The Ultraman industry is currently in a frenzy with the release of the theatrical release "Shin Ultraman" in 2022. Do you remember watching Ultraman as a child? If you're part of the generation that currently enjoys late-night anime, you likely woke up early in the morning to enjoy Heisei Ultraman and Heisei Kamen Rider! In recent years, many fascinating works have been released, including the Kamen Rider series that entertained us as children and the latest Ultraman theatrical releases, "Shin Ultraman" and "Shin Kamen Rider." While we're in what could be called the third heyday of special effects films, did you know that the Ultraman series has been announced for broadcast not only as a theatrical release but also as a television series? This work also pays homage to "Ultraman Dyna," a work that perfectly suits our generation, making it even easier for us to enjoy the series. This time, I'd like to introduce the monsters that appear in "Ultraman Decker," the Ultraman series that is attracting a lot of attention following "Shin Ultraman"! These monsters are just as noteworthy as those in "Shin Ultraman," so be sure to check them out!
The Mysterious Floating Object "Sphere"
First, let's introduce the mysterious floating corps, Sphere, who are the main enemies in this work. Sphere is like the final boss of the work, and the main content of this work is fighting the monsters sent by Sphere.
An entity that threatens people's daily lives
The setting of this work is one in which peace prevailed for a while, but the sudden appearance of a mysterious floating object called the Sphere completely changed the situation. The Sphere disrupted the peaceful lives of the people who had lived until then, once again causing an increase in monster attacks. The Sphere is truly a hateful entity that suddenly took away people's everyday lives.
The protagonist, Asumi Kanata, must face it!
The protagonist, Kanata Asumi, is one of those whose everyday lives have been stolen by the Sphere. This work tells the story of those whose lives have been stolen by the Sphere, as they struggle to stand up to the Sphere and regain their normal lives. It will be exciting to see how the protagonist, Kanata Asumi, grows through his confrontation with the Sphere.
The Root Cause of Monster Damage
In this way, Sphere does not directly attack Earth, but stands in the way of Ultraman Decker and his allies by controlling the monsters it fuses with. For this reason, many monsters in this series have "Sphere" before their names.
The Setting of Ultraman Decker
Now, let's take a look at the world of this work, which serves as the setting for the showdown between Sphere and Ultraman Decker.
The World After Ultraman Trigger
First, one of the unique settings of this work is that Ultraman Decker is set in the same place as Ultraman Trigger. This work is set in a world where peace was temporarily restored thanks to the efforts of Ultraman Trigger, and chronologically, it can be said to be a work that continues the legacy of Ultraman Trigger.
Monsters that appeared in Ultraman Trigger may also appear!!
Especially in terms of monsters, there's a chance that popular monsters from Ultraman Trigger will make a reappearance. Since this series is popular not only for Ultraman but also for its monsters, this is something to keep an eye on.
Heavy Influence from Ultraman Dyna
Furthermore, this series isn't just influenced by the previous season's Ultraman Trigger. It has been stated that this series is also heavily influenced by the worldview of Ultraman Dyna. For that reason, the protagonist, Ultraman Decker, also looks very similar to Ultraman Dyna. This suggests that similar monsters may appear, not just Ultramen.
Maybe there will even be monsters that Dyna fans will find nostalgic!?
Therefore, this film is sure to feature monsters that will bring back fond memories for fans of the Dyna generation who are now adults. It can also be said that this film was created with consideration for the generation that once enjoyed Ultraman.
Ultra D-Flasher is also available!!
The release of Ultraman-related merchandise always garners attention with the start of each new series, and this time, it seems that Ultra D-Flasher merchandise will be released. These merchandise are linked to the Ultra Dimension Cards, and a wide variety of cards featuring Ultraman and monsters will be available.
Maybe monsters that will appear in future Deckers will also appear!?
In particular, these Ultra Dimension cards will be especially useful for understanding upcoming monsters, as they may be released early, even for monsters that first appear in this series.
Collect all the monsters that have appeared so far!
In addition, Ultraman and monsters from previous series will continue to be sold as Dimension Cards, so we'll be keeping an eye on not only the monsters appearing in this series, but also the popular monsters from the past.
Currently Revealed Monsters
Now, I'd like to introduce how we'll be researching the monsters based on various advance information. The monsters appearing in this film have yet to be publicly revealed, but they're being revealed little by little, so be sure to check them out.
Check it out in the trailer!
First, to get a better understanding of the monsters appearing in this film, be sure to check out the official trailer. The trailer briefly shows the monsters moving lively, allowing you to get a sneak peek at the movements of the monsters appearing in the film.
You can guess from the dimension cards!!
PVs aren't the only clues to discovering the monsters. The Ultra Dimension Cards, currently available as merchandise, already feature images of monsters believed to appear in the film. It's a great way to fully immerse yourself in the world of Ultraman by researching the monsters in advance with the Ultra Dimension Cards.
Popular monsters from the past have been possessed by Spheres!
Sphere, the final boss of this series, fuses with a monster and stands in Ultraman's way. For this reason, it seems that previous monsters will appear with slightly different appearances.
Sphere and Ultraman Dyna
Now, Sphere, the main enemy of this work, as we've introduced it so far, is actually an enemy that appeared in "Ultraman Dyna," a work that heavily influenced this work. From here, I'd like to introduce the Sphere that appears in "Ultraman Dyna."
The setting is almost the same!
The Sphere that appears in "Ultraman Dyna" doesn't have a significant difference in configuration compared to the Sphere currently appearing in Ultraman Decker. Perhaps it's the same Sphere that appears in Ultraman Decker.
Highly Intelligent Space Lifeform
In "Ultraman Dyna," Sphere is depicted not as a mere monster, but as a highly intelligent being. While it could be described as an alien, it is impossible to communicate with it, making it a completely mysterious entity.
Even Dyna's power couldn't annihilate it.
The Sphere was Ultraman Dyna's greatest enemy. Unfortunately, even with Ultraman Dyna's power, although he was victorious, it seems he was unable to annihilate the Sphere. Perhaps the Sphere in this film is a Sphere that was unable to be defeated in Ultraman Dyna's world and somehow ended up in the Ultraman Trigger world?
Is it the same Sphere from the Ultraman Decker world?
It would be great if the mystery of the identity of these Spheres would be solved throughout the series. The Spheres, the terrifying beings that tormented Ultraman in Ultraman Dyna, will pose a threat to the Reiwa Ultraman. It will be interesting to see what kind of threat they pose to the Reiwa Ultraman.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we introduced the enemies, the Spheres and the monsters, in "Ultraman Decker." There's still much we don't know about this film's enemies. We'd like to analyze their relationship to the world of Ultraman Dyna and the Spheres' true purpose in more detail throughout the series. Let's continue analyzing the promotional videos and merchandise releases as we await the TV premiere!
