Ultraman Mebius
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is a Japanese television series produced by Tsuburaya Productions
and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting
. It is the 17th TV series and 40th anniversary production in the Ultra Series
, which first began in 1966. It premiered on the Tokyo Broadcasting System on April 8, 2006. Unlike the two prior entries, Ultraman Nexus
(Urutoraman Nekusasu, 2004) and Ultraman Max
(Urutoraman Makussu, 2005), Mebius was moved from Saturday mornings to Saturday evenings at 05:30. "Mebius" is the Japanese approximation of Möbius
; the Möbius strip
is a recurring motif in the series.
The series opens with the introduction of the rookie Ultraman Mebius, who is sent to Earth by the Father of Ultra. The series is set 40 years after the shows of Ultraman
(Urutoraman, 1966), and makes many references from Ultra Q
(1966) through to Ultraman 80
(1980).
At the start of the first episode, all of the original team members of GUYS, save Ryu, are killed off in their first monster battle. Mirai gathers a group of people he meets in an evacuation to join the new GUYS because he feels they have the right heart to be on GUYS.
), Document TDF-UG (Ultra Seven
), Document MAT (The Return of Ultraman), Document TAC (Ultraman Ace
), Document ZAT (Ultraman Taro
), Document MAC (Ultraman Leo
), and Document UGM (Ultraman 80
), respectively. There is also a category known simply as , which contains information on monsters and aliens that appeared when no defense team was present (such as the time before the founding of the Science Patrol and the period between the annihilation of MAC and the founding of the UGM). Their special weapons are an advanced fighter jet that can fly at supersonic speeds, and the capsule monsters. The Maquette Monsters are at first small capsule like items that grow to their full size by using (The abbreviated name of Much Extreme Technology of Extraterrestrial ORigin). METEOR's power can only be used for one minute at a time. In the case of a sortie, Sakomizu says (When he is absent, Toriyama or Misaki says it), and (Guys Is Green) is said in the case of "Roger!"
Phoenix Nest also obtained facilities that the crewmen required to stay healthy. This includes a cafeteria, swimming pool, a gym and even a football field.
Tough Book) type METEOR strengthening tool of GUYS. Capsule type media are mainly used. Maquette Monster can be grown to their full size by inserting the Maquette Capsule and Element Capsule and transferring the data of an Element Capsule to Maquette Capsule.
Side Story: Hikari Saga
2008 Ultraman Mebius
Side Story: Armored Darkness
2009 Ultraman Mebius
Side Story: Ghost Reverse
, was released in Japan on September 16, 2006. It takes place sometime after the end of episode 15 ("Phoenix's Fortress"), and is referenced in episode 24 ("Yapool's Rebirth").
Tsuburaya Productions
is a Japanese special effects studio founded in 1963 by special effects wizard Eiji Tsuburaya and was run by his family, until October 2007, when the family sold the company to advertising agency TYO Inc. The studio is best known for producing the original Ultraman TV series, as well as the Ultra...
and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting
Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting
is a regional radio and television service serving Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Its radio service is affiliated with the Japan Radio Network and its television service affiliated with the Japan News Network and the TBS Network.-Radio:Frequency...
. It is the 17th TV series and 40th anniversary production in the Ultra Series
Ultra Series
The is the collective name for all the shows produced by Tsuburaya Productions featuring Ultraman, his many brethren, and the myriad Ultra Monsters. The Ultra Series is one of the prominent tokusatsu superhero genre productions from Japan, along with Toei produced series Kamen Rider, Super...
, which first began in 1966. It premiered on the Tokyo Broadcasting System on April 8, 2006. Unlike the two prior entries, Ultraman Nexus
Ultraman Nexus
was produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting. It was the 20th entry in the Ultra Series. The series aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System, including TBS, CBC, MBS, etc. The show ran from October 2, 2004 until June 25, 2005, with a total of 37 broadcast episodes...
(Urutoraman Nekusasu, 2004) and Ultraman Max
Ultraman Max
was an Ultraman TV series which started airing on 7 July 2005, and produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co., Ltd.. The show tried to return to the true formula of new monsters every week and being a fast paced show like previous series with the exception of Ultraman Nexus...
(Urutoraman Makussu, 2005), Mebius was moved from Saturday mornings to Saturday evenings at 05:30. "Mebius" is the Japanese approximation of Möbius
August Ferdinand Möbius
August Ferdinand Möbius was a German mathematician and theoretical astronomer.He is best known for his discovery of the Möbius strip, a non-orientable two-dimensional surface with only one side when embedded in three-dimensional Euclidean space. It was independently discovered by Johann Benedict...
; the Möbius strip
Möbius strip
The Möbius strip or Möbius band is a surface with only one side and only one boundary component. The Möbius strip has the mathematical property of being non-orientable. It can be realized as a ruled surface...
is a recurring motif in the series.
The series opens with the introduction of the rookie Ultraman Mebius, who is sent to Earth by the Father of Ultra. The series is set 40 years after the shows of Ultraman
Ultraman
is Japanese television series that first aired in 1966. Ultraman, the first and best-known of the "Ultra-Crusaders," made his debut in the tokusatsu SF/kaiju/superhero TV series, , a follow-up to the television series Ultra Q...
(Urutoraman, 1966), and makes many references from Ultra Q
Ultra Q
is a tokusatsu SF/kaiju series made in the tradition of Toho's many tokusatsu sci-fi/horror films.Produced in black and white by Tokyo Broadcasting System/Tsuburaya Productions, this is actually the first of the long-running Ultra Series, and was broadcast on Tokyo Broadcasting System from January...
(1966) through to Ultraman 80
Ultraman 80
is a Japanese tokusatsu TV show produced by Tsuburaya Productions which aired on the Tokyo Broadcasting System channel from April 2, 1980 to March 25, 1981, lasting a total of 50 episodes. It was the ninth TV show in the Ultra Series and began a week after the conclusion of the anime series The...
(1980).
Story
Mebius is a rookie Ultra Warrior and has a lot to live up to. He is chosen as the new protector of the earth. This series is set in the same universe as the original timeline; when Mebius first appears to fight a monster, it is mentioned that this is the first time an Ultraman has appeared on earth in 25 years. Under the guise of Mirai Hibino, Mebius joins CREW GUYS, the monster attack force of this series.At the start of the first episode, all of the original team members of GUYS, save Ryu, are killed off in their first monster battle. Mirai gathers a group of people he meets in an evacuation to join the new GUYS because he feels they have the right heart to be on GUYS.
GUYS
: The abbreviated name of Guards for UtilitY Situation. are the monster attack team (Operational unit) of the series. The general headquarters is located in the office in New York and CREW GUYS is deployed in the headquarters of each country. There is also which defends the high seas, which defends the space area, and which defends the Antarctic Circle. They have the most advanced technology of any of the past teams in the original universe. The team also have archives containing information of monsters/aliens that had appeared in past series. The name of the document is the same as the defense team of the series in which the monster had appeared. These are: Document SSSP (which refers to monsters and aliens that appeared in UltramanUltraman
is Japanese television series that first aired in 1966. Ultraman, the first and best-known of the "Ultra-Crusaders," made his debut in the tokusatsu SF/kaiju/superhero TV series, , a follow-up to the television series Ultra Q...
), Document TDF-UG (Ultra Seven
Ultra Seven
is tokusatsu SF TV series that aired on Japanese TV in 1967. Created by Eiji Tsuburaya, this follow up to Ultraman went on to become one of Japan's greatest fantasy TV series...
), Document MAT (The Return of Ultraman), Document TAC (Ultraman Ace
Ultraman Ace
is the 5th show in the Ultra Series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, the series aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System from April 7, 1972 to March 30, 1973, with a total of 52 episodes....
), Document ZAT (Ultraman Taro
Ultraman Taro
is the 6th show in the Ultra Series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, this series aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System from April 6, 1973 to April 5, 1974, with a total of 53 episodes....
), Document MAC (Ultraman Leo
Ultraman Leo
is a Japanese tokusatsu TV show and is the 7th show in the Ultra Series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, Ultraman Leo was aired between April 12, 1974 to March 28, 1975, with a total of 51 episodes. Tatsumi Nikamoto was the in-suit actor of Ultraman Leo.-Plot:...
), and Document UGM (Ultraman 80
Ultraman 80
is a Japanese tokusatsu TV show produced by Tsuburaya Productions which aired on the Tokyo Broadcasting System channel from April 2, 1980 to March 25, 1981, lasting a total of 50 episodes. It was the ninth TV show in the Ultra Series and began a week after the conclusion of the anime series The...
), respectively. There is also a category known simply as , which contains information on monsters and aliens that appeared when no defense team was present (such as the time before the founding of the Science Patrol and the period between the annihilation of MAC and the founding of the UGM). Their special weapons are an advanced fighter jet that can fly at supersonic speeds, and the capsule monsters. The Maquette Monsters are at first small capsule like items that grow to their full size by using (The abbreviated name of Much Extreme Technology of Extraterrestrial ORigin). METEOR's power can only be used for one minute at a time. In the case of a sortie, Sakomizu says (When he is absent, Toriyama or Misaki says it), and (Guys Is Green) is said in the case of "Roger!"
CREW GUYS Members
- The main character of the series and a member of CREW GUYS. Mirai Hibino may look like a human, but he is Mebius himself instead of using a host, he uses the face of a human he once met in space, and was unable to save. He is an outgoing person and likes to make friends and help people. It is because of him that the current members of team GUYS are members. He divulged his true form to CREW GUYS members in episode 30, though partly due to his choice of appearance, Sakomizu was aware of his identity from the beginning. At the end, he will go back to M78 with Ultraman Hikari. Mebius' personal symbol is the Möbius loopMöbius stripThe Möbius strip or Möbius band is a surface with only one side and only one boundary component. The Möbius strip has the mathematical property of being non-orientable. It can be realized as a ruled surface...
or the infinityInfinityInfinity is a concept in many fields, most predominantly mathematics and physics, that refers to a quantity without bound or end. People have developed various ideas throughout history about the nature of infinity...
sign (as "Mebiusu" is the Japanese transliteration of "Möbius" or "Mebius"). 18 years old.: He is the only surviving member from the original GUYS. When a monster first appeared, GUYS Japan was sent to take care of the monster. This was the first monster attack in nearly 25 years and no one was prepared for what would come in the battle. Dino Zaur easily defeated his comrades, and the remainder was only the fighter plane of him and Serizawa. Serizawa, not wanting Ryu to die, ejected his seat. He is a good man, but has a cold exterior after what has happened to his friends. When Mirai first meets him, he is reciting the Ultra Five Oaths and Mirai joins in as well. Later on during Mebius' first battle, he berates Mebius for failing to defend the city and shielding himself with buildings, then he berates himself for failing to protect his friends. He feels responsible for all the new members of GUYS and tries his best to protect them. He habitually recites the Ultra Five Oaths after learning them from his previous captain. He was told the history of the country of light by Mirai in episode 30. During Serizawa's final battle as Hikari, Ryu rushes into the battle in a fit of rage at the sight of his former captain being killed. Ryu himself is seemingly killed until it is revealed that Serizawa passed on the Knight Brace to him, allowing him to become Hikari's temporary host. Mirai Hibino/Ultraman Mebius was able to contact him alone in episode 50. Ryu became the new captain of CREW GUYS after episode 50. 20 years old: She is a former motorcycle racer with dreams of becoming one of the first internationally known women in the sport. She had a supervisor named Kadokura. She still tries to keep up with her practices and team at the same time that she is a member of GUYS. She seems like the older sister of the group and tends to look after the other members a lot: George in particular. She has outstanding hearing and catches the smallest sounds from machines. This hurts the ability to race as it prevents her from pushing her machine to its limit. She is afraid of spidersArachnophobiaArachnophobia or arachnephobia is a specific phobia, the fear of spiders and other arachnids such as scorpions. It is a manifestation of zoophobia, among the most common of all phobias. The reactions of arachnophobics often seem irrational to others...
. She has two younger brothers. Perhaps due to her hearing, Seiji Hokuto/Ultraman Ace was able to contact her alone in episodes 44 and 50. Marina won the motorcycle world championship after episode 50. 19 years old.: He is a former all-star soccer player, though he broke his leg for a time and had to sit out of his games for a few years. He has skill named a shooting star shoot. At the start of the series, a doctor tells him that his knee is finally well enough for him to play soccer again. Ikaruga feels a need to live up to the image that was created for himself, that he is a celebrity and was often looked down upon by his former teammates who think that he has "sold out". He joins GUYS in order to find some form of purpose in his life. As a former soccer player, he has fast eyes and reflexes, which translate into a natural affinity for METEOR-assisted flying, and makes him the only person in the team capable of using the METEOR Shot's 'Amazing Triple Shot' function. He is known to mix Spanish into his Japanese sentences. Although he can swim, he admits he does not wish to be involved in any missions at sea because of bad experiences he has had at sea (And with sea food), and does not wish to be involved in deep-space missions as well. Hideki Go/Ultraman Jack was able to contact him alone in episode 50. After retiring from his previous team, George joined a new football team after episode 50. 20 years old.: She is a sweet and kind young lady, she used to be a preschool teacher before joining GUYS. Her students cried when she left, but she felt that being a part of GUYS would be the best way for her to be able to protect all of the children that she once taught. It is because of her that all of the future members of GUYS meet up in episode 1, when they try to rescue the rabbits at Konomi's daycare center. She briefly quits GUYS in episode 4 after she scolds herself for lack of valor. Mirai encouraged her, remembering how Ryu had scorned him for collateral damage after fight with Dino Zaur. Marina also encourages her, reminding her that, while she may be at times cowardly, and may cry a lot sometimes, it was Konomi's courage that inspired her and the others to assist her in rescuing the daycare center's rabbits during Dino Zaur's assault. Her kindness shows during the Maquette Monster demonstration, when she was the only member to think of Miclas as 'kawaii' (Cute) when she first saw him, causing also Miclas to 'imprint' to her like she was his mother. She is the only member of the group who wears a mini-skirt and the only member to wears glasses (once, when Konomi dropped the glasses in the Phoenix Nest's swimming pool, Mirai used the glasses to imitate Ultraseven's transformation pose, quickly calling it a "charm"). In episode 16 she stops wearing glasses and gets contact lenses, only to put them back on when no one noticed. In general, she stays at Phoenix Nest as an operator, but goes to the front line as "handler" of the Maquette Monsters when necessary. Dan Moroboshi/Ultra Seven was able to contact her alone in episode 50. Konomi returned to her children friends in the day care school after episode 50. 18 years old.: He is the heir to a fortune and is always being followed by his mother. He was a medical school student before participating in GUYS. Were he to not participate in GUYS, he would probably have become a doctor in his father's hospital. He is troubled, occasionally hampered, by his mother's worries. He participates in GUYS in order to become independent from his mother, and initially keeps it a secret from her, but she finds out after he appears on television. Although his mother opposes at first, his father's hospital is protected from Insectus by his work, and she gives him her blessing to continue on. He is knowledgeable about the older Ultramen and monsters, to the point that it is his position in GUYS. Hayata/Ultraman was able to contact him alone in episode 50. Teppei became the new doctor of his father's hospital after episode 50. 18 years old.: Commander of the new CREW GUYS and General Inspector of GUYS Japan. Upon assuming his position, he has reorganized GUYS with the new members. He loves coffee. He was once a member of VTOL Space who piloted experimental light speed craft. On a test run 40 years ago to Pluto, his ship was attacked by saucers before Zoffy appeared and rescued him. Although he should be well over 70 years old, the effects of traveling at light speed have greatly prolonged his aging. He has always known that Mebius and Mirai were the same at 40 years old.
GUYS JAPAN Staff Members
: The leader of the Japanese branch of GUYS, he issues orders to GUYS and gets frantic with joy whenever they accomplish a mission. More or less the public face of GUYS, he is apparently the one who must answer to the news media about GUYS' actions. Gave approval for the use of METEOR until episode 4, when he handed the authority to Sakomizu. While generally portrayed as cowardly, syncophantic and bumblingly incompetent throughout the series, he gathers his resolve and stands up to Inspector Shiki when the latter demands that GUYS turn Ultraman Mebius/Hibino Mirai over.: Toriyama's secretary, he follows Toriyama around and often corrects his speech mistakes.: , she reports monsters to GUYS. As with Sakomizu, little is known about her. The chief of the maintenance group which maintains GUYS machines. He very much prizes a pilot's life. The photographs (Jet VTOL of SSSP, Ultra Hawk 1 of UG, MAT Arrow 1 of MAT, UGM Falcon of TAC, Condor 1 of ZAT and Sky Higher of UGM can be checked) of the main force jets of the monster attack team of successive generations decorates his working area. So, if maintenance of machines is needed, he is the stubborn character which stops sorties. He quarrels with Ryu, who forcibly flies the machines despite the needed repairs. He is the leading person who proposed adoption of METEOR.- Hinode Sayuri: Lunch lady, working at the Phoenix Nest cafeteria. Often referred 'mother' by several members of GUYS. She was hit by a car when trying to save a boy and was pronounced dead in the hospital. A Serpentian revived her in order to use her body to destroy GUYS base, pretending to be touched by Hinode's selfless actions. In order to keep Hinode under his control, the Serpentian eventually took over her consciousness and body. But before the Serpentian can destroy the base, Hinode regained control of her body and helped fight off the Serpentian invasion force. At the end of the episode we see her going about her life as usual, but now having become both super-strong and super-fast.
GUYS OCEAN
GUYS Ocean is the aquatic branch of GUYS. They appeared in episode 38. They made their first appearance in the sub-jet, Seawinger. Their headquarters is located in the massive submarine, the Blue Whale.- He is the commander of GUYS Ocean, posing as an outcast when he first met CREW GUYS Japan. He is also a former member of Chief Maintenance Araiso crew, before he decided to apply as a pilot. He had heard rumors that Ultraman Mebius had joined CREW GUYS as a human and set out to find out who he was. He came upon discovering Mirai and Mebius are the same by only coincidence (he saw Mebius appeared from the jet Ryu and Mirai is in and he realized that the wound on Mirai's chest is also the same part where Mebius got hit by a monster), but he also left them a little note with his farewell gift, stating, "I heard your cockpit conversation, get it?."
GUYS General Headquarters
GUYS General Headquarters is a central part of GUYS in New York.- Appeared in episode 42. He was a staff officer 40 years before Terrestrial Defense ForceUltra Sevenis tokusatsu SF TV series that aired on Japanese TV in 1967. Created by Eiji Tsuburaya, this follow up to Ultraman went on to become one of Japan's greatest fantasy TV series...
. Grandfather of Aya and Takato Jinguji.
Others
: Serizawa was the former commander of GUYS. When Dino Zaur invaded the Earth, then-captain Serizawa had Ryu eject from their jet while he made a suicide run at Dino Zaur high above the earth. However, just before dying, Hunter Knight Tsurugi united with him. After destroying Dino Zaur Reverse, he was asked by Mirai to return, an offer which he refused and told Mirai to take care of Ryu in his absence as he left the Earth. In episode 35, he returns to Earth after an imposter attacks it in his form. He fights the imposter, the alien Babarue, and after winning he returns to space. Hikari's power was inherited to Ryu in Episode 49.: She came to Earth to aid the monsters attacking the planet and was actually a monster herself. Her true form was Bogal the Higher Dimension Predator. Her aliform acted like a Venus flytrap, and she had an elastic tongue. Her human form was dressed completely in white and has a reptile-like tongue. She talked in a lizard-like voice, could teleport and can move at super-speed. After she destroyed the planet of Arb, Tsurugi came to kill her. She was a bit of a coward, as she always teleported when Tsurugi attacks her. She caused Mebius much trouble. When Mebius used his Mebium Beam to destroy her, she shed her skin and became Bogal Mons. She fought both Mebius and Tsurugi in this form, and was ultimately destroyed when Tsurugi lodged his Knight Blade into her torso long enough for the energy to accumulate. The resulting explosion covered the entire island that they were on, but Mebius and a dying Tsurugi managed to escape before a force field that CREW GUYS set up earlier to contain the explosion could trap them inside.: The supervisor of the team to which Marina belonged. At first, although he regretted having left the team in order that Marina might join GUYS, he is aiding now.: Teppei's mother. She is very overprotective of Teppei. She expects Teppei to succeed the top position in his father's hospital. She was unaware that Teppei was a member of GUYS, but found out when she saw him in a news report on television. She was very much opposed to Teppei continuing being part of the GUYS team, until she observes him in action, defending his father's hospital from a monster. After Teppei finally admits to his reasons for wishing to stay as a member of GUYS, she gives him her blessing.: Teppei's father. He is the head doctor of a hospital.: She is the nurse who was Konomi's coworker.: He was the captain of Spacecraft Arandas. Appeared in episodes 21 and 22. The father of Hiroto. His wife was killed by Namegon. His son was killed when they entered the Ultra Zone in their spacecraft. He is now retired and spends his days remembering his time as a captain. He originally was opposed to Mirai using the form of his son but soon accepted this as a way to honor his son's bravery.: He was a member of the Spacecraft Arandas along with his father, Mirai Hibino's exact look-alike. He was born on Mars and had never been to earth. One day his father asked him to join him on a mission to earth, an offer which he accepted. He was bringing his mother's ashes home to earth. Along the way, the ship encountered distress. Ban sacrificed himself to save the ship. He entered the Ultra Zone where he was killed before they could reach Earth. After saving his father, Mebius used the form of his son as his human guise to honor Ban's bravery.: A genius who skipped most grades and acquired a degree at age 20. She created the Region Restrictor and Dimensional Dissolver. She is best friends with Misaki. Due to Asami' light character and love of Spanish Flamenco dancing, George falls in love with her. She has a strong dislike of coffee (unlike Sakomizu), and will automatically suspect of Sakomizu if she even smells any nearby.: He is the journalist of a gossip weekly magazine. In the past, he wrote the falsehood news story of the reason by which George joined the GUYS. In episode 28 he engineers a meeting between Konomi and a childhood friend of hers in order to gain access to the Phoenix Nest and gather 'dirt' on their members. Later, he finds out that Mirai is indeed Ultraman Mebius in episode 44. He reveals this later in television talk show.: He is Yapool's human form. Mushitaro Kuri who sold his soul to Yapool in the past was made into a puppet.: She is the genius oceanographer who appeared also in Ultraman Mebius & Ultraman Brothers. She is Supreme General Chancellor Takenaka's granddaughter. She appears to have a 'crush' on Mirai.: He is the inspector of National Security Agency. He demands that Mirai be handed over to the police after finding out he is Mebius.Ultramen
: Rookie of the space garrison who came to the earth after being told to protect it by Ultra Father. He became a human named Mirai Hibino. He uses the Mebius Brace and the call of "Mebius!" to change into his true Ultra form. When he was younger, Ultraman Taro personally taught him how to fight. He prevented Dino Zaur's attack using buildings as a shield in Episode 1. Due to this, the city was nearly destroyed in the first episode, and Ryu berated him for this. On his way to Earth, he encountered a ship that was being swallowed by the Ultra Zone. Hiroto Ban, his father and crew were in this ship. Hiroto Ban tried to help his father and crew escape, despite his best efforts, the container which held Hiroto was swallowed completely, and the Ultra Zone then disappeared. Mebius was touched by Hiroto's actions and took his human form as his disguise. At first, Tetsuro was perplexed by this but eventually let Mebius use his son's form.-
- : Makes its first appearance in episode 18. By using the Knight Brace left to him by Ultraman Hikari, he was able to reach this new form. This form looks the same as his basic form save for the fact that it has a gold "V" line running along the chest and arms, much like Ultraman Gaia and Agul's V2 forms respectively save for the fact that they have a black "V" line along the chest. In episode 35, since the Knight Brace was returned to Hikari, Mebius lost the ability to use this form.
- : Makes its first appearance in episode 30. By his friends wanting him to be safe, their power granted Mebius a new form. It has a gold fire symbol line running along the chest, abdomen and upper arms, and the area where an ear is red increased. And the bodily red pattern became like conventional Ultraman. After battles, he can change back into his default state very quickly without flashing. Mebius is also more stronger physically in this form (Shown when he fought Gomora).
- : This form appears in the final episode. Together with the other members of GUYS, Mirai and Ryu combine their souls and are able to become this form. This form's physical appearance is similar to Ultraman Gaia's Supreme Form, save for the fact that Mebius has gold phoenix lines on his suit and does not appear to be muscular like Gaia.
- : This form only appeared in Ultraman Mebius & Ultraman BrothersUltraman Mebius & Ultraman Brothers, an Ultraman Mebius theatrical film adaptation, was released in Japan on September 16, 2006. It is the 10th original film series in the Ultraman franchise, it also celebrates the 40th anniversary of the franchise. The movie peaked at 3rd in the Japanese box offices...
. By combining the powers of all the Ultra Brothers plus Zoffy, Mebius is able to reach this form to defeat U-Killersaurus Neo. The silver lines running along his body become dark in color, and is somewhat rougher.: First appears in Episode 5. He was an excellent scientist who belonged to Space Science Technology Bureau. The true identity of , sans armour and with Star Marks (Medals of Honor to the Ultra Race) on his chest similar to Zoffy. After Tsurugi sacrifices himself to save Mebius and gets his revenge on Bogal, who had destroyed the planet of Arb, Ultra Mother destroys the known as the , which Tsurugi acquired while unleashing his anguish over failing to protect the planet, and restores Hikari to his former self, coming back to Mebius in the midst of his fight with Dino Zaur Reverse. Since then, he operates independent from GUYS with Serizawa acting as his host. His name comes from Ryu of CREW GUYS to the dismay of the rest of the team at first before Mirai vouches for him. After he was able to escape to Gromite, Zoffy appeared before him. Although Zoffy told him to return to the Land of Light, he refused. He stood by his desire of staying on Earth and Zoffy eventually relented. After extinguishing Salamandora in Episode 17, he gave the Knight Brace to Mebius. After he had one final talk with Ryu and GUYS, he left the Earth to go to the Land of Light. In Episode 35, he returns to the Earth in pursuit of Alien Balbalu, a shape-shifting being disguised at the time as Tsurugi, but by the time he arrived, Alien Balbalu had already managed to ruin Hikari's reputation. He returned to Earth with the , an exact copy of the Armor of Vengeance, but now calls himself Ultraman Hikari in this form. After he talked with Mirai by telepathy, the Knight Brace was returned to him. After inflicting a wound on Alien Empera using Zamushar's Seizamaru, Hikari's power was inherited to Ryu from Serizawa.: He appears in Episodes 1, 27, 29 and 37. 160,000 Earth years old. Commander of the Space Garrison. He is Taro's father, Ace's adoptive father, the uncle by marriage of Seven and his elder siblings, and husband of the Mother of Ultra (who is the younger sister of Seven's late mother). Mebius received his Brace from Ultra Father and was ordered to go to Earth by him as well. At his age, Ultra Father can't fight for long. He appears on earth first in 1972 and 2006 in order to help Mebius who became a golden statue thanks to Jashrine's attack in episode 37.: She appears in Episodes 10, 11, 27 and 29. 140,000 Earth years old. Commanding officer of the Silver Crusaders, a medical support team for the Space Garrison. She is Taro's mother, Ace's adoptive mother, the aunt of Seven and his elder siblings (as she is the younger sister of Seven's late mother), and wife of the Father of Ultra. She helped Tsurugi regain his true form of Hikari. First appeared on Earth in 1973.: He appears in Episodes 15, 24, 42 and 50. 25,000 Earth years old. Commanding officer of the Space Garrison and the rumored grandson of Ultraman King, who is the 200,000-plus-year-old ruler of Planet King. In Episode 15, he warned Hikari that working alongside Mebius while not being in the Space Garrison would cause problems. He had a telepathic contact and hosted temporarily by GUYS' captain Shingo Sakomizu.: He appears in episode 47 and 50. 20,000 Earth years old. He first appeared on Earth 40 years ago (1966). His host is Hayata Shin, a former member of SSSP. Had a telephatic contact with GUYS' member Teppei Kuze in episode 50.: He appears in episode 46 and 50. 17,000 (or 19,000) Earth years old. Nephew of the Mother of Ultra and, by marriage, the Father of Ultra, and first cousin of Taro and, by adoption, Ace. He first appeared on Earth 39 years ago (1967) using a copy of adventurer Jiro Satsuma and the name Dan Moroboshi. A former member of TDF-UG and former captain of MAC. Befriended GUYS' member Konomi Amagai, with whom he had telepathic contact in episode 50.: He appears in episode 45 and 50. 17,000 (or 19,000) Earth years old. He first came to Earth 35 years ago (1971). His host is Hideki Gō, a former member of MAT. He had a telepathic contact with GUYS' member George Ikaruga in episode 50.: He appears in episode 44 and 50. 15,000 years old. Ace appears in February and first came to Earth 34 years ago (1972). His host is Seiji Hokuto, and he also had Yuko Minami in conjunction with Hokuto until she departed for her home in the moon. He's a former TAC member. Near the end of episode 44, Seiji and Yuko meet up again. Seiji had a telepathic contact with GUYS' member Marina Kazama in episodes 44 and 50.: He appears in episodes 24, 29, 30 and 50. 12,000 Earth years old. The son of the Father and Mother of Ultra, brother by adoption of Ace, and first cousin of Ultraseven. He appeared in Earth 33 years ago (1973) and had Kotaro Higashi, a ZAT member, as his host. When Mebius was younger, he was the closest to him and trained him to fight. He came to Earth to rescue Mebius, who disobeyed the return command and fought with Imperiser. Originally, he was supposed to fight on Earth in place of Mebius but felt that it was a mission better fit for his youngest brother.: He appears in episode 34 and 50. 10,000 Earth years old. Along with his younger identical twin brother Astra, he is the only known survivor of the destruction of their birthplace L77, which was ruled by their parents and destroyed by Alien Magma. He appeared in earth 32 years ago (1974). He is known as Gen Hotori and was a member of MAC alongside Dan Moroboshi (Ultra Seven) back then. He stated to Mirai that, although the other Ultra Brothers consented, he could still not accept Mebius as a protector of his 'adopted homeworld' after defeating Mebius in single combat, and requested Mebius prove himself by training himself to defeat Alien Reflect.: He appears in episode 50 and was mentioned in episode 35 when Teppei was reading out the records of Alien Barbarue. Leo's younger twin brother. Same age as his elder twin brother (10,000 Earth years old). Together, the Leo Brothers can form a powerful attack called the Ultra Double Flasher. Astra does not have a human form.: He appears in episode 41 and 50. 8,000 Earth years old. He was the last Ultra to appear before Mebius came to Earth, which was in 1980. He has an implied girlfriend, Yullian, an Ultrawoman who makes a cameo appearance in episode 1. Following the beast known as Roberger II, 80 arrives on Earth once again. He later appears at a private class reunion in Sakuragaokaka junior high school as he was their ex-teacher. A former member of UGM.
Base
- It is the base of GUYS JAPAN. The base keep digital records from previous defense organizations (SSSP, TDF-UG, MAT, TAC, ZAT, MAC, UGM) which can be retrieved by clicking at their respective on-screen insignia. Unlike several past bases, it has various functions as carrier base. It changes and flies to Flight Mode. Flight Mode makes its first appearance in episode 26. Flight Mode uses the Dimensional Dissolver beam of METEOR which closes the gate of a different dimension semipermanently, and Phoenix Phenomenon which destroys the time-space wave generating equipment. It was greatly damaged by Alien Empera.Phoenix Nest also obtained facilities that the crewmen required to stay healthy. This includes a cafeteria, swimming pool, a gym and even a football field.
Ships
- The fighter jet of the old GUYS. This was the jet that Serizawa and Ryu had been on during episode 1. - Makes its first appearance in episode 49. MX is METEOR EXPERIMENTAL. The METEOR-type Gun Crusader which was safekeeping as the spare of Gun Phoenix Striker. It was easily destroyed by Alien Empera. - A small multi-core pod that becomes the cockpit of the GUYS Gun-type jets. Capable of simple flight and deep sea diving. Four of 1, 2, 3 and EX are stored in Phoenix Nest. Respectively, the color of a nose of an airplane is different. It uses a beam and Phonon Maser of a sound wave gun. - The omnipotent separating fighter jet that serves as the backbone of GUYS' anti-monster arsenal. Separates into Gun Winger and Gun Loader. - An attack fighter jet excelling in high-speed air battles. Forms the front half of the Gun Phoenix. The main attacks are Beak Valcan of a nose of an airplane, and Winglet Blaster of the main wings. Maneuver Mode can use Phantam Aviation (All jets use it) which develops Inertial Wings, makes the other self and performs a super-movement, and Specium Warhead Missiles. however, since power is lower than Specium Ray of Ultraman, it is necessary to carry out a plural hit. Magnerium Medicaliser was used for Mebius who froze. - A multiuse heavy fighter jet. Forms the rear half of the Gun Phoenix. The main attacks are Variable Pulser of a nose of an airplane, and Double Gun Launcher of the horizontal stabilizer. Maneuver Mode can use Bringer Fan which makes a tornado to lift and throw monster, and Ventilation Volteccer which applies it and blows away fog and a toxic gas, and Maxwell Tornado which makes a tornado of a flame. - Makes its first appearance in episode 15. It excels as a high-speed pursuit. Maneuver Mode can use Spiral Wall which carries out the high-speed rotation of the fuselage, and flips and defends an attack, and Gatling Detonator which carries out the salvo fire of the beam cannon of six gates of both wings. - Makes its first appearance in episode 21. A fighter jet that is the result of Gun Booster combining with the Gun Phoenix, enabling a more powerful boost function. The final attack is Valiant Smasher, discharging a beam from all gunports. Maneuver Mode can use Invincible Phoenix which shines the fuselage and fires the Gun Phoenix Striker-like energy wave. It was destroyed by Alien Empera. - Makes its first appearance in episode 38. It is Gun Winger of GUYS OCEAN. The main attack is the same as Gun Winger, and Maneuver Mode can use Specium Trident. It has WISE(Wing In Serface Effect) -Cruising function which can glide through the seas' surface and can dive to 100 m. - Makes its first appearance in episode 38. It is the command base of CREW GUYS OCEAN.Equipment
- Small mobile pad which is the member certificate of GUYS. It is has the following uses: Communication, image analysis, Maquette Monster materialization, cooperation with Triger Shot, and startup certification of Gun Speeder. - It is a laser beam gun used by rotating three cylinders named Triple Chamber. It is most commonly used for short range fighting but will sometimes be used in long range battles. If the Red Chamber is chosen, a red beam named Acute Arrow can be used. If the Yellow Chamber is chosen, a yellow high energy fireball named Buster Bred can be used. If the Blue Chamber is chosen, a blue barrier field named Capture Cube is formed, and a blue beam named Neuron Neutralizer can be used as well. - It first appears in episode 19. If it is loaded loads with Memory Display, the display and sound which are named "METEOR OVER DRIVE" appear on the display screen. Electric activity of the brain is detected by the scanner built in helmet. The ballistic trajectory of the discharged bullet can be controlled, obstacles can also be avoided this way. Although there is a function which can attack three enemies simultaneously which is named Amazing Triple, most humans cannot yet use this attack. However, George was able to use it thanks to his skills. Professor Asami Fujisawa manufactured a beam named Region Restrictor which extinguishes the gate of a different dimension. Teppei manufactured the cartridge named Spirit Separator into which a girl's soul is made to separate from Femigon. - It first appears in episode 24. It is a notebook PC (PanasonicPanasonic
Panasonic is an international brand name for Japanese electric products manufacturer Panasonic Corporation, which was formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd...
Tough Book) type METEOR strengthening tool of GUYS. Capsule type media are mainly used. Maquette Monster can be grown to their full size by inserting the Maquette Capsule and Element Capsule and transferring the data of an Element Capsule to Maquette Capsule.
Episodes
Side stories
2007 Ultraman MebiusUltraman Mebius
is a Japanese television series produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting. It is the 17th TV series and 40th anniversary production in the Ultra Series, which first began in 1966. It premiered on the Tokyo Broadcasting System on April 8, 2006...
Side Story: Hikari Saga
- Hikari Saga - Orb's Tragedy
- Hikari Saga - A Warrior's Training
- Hikari Saga - Return Of Light
2008 Ultraman Mebius
Ultraman Mebius
is a Japanese television series produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting. It is the 17th TV series and 40th anniversary production in the Ultra Series, which first began in 1966. It premiered on the Tokyo Broadcasting System on April 8, 2006...
Side Story: Armored Darkness
- Stage 1 - Destructive Legacy
- Stage 2 - The Wicked Immortal Armor
2009 Ultraman Mebius
Ultraman Mebius
is a Japanese television series produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting. It is the 17th TV series and 40th anniversary production in the Ultra Series, which first began in 1966. It premiered on the Tokyo Broadcasting System on April 8, 2006...
Side Story: Ghost Reverse
- Stage 1 - Graveyard of Darkness
- Stage 2 - Emperor of Resurrection
Cast
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Opening theme-
- Lyrics: Goro MatsuiGoro Matsuiis a Japanese lyricist born 11 December 1957 in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, though he considers Tokyo to be his hometown. Beginning with participation in the Yamaha Popular Song Contests, he made his debut writing the lyrics for the 1981 Chage and Aska album ....
- Composition: Kisaburo Suzuki
- Arrangement: Seiichi Kyoda
- Artist: Project DMMProject DMMis a Japanese musical group that primarily performs theme songs for Tsuburaya Productions' Ultra Series of tokusatsu programs. Its members are , , and KATSUMI. had originally been a part of Project DMM, but left in 2000 and was replaced by KATSUMI...
- Lyrics: Goro Matsui
Film tie-ins
A theatrical film, entitled Ultraman Mebius & Ultraman BrothersUltraman Mebius & Ultraman Brothers
, an Ultraman Mebius theatrical film adaptation, was released in Japan on September 16, 2006. It is the 10th original film series in the Ultraman franchise, it also celebrates the 40th anniversary of the franchise. The movie peaked at 3rd in the Japanese box offices...
, was released in Japan on September 16, 2006. It takes place sometime after the end of episode 15 ("Phoenix's Fortress"), and is referenced in episode 24 ("Yapool's Rebirth").
Crossovers
- Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers (2008), Mebius joined with Tiga, Dyna and Gaia in this movie, alongside Showa-era Ultra Heroes.
- Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy (2009), Mebius will be joining with the Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle (NEOUltra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odysseyis the second season and the 25th entry in Tsuburaya Productions' long-running Ultra Series. Like its predecessor Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle, NEO is a pay-per-view service. The first episode was distributed for free online on December 12, 2008, and remained available until January 31, 2009....
), alongside Showa-era Ultra Heroes, Ultraman Dyna, Zero and Reimon.
See also
- Ultra SeriesUltra SeriesThe is the collective name for all the shows produced by Tsuburaya Productions featuring Ultraman, his many brethren, and the myriad Ultra Monsters. The Ultra Series is one of the prominent tokusatsu superhero genre productions from Japan, along with Toei produced series Kamen Rider, Super...
- Complete list of official Ultraman-related shows. - Ultra Monsters - a list of Ultraman Foes.