urutoraman Taitasu) is the 9,000-year-old "Wiseman of Strength" (力の賢者, Chikara no Kenja) from Planet U40, the birthplace of Ultraman Joneus.[5] Unlike the rest of his kind, Titas is actually the son to a pair of Heller's Soldiers as he was jettisoned to the Planet U40 by his father, who wanted his son to follow a different path. During the Ultra People's final stand against the Heller Empire, Titas was hesitant in initiating Ultra Change until the death of Matia triggered his first transformation and killed the monster Kishiadar. Titas met Taiga when the latter visited U40 and later on forms the Tri-Squad after Fuma joined them.
Following his defeat from Tregear, Titas' particles of light roamed in outer space and assisted the spirit of Nana Kujō to stop her vengeful husband from destroying Cozmo Technica. After fulfilling her wish and stopping Galactron MK2, Titas bonded with Hiroyuki as he reunited with Taiga.
With his carefully trained body and healthy spirit, Titas is skilled in heavyweight battles. Being an Ultra Person of U40, Titas bears a Star Symbol (スターシンボル, Sutā Shinboru) but operates normally like a Land of Light Ultra's Color Timer. His black coloration is said to be a remnant from his Anti-Ultra Humanoid origin. His finisher is Planium Buster (プラニウムバスター, Puraniumu Basutā).[5]
Ultraman Titas is voiced by Satoshi Hino (日野 聡, Hino Satoshi).[1]
Ultraman Fuma
Ultraman Fuma (ウルトラマンフーマ, Urutoraman Fūma) is the 5,000-year-old "Champion of Wind" (風の覇者, Kaze no Hasha) from Planet O-50, the origin of Ultraman Orb, Ultraman Rosso and Ultraman Blu.[5] Prior to the series, Fuma was originally a human-like son of a climber who gave up halfway to the Warrior's Peak of Planet O-50. He was born on said planet as his father was incapable of returning to his home world out of embarrassment. While making his living as a street child, the boy received tutelage under an alien named Gerg. Fuma was granted an Ultraman form due to his doubt over said power. With his friend died from a mercy kill, he retained his Ultraman form as a memento of Gerg's teachings. Fuma would met Taiga and Titas when his home world was under attack by alien forces and together, the three defend the Warrior's Peak and form the Tri-Squad.
After his seeming death from Tregear, Fuma's particles entered a jewelry which passed on to various users, with the recent owner being the Villain Guild itself. Volk stole it in hopes of selling it to support the impoverished alien children before Fuma escaped to fight Darebolic and rejoin the Tri-Squad.
He has a rough personality, but also a strong sense of duty. Fuma utilizes speed and agility during combat, as well as firing energy shuriken. His finisher is Polar Star Light Wave Shuriken (極星光波手裏剣, Kyokusei Kōha Shuriken), which is said to be taught by his alien instructor Gerg even before his transition into an Ultra.[5]
Ultraman Fuma is voiced by Shōta Hayama (葉山 翔太, Hayama Shōta).[1]
Ultraman Ribut
Ultraman Ribut (ウルトラマンリブット, Urutoraman Ributto) is an Ultraman that previously debuted from the 2014 season of Malaysian animation Upin & Ipin, later on making his live debut in Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes. He is a member of the peacekeeping organization Galaxy Rescue Force (ギャラクシーレスキューフォース, Gyarakushī Resukyū Fōsu) and wields the Ribut Blocker (リブットブロッカー, Ributto Burokkā) on his left arm.[9]
Ultraman Ribut is voiced by Wataru Komada (駒田 航, Komada Wataru).[9]
Audio drama-exclusive characters
- Firis (フィリス, Firisu, 1, 2): A blue tribe member of the Land of Light Ultras, Firis worked as an archivist of past relics, including a particular weapon belonging to Mebius. He also served as a counselor to the young Taiga, who was furious from living under his father's shadow. He is voiced by Takehisa Hirose (廣瀬 武央, Hirose Takehisa).
- Matia (マティア, 5-7): The son of U40 Fleet Commander Zamius (ザミアス, Zamiasu) and Titas' childhood friend. After a young Titas was adopted by Zamius for a reason, Matia and Titas grew up together as if they were brothers. In the final days of the Heller Empire, the two became separated from their team and joined Grigoreos' camp as they fought against the monster Kishiadar. Matia's death from the ensuing battle gave Titas the final push to initiate his first Ultra Change. He is voiced by Keito Matsumura (松村 圭人, Matsumura Keito).
- Grigoreos (グリゴレオス, Gurigoreosu, 6, 7): A U40 inhabitant and the captain of a division joined by young Titas and Matia, reprimanding the former for his refusal to transform. When Joneus, the Science Guard's Ultria and the U Fleet planned an attack from their planet's atmosphere, Grigoreos commanded his team to attack Kishiadar the next morning and died in the ensuing battle. He is voiced by Kanato Watarai (渡井 奏斗, Watarai Kanato).
- Andro Ares (アンドロアレス, Andoro Aresu, 13): An Andro Super Warrior that Taiga met during the Guar Army's attack on a remote planet known as Planet Maiji (惑星マイジー, Wakusei Maijī) when being a trainee of the Space Garrisons. He is voiced by Katsumi Fukuhara (福原 かつみ, Fukuhara Katsumi). In battle, he utilizes a pair of the Cosmo Magnum (コスモマグナム, Kosumo Magunamu) handguns as his weapons, which has Twin Edge Mode (ツインエッジモード, Tsuin Ejji Mōdo), a pair of daggers. His finishers using the Cosmo Magnums are Twin Edge Andro Cross Haze Slash (ツインエッジ アンドロ十文字霞斬り, Tsuin Ejji Andoro Jūmonji Kasumi Giri) and Cosmo Magnum Strike Burst (コスモマグナム ストライクバースト, Kosumo Magunamu Sutoraiku Bāsuto).
Past Ultra Warriors
- Space Garrisons (宇宙警備隊, Uchū Keibitai): An organization in the Land of Light.
- Ultra Brothers (ウルトラ兄弟, Urutora Kyōdai): A division of 11 Ultras, the six major members (Zoffy to Taro) force a teleportation to the Minato brothers (as Rosso and Blu no less) in the light of League of Darkness' assaults.
- Ultraman (ウルトラマン, Urutoraman, Ultra Galaxy Fight): See here.
- Zoffy (ゾフィー, Zofī, Ultra Galaxy Fight): The leader of Ultra Brothers and friends of Father Of Ultra and Mother Of Ultra.
- Ultraseven (ウルトラセブン, Urutorasebun, Ultra Galaxy Fight): See here.
- Ultraman Jack (ウルトラマンジャック, Urutoraman Jakku, Ultra Galaxy Fight, 10): See here.
- Ultraman Ace (ウルトラマンエース, Urutoraman Ēsu, Ultra Galaxy Fight): Adoptive brother of Ultraman Taro.
- Ultraman Taro (ウルトラマンタロウ, Urutoraman Tarō, 0, Ultra Galaxy Fight, 1, 13): For more information, see here.
- Ultraman Mebius (ウルトラマンメビウス, Urutoraman Mebiusu): See here.
- Ultraman Zero (ウルトラマンゼロ, Urutoraman Zero, Ultra Galaxy Fight): See here.
- Ultra Brothers (ウルトラ兄弟, Urutora Kyōdai): A division of 11 Ultras, the six major members (Zoffy to Taro) force a teleportation to the Minato brothers (as Rosso and Blu no less) in the light of League of Darkness' assaults.
- New Generation Hero (ニュージェネレーションヒーロー, Nyū Jenerēshon Hīrō, Ultra Galaxy Fight, 1): A team of post-2013 Ultra Warriors lead by Ultraman Ginga. The group was assembled by Taro in the wake of League of Darkness' campaign before pursuing Tregear. As they were incapacitated from the vile Ultra's minefield, Ginga lead his team members in donating their bracelets to the Tri-Squad in hopes that their juniors would carry on the battle.
- Ultraman Ginga (ウルトラマンギンガ, Urutoraman Ginga, Ultra Galaxy Fight, 1): His powers were copied into the Ginga-let (ギンガレット, Ginga-retto), which allows Ultraman Fuma to perform Seven Star Light Wave Shuriken (七星光波手裏剣, Shichisei Kōha Shuriken).[5] His voice is reprised by Takuya Negishi (根岸 拓哉, Negishi Takuya), and is the only past actor of the New Generation Heroes to reprise his role in episode 1 of Taiga.
- Ultraman Victory (ウルトラマンビクトリー, Urutoraman Bikutorī, Ultra Galaxy Fight, 1): His powers were copied into the Victory-let (ビクトリーレット, Bikutorī-retto), which allows Ultraman Fuma to perform Sharp Star Light Wave Shuriken (鋭星光波手裏剣, Eisei Kōha Shuriken). His voice is reprised by Kiyotaka Uji (宇治 清高, Uji Kiyotaka).
- Ultraman X (ウルトラマンエックス, Urutoraman Ekkusu, Ultra Galaxy Fight, 1): His powers were copied into the X-let (エックスレット, Ekkusu-retto), which allows Ultraman Titas to perform Electro Buster (エレクトロバスター, Erekutoro Basutā). Instead of Yuichi Nakamura (中村 悠一, Nakamura Yuichi) reprising his voice role, Daichi Ozora's actor Kensuke Takahashi (高橋 健介, Takahashi Kensuke) replaces his position in the miniseries.
- Ultraman Orb (ウルトラマンオーブ, Urutoraman Ōbu, Ultra Galaxy Fight, 1): His powers were copied into the Orb-let (オーブレット, Ōbu-retto), which allows Ultraman Taiga to perform Supreme Blaster (スプリームブラスター, Supurīmu Burasutā).[5] His voice is reprised by Hideo Ishiguro (石黒 英雄, Ishiguro Hideo).
- Ultraman Geed (ウルトラマンジード, Urutoraman Jīdo, Ultra Galaxy Fight, 1): His powers were copied into the Geed-let (ジードレット, Jīdo-retto), which allows Ultraman Titas to perform Wrecking Buster (レッキングバスター, Rekkingu Basutā).[5] His voice is reprised by Tatsuomi Hamada (濱田 龍臣, Hamada Tatsuomi).
- Ultraman Groob (ウルトラマングルーブ, Urutoraman Gurūbu, Ultra Galaxy Fight):
- Ultrawoman Grigio (ウルトラウーマングリージョ, Urutoraūman Gurījo, Ultra Galaxy Fight): The only female member of the group, Grigio and Zero fell victim to Dark-Killer's assault, setting up the motion of the miniseries. She was absent from the New Generation Heroes' pursuit of Tregear during the cold opening of Ultraman Taiga. Her voice role is reprised by Arisa Sonohara (其原 有沙, Sonohara Arisa).
- Ultraman R/B (ウルトラマンルーブ, Urutoraman Rūbu, Ultra Galaxy Fight): The fusion of the older brother pair Rosso and Blu.
- Ultraman Rosso (ウルトラマンロッソ, Urutoraman Rosso, Ultra Galaxy Fight, 1): His powers were copied into the Rosso-let (ロッソレット, Rosso-retto), which allows Ultraman Taiga to perform Flame Blaster (フレイムブラスター, Fureimu Burasutā).[5] His voice is reprised by Yuya Hirata (平田 雄也, Hirata Yūya).
- Ultraman Blu (ウルトラマンブル, Urutoraman Buru, Ultra Galaxy Fight, 1): His powers were copied into the Blu-let (ブルレット, Buru-retto), which allows Ultraman Taiga to perform Aqua Blaster (アクアブラスター, Akua Burasutā). His voice is reprised by Ryosuke Koike (小池 亮介, Koike Ryōsuke).
- Ultraman Joneus (ウルトラマンジョーニアス, Urutoraman Jōniasu): The Ultra Warrior from his starring series, he becomes an inspiration for Titas to study Earth's culture before the latter's arrival to said planet. During Taiga's visit to U40, Joneus gave him a warm welcoming.
Antagonists
Ultraman Tregear
First appearing in Ultraman R/B the Movie, Ultraman Tregear (ウルトラマントレギア, Urutoraman Toregia) is an Ultraman who was originally from the Land of Light and a good friend of Taro, but later turn to evil because of a yet undisclosed reason. After his fall, he becomes an arch-enemy of Taro's son Taiga.[5] On Earth, Tregear assumes a human form, calling himself Kirisaki (霧崎).
While still having his old set of powers, Tregear demonstrated additional abilities, including his own Ultra Dynamite. His human form Kirisaki can summon a monster simply by calling their name or influencing benevolent ones into berserkers.
Yuma Uchida (内田 雄馬, Uchida Yūma) reprises his voice role as Tregear, while Kirisaki is portrayed by Kou Nanase (七瀬 公, Nanase Kō).[1]
Villain Guild
The Villain Guild (ヴィラン・ギルド, Viran Girudo) is an alien criminal group that operate in a space saucer. Their modus operandi involves unleashing monster weapons into the city to sell them towards the highest bidder.
- Members
- Saber Tyrant Alien Magma (サーベル暴君 マグマ星人, Sāberu Bōkun Maguma Seijin, 1): An alien who kidnapped the Baby Zandrias as a leverage to call its mother in a fight against their Zegun, forced to fall back when Zegun was killed by Hellberus. Voiced by Takaya Kuroda (黒田 崇矢, Kuroda Takaya), his species first appearing in episode 1 of Ultraman Leo.
- Space Merchant Alien Merkind (宇宙商人 マーキンド星人, Uchū Shōnin Mākindo Seijin, 1, 2): An auctioneer whose responsible for selling monster weapons to the highest bidders. Voiced by Takehisa Hirose, his species first appearing in episode 3 of Ultraseven X.
- Space Phantom Cicadaman (宇宙怪人 セミ人間, Uchū Kaijin Semi Ningen, 1): One of the aliens who try to intercept E.G.I.S.' escort operation before being killed by Ckalutch's misfired attempt. First appeared in episode 16 of Ultra Q.
- Insect Alien Alien Ckalutch (昆虫宇宙人 クカラッチ星人, Konchū Uchūjin Kukaratchi Seijin, 1): Alongside Cicadaman, it try to intercept E.G.I.S.' delivery of Baby Zandrias and was killed by Cicadaman's misfired attempt. First appeared in Ultraman Orb The Movie.
- Electric Wave Phantom Lecuum (電波怪人 レキューム人, Denpa Kaijin Rekyūmu Jin, 2): An alien who kidnapped Chibisuke in the past while encountering the young Hiroyuki Kudo. In the present day, he and two other members of Villain Guild were responsible for manipulating King Guesra with a controller. When their operations were discovered by E.G.I.S., Lecuum managed to avoid Hiroyuki. Voiced by Katsumi Fukuhara, his species first appearing in episode 26 of Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy.
- Transforming Phantom Alien Zetton "Zolin" (変身怪人 ゼットン星人 ゾリン, Henshin Kaijin Zetton Seijin Zorin, 4): A big name in the Villain Guild who lives on Earth as a neighborhood association president. He is portrayed by Shigeru Harihara (針原 滋, Harihara Shigeru), his species first appearing in episode 39 of Ultraman.
- Slaughter Alien Hypnas (殺戮宇宙人 ヒュプナス, Satsuriku Uchūjin Hyupunasu, 4, 9): One of the two aliens who try to steal Maiko's talisman before being killed by Majappa. First appeared in episode 8 of Ultraseven X.
- Strategic Alien Alien Keel (戦略星人 キール星人, Senryaku Seijin Kīru Seijin, 9): One of the two aliens who try to steal Maiko's talisman before being defeated by Homare. Voiced by Gaku Kudo (工藤 雅久, Kudō Gaku). First mentioned in episode 12 of Ultra Q but physically appeared in episode 6 of Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey.
- Monsters
- Dimensional Demolition Lord Zegun (時空破壊神 ゼガン, Jikū Hakai-shin Zegan, 1): A living weapon that the Villain Guild stole for auction, arranging it to fight the Young Mother Zandrias to attract bidders until it was killed by Kirisaki's Hellberus. First appeared in episode 14 of Ultraman Geed.
- Young Sea Monster Chibisuke (幼海獣 チビスケ, Yō Kaijū Chibisuke, 2): A juvenile monster from the Guesra (ゲスラ, Gesura) species, first appearing in episode 6 of Ultraman. It was named by Hiroyuki, who fed it with chocolates until a Lecuum abducted it.
- Sea Monster King Guesra (海獣 キングゲスラ, Kaijū Kingu Gesura, 2): Within the span of 12 years, Chibisuke was modified into a gigantic monster weapon by the Villain Guild, now named King Guesra. With a microchip implanted on its brain, it was guided by Lecuum's controller to attack cacao bean storage area to demonstrate its might for the Villain Guild's auction. Regardless of Kirisaki's attempt to provoke it, Hiroyuki and Taiga managed to bring Chibisuke to its senses until Tregear appeared fought both of them. Chibisuke was killed in an attempt to shield Taiga from Tregear's Trera Cheir Phos. First appeared in Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers.
- Monster Bomb Darebolic (MB) (怪獣爆弾 デアボリック(MB), Kaijū Bakudan Deaborikku (Emu Bī), 4): A gigantic monster weapon that Zolin bought at an auction. Volk and two other aliens try to use it to force the Japanese government into paying the ransom money in hopes of supporting the impoverished children until Zolin's assassin open fired as Darebolic appeared from the Monster Bomb's detonation. Having incapacitated Taiga, Darebolic was no match for Fuma's speed and destroyed by Seven Stars Light Wave Shuriken. First appeared in Ultraman Orb the Movie
League of Darkness
The League of Darkness (暗黒軍団, Dākunesu) are the main antagonists of the prequel miniseries, Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generations Heroes, an evil army consist of Ultra Dark-Killer, the revived of Dark Lugiel and Etelgar, in addition to two of evil clone Ultras.[10]
- Members
- Ultra Dark-Killer (ウルトラダークキラー, Urutora Dāku Kirā): An evil Ultra born from the grudges of past monsters fought by members of the Ultra Brothers. In his debut pachinko game, Ultraman Taro: Fight! Ulra 6 Brothers, Dark-Killer was defeated by Taro. He was revived at some point and threatened the safety of X, Geed, Zero and Grigio, forcing Taro to recruit the New Generation Heroes in his fight. Dark-Killer fuses his Killer Plasma (キラープラズマ, Kirā Purazuma) energy with the stolen lights of X and Geed to create their Darkness duplicates as fellow members of the League of Darkness.[10] He is voiced by Kōichi Toshima (外島 孝一, Toshima Kōichi).[9]
- Utraman X Darkness (ウルトラマンエックスダークネス, Urutoraman Ekkusu Dākunesu): A dark clone of Ultraman X's basic form, created with his stolen light energy fused to Dark-Killer's Killer Plasma.[10] X Darkness demonstrated the same attacks as his template and can even summon the Darkness Gomora Armor (ダークネスゴモラアーマー, Dākunesu Gomora Āmā) as his armament.[11]
- Ultraman Geed Darkness (ウルトラマンジードダークネス, Urutoraman Jīdo Dākunesu): A dark clone of Ultraman Geed Primitive, created by fusing his stolen light with Dark-Killer's Killer Plasma.[10] With identical color to the original's father, Belial, Geed Darkness demonstrated copies of his template's abilities.[11]
- Darkness Demon Dark Lugiel (暗黒の魔神 ダークルギエル, Ankoku no Majin Dāku Rugieru): Ultraman Ginga's darker counterpart and the major antagonist of Ultraman Ginga.[10] His voice is reprised by Tomokazu Sugita (杉田 智和, Sugita Tomokazu).
- Super Space-time Demon Etelgar (超時空魔神 エタルガー, Chō Jikū Majin Etarugā): First appeared in Ultraman Ginga S The Movie. Alongside Dark Lugiel, Etelgar was chosen due to their connection with Ultraman Ginga.[10] His voice is reprised by Tatsuhisa Suzuki (鈴木 達央, Suzuki Tatsuhisa).
Other characters
- Inspector Sakura (佐倉警部, Sakura-keibu, 2, 4): A police officer in External Affairs Division X, who occasionally requested E.G.I.S.'s help in solving alien-related cases. He is portrayed by Shingo Kazami (風見 しんご, Kazami Shingo).
- Nana Kujō (九条 ナナ, Kujō Nana, 3): The late wife of Rento, she was among the casualties of their satellite's destruction. Her wish to stop Rento was heard by Titas as he brought her spirit on Earth to reunite with Rento. After thanking the Ultraman, the couple passes on to afterlife. She is portrayed by Misato Kawauchi (河内 美里, Kawauchi Misato).
- Imari (今里, 3): The self-centered president of Cozmo Technica (コズモテクニカ, Kozumo Tekunika), whose rocket accidentally destroyed a satellite and killing its inhabitants. When Rento try to kill him in revenge, Imari hired E.G.I.S. for protection. Following Galactron MK2's destruction, he was punched by Homare for his troubles while his massive payment was refused by Kana. He is portrayed by Yohei Ogawa (小川 陽平, Ogawa Yōhei).
- Ai Tennoji (天王寺 藍, Ten'nōji Ai, 7, 8): A denpa net idol who possesses the powers of a shaman, the former incarnation of her who sealed away Night Fang. Her inherited ability from her ancestor plays an important part in providing Taiga access to his new form, Photon Earth. She is portrayed by Sora Kurumi (胡桃 そら, Kurumi Sora), who also portrays her former incarnation.
- Higo (肥後, 7): Ai's manager who was under attack by an group of alien, during he visit E.G.I.S. HQ, he was shocked to the members that Alien Babarue has disguise him before he fainted. He is portrayed by Masato Kawamorita (川守田 政人, Kawamorita Masato), who also portrays Alien Babarue.
- Honoka Kanzaki (神崎 穂花, Kanzaki Honoka, 11): Kana's childhood friend who realized her childhood dream to open her own cake shop. She was attacked by Gymaira on her way back from E.G.I.S.' office. She is portrayed by Kaoru Ukawa (鵜川 薫, Ukawa Kaoru).
Monsters and aliens
Tregear-related
- Ultimate Disaster Monster Hellberus (最凶獣 ヘルべロス, Saikyō-jū Heruberosu, 1): A space monster who gains reputation on outer space for its might, it was summoned by Tregear as the first opponent that Taiga faced in the present day, who destroy it with Supreme Blaster. It is armed with blade protrusions on its body, extendable tail and firing Hell Slash (ヘルスラッシュ, Heru Surasshu).[5] It was reduced to Hellberus Ring (ヘルベロスリング, Heruberosu Ringu), which allows Taiga to initiate the monster's signature attack.
- Civil Judgementer Galactron MK2 (シビルジャッジメンター ギャラクトロンMK2, Shibiru Jajjimentā Gyarakutoron Māku Tsū, 3): Originally a married astronaut named Rento Kujō (九条 レント, Kujō Rento) who was killed when his space satellite exploded upon collision with Cozmo Technica's rocket. He was revived by Tregear and return to Earth to kill the company's president Imari. After hacking all satellites to fall on Earth, Rento uses an alien gun to transform into Galactron MK2 and almost killed Taiga until Titas quelled his anger by reuniting him with his late wife Nana as they passed on to afterlife. Leaving Galactron MK2 without a host, the robot was scrapped by Titas' Wrecking Buster and reduced to the Galactron Ring (ギャラクトロンリング, Gyarakutoron Ringu), which allows Taiga to initiate a copy of Galactron Gavert (ギャラクトロンゲベール, Gyarakutoron Gebēru) beam attack. Rento Kujō is portrayed by Kenta Mishima (三嶋 健太, Mishima Kenta), whereas Galactron MK2 first appeared in Ultraman Geed the Movie.
- Volk (ヴォルク, Voruku, 4): A former Villain Guild member who was an outcast from the same planet as Homare, the latter giving him refuge while Volk was on the run from a rival gang. Alongside a Garmes and Hupnath, Volk was provoked by Tregear/Kirisaki to steal Zolin's Darebolic (MB) to get the ransom money from the government in hopes of helping the impoverished alien children. He was incapacitated by Zolin's agent and the crystal he stole reunited Fuma with the Tri-Squad. In his dying breath, Volk expressed his admiration in Homare and hoped the latter would continue helping the children before passing away. He is portrayed by Ryo Tachibana (橘 りょう, Tachibana Ryō).
- Space Hitman Alien Gapiya "Abel" (宇宙ヒットマン ガピヤ星人 アベル, Uchū Hittoman Gapiya Seijin Aberu, 6): The younger brother of Sadeath who became a hitman cyborg that worked in-between dimensions and was hired by Tregear to kill the Tri-Squad. Encountering a lone Perolynga that wanted to go home, Abel was about to shoot him and Kana for being his witnesses but faced against the Tri-Squad and defeated by Fuma's Sharp Star Light Wave Shuriken. Because of his admiration to Sadeath, Abel willingly receive his cybernetic to follow his brother's footstep and appeared seemingly identical, save for his blue color and red eyes. Retaining the same type of weapons, Adel's finisher is Fantastic Abelfiction (ファンタスティック・アベルフィクション, Fantasutikku Aberufikushon). Voiced by Shunichi Maki (真木 駿一, Maki Shun'ichi), his species first appearing in Ultraman Orb The Movie.
- Assassin Alien Alien Nackle "Odyssa" (暗殺宇宙人 ナックル星人 オデッサ, Ansatsu Uchūjin Nakkuru Seijin Odessa, 10): A retired, proud warrior who assumes the human identity of Oda (小田). He lives a peaceful life on Earth after being defeated by Ultraman Jack on a planet about 50 years ago. He is portrayed by Tamotsu Ishibashi (石橋 保, Ishibashi Tamotsu), his species first appearing in episode 37 of Return of Ultraman.
- Bodyguard Monster Black King (用心棒怪獣 ブラックキング, Yōjinbō Kaijū Burakku Kingu, 10): Odyssa's monster. First appeared in episode 37 of Return of Ultraman.
- Space Phantom Alien Zelan "Oshoro" (宇宙怪人 ゼラン星人 オショロ, Uchū Kaijin Zeran Seijin Oshoro, 11, 12): An alien who targets Maria's magical power to control Gymaira. He is portrayed by Taketo Kubota (久保田 武人, Kubota Taketo), his species first appearing in episode 31 of Return of Ultraman.
- Vampire Monster Gymaira (吸血怪獣 ギマイラ, Kyūketsu Kaijū Gimaira, 11, 12): A monster that uses its tentacle-like split tongue to consume the energy that fills the universe. First appeared in episode 17 of Ultraman 80.
- Planetary Guardian Deity Gigadelos (惑星守護神 ギガデロス, Wakusei Shugoshin Gigaderosu, 14): A robot that is brought on Earth by Tregear. A long time ago, all Gigadelos were created by Ilt to protect people against monster attacks, but fought each other and ruined many planets because Tregear input his consciousness into them.
- High Dimensional Being "Ilt" (高次元人 イルト, Kōjigen-jin Iruto, 14): An alien scientist and the creator of Gigadelos who travels the universe to retrieve his out-of-control robots. He is portrayed by Ire Shiozaki (汐崎 アイル, Shiozaki Airu).
Others
- Kawazu (河津, 1): A biologist of the alien race known as the Alien Rivers (リヴァーズ星人, Rivāzu Seijin). He hired the help from E.G.I.S. to escort him and the Baby Zandrias safely until Alien Magma stole it from him after he terminate his deal with the team. With Taiga rescuing the Baby Zandrias from Hellberus, Kawazu provided explanation of the Ultra to E.G.I.S. members before he parted ways. He is portrayed by Shiro Ishizaka (石坂 史朗, Ishizaka Shirō).
- Zandrias (ザンドリアス, Zandoriasu, 1): A monster species that went endangered due to being easy targets of predators at a young age. First appeared in episode 4 of Ultraman 80.
- Chick Monster Baby Zandrias (雛怪獣 ベビーザンドリアス, Hina Kaijū Bebī Zandoriasu, 1): An infant Kawazu try to protect before Magma kidnaps it as leverage to lure Young Mother Zandrias.
- Young Parent Monster Young Mother Zandrias (若親怪獣 ヤングマザーザンドリアス, Wakaoya Kaijū Yangu Mazā Zandoriasu, 1): The mother of Baby Zandrias, whose status is due to her motherhood at an early age. While her child was taken by Magma, Young Mother Zandrias was subjected to Zegun's assaults for the Villain Guild to find their highest bidder. When Hellberus appears, the maternal monster defend its child and Hiroyuki before Taiga rescued the family. With the whole ordeal ended, the family departs to outer space.
- Gluttonous Alien Alien Fanton (健啖宇宙人 ファントン星人, Kentan Uchūjin Fanton Seijin, 4): An information broker in the disguise of a hippie, Homare paid the information for Darebolic with his favorite yogurt. Voiced by Makoto Takahashi (高橋 麻琴, Takahashi Makoto), who also portrays his human form, his species first appearing in episode 7 of Ultraman Mebius.
- Alien Damara (ダマーラ星人, Damāra Seijin, 5): An alien whose homeworld was destroyed by Segmeger. Having survived the assault, he went to E.G.I.S. and relay the information while requesting their help to stop Alien Seger. He is portrayed by Isamu Kurihashi (栗橋 勇, Kurihashi Isamu).
- Summoner Aoi (召喚士 葵, Shōkanshi Aoi, 5): A monster summoner of the alien race known as the Alien Seger (セゲル星人, Segeru Seijin), so long that she remained alive, Segmeger can return from its destruction. While roaming in a shopping mall, Aoi encountered Pirika and became fast friends but was forced to reveal her true colors after that. Taking Pirika's words to heart, Aoi sacrificed herself by turning into an antidote to heal Titas. She is portrayed by Rion Tanimoto (谷本 琳音, Tanimoto Rion).
- Poison Flame Monster Segmeger (毒炎怪獣 セグメゲル, Dokuen Kaijū Segumegeru, 5): The Seger race's monster, whose body is a natural producer of poison and can exhale the venomous fire Seger Flame (セゲルフレイム, Segeru Fureimu) from its mouth. Segmeger rampaged on various planets under its master to expand the Seger's influence before it arrived on Earth by Aoi's command. After its defeat by Taiga, Segmeger was revived by Aoi after her cover was blown but her death turned the tides of the battle. It was destroy by Titas' Electro Buster and reduced to the Segmeger Ring (セグメゲルリング, Segumegeru Ringu), allowing Taiga to initiate the monster's Seger Flame.
- Bereaved Alien Cicada Girl (星人遺族 セミ少女, Seijin Izoku Semi Shōjo, 6): An alien whose parents were murdered by an unidentified murderer 10 years ago. Kana's regret of not being able to save her lead to the foundation of E.G.I.S.. She is portrayed by Moemi Arai (新井 萌心, Arai Moemi).
- Psyche Alien Alien Perolynga (サイケ宇宙人 ペロリンガ星人, Saike Uchūjin Peroringa Seijin, 6): A race of aliens that went to Earth once in 50 years. One unnamed member try to fetch his little brother home but was forced to return alone after the latter becomes captivated by Earth. First appeared in episode 45 of Ultra Seven.
- Man Who Wants to Return to the Star (星に帰りたい男, Hoshi ni Kaeritai Otoko, 6): A homesick Perolynga who was left behind on Earth for about 50 years after his human companion refused to join him in his space travel. In the present day, he encountered Abel in order to return to his home planet but was saved by Kana. As he continued from being chased by Abel and witnessed the Tri-Squad's battle, Kana's words changed his mind about returning home and eventually decided to stay on Earth for another period. His human form is reprised by Hiroyuki Takano (高野 浩幸, Takano Hiroyuki).
- Dark Alien Alien Babarue (暗黒星人 ババルウ星人, Ankoku Seijin Babarū Seijin, 7): An alien who is disguise Ai's manager to use her powers to unseal Night Fang. He was killed by Fuma's Sharp Star Light Wave Shuriken while distracting the Ultra long enough for Night Fang to return. His species first appearing in episode 38 of Ultraman Leo.
- Group Alien Alien Hook (集団宇宙人 フック星人, Shūdan Uchūjin Fukku Seijin, 7): An ally of Alien Babarue. His species first appeared in episode 47 of Ultra Seven.
- Nightmare Monster Night Fang (悪夢魔獣 ナイトファング, Akumu Majū Naito Fangu, 7, 8): A space monster that was sealed away in a rocky mountain in the abandoned Kuzuryu Village (九頭流村, Kuzuryū-mura) by a shaman long ago. In the present day, it was released by an Alien Babarue by forcing Ai to undo the seal and the monster escaped after a short scuffle with Taiga. In the city, it unleashes Fang Wave (ファングウェイブ, Fangu Ueibu) to induce the citizens in their nightmares and absorb their fears. Pirika was able to neutralize the wave as Taiga fought the monster and uses Aurum Strium to finish it. What remains of Night Fang was reduced to Night Fang Ring (ナイトファングリング, Naito Fangu Ringu), which was salvaged by Taiga himself.
- Aquatic Hazardous Monster Majappa (水異怪獣 マジャッパ, Suii Kaijū Majappa, 9): A monster that was sealed away in a small bottle by Maiko's ancestor on a planet. According to director Masayoshi Takesue, Majappa is the original variant of Maga-Jappa from Ultraman Orb.
- Maiko Namekata (行方 マイコ, Namekata Maiko, 9): Homare's childhood friend who is a descendant of the alien clan that is responsible for sealing away Majappa. She is portrayed by Miho Izumikawa (泉川 実穂, Izumikawa Miho).
- Maria (麻璃亜, 11, 12): An alien who uses her magic wand to cast magic spells. Her homeworld, known as Planet Sarasa (惑星サラサ, Wakusei Sarasa), was collapsed by a mysterious lifeform that consumed the life energies of the planet's people. She is portrayed by Ryoka Oshima (大島 涼花, Ōshima Ryōka).
- Underground Monster Pagos (地底怪獣 パゴス, Chitei Kaijū Pagosu, 11, 12): A monster that arises from its sleep due to Gymaira rampaging underground and emerges on the ground. First appeared in episode 18 of Ultra Q.
Audio drama-exclusive
- Synthetic Monster Kishiadar (合成獣 キシアダー, Gōsei-jū Kishiadā, 7): The Heller Army's monster. It killed the division members, including Matia and Grigoreos, before being destroyed by Titas.
- Gerg (ゲルグ, Gerugu, 9-11): An alien who wants to go to the Warrior's Peak to obtain the power of light. His race are four-armed amphibians who lived in an entirely aquatic planet that was destroyed from a civil war. As he taught the young Fuma of self defense and opening a shop on O-50, Gerg was mutated into a monster when he touched the Ring of Light from the Warrior's Peak. Fuma was forced to kill his instructor out of mercy kill during his first transformation as an Ultraman. He is voiced by Kōhei Chiba (千葉 航平, Chiba Kōhei).
- Guar Army (グア軍団, Gua Gundan, 13, 14): An evil empire lead by the emperor Guar from the Andro Melos multimedia series.
- Imbeeza (イムビーザ, Imubīza, 13, 14): The combat captain of the Guar Army's Outer Space Invasion Mechanized Unit who possesses the Cosmonium Claw (コスモニウムクロー, Kosumoniumu Kurō) on his right arm. He is voiced by Takatora Shimada (島田 高虎, Shimada Takatora).
- Mecha Birdon (メカバードン, Meka Bādon, 13): Imbeeza's modified monster and a member of the Guar Army, based on Birdon from episode 18 of Ultraman Taro. It was easily destroyed along with Re-Brocken by Andro Ares.
- Re-Brocken (改造ブロッケン, Kaizō Burokken, 13): Imbeeza's modified Super Beast (超獣, Chōjū) and a member of the Guar Army, based on Brocken from episode 6 of Ultraman Ace. It was easily destroyed along with Mecha Birdon by Andro Ares.
- Fighting Bem Zabiden (ファイティング・ベム ザビデン, Faitingu Bemu Zabiden, 14): Imbeeza's Fighting Bem and a member of the Guar Army. He was easily destroyed by Andro Ares. First appeared in episode 25 of Andro Melos.
- Fighting Bem Dakumiran (ファイティング・ベム ダクミラン, Faitingu Bemu Dakumiran, 14): Imbeeza's Fighting Bem and a member of the Guar Army. He was easily destroyed by Andro Ares. First appeared in episode 2 of Andro Melos.
- Fighting Bem Bazelia (ファイティング・ベム バゼリア, Faitingu Bemu Bazeria, 14): Imbeeza's Fighting Bem and a member of the Guar Army. He was easily destroyed by Andro Ares. First appeared in episode 9 of Andro Melos.
- Zaragas (ザラガス, Zaragasu, 14): Imbeeza's modified monster and a member of the Guar Army, armed with autocannons across its entire body and based on Zaragas from episode 36 of Ultraman. It was easily destroyed along with Alien Iros and Beacon by Andro Ares.
- Alien Iros (アイロス星人, Airosu Seijin, 14): Imbeeza's modified alien and a member of the Guar Army, implanted with a missile launcher and based on Alien Iros from episode 13 of Ultra Seven. He was easily destroyed along with Zaragas and Beacon by Andro Ares.
- Beacon (ビーコン, Bīkon, 14): Imbeeza's modified monster and a member of the Guar Army, used as a laser turret and based on Beacon from episode 21 of Return of Ultraman. It was easily destroyed along with Zaragas and Alien Iros by Andro Ares.
- Re-Muruchi (改造ムルチ, Kaizō Muruchi, 14): Imbeeza's modified monster and a member of the Guar Army, based on Muruchi from episode 33 of Return of Ultraman. It stopped when Taiga punched a hole through its body.
Ultra Galaxy Fight-exclusive
- Frozen Monster Peguila (冷凍怪獣 ペギラ, Reitō Kaijū Pegira): First appeared in episode 5 of Ultra Q.[10]
- Skull Monster Red King (どくろ怪獣 レッドキング, Dokuro Kaijū Reddo Kingu): First appeared in episode 8 of Ultraman.[10]
- Skull Monster Red King II (どくろ怪獣 レッドキング 二代目, Dokuro Kaijū Reddo Kingu Nidaime): First appeared in episode 25 of Ultraman.[10]
- Undersea Hominid Ragon (海底原人 ラゴン, Kaitei Genjin Ragon): First appeared in episode 21 of Ultra Q.
Notes
References
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- ^ a b c "新時代最初のヒーローはウルトラマンタロウの息子!新TVシリーズ『ウルトラマンタイガ』テレビ東京系 2019年7月6日(土)あさ9時放送スタート!~シリーズ初!主人公・ヒロユキがタイガ、タイタス、フーマの複数ヒーローに変身!~" (in Japanese). m-78.jp. 2019-04-18. Retrieved 2019-04-18.
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- Sources
- フィギュア王. Vol. 257. World Photo Press. 2019-06-24. ISBN 978-4-8465-3202-4.
External links
- Official website for the cast list of Ultraman Taiga