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"Ultraman Arc The Movie: The Clash of Light and Evil" TV trailer

Photo from Koichiro Nishi's twt

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It was good to see everyone again...

Photos from the early screening of "Ultraman Arc The Movie: The Clash of Light and Evil" from Kaneta Sho's & Yuki Totsuka's twitter

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KANETA SHO as ISHIDO SHU ULTRAMAN ARC ⟡ Episode 1

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"ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL Introduces New Characters and Kaiju!" on Tsuburaya-Prods official page

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This year's Ultraman holiday card.

They'll likely all be super late arriving due to the canada post strike, sorry ^^;

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Rkgk

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i love you ultraman arc 🫂

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Ultraman Arc Episode 01

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I'll also be posting things regarding the characters from Ultraman Arc, including Yuma Hize, Shu Ishido, Rin Natsume and others... I hope we can get along and I'm also supporting other users who promote and talk about the Ultraman Arc content.

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I'm already missing the characters from Ultraman Arc as well...

This blog going foward + my thoughtso n the finale

With Ultraman Arc having come to an end i wanted to make some announcement regarding what i'll do going foward with this blog.

Ill be posting all the info we get regarding the movie and future merch, as well as events that happen in 2025 (if possible).

I also have some personal projects that are related to me rewatching the whole show more than once. Those projects are the following:

Im going to write down when each OST song is used in each episode. This is mostly because i can baerly hear the music in each episode and im interested in knowing when each song is used, itll also be fun to have all this info written down.

I also want to write down character details to understand them better (SKIP and everyone else). I want to take note of nicknames, honorifics, pronouns, historys between characters, characters interests, etc.

I want to make gifs for each episode, i want to continue my Yuma & Ishido scenes gifs i made once aswell as making other types of gifs for characters or kaijus or episodes themselfs (like with my "all the goodbyes" gifset). We'll see when we get there.

Now i dont know when i will start these projects or how much time it might take me to compleate them (especially because this year will be very busy for me) btu either way i want to work on them.

I will miss Ultraman Arc terribly, it was my first Ultraman, but this blog is not ending any time soon. This show will live with me for a long long time so you will see me here for awhile aswell <3

Okay now for a probably insanely long (and less serious) talk about the finale:

I want to preface this by saying, i spent the last 2 weeks being INSANELY anxious about episodes 24 and 25. Its mostly my fault, and thats not me blaming my mental issues, but im blaming myself for reading leaks. The leaks came out before episode 24, and even before the recap episode im preatty sure. So basically i spent like 3 weeks or so stressing over Arcs ending. Now, i think the way the leak was worded added to me being really attached to the show and also my very bad mental health, were not a good convination. And after episode 24 aired, i got insanely sick for a few days, the anxiety spike had been so big . that i just. i got sick .

The wait between episode 24 and 25 felt almost non existant compared to the wait we had till ep 24 and thankfully i did not get too overly anxious while watchign ep 25 like i had with ep 24!!

Either way, with that out of the way, let me talk about my thoughts on the finale:

It was perfect. Genuenly did not expect it to be this perfect.

As i mentioned, i read a leak about the finale so i knew Yum and Rution would both leave earth- BUT i was NOT aware of how it would happen. and thats why i had a whole anxiety thing killing me . I was really worried Yuma would leave forever or . that i wouldnt like the way the leaving earth moment was written...

But it trully exideed my expectations! The final fight is probably one of my fav fights in the whole show, and i really really liked that he defeated Sweed in his normal form.

I also really enjoyed how the fake dream and Yumas parents were handled, i was ripping my hair out yelling for Yuma to not accept the dream as reality LMAO.

I did not expect Yuma to call SKIP his family, i adored that, i was giggling and kicking my feet about it . Family forever and ever!!! Also im not even going to talk about TeaCoffee because this could go on forever and ever if i did. All ill say is, i love gay people, congrats on the engagement <3

After they said their goodbyes and Yuma left, i was already happy with how things had turned out. I was glad Yuma said he would return, if the show ended there i would have probably been okay with it. BUT . the detail of CONFIRMING that Yuma comes back 3 months later. is just perfect. genuenly straight up puts the show as my favorite tokusatsu ever. That finale just topped Den-O for me. That finale was able to dethrone the first tokusatsu i ever watched.

As i said before, this show will live with me for a long time. Im very lucky to say that ill probably be able to watch the movie in the cinema once it comes out so im exited to keep loving Ultraman Arc forever <3

Okay im going to shut the fuck up now

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That last scene brought me to tears 😢

"If I wake up tomorrow And you're not there… Maybe I'm overthinking it But it feels like my heart would break"

All the goodbyes in Ultraman Arc | Credits: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16

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New Year Special! SKIP members' top secret information revealed! by Telemaga.net

All the descs put through google translate (LONG TEXT WARNING):

Yuma Hize:

23 years old.

A researcher at the Hoshimoto City branch of the Monster Science Research Institute (SKIP). His specialty is monster biology.

Personality: He has a kind and straightforward heart, and is always close to those in weak positions. He has a saying in his heart that he wants to keep running to protect everyone's future, and if he thinks it is for the sake of others, he will take action first. His actions sometimes make those around him nervous...

Background: 16 years ago, he lost his father (Tetsuya Hize) and mother (Takako Hize) in an attack by the space monster Monogeros . At that time, he was saved by a mysterious giant who appeared, and his body and mind became one, and he gained the power to become Ultraman Arc . Later, when many monsters and aliens appeared, he transformed into Arc and began to fight. Since then, he fights monsters together with Arc . After the incident 16 years ago, he moved to the house of his paternal grandmother (Masumi Hize). As a child, he had a strong fear of monsters in general, but after becoming a fan of paleontologist Shinya Makino , he was able to face monsters as living creatures. After entering university, he majored in monster biology. After graduating, he joined SKIP, wanting to help people suffering from monster disasters due to his own painful experiences.

Shu Ishido:

25 years old.

Special investigator of the Earth Defense Force's Space Science Bureau. Specializes in astrophysics and astrobiology.

Personality: in Hoshimoto City, where monster disasters occur one after another, there are many cases suspected to be of space origin, so he is stationed at the SKIP Hoshimoto City branch. He is always dressed in a neat suit, and his calm, collected, and rational behavior can sometimes make him seem like a perfectionist with no flaws. However, in reality, he has a kind heart and a sense of justice, and when necessary, he will cooperate with SKIP beyond the boundaries of organizations and rules. He and Yuuma became good friends. His respected grandfather was a big coffee fan, so he has been drinking coffee since he was a child, and it has become an indispensable part of his daily life. His hobby is reading, and he is particularly fond of classic mystery novels from overseas.

Background: born into an elite family that has produced many world-class scientists, he spent his childhood in the United States. He was the youngest student to enter the prestigious Space Science University in the country, and after graduating at the top of his class, he studied abroad in Europe. He decides to join the Earth Defense Force's Space Science Bureau, an organization that his respected grandfather helped establish.

Rin Natsume:

25 years old.

Researcher at SKIP Hoshimoto City Branch. Specializes in mechanical engineering (especially robotics), and is in charge of systems at the branch. She is also responsible for managing YouPi.

Personality: a genius programmer, she is good at all things mechanical, and sometimes invents new equipment depending on the investigation. She has a bright and straightforward personality, a strong sense of professionalism, and as a senior, she often scolds Yuma, who tends to rush ahead. However, she is also a bit of a natural and emotional person, so things don't always go as planned.

Background: during her childhood, she moved around Japan due to her parents' work. She was good at science subjects, and became interested in mechanical engineering in high school, but she felt alienated because people around her didn't understand her. However, meeting and being encouraged by monster scientist Yamagami Satoru was one of the reasons she later aimed to join SKIP. She continues to be friends with Shiba Aoi, a classmate who was close to her during ger impressionable years, even now that she is a working adult. She is the godmother of YouPi, and the name comes from the name of the dog that Rin had when she was a child. In her private life, she attends craft classes and has chosen the embroidery course. The quiet time spent diligently working her hands to create colorful patterns is an important stress reliever for her.

Hiroshi Ban:

43 years old.

Head of SKIP Hoshimotoshi Branch. Specializes in geology (especially mineralogy). Yuma and Rin 's boss.

Personality: he instructs and supervises investigations at the branch, and requests the Earth Defense Force to be deployed in emergencies. He is strict on discipline, but is not arrogant and has a friendly personality. When talking about his specialty, he can easily forget his position and become absorbed... SKIP does not have the offensive power against monsters like the Defense Force, so he often struggles to make decisions in emergencies. As head of the branch, Hiroshi is often forced to order a retreat from the scene or restrain the actions of his impatient subordinates. However, when a truly serious situation occurs, he makes bold decisions that surprise those around him, and is not afraid to see things through to the end. He is a little unfamiliar with computer and Internet-related matters, and tends to leave it all to Rin.

Background: as a child, he was a dinosaur lover, and as a university student, he studied under paleontologist Shinya Makino, and together they excavated and investigated fossils. Hoping to use the knowledge he gained at that time to help someone close to him, he abandoned his path as a researcher and joined SKIP. He has been assigned to several branch offices, including Hokkaido, Miyagi, Niigata, and Tottori, but was appointed as the director of the newly established Hoshimoto City branch office. He lives with his wife and daughter, and is always worried about his daughter Tsugumi's condition. He is a big fan of dogs (Shiba Inu), but refrains from keeping one because Tsugumi is allergic to them. On holidays, his greatest joy is treating his family to homemade meals.

YouPi:

Height: 2 meters.

Weight: 220kg.

An autonomous AI-equipped support robot that works with investigators at the SKIP Hoshimoto City Branch. Nicknamed YouPi. It can communicate through speech, and is adept at answering the phone at the SKIP monster hotline and cleaning the branch. Its catchphrase is "Leave it to YouPi." It has cameras in both eyes and on both chest areas, and the vertical slit between its eyebrows is where the monitor image projection port and infrared sensor are located. There are lighting devices on both shoulders, and the center of its chest is a loudspeaker. Its arms, which boast great strength, are equipped with multi-nozzles that can spray fire extinguishing agents, as well as light plug cables that can access electronic devices, infiltrate networks, and conduct research and analysis. There are welding nozzles on the fingertips of both hands. It is equipped with a shield when working in dangerous places. It moves around by carrying it on its back, and then carries it on its left arm. There is a charging port on its back, and it can be charged with a cable or powered by Yupi . Youpi can be separated into a head and a body, and when separated, the head is called "You" and the body is called "Pi". The Youhead can function as a drone not only in the sky but also underwater, conducting surveys and taking photographs in places that are difficult for investigators to access. Pi, the body, performs various missions on the ground and supports the SKIP team. Pi can also transform into vehicle mode by folding its knees and putting its wheels on the ground. In addition to moving by running, it can also carry people and supplies. Vehicle mode is also useful when catching You on the ground after he has lost control in the air .

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Kaho Mizutani (Rin Natsume) interview on CinemaToday

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Yuki Totsuka (Yuma Hize), Sho Kaneta (Shu Ishido), Kaho Mizutani (Rin Natsume), Koichiro Nishi (Hiroshi Ban) in the Ultraman Arc Premiere Press photos from MyNavi News

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Yuki Totsuka (Yuma Hize), Sho Kaneta (Shu Ishido), Kaho Mizutani (Rin Natsume), Koichiro Nishi (Hiroshi Ban) do the henshin pose in the Ultraman Arc Premiere Press from CinemaToday