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Ultraman Arc" January Scenes Revealed: The Mythical Beast Gilbug Appears — Was the Past 16 Years a Dream

The latest series, Ultraman Arc, airing on six TV Tokyo-affiliated networks and streaming worldwide, has unveiled scene stills and synopses for its January episodes. (Airs Saturdays at 9:00 AM)


"Ultraman Arc" Episode 24

"Ultraman Arc" Episode 24: "Descending Illusion," airing January 11. © Tsuburaya Productions © Ultraman Arc Production Committee · TV Tokyo


The Ultraman Arc series aims to inspire children's imaginative power and bridge the way to a bright future through its heartfelt, heroic stories. This tokusatsu drama paints a bold yet heartwarming portrait of heroes within the Ultraman universe.

The story follows Yuma Tosei (played by Yuki Totsuka), a young rookie investigator at the "SKIP" Science Investigation Bureau, dedicated to preventing kaiju disasters. The light from a distant galaxy merges with Yuma, transforming him into the powerful Ultraman Arc, who defends humanity and Earth against impending threats. Yuma, a cheerful and kind-hearted youth loved by locals, lives by the motto his father gave him: "Run, Yuma!"

For January, synopses and stills for three episodes were revealed:


January 4: EX "Special Recap: To the Members of SKIP City Branch"

"Ultraman Arc" January 4: EX

"Ultraman Arc" January 4: EX "Special Recap: To the Members of SKIP Seigen City Branch" (C) Tsuburaya Productions (C) Ultraman Arc Production Committee · TV Tokyo


"Ultraman Arc" January 4: EX

"Ultraman Arc" January 4: EX "Special Recap: To the Members of SKIP Seigen City Branch" (C) Tsuburaya Productions (C) Ultraman Arc Production Committee · TV Tokyo


Strange incidents plague Hoshimoto City, while formidable foes arrive from the farthest reaches of space. Amid these unprecedented crises, can the team at SKIP's Hoshimoto City branch find strength in support sent across the sea by a new member, Nakamura?


Episode 24: "Descending Illusion" (Airs January 11)

Ultraman Arc" Episode 24

"Ultraman Arc" Episode 24: "Descending Illusion," airing January 11 (C) Tsuburaya Productions (C) Ultraman Arc Production Committee · TV Tokyo


Following an intense battle with Trigueros, Ultraman Arc vanishes in a massive explosion. Awakening in darkness, Yuma encounters Arc, who reveals a shocking truth: the past 16 years were all an illusion. Meanwhile, a mysterious new kaiju, the mythical beast Gilbug, emerges, wielding an enigmatic blue orb at its center. What is Gilbug's purpose?


Episode 25: "Run, Yuma!" (Airs January 18)

"Ultraman Arc" Episode 25

"Ultraman Arc" Episode 25: "Run, Yuma!" airing January 18 (C) Tsuburaya Productions (C) Ultraman Arc Production Committee · TV Toky


"Ultraman Arc" Episode 25

"Ultraman Arc" Episode 25: "Run, Yuma!" airing January 18 (C) Tsuburaya Productions (C) Ultraman Arc Production Committee · TV Toky


As Gilbug’s relentless assault pushes Yuma and Arc to the brink, a critical decision looms—their final farewell. Confronting his past and embracing his imagination, Yuma faces the ultimate challenge in their climactic battle.


Source : ORICON NEWS