Ultraman Gaia
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is a Japan
ese tokusatsu
TV show and is the 13th show in the Ultra Series
. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions
and Mainichi Broadcasting System
(MBS TV), Ultraman Gaia was aired on JNN TV stations (TBS
, CBC
, MBS, etc.) from September 5, 1998 until August 28, 1999, with a total of 51 episodes.
and Ultraman Dyna
. In a departure from most of the other series, there are two Ultramen as the main characters. They have conflicting philosophies in regards to defending the Earth from a mysterious, malevolent and extremely intelligent cosmic entity.
The first half of the series explores the growing tension between them, and their eventual clash. The second half has them reconcile their differences so they can defeat their common enemy.
The show is also different from past Ultra-shows in that the support team, XIG, has more personnel than previous variations of the Science Patrol.
The Gaia series has several categories of monsters. In addition to those invading from space, there are also monsters that originate on Earth, monsters that resemble Ultramen, as well as a few mysterious weather-controlling monster robots based on prophecies. Unlike other Ultra series the aliens in this series are forced to Earth against their will by cosmic entity known as the Root of Destruction, later known as Zogu. Zogu eventually arrives on Earth along with a massive swarm of insect-like creatures called Dobishi, which block out the sun by surrounding the Earth. Though Zogu (appearing as an angelic creature) defeats Gaia and Agul, the Earth's monsters and military join forces against her army. Eventually, Gaia and Agul are revived and destroy the Dobishi swarm before confronting the mighty Zogu. They force her to shed her disguise, revealing her true massive, demonic form. After a fierce battle, the two combine their finishing beams, killing Zogu in a huge explosion.
In this series, Gaia is the lead, but , makes many appearances. They are often at odds with each other in the beginning of the series. Their philosophies are as different as their skin colors. Unlike Gaia, Agul is completely blue. Takayama Gamu, the human host of Ultraman Gaia, believes that Gaia is here to save Earth and humanity. On the other hand, Fujimiya Hiroya, the human host of Ultraman Agul, believes Agul to be Earth's natural defence mechanism. He is at first more interested in protecting just the planet itself, even at the expense of humanity (hence the occasional clashes with Gaia). But this was discontiuned after Gaia and Agul would work together as one to face more powerful monsters.
operator of XIG.: The part-time operator of XIG. The filling-vacant-positions staff of Atsuko or Georgie.
master who can sense Mizunoe-Dragon's intentions. Tabata's friend.: A girl who Fujimiya rescues during a monster attack; she runs into him frequently after the rescue.
Ending themes:
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ese tokusatsu
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects ....
TV show and is the 13th show in the Ultra Series
Ultra Series
The is the collective name for all the shows produced by Tsuburaya Productions featuring Ultraman, his many brethren, and the myriad Ultra Monsters. The Ultra Series is one of the prominent tokusatsu superhero genre productions from Japan, along with Toei produced series Kamen Rider, Super...
. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions
Tsuburaya Productions
is a Japanese special effects studio founded in 1963 by special effects wizard Eiji Tsuburaya and was run by his family, until October 2007, when the family sold the company to advertising agency TYO Inc. The studio is best known for producing the original Ultraman TV series, as well as the Ultra...
and Mainichi Broadcasting System
Mainichi Broadcasting System
is a broadcasting station in Osaka, Japan, affiliated with Japan Radio Network , National Radio Network , Japan News Network and TBS Network, serving in the Kansai region. MBS is also one of the major stockholders of Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings, Inc...
(MBS TV), Ultraman Gaia was aired on JNN TV stations (TBS
Tokyo Broadcasting System
, TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named ....
, CBC
Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting
is a regional radio and television service serving Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Its radio service is affiliated with the Japan Radio Network and its television service affiliated with the Japan News Network and the TBS Network.-Radio:Frequency...
, MBS, etc.) from September 5, 1998 until August 28, 1999, with a total of 51 episodes.
Plot
Ultraman Gaia takes place in yet another universe, one that is totally different from the world of the original Ultramen, as well as world of Ultraman TigaUltraman Tiga
is a Japanese tokusatsu TV show and is the 11th show in the Ultra Series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions, Ultraman Tiga was aired at 6:00pm and aired between September 7, 1996 to August 30, 1997, with a total of 52 episodes with 4 movies After a franchise hiatus of over 15 years, set in a...
and Ultraman Dyna
Ultraman Dyna
is a Japanese tokusatsu TV show which aired between September 6, 1997 to August 29, 1998. The series is a direct sequel to the previous Ultraman series, Ultraman Tiga.-Plot:...
. In a departure from most of the other series, there are two Ultramen as the main characters. They have conflicting philosophies in regards to defending the Earth from a mysterious, malevolent and extremely intelligent cosmic entity.
The first half of the series explores the growing tension between them, and their eventual clash. The second half has them reconcile their differences so they can defeat their common enemy.
The show is also different from past Ultra-shows in that the support team, XIG, has more personnel than previous variations of the Science Patrol.
The Gaia series has several categories of monsters. In addition to those invading from space, there are also monsters that originate on Earth, monsters that resemble Ultramen, as well as a few mysterious weather-controlling monster robots based on prophecies. Unlike other Ultra series the aliens in this series are forced to Earth against their will by cosmic entity known as the Root of Destruction, later known as Zogu. Zogu eventually arrives on Earth along with a massive swarm of insect-like creatures called Dobishi, which block out the sun by surrounding the Earth. Though Zogu (appearing as an angelic creature) defeats Gaia and Agul, the Earth's monsters and military join forces against her army. Eventually, Gaia and Agul are revived and destroy the Dobishi swarm before confronting the mighty Zogu. They force her to shed her disguise, revealing her true massive, demonic form. After a fierce battle, the two combine their finishing beams, killing Zogu in a huge explosion.
In this series, Gaia is the lead, but , makes many appearances. They are often at odds with each other in the beginning of the series. Their philosophies are as different as their skin colors. Unlike Gaia, Agul is completely blue. Takayama Gamu, the human host of Ultraman Gaia, believes that Gaia is here to save Earth and humanity. On the other hand, Fujimiya Hiroya, the human host of Ultraman Agul, believes Agul to be Earth's natural defence mechanism. He is at first more interested in protecting just the planet itself, even at the expense of humanity (hence the occasional clashes with Gaia). But this was discontiuned after Gaia and Agul would work together as one to face more powerful monsters.
Operation Crew
: He is transformed into Ultraman Gaia. He joined the XIG as an analyzer.: The commander of XIG. He has noticed early that Gamu is Ultraman Gaia.: The chief of XIG.: The operator of XIG.: The AmericanUnited States
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operator of XIG.: The part-time operator of XIG. The filling-vacant-positions staff of Atsuko or Georgie.
Team Lightning
The elite flight team. Staff Officer Chiba said that this team was "Defense Forces' Top Gun".: The leader of Team Lightning.Team Falcon
The veteran flight team. The teamwork as a veteran excels the Team Lightning.: The leader of Team Falcon.Team Hercules
A beefy ground-based team. They are training the body during standby in the gym.: The leader of Team Hercules.G.U.A.R.D.
: The standing staff officer of XIG.: The Pacific rim unit's commodore.: The development officer of XIG Fighters.: The captain of a special investigation team, the Lizard, who belongs to Geo Base.: The chief of the chemical department of Geo Base.: The doctor of the quantum mechanics department of the scientific inquiry section of Geo Base.: The command team captain of G.U.A.R.D. U.S.: The executive of G.U.A.R.D. U.S.Alchemy Stars
A network of scientists formed by child prodigies born in the 1980s. Gamu and Fujimiya are members.: He transforms into Ultraman Agul. Ex-Alchemy Stars.: The chairman of Alchemy Stars.: A specialist whose work involves ancient monsters. Gamu is his acquaintance.: The development officer of a natural environment protection system.: A founding member who is one of the designers of the CRISIS integrated-circuit.: One of members with a supercomputer.: One of members with a supercomputer.: One of members with a supercomputer.: A French member: The girl who cooperated in the Mission Gaia.: The Pakistan member who cooperated in the Mission Gaia.KCB
The . The central broadcasting station of media.: A director. He has a skeptical viewpoint regarding G.U.A.R.D..: A popular announcer. She became a supporter of Fujimiya.: A cameraman.: He is a director of a branch office and he is Tabata's senior.Other
: One of Gamu's friends at Jonan University. Something of a playboy.: One of Gamu's friends at Jonan University. An excellent student who becomes Gamu's right-hand man at the laboratory in Jonan University.: One of Gamu's friends at Jonan University. A realist.: Gamu's mother. She is principle of laissez-faire to Gamu.: Gamu's father. He is working as a caseworker in the city office.: A scientist who helped develop CRISIS with Fujimiya; also a romantic interest of his who dies later in the series.: Atsuko's elder sister. Her husband was a pilot who died fighting the C.O.V.: The feng shuiFeng shui
Feng shui ' is a Chinese system of geomancy believed to use the laws of both Heaven and Earth to help one improve life by receiving positive qi. The original designation for the discipline is Kan Yu ....
master who can sense Mizunoe-Dragon's intentions. Tabata's friend.: A girl who Fujimiya rescues during a monster attack; she runs into him frequently after the rescue.
Episodes
Films and crossovers
- Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna & Ultraman Gaia: Battle in HyperspaceUltraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna & Ultraman Gaia: Battle in HyperspaceUltraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna & Ultraman Gaia: Battle in Hyperspace is a tokusatsu kaiju eiga produced by Tsuburaya Productions in 1999. It was a sequel to the previous year's Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna and became second in a successful Ultraman series...
(1999), Gaia is one of the main Ultramen to appear in this movie, alongside with Tiga and Dyna.
- Ultraman Gaia: Gaia Again (2001), A 45-minute OVA set several years after the end of the series. Ultraman Gaia and Ultraman Agul return to fight a new enemy, along with help from mysterious undersea creatures.
- Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers (2008), Gaia joined with Tiga, Dyna and Mebius in this movie, alongside Showa-era Ultra Heroes.
Cast
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- Ultraman Gaia: Shunsuke Gondo, Koji Nakamura
- Ultraman Agul: (Played by )
Music
Opening theme: "Ultraman Gaia!" by &Ending themes:
- "Lovin' You Lovin' Me" by B.B.WAVES
- "Beat on Dream on" by