New Ultraman TV series "Ultraman Z" will start airing on June 20! The main character is Ultraman Zero's apprentice, a hot-blooded character!

The new Ultraman TV series "Ultraman Z (Zed)" will start airing on June 20, 2020 (Saturday) at 9:00 a.m. on six TV Tokyo network stations.

Ultraman Z", the 24th* Ultraman series in the series' history, depicts the activities of Ultraman Z (hereafter "Zed"), the apprentice of Ultraman Zero, who is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his appearance, and the hero who admired Zero and finally became a member of the "Space Guard" through his efforts. Zedd is a new generation Ultraman who always looks forward and pushes forward with the passionate heart he inherited from his master Zero.
(*Note: Drama productions, excluding short series of 5 minutes or less, that have been broadcast in Japan since 1966 with newly introduced Ultraman heroes.)

In this film, Haruki Natsukawa (played by Hirano Hiromu), a member of the anti-monster robot unit "Strage," transforms into Ultraman Zetto. The film depicts the growth of both Haruki and Zedd.

Comments from Hiroshu Hirano, who plays Haruki Natsukawa, and Mamoru Miyano, who plays Ultraman Zero, have arrived.
Please take a look at them as well as the work information.

Comments from the cast] (Original text is in Japanese only.)
Hirano Hiromu, who plays Haruki Natsukawa

My name is Hirano Hiromu, and I will be playing the role of Natsukawa Haruki. I am truly honored to be able to play the role of Ultraman.
I will do my best to be the kind of person that children look up to, while never forgetting the feelings I had when I was a child.
The activities of the anti-monster robot unit "Strage" are also a highlight of the film, and I believe that not only children but also adults will enjoy the film.
I hope that "Ultraman Z" will give you a variety of emotions. I hope you will warmly watch over Zed and Haruki as they grow up!

Ultraman Zero CV/Mamoru Miyano

As Ultraman Zero celebrates its 10th anniversary, I am very happy to be able to stay by Zero's side. At first, Zero was just a naughty boy who didn't understand the true meaning of "fighting" yet, but he grew up and learned what it means to be a hero through many failures.
I was really surprised and deeply moved when I heard that Zero would become a "master" this time. It was like a parent's feeling of "Oh, he has grown up..." (laugh).
I am also looking forward to seeing what the story will be like! Please look forward to it!


Synopsis

Once upon a time, a piece of the devil scattered across the universe. It still plunges the entire universe into chaos. While Ultraman and his men fight throughout the universe to restore peace, a mysterious entity continues to exploit the shards to destroy planets one after another. And now its evil hand is finally closing in on the "Land of Light. Ultraman Zero and his apprentice, Ultraman Zedd, dashingly take a stand!

After a fierce battle, Zed chases the monster alone to the earth.

Meanwhile, on Earth, a defense force is organized to fight the monsters that appear on a daily basis. The anti-monster robot unit "Strage". A young, hot-blooded man named Halki Natsukawa belongs to this unit. When space monsters attacked the earth, Zed and Haruki had a fateful encounter. Here, the passionate battle story of these two young men begins!

Heroes in the series
Ultraman Zetto

A rookie Ultraman who admired Zero, became Zero's apprentice, and worked hard. Zero recognizes his talent and potential, but at present he is "not even half a man, but only one-third of a man".
He is an athletic person, always at full power! He is not familiar with the culture of the earth, and has comical moments such as using the wrong language.
Although he is still in his infancy, his love for justice and peace is second to none, and he is a passionate hero!

Ultraman Zero

Ultraman Zero is Ultraman Zetto's mentor. He is also the son of Ultraman Seven, and is a brave hero who has fought across various universes.
He has been given the Ultra Zero Cloak by his mentor, Ultraman Leo, which serves as his protective gear.
While pursuing a monster that attacked the Land of Light, he is sent into another space by an enemy trap.




The lineage of the master and apprentice from Ultraman Seven.

Ultraman Zero, the master of Ultraman Zetto, is a disciple of Ultraman Leo, who specializes in Space Kempo. Leo was trained by Ultraman Zero's father, Ultraman Seven. In a sense, Ultraman Zed is the youngest brother of the Seven family.

Master: Ultraman Seven, Apprentice: Ultraman Leo
Master: Ultraman Leo, Apprentice: Ultraman Zero
Master: Ultraman Zero, Apprentice: Ultraman Zed

Main character: Haruki Natsukawa (23)
HARUKI NATSUKAWA (23)
The hero of the story.
He is a rookie pilot of the anti-monster robot unit "Strage". He is an expert in karate and is polite and athletic to the core. He is straightforward in everything he does, and his sense of justice is stronger than anyone else's. One day, a monster flies into the earth, and he is killed.
One day, Haruki loses his life in a battle with a monster that flew to earth, but he survives by becoming one with Ultraman Zetto and decides to fight as a hero of justice.
Haruki, who lost his life in a battle with a monster that flew to Earth, survives by uniting with Ultraman Zetto and decides to fight as a righteous hero.

Cast Profile
Hirano Koshu as Haruki Natsukawa
Born on April 1, 1999 (age 20) in Kanagawa Prefecture. Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Height 183cm.
He made his debut in 2015 in the "Shizuoka Gakuen Junior & Senior High School" advertisement. He is a member of "SUNPLUS", a unit consisting of young male actors belonging to Sun Music, and attracted attention with the commercial "Smartphone Payment Jcoin - Camp Circle Arc" currently being developed. He is good at sports such as American football and baseball, and is currently active in various fields such as TV dramas, stage performances, and commercials.

Outline of the works
Ultraman Z
Broadcast start date: June 20, 2020 (Saturday)
Broadcast time: Every Saturday from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Broadcasting time: Every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ・Broadcasting stations: TV Tokyo network (6 stations), etc.
Production: Tsuburaya Productions, TV TOKYO, DENTSU

Tsuburaya Productions © Ultraman Z Production Committee, TV Tokyo