The scene cuts and summaries for the September episodes of the latest series Ultraman Arc (airing every Saturday at 9:00 AM), currently being broadcast and streamed worldwide, have been revealed.

The TV series Ultraman Arc aims to inspire children's "dreaming power" and serves as a bridge to a hopeful, bright future. The series portrays a heartwarming and heroic figure through the world of "Ultraman." The story follows Yuma Hize (played by Yuki Totsuka), a young man with a rich "power of imagination," who merges with a being of light that has descended to Earth from a distant galaxy. Together, they become the new Ultra Hero, Ultraman Arc, who stands tall to protect the future of humanity and the Earth from looming threats. Yuma, a newly appointed investigator at the Kaiju Disaster Prevention Science Investigation Center, or "SKIP," is an energetic young man, beloved by the townspeople, with a motto inherited from his father: "Run, Yuma!" He eagerly embarks on his role as the main character in this story.

As the series approaches its two-month mark since its broadcast debut, the show has centered around the bright and warm adventures of Yuma, Shu Ishido (played by Noboru Kaneda), Rin Natsume (played by Kaho Mizutani), Hiroshi Ban (played by Koichiro Nishi), and the rest of the SKIP team. Episode 9, titled "Goodbye, Rin," portrays a poignant story from Rin's past to the present. Episode 10, titled "To You in the Distance," features Ayane Sakura, who also voiced Maya from the ULTRAMAN anime series, as the mysterious character "Fio" who communicates with Yuma's classmate Kazuo via radio. In Episodes 11 and 12, directed by Masaaki Takumi, a well-known director in the Ultraman series, a giant mecha named Givas, who emits mysterious sounds and phrases, makes its appearance. Yuma and the SKIP members, unsure whether Givas is friend or foe, attempt to communicate with it despite the challenges. These episodes mark the climax of the first half of the series, leading to significant developments in the story. The series has been praised each week for its heartwarming human drama and Ultraman Arc's imaginative battles against kaiju. The momentum of the story is expected to accelerate further from September onwards.

Episode Summaries

September 7th Broadcast: Episode 9 "Goodbye, Rin"
The members of the Hoshimoto City branch, in cooperation with the Monster Analysis Team from SKIP headquarters, embark on a joint operation. It turns out that Rin has known Yamagami from the Analysis Team since before they joined SKIP, and their reunion brings back nostalgic memories for Rin. However, Yamagami is suspected of smuggling monster cells, and Rin is secretly recruited to help investigate…

September 14th Broadcast: Episode 10 "To You in the Distance"
Yuma's classmate Kazuo is an amateur radio enthusiast who finds solace in his nightly communications with someone named "Fio." However, their radio signals attract a creature called Noisler from space! When the hidden truth about "Fio" is revealed, can Yuma protect Kazuo?

September 21st Broadcast: Episode 11 "Message"
A giant robot suddenly appears from space!? The mysterious mecha Givas, which repeats strange sounds and phrases, may be a friend or foe. Believing that Givas has a will of its own, Yuma tries to communicate with it without giving up. Inspired by his determination, his comrades rally behind him, but harsh realities soon confront them…!?

September 28th Broadcast: Episode 12 "You Are Givas"
Yuma is shocked by Givas's words... In a moment of panic, he even lashes out at Shu, leaving him filled with self-reproach. But just as he's saved someone else, Yuma himself is saved by a surprising figure. With the total attack on Givas looming, Yuma decides to take one last desperate measure—by infiltrating Givas's interior, where he faces an astonishing truth!!

Source : ORICON NEWS