Tsuburaya Productions will start broadcasting the new TV series "Ultraman Arc" on TV Tokyo Network's 6 stations from July 6 at 9 a.m. Before the broadcast, the latest information will be released every Friday at 5 p.m. Three special projects leading up to the broadcast start have been announced.

Ahead of the worldwide simultaneous broadcast and streaming on July 6, a special program "Ultraman Arc Pre-Broadcast Special" will be aired on TV Tokyo Network's 6 stations from 9 a.m. on June 29. This special program will introduce the battles of the Ultra Heroes, the emissaries of light, starting from the Ultra Brothers and leading up to the New Generation Ultraman. The "light" that the Ultra Heroes have protected is now passed on to the new hero "Ultraman Arc." The program will feature a comprehensive introduction to the Ultra Heroes, showcasing the strong bonds of the Ultra Brothers and famous battle scenes, along with a sneak peek at the story of "Ultraman Arc" with previously unreleased footage. After the broadcast, a catch-up streaming will be available from 9:30 a.m. on the official Ultraman YouTube channel, TVer, Net TV Tokyo, TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION, and other platforms.

Along with the press conference for the new program "Ultraman Arc," it has been decided to hold the "Premiere Presentation Event" to showcase the completed first episode at a location in Tokyo this year as well. The new hero, Ultraman Arc, will be featured along with main cast members, including Yuki Totsuka as the protagonist Yuma, Noboru Kaneda as Shu, Kaho Mizutani as Rin, and Koichiro Nishi as Hiroshi. Director Takanori Tsujimoto and an undisclosed musical artist are also scheduled to appear. The entire cast and staff, excited for the start of the new program, will take the first step towards a dream bridge. It has also been announced that 50 members from TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION will be invited as "promotional squad members" through a lottery for this "Premiere Presentation Event."

Additionally, the grand finale event "Grand Finale Stage Greeting" for the previous work "Ultraman Blazar THE MOVIE" held on May 12 will also be streamed online. The new hero, Ultraman Arc (Yuma Tosei as SKIP), received the light baton from Captain Gento Hiruma of SKaRD, Ultraman Blazar. The event featured a joint performance with SKaRD members in the "SKaRD Exercise" and a surprise appearance by Kanata Asumi of GUTS-SELECT as Ultraman Decker, resulting in an emotional simultaneous transformation of the three heroes. A digest video of this event is available on the official Ultraman YouTube channel. The full version will be released on TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION on June 29 (available for Standard Plan members and above).

"Ultraman Arc" Synopsis

In a town called Hoshimoto City, a giant object emitting a strange aura stands tall on Mount Shishio within the city. Named "Monohorn," it is actually the "monster's horn" that has been stuck since an incident 16 years ago. After the incident called "K-DAY," when monsters appeared simultaneously worldwide, monster disasters have become commonplace. In Japan, the Earth Defense Force handles monsters with military force, while the Scientific Kaiju Investigation and Prevention center (SKIP) conducts scientific research and evacuation guidance to prevent and mitigate monster disasters.

Yuma, who encountered Monogeros' attack while camping with his parents on Mount Shishio at the age of seven, miraculously survived unharmed and pursued a career in kaiju biology research. Despite a painful past, Yuma grew up without losing his "power of imagination." As a rookie investigator, he joined SKIP and was assigned to the Hoshimoto City branch.

However, a large-scale monster disaster occurs in Hoshimoto City. At that critical moment, the intense desire to "protect the people in front of him" wells up from the bottom of Yuma's heart. The emissary of light "Rution," whom he saw in his childhood, speaks to him.

"I am you, and you are me... unleash your imagination!"

When the mystical light appeared in his hands and enveloped Yuma's body, the unleashed power of imagination united light and human, transforming him into the giant of light who protects the future, "Ultraman Arc"! Together with his precious comrades, Yuma and Ultraman Arc begin their pursuit of undying dreams!

Source : ORICON NEWS