It has been announced that a new special effects drama in the Ultraman series, Ultraman Omega, has been produced and will air every Saturday at 9am starting July 5th on TV Tokyo. It will be broadcast and streamed simultaneously around the world. The protagonist is Okida Sorato, an alien (Ultraman) who suddenly falls from the sky onto an Earth where there are no heroes or monsters, and the ambitious work explores the question, "Why does Ultraman protect the Earth?" Actor Kondo Shouri will play the protagonist Sorato. Takei Masayoshi, known for Ultraman R/B and Ultraman Decker, will serve as main director, with Nemoto Toshizo and Ashiki Junichiro in charge of series composition.
In the new film, Okida Sorato transforms into Ultraman Omega and fights monsters, while the Earthlings observe him from every angle, trying to understand who the giants he is fighting are. Eventually, Sorato and an ordinary young man become a buddy team, and the film explores the question, "Why does Ultraman protect the Earth?"
The protagonist, Okida Sorato, takes on the human form of Ultraman Omega, an alien who fell from "Sora." He has lost all of his memories, and is curious about the human life form he has never seen before. He has a cheerful and innocent personality, just like a child. Whenever he senses the presence of a monster, he instantly displays his extraordinary physical abilities. Furthermore, he begins to recall bits of his memory, such as the fact that he is Ultraman, and the names and characteristics of monsters. When he transforms into the 50-meter-long Omega form and fights at full force, he naturally consumes a tremendous amount of energy, and feels extremely hungry after each battle.
Sorato transforms into Ultraman Omega, a giant of light who wields the red space boomerang, the Omega Slugger. He is 50 meters tall and weighs 50,000 tons. His special move is a reticle ray that he unleashes with both hands. In response to Sorato's will, the Omega Slugger appears in his hand. When he loads the shining Omega Meteor pendant on his chest, his wings open and he is enveloped in a dazzling light as he transforms into a giant of light. After transforming, he uses the red Omega Slugger on his head as a weapon to engage in sharp, exhilarating battles. Whether in Sorato's or Omega form, when facing someone, he first uses the Omega Scope, a gesture in which he holds his palm out towards the opponent and stares intently at them to observe them.
Kondo, who takes on the main role, said, "I'm Kondo Shori, and I'll be playing Okida Sorato. First of all, I'm very happy to be able to transform into Ultraman. When I was a child, I was an only child in a single-parent household, and my playmate at home was Ultraman soft vinyl figures. I still remember my mother buying them for me, and teaching me the names of each Ultraman in the morning. I want to tell that young Kondo, 'When you grow up, you'll be Ultraman!' Starting in July, I will be saving the Earth as Okida Sorato, Ultraman Omega. I think I've created a fascinating character. This is a production that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. Please look forward to it!"
Director Takei commented, "I am filled with happiness and enthusiasm to be serving as the main director for the third series. Having been involved with the Ultraman series for over 20 years, I have put my greatest theme into this work. It is a story that depicts Ultraman himself. In my previous works, 'Ultraman R/B' and 'Ultraman Decker', which I served as main director, the stories were classic coming-of-age stories about how young Earthlings escaped a crisis, but with 'Ultraman Omega' I am aiming to tell a 'story of awakening' in which Ultraman himself thinks about and searches for the questions 'why do we protect the Earth' and 'why do we fight alongside Earthlings'. With familiar characters, impactful monsters, and a classic storyline, I believe this will be a work that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. I hope you will look forward to the exploits of the new Ultraman!"
Nemoto said, "The last time I was in charge of series composition for 'Ultraman Decker,' I aimed for a traditional, orthodox style, so I thought I'd try something different this time, but I feel like this was traditional in its own way. That said, I think what people feel constitutes the orthodox style of Ultraman is different for each person. I'm sure the basis is the original, but it also depends on which era and which Ultraman you were watching. I'm from the Showa generation, but I've also been influenced by the Heisei era, and I like the New Generation as well. I put my feelings for Ultraman into it. I would be happy if Omega can become a traditional style for the children who watch it."
Ashiki said, "I have spent more than half my life with Ultraman, and I feel extremely happy to be able to be involved in a new page in Ultraman's history again. The heroes we admired as children. The monsters we loved. What was their appeal? I feel like the work 'Ultraman Omega' reminded me of those things. I would be happy if I can bring that kind of nostalgia to adults, and give children a new excitement that they can look back on with nostalgia when they become adults. Let's support Sorato and Ultraman Omega together!"
