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Ultraman Taiga
is a Japanese tokusatsu drama produced by Tsuburaya Productions. It is the 31st entry to the Ultra Series, the first series released in the Reiwa period and the seventh entry to the lineup. It began airing on TV Tokyo on July 6, 2019. The series's main catchphrases are and . Synopsis 12 years prior, Tregear incapacitated the New Generation Heroes after misleading them to a minefield asteroid. Inheriting their powers, the Tri-Squad attempted to continue the battle but it leads to their particles scattered in outer space. Taiga's particle of light merged with a young boy named Hiroyuki to save him from a fall after his Guesra companion "Chibisuke" was kidnapped. In the present day, Hiroyuki joined a private security organization E.G.I.S. (Enterprise of Guard and Investigation Services) to handle extraterrestrial cases while living in a society mixed with aliens from various point of origin. While handling a Villain Guild-related case, a fully recuperated Taiga awakens and ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term for live action film or television drama that makes heavy use of practical special effects. ''Tokusatsu'' entertainment mainly refers to science fiction, War film, war, fantasy, or Horror film, horror media featuring such technology but is sometimes dubbed a genre itself. The most popular subgenres of include ''kaiju'' such as the ''Godzilla (film series), Godzilla'' and ''Gamera'' series; superhero such as the ''Kamen Rider Series, Kamen Rider'' and ''Metal Hero Series, Metal Hero'' series; and mecha like ''Giant Robo (tokusatsu), Giant Robo'' and ''Super Robot Red Baron''. Some television programs combine several of these subgenres, for example the ''Ultra Series, Ultraman'' and ''Super Sentai'' series. is one of the most popular forms of Japanese entertainment, but only a small proportion of films and television programs are widely known outside of Japan. Nevertheless, certain properties have attained popularity outside of Japan; ''Godzilla'' is featu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultra Series
''Ultraman'', also known as the , is the collective name for all media produced by Tsuburaya Productions featuring Ultraman (character), Ultraman, his many brethren, and the myriad monsters. Debuting with ''Ultra Q'' and then ''Ultraman (1966 TV series), Ultraman'' in 1966, the series is one of the most prominent ''tokusatsu'' superhero genre productions from Japan, along with the Toei Company, Toei-produced series ''Kamen Rider'', ''Super Sentai'' and the ''Metal Hero Series, Metal Heroes''. The series is also one of the most well-known examples of the ''kaiju'' genre, along with Toho's ''Godzilla'' series and Daiei Film's ''Gamera'' series. However, the series also falls into the Kyodai Hero, ''Kyodai'' Hero subgenre of ''tokusatsu'', a subgenre it also helped popularise. In Japan, the Ultraman brand generated in merchandising revenue from 1966 to 1987, equivalent to more than adjusted for inflation. Ultraman was the world's third top-selling licensed character in the 1980s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultraman Zero
is a fictional character from the ''Ultra Series''. He first appeared in ''Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy'' before starring in his own film ''Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial'' and its 2012 sequel ''Ultraman Saga''. Introduced as an energetic, boastful, and stubborn warrior, Zero was sent into banishment by Ultraseven (character), Ultraseven after his failed attempt to steal the Plasma Spark. Zero was trained under Ultraman Leo and was forced to wear the Tector Gear. When Ultraman Belial returned to the Land of Light and steal the Plasma Spark, Zero redeemed himself by defeating Belial and retrieving the Plasma Spark, at the same time learned of his origin as the . Although he retained his hotheaded traits, Zero slowly went through character development and matured as his roles in the Ultra Series progressed. Ultraman Zero is voiced by . In the English dub movies, he is voiced by Daniel Van Thomas. Character conception Movie producer Junya Okabe stated that Zero's involvem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryoka Oshima
is Japanese actress and former singer. She is a former member of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. She was a member of AKB48's Team B. Career Oshima passed AKB48's 13th generation auditions on 9 September 2011. Her debut was on 8 December 2011 at AKB48's 6th anniversary stage performance. In August 2012, she was promoted to Team A. She started activities as a Team A member in November 2012. In February 2014, during the AKB48 Group Shuffle, it was announced Oshima would be transferred to Team B. In the group's general elections in 2014, Oshima ranked for the first time at 80th position. Her first senbatsu single was Kibouteki Refrain, and she was the first 13th generation member to be selected for senbatsu. On March 23, 2017 during AKB48 Team B's concert, it was announced that Ryoka would graduate from AKB48 soon. On 8 June 2017, Oshima graduated from AKB48. Discography AKB48 singles Appearances Stage units ;''AKB48 Kenkyuusei Stage "RESET"'' # ;''Team A Waiting Stag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroya Ishimaru
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator most famous for performing the role of Koji Kabuto in the 1972 series ''Mazinger Z'' and its sequels. He also voiced Tutty from '' Bosco Adventure'' and Ultraman Taro in recurring Ultra Series entries. He is also the official Japanese dub-over voice artist for Jackie Chan. He voiced Dracula in '' Castlevania: Rondo of Blood''. He also voiced Lei Wulong from the '' Tekken'' fighting game series, who has a strong resemblance to Jackie Chan. He is also a fluent English Speaker. Filmography Television animation *''Mazinger Z'' (1972) (Koji Kabuto) *''Future Boy Conan'' (1978) (Orlo) *'' Space Battleship Yamato II'' (1978) (Cosmodart Nasca) *'' Starzinger'' (1978) (Jan Kugo) *'' Ashita no Joe 2'' (1980) (Tiger Ozaki) *'' Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God'' (1985) (Professor Kotarō Hazuki) *'' Transformers: The Headmasters'' (1987) ( Rodimus Convoy and Hot Rodimus) *''Godannar'' (2003) (Tatsuya Aoi) *'' Kenichi: The Mightiest Disc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisuke Ono
is a Japanese voice actor and singer who won the 4th and 9th Seiyu Awards for best lead actor for his role as Sebastian Michaelis in ''Black Butler'', Jotaro Kujo in '' JoJo's Bizarre Adventure'' and Shukuro Tsukishima in ''Bleach'', as well as "Best Personalities" at the 9th Seiyu Awards. Other notable roles include Erwin Smith in ''Attack on Titan'', Seishū Handa in '' Barakamon'', Silver the Hedgehog in ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', Drole in '' The Seven Deadly Sins'', Shizuo Heiwajima in ''Durarara!!'', Jyushimatsu in '' Osomatsu-san'', Shintarō Midorima in '' Kuroko's Basketball'', Subaru Asahina in '' Brothers Conflict'', Hades Aidoneus in '' Kamigami no Asobi'', Killer T Cell in '' Cells at Work!'' and Ushiromiya Battler in '' Umineko When They Cry'' and Nobuyuki Sanada in '' Samurai Warriors 4'' and '' Warriors Orochi 4''. Ono was also featured in '' The King of Fighters 2002: Unlimited Match'' as Nameless and the announcer of the game. He hosts radio show '' Dear Girl: S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuma Uchida
is a Japanese voice actor and singer who works for Intention. His big roles have included Yuuma Kousaka in ''Gundam Build Fighters Try'', Nagisa Kiryū in ''Classroom Crisis'', Megumi Fushiguro in ''Jujutsu Kaisen'', Eishirō Yabuki in ''The Asterisk War'', Hayate Immelmann in ''Macross Delta'', Ein Dalton in '' Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans'', Iori Kitahara in ''Grand Blue'', Kyo Sohma in ''Fruits Basket'', and Ash Lynx in '' Banana Fish'', he is currently voicing Kawaki in '' Boruto: Naruto Next Generations''. In 2017, he received the 11th Seiyu Awards for Best Male Newcomer with Setsuo Itō and Yusuke Kobayashi. In 2019, he won Best Male Lead Actor in the 13th Seiyu Awards. He made his singing debut in May 2018 under the King Records label. His older sister is voice actress Maaya Uchida. Musical career Uchida made his solo debut in May 2018 under the record label, King Records, releasing his first solo single "New World"; it peaked at 9th place on the Oricon W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultraman Tregear
is an evil Ultra Warrior that first appeared in the 2019 film '' Ultraman R/B The Movie'' and has made subsequent appearances in the Ultra Series. As established in ''Ultraman Taiga'', Tregear was once a resident of the Land of Light and a friend of Ultraman Taro, but had since severed their connections after being disillusioned with the conflict surrounding between light and shadow. Ultraman Tregear is voiced by and portrayed by suit actor . In the English dub of ''Ultra Galaxy Fight'', he is voiced by Michael Rhys. As Kirisaki, he is portrayed by . Character conception Ultraman Tregear was designed by artist Masayuki Gotou under the orders to make "an evil Ultraman like Belial". As no other details were given, Masayuki envisioned Tregear as a masked figure with multiple body restraints and a sealed Color Timer. As of ''Ultraman Taiga'', this appearance is regarded as his sealed form to signify Tregear's departure from being an Ultraman. His pointed legs were modeled after the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
