Ultraman New Generation Stars

Ultraman New Generation Stars
The series poster with the main Ultra Warriors of the New Generation Heroes series(1st season.
Created byTsuburaya Productions
Opening theme
  • "STARS" by NEW GENERATION STARS with Voyager
  • "ULTRA PRIDE" by Yuka Ohta with Voyager
Country of originJapan
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes22(1st season)
Production
Running time30 minutes
Original release
NetworkTV Tokyo
ReleaseJanuary 28, 2023 (2023-01-28) –
present
Related
Ultraman Decker
Ultraman Blazar
Ultraman Arc

Ultraman New Generation Stars (ウルトラマン ニュージェネレーション スターズ, Urutoraman Nyū Jenerēshon Sutāzu) is a biography series produced by Tsuburaya Productions created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of New Generation Ultraman (ニュージェネレーションウルトラマン, Nyū Jenerēshon Urutoraman) series lineup that started since Ultraman Ginga. The first season premiered on January 28, 2023 on TV Tokyo, effectively a week after the end of Ultraman Decker.[1][2][3] The second season was announced to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Ultraman Zero and premiered on January 27, 2024, on TV Tokyo, effectively a week after the end of Ultraman Blazar.[4][5]

Synopsis

Season 1

As the force of evil reaches the Land of Light in Nebula M78, the record of the New Generation Ultraman became lost. The Dimensionizer (ディメンションナイザー, Dimenshon'naizā) is entrusted to Ultraman Zero, alongside the message which directs him to regain the lost Star Chronicles (スター列伝, Sutā Retsuden) and the bonds with the New Generation Ultras.[1][2][3]

Season 2

Let's trace the proud record of battles woven by the New Generation Heroes together with Yuka! The genius scientist Yuka Ohta traces the many famous battles of the Ultra Heroes who have ignited the passion of the Ultra Pride, and through this research, she will power up the Special Airborne Armor that has gone through the battle along with Ultraman Z and its fellow members of the anti-monster robot force STORAGE, Sevenger! … or maybe!?[4][5]

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
122January 28, 2023 (2023-01-28)June 24, 2023 (2023-06-24)
2TBAJanuary 27, 2024 (2024-01-27)TBA

Season 1

No. Title Original air date
1"Lost History"
Transliteration: "Rosuto Hisutorī" (Japanese: ロストヒストリー)
January 28, 2023 (2023-01-28)

An unidentified force declares a challenge against the Land of Light residents by erasing all the Ultra Warriors. To counter this, Ultraman Zero is entrusted with the Dimensionizer, an item sent by Ultraman Decker from the future to restore the erased historical records. Z initially appears to take up the role and fails to do so, as Ultraman Ginga explains that Z left himself out from his own recollection. In addition, Zero had mass-produced multiple copies of said device for the entire New Generation Heroes to restore each of their own history records.

  • This episode is a tribute to all the New Generation Heroes.
2"Beginning of Ginga: Town of Falling Stars"
Transliteration: "Biginingu Obu Ginga ~Hoshi no Furu Machi~" (Japanese: ビギニング・オブ・ギンガ〜星の降る町〜)
February 4, 2023 (2023-02-04)

Ultraman Ginga (more specifically, Hikaru Raido) recounts the day of his first battle in Mount Furuhoshi that leads to his first battle on Earth. By doing so, he obtains his own card and the record pertaining to Ginga's exploits.

3"Dear Friends"
Transliteration: "Taisetsu na Nakama" (Japanese: 大切な仲間)
February 11, 2023 (2023-02-11)

After fulfilling his duty, Ginga continues to recount his further exploits after that, remembering how his friends from Furuhoshi supported him in his fight and eventually his partnership with the Victorian Sho, who transforms into Ultraman Victory. The latter resulted with the accidental access to Ultraman Victory's card and historical record, prompting Hikaru to contact Sho and begging his forgiveness.

4"Allies in Battle"
Transliteration: "Tomo ni Tatakau Mono-tachi" (Japanese: 共に戦う者たち)
February 18, 2023 (2023-02-18)

Ultraman Z tries to recount his fights on Earth and exploring each of STORAGE's SAA Units that he fought alongside with. Just as he was about to obtain his card, Z went off the rails by further exploring GUTS-Select's exploits both during the era of Trigger and Decker, a fact which Haruki reprimands him off-screen.

5"Stand Up, Z! The Last Hero"
Transliteration: "Tachiagare Zetto! ~Saigo no Yūsha~" (Japanese: 立ち上がれゼット!〜最後の勇者〜)
February 25, 2023 (2023-02-25)

Remembering the Ultra Brothers, Z relates to Ace, his godfather and how he arrived to the former's aid during Baraba's attack. His act of doing so manages to unlock his own card and history record from the Dimensionizer.

6"Trigger's Peril! The Golden Threat"
Transliteration: "Torigā no Kiki! ~Ōgon no Kyōi~" (Japanese: トリガーの危機!〜黄金の脅威〜)
March 4, 2023 (2023-03-04)

Ultraman Trigger is called for help from the Land of Light in restoring his own personal history record. Trigger recounts the day when The Kingdom invades his Earth to steal the powers of Eternity Core to their advantage and how Ultraman Ribut's arrival puts their actions to a temporary stop. By doing so, Trigger unlocks Ribut's card and its accompanying historical record.

7"The Ship That Carried Bonds! Operation Dragon"
Transliteration: "Kizuna o Noseta Fune ~Operēshon Doragon~" (Japanese: 絆を乗せた艦〜オペレーションドラゴン〜)
March 11, 2023 (2023-03-11)

Trigger then further dwells into Kengo and Yuna's training session with Ribut's human form to control their powers while GUTS-Select members prepare to exploit Absolute Diavolo's powers for the Nursedessei, all the while the Giants of Darkness provide their own assistance. Trigger then unlocks his own card and the accompanying historical record, assuring that the exploits made by the Ultras as a whole should not be erased.

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga and Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad, continuing the events from episode 6.
8"Enemy Contact!"
Transliteration: "Kaiteki!" (Japanese: 会敵!)
March 18, 2023 (2023-03-18)

With the help of the New Generation Ultras, Ultraman Zero steadily accumulates memories, but that's when the culprit comes into contact. This unforeseen manner of attack reminds Ultraman Zero of his past battles against strong enemies.

9"Battle Across Dimensions! When the Aegis Shines"
Transliteration: "Jikū o Koeta Tatakai ~Ījisu Hikaru Toki~" (Japanese: 時空を超えた戦い〜イージス光る時〜)
March 25, 2023 (2023-03-25)

After getting contacted by Ultraman Zero, Ultraman X reminisces on the first time he met Zero. During the transportation of the Spark Dolls, Black King and Alien Nackle Bandello make an appearance. X works with Ultraman Zero, who was going after Bandello, to save their friends from Xio.

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Zero and Ultraman X.
10"Interwoven Possibilities"
Transliteration: "Tsumugareta Kanōsei" (Japanese: 紡がれた可能性)
April 1, 2023 (2023-04-01)

X has overcome difficulties in the past with the help of other Ultras like, Max, Ginga, Victory and Tiga. Remember the infinite possibilities that open up with the power of the Ultra bond!

11"Words from the Future"
Transliteration: "Mirai kara no Kotoba" (Japanese: 未来からの言葉)
April 8, 2023 (2023-04-08)

After receiving the Dimensionizer, Kanata Asumi was reminiscing about his past battles. That was when the Dimensionizer shot a beam of light and started projecting Ultraman's records it had recovered. What went through Kanata's mind after he saw everything?

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman X, Ultraman Z and Ultraman Decker.
12"Bonds That Lead to Beyond"
Transliteration: "Kanata e Tsuzuku Kizuna" (Japanese: 彼方へ続く絆)
April 15, 2023 (2023-04-15)

Through the Dimensionizer, Kanata was able to see other Ultras helping each other in battles and it reminded him of the Ultras he had fought together with Trigger is an Ultra who has been fighting since the ancient times. Decker and Dyna are Ultras who fight in the future. The bond that Kanata formed with them unravel the history of the Ultras.

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga and Ultraman Decker.
13"Origin of the Two: From Today We Are Ultraman"
Transliteration: "Futari no Genten ~Urutoraman Hajimemashita~" (Japanese: 二人の原点〜ウルトラマンはじめました〜)
April 22, 2023 (2023-04-22)

The Dimensionizer is also sent to Ultraman Rosso and Ultraman Blu. The way Blu jumps right in to try to figure out what was sent to them hasn't changed a bit from the past. It reminds Rosso of when they had first become Ultraman. Brothers, Katsumi Minato and Isami, get caught up in a monster disaster and were about to face serious danger, when they acquired the power to transform into Ultraman. The Ultraman brothers' battle starts here!

14"A Girl Who Fights"
Transliteration: "Tatakau On'na no Ko" (Japanese: 戦う女の子)
April 29, 2023 (2023-04-29)

Having recovered their memories, Rosso and Blu try to help their sister, Ultrawoman Grigio, recover hers as well. Rosso keeps getting side-tracked by his sister—will they be able to reclaim their sister, Asashi's memories from the future?

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman R/B, Ultraman R/B The Movie, Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes and Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy.
15"Connections Are Circular"
Transliteration: "Tsunagari wa Enkan" (Japanese: 繋がりは円環)
May 6, 2023 (2023-05-06)

Ultraman Orb after receiving the Dimensionizer from Zero, reminisces about the old battles he has fought in the past. He remembers about the battles he fought against the ghost sorcerer, Reibatos and the space witch thief, Murnau and also recalls the time when he first met the members of the SSP. Orb, the wanderer of the galaxy, looks back on the different bonds he's formed in the past.

16"An Inescapable Bond"
Transliteration: "Kusareen no Otoko" (Japanese: 腐れ縁の男)
May 13, 2023 (2023-05-13)

While Jugglus Juggler is both a companion and the greatest nemesis of Ultraman Orb, for Z he's a reliable captain. Orb and Z have very different impressions and memories of Jugglus Juggler. Orb and Z unveil the story of this mysterious man.

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Orb and Ultraman Z.
17"Time to Get Ready! Welcome to the Secret Base"
Transliteration: "Kimeru ze Kakugo ~Himitsu Kichi e Yōkoso~" (Japanese: 決めるぜ覚悟〜秘密基地へようこそ〜)
May 20, 2023 (2023-05-20)

After receiving the Dimensionizer, Ultraman Geed remembers the first time he transformed. Riku Asakura loses his home after Skull Gomora attacked the city he lived in. Along with his alien partner, Pega, he is lured to a secret base and it was there that he received the Geed Riser and Ultra Capsule. Riku decides to transform into Ultraman Geed to save everyone.

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Geed.
18"ShOUT"
May 27, 2023 (2023-05-27)

After sending his Dimension Card to Zero, Ultraman Geed remembers the fierce battles they have fought together. Although they were tough, the two became stronger by overcoming such difficulties. Looking back to those battles brings forth a new Dimension Card for Ultraman Geed.

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Zero and Ultraman Geed.
19"The One Place We Seek Together"
Transliteration: "Tomo ni Susumu Basho wa Hitotsu" (Japanese: 共に進む場所は一つ)
June 3, 2023 (2023-06-03)

After receiving the Dimensionizer, Ultraman Taiga reminisces about the members of the Tri-Squad: Ultraman Titas, the Wise Man of Power, and Ultraman Fuma, the Ruler of Wind. In the early days of the Tri-Squad things did not always go smoothly, but eventually over time Taiga formed a tight bond with the members. He thinks back on the numerous battles they overcame together.

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Taiga and Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy.
20"The Story of the Fourth Member! Buddy Go!"
Transliteration: "Yo-ninme no Monogatari ~Badi Gō~" (Japanese: 四人目の物語〜バディゴー〜)
June 10, 2023 (2023-06-10)

After acquiring Ultraman Titas and Ultraman Fuma's cards, Ultraman Taiga remembers the time when he first met the fourth member of the Tri-Squad, Hiroyuki Kudo. Hiroyuki works at E.G.I.S., a private security organization on an Earth where aliens secretly inhabit. While he is on duty, he gets involved in an alien-related incident and is forced to face monsters including Hellberus the Ultimate Disaster Monster. That is when the Hero of Light within Hiroyuki is called to awaken!

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Taiga.
21"To Every Encounter..."
Transliteration: "Subete no Deai ni......" (Japanese: 全ての出会いに……)
June 17, 2023 (2023-06-17)

Ultraman Zero, who has regained most of the New Generation Ultras' memories, looks back on the battles he has fought. He thinks back on the relationship he has with Ultraman Belial, something that all started because he was young and thoughtless. He also remembers about the time he formed the Ultimate Force Zero with his friends from another universe. He's also reminded of when he finally gained the power of the Ultimate Shining Ultraman Zero, after training with Ultraseven, Ultraman Leo and Ultraman Joneus. Ultraman Zero's power comes from every one of these experiences.

22"To the Future"
Transliteration: "Mirai e" (Japanese: 未来へ)
June 24, 2023 (2023-06-24)

After Ultraman Zero restores all of the memories, the mastermind of the incident appears before him once again. The truth about the whole incident is revealed.

Season 2

No. Title Original air date
1"Sevenger Enhancement Plan"
Transliteration: "Sebungā Kyōka Keikaku" (Japanese: セブンガー強化計画)
January 27, 2024 (2024-01-27)

Special Airborne Armor Unit-1, Sevenger. A masterpiece that has gone through many battles. STORAGE member Yuka Ohta was ordered to submit an enhancement proposal for Sevenger. Will Yuka be able to come up with a good idea by watching the past battle records?

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Z and Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga.
2"A Treasure Hunter Arrives"
Transliteration: "Torejā Hantā Arawaru" (Japanese: トレジャーハンター現る)
February 3, 2024 (2024-02-03)

A mysterious robot suddenly appears in front of Yuka. It seems there are datas of various dimensions inside it. Chasing the robot, came a mysterious young man. He introduced himself as...

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Ginga, Ultraman Z and Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga.
3"Ignis' Request"
Transliteration: "Igunisu no Irai" (Japanese: イグニスの依頼)
February 10, 2024 (2024-02-10)

In order to obtain the newly genetrated exquisite item, Ignis, a treasure hunter who travels the universe, asked a favor. To acheived that, it seems Yuka must do something...

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultra Zero Fight, Ultraman Geed and Ultraman Z.
4"Xio's Fierce Battle! A Warrior's Back"
Transliteration: "Jio Gekitō! Senshi no Senaka" (Japanese: Xio激闘!戦士の背中)
February 17, 2024 (2024-02-17)

Ultraman X and the defense team Xio. By watching the records of the battles of them, Yuka learns the necessary mindset to be a defense team member and a warrior fighting for peace.

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman X.
5"Judgementer"
Transliteration: "Jajjimentā" (Japanese: ジャッジメンター)
February 24, 2024 (2024-02-24)

Even among robots, there exist machines that threaten humanity, in stark contrast to the Special Airborne Armor that protect peace. What kind of threat could the machine lifeform Gillvalis, which even fought against STORAGE poses?

6"Deploy! The Name Is Earth Garon"
Transliteration: "Shutsugeki! Sono Na wa Āsu Garon" (Japanese: 出撃!その名はアースガロン)
March 2, 2024 (2024-03-02)

A diverse universe born from countless possibilities. Whose hands will the records of the battles between Ultraman and the Defense Team, which have unfolded in one of those possibilities, reach as they transcend time and space?

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Blazar.
7"Proof of Genius"
Transliteration: "Tensai no Shōmei" (Japanese: 天才の証明)
March 9, 2024 (2024-03-09)

The Defense Team, entrusted with preserving peace, relies heavily on the existence of mechas. Behind the development of these mechas are genius minds shouldering the responsibility. What will their ingenuity, transcending time and space, bring to the troubled Yuka?

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Ginga S, Ultraman X, Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy and Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga.
8"Yuka in Distress: The Second Robot Activation Plan"
Transliteration: "Yuka no Kunō Ni-gō Robo Kidō Keikaku" (Japanese: ユカの苦悩 二号ロボ起動計画)
March 16, 2024 (2024-03-16)

The remarkable achievements of the Special Airborne Armor. Behind them lie the countless struggles endured by members like Yuka and the crew of STORAGE. The final key to energizing the new Special Airborne Armor Windam rested in Yuka's shift in perspective.

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Z.
9"Bizarre! Night of Insects Chirping"
Transliteration: "Kaiki! Mushi no Ne no Yoru" (Japanese: 怪奇!虫の音の夜)
March 23, 2024 (2024-03-23)

Amidst the multitude of information traversing through time and space. When the records of Ultraman Blazar's battles, alongside the fighting efforts of SKaRD, once again reach STORAGE, a new Hyper Key shines.

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Blazar.
10"Heroes' Encounters"
Transliteration: "Eiyū-tachi no Kaikō" (Japanese: 英雄たちの邂逅)
March 30, 2024 (2024-03-30)

Ultraman. They share an incredible bond that transcends even time and space. What can be gleaned from the history of Ultraman's cooperative battles will also lead to the wonderful realizations of Yuka.

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Ginga S The Movie, Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga and Ultraman Decker.
11"Challenge from the Extradimensional Being"
Transliteration: "Ijigen-jin no Chōsen" (Japanese: 異次元人の挑戦)
April 6, 2024 (2024-04-06)

An entity that has been in conflict with Ultraman for a long time. It is a messenger from a dimension where human common sense does not apply at all. Its grudge has created a threat beyond monsters, giving rise to Terrible-Monsters and continuing to erode peace.

12"The Unbreakable Spirit: Bond -Unite-"
Transliteration: "Akiramenai Kokoro Kizuna -Yunaito-" (Japanese: 諦めない心 絆 -Unite-)
April 13, 2024 (2024-04-13)

The light that humans possess. It nurtures various possibilities and has brought forth miracles. The hope that descended before Ultraman X was none other than the light of humans embodying miracles.

13"Darkness Heels"
Transliteration: "Dākunesu Hīruzu" (Japanese: ダークネスヒールズ)
April 20, 2024 (2024-04-20)

The adversaries that have confronted the Ultra heroes harbor diverse and often nefarious intentions. What were they aiming for, exactly? And what does Yuka, who witnessed it, feel about it?

  • This episode is a tribute to Ultraman Ginga Theater Special, Ultraman Orb, Ultraman Geed, Ultraman Taiga and Ultraman Z.

Cast

  • Kanata Asumi (アスミ カナタ, Asumi Kanata, 11, 12)/Ultraman Decker (ウルトラマンデッカー, Urutoraman Dekkā, Voice; 11, 12): Hiroki Matsumoto (松本 大輝, Matsumoto Hiroki)
  • Yuka Ohta (オオタ ユカ, Ōta Yuka): Hikari Kuroki (黒木 ひかり, Kuroki Hikari)
  • Ignis (イグニス, Igunisu): Kei Hosogai (細貝 圭, Hosogai Kei)

Voice cast

  • Ultraman Zero (ウルトラマンゼロ, Urutoraman Zero, 8, 9, 18, 21, 22): Mamoru Miyano (宮野 真守, Miyano Mamoru)
  • Ultraman Ginga (ウルトラマンギンガ, Urutoraman Ginga, 1-3): Takuya Negishi (根岸 拓哉, Negishi Takuya)
  • Ultraman X (ウルトラマンエックス, Urutoraman Ekkusu, 9, 10): Yuichi Nakamura (中村 悠一, Nakamura Yūichi)
  • Ultraman Orb (ウルトラマンオーブ, Urutoraman Ōbu, 15, 16): Hideo Ishiguro (石黒 英雄, Ishiguro Hideo)
  • Ultraman Geed (ウルトラマンジード, Urutoraman Jīdo, 17, 18): Tatsuomi Hamada (濱田 龍臣, Hamada Tatsuomi)
  • Ultraman Rosso (ウルトラマンロッソ, Urutoraman Rosso, 13, 14): Yuya Hirata (平田 雄也, Hirata Yūya)
  • Ultraman Blu (ウルトラマンブル, Urutoraman Buru, 13, 14): Ryosuke Koike (小池 亮介, Koike Ryōsuke)
  • Ultraman Taiga (ウルトラマンタイガ, Urutoraman Taiga, 19, 20): Takuma Terashima (寺島 拓篤, Terashima Takuma)
  • Ultraman Z (ウルトラマンゼット, Urutoraman Zetto, 1, 4, 5, 16): Tasuku Hatanaka (畠中 祐, Hatanaka Tasuku)
  • Ultraman Trigger (ウルトラマントリガー, Urutoraman Torigā, 6, 7): Raiga Terasaka (寺坂 頼我, Terasaka Raiga)
  • Ediom (エディオム, Ediomu): Kensuke Nishi (西 健亮, Nishi Kensuke)
  • Mountain Gulliver II-V (マウンテンガリバーII-V, Maunten Garibā Tsū Faibu): Chiya Nishimura (西村 千夜, Nishimura Chiya)
  • AI voice: Katsumi Fukuhara (福原 かつみ, Fukuhara Katsumi)

Theme songs

Season 1
  • "STARS"[1][2][3]
    • Lyrics: TAKERU, Chiaki Seshimo (瀬下 千晶, Seshimo Chiaki)[1][2][3]
    • Composition & Arrangement: Takao Konishi (小西 貴雄, Konishi Takao)[1][2][3]
    • Artist: NEW GENERATION STARS with Voyager[1][2][3]
    • Episodes: 1-5, 8-12, 17, 18, 21 (Verse 1); 6, 7, 13-16, 19, 20, 22 (Verse 2)
Season 2
  • "ULTRA PRIDE"[4][5]
    • Lyrics: TAKERU, Chiaki Seshimo[4][5]
    • Composition & Arrangement: Takao Konishi[4][5]
    • Artist: Yuka Ohta with Voyager[4][5]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "新テレビ番組『ウルトラマン ニュージェネレーション スターズ』2023年1月28日(土)あさ9時~テレビ東京系にて放送開始!" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "New TV Series ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS Starting Next January!". Tsuburaya Productions. 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "【ウルトラマン】新テレビシリーズ『ウルトラマン ニュージェネレーション スターズ』が2023年1月28日よりテレビ東京系にて放送開始!" (in Japanese). Famitsu. 22 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "新テレビ番組『ウルトラマン ニュージェネレーション スターズ』2024年1月27日(土)あさ9:00~テレ東系列にて放送開始!" (in Japanese). Tsuburaya Station. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "New Season of ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS Starts Next January!". Tsuburaya Productions. 19 December 2023. Retrieved 19 December 2023.

External links

  • Ultraman New Generation Stars Season 1 at TV Tokyo (in Japanese)
  • Ultraman New Generation Stars Season 2 at TV Tokyo (in Japanese)


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