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In the town of Hoshimoto City, a massive structure stands tall on Mt. Shishio known as Monohorn, which is actually a horn of a kaiju that got stuck in the ground during an incident 16 years ago. This incident, known as K-Day, involved the sudden appearance of kaiju worldwide. The Global Defense Force (GDF) has been actively dealing with these kaiju threats, while the Scientific Kaiju Investigation and Prevention center (SKIP) collaborates with the community on scientific research and evacuation protocols to prevent and mitigate kaiju disasters. SKIP is particularly focused on investigating Monohorn, which belonged to the galactic beast Monogelos that appeared on K-Day. Yuma, who was just 7 years old at the time, survived a kaiju attack while camping with his parents in Mt. Shishio, inspiring him to pursue a career in kaiju biology research. Despite his traumatic past, Yuma's imagination remains intact, leading him to join SKIP as a rookie investigator in the Hoshimoto City Branch. When faced with another kaiju disaster, Yuma's determination to protect the people is strengthened. In a crucial moment, he hears the voice of Rution, a being of light he encountered as a child, urging him to unleash his imagination. As a mystic light emanates from Yuma's hand and engulfs his body, he transforms into Ultraman Arc, the Giant of Light who safeguards the future. With his loyal friends by his side, Yuma, now Ultraman Arc, embarks on a journey towards his lifelong dream.

In 2500, the earth fell under the control of an alien race called the Neo-Descal, plunging the world into darkness. In a desperate attempt to alter the future, the human resistance deployed their ultimate weapons, the three Meteor God warships, back to 2005 to thwart the Neo-Descal's initial attacks. Leading the charge are Ad, captain of the Adle-Eagle squad, along with his loyal comrade Gordo, as well as Kane, captain of the Beet-Vizor squad, and the twin Sazers Ein and Zwein, accompanied by Remy who pilots Great Lio. Together, Ad, Kane, and their team are joined by Takuto Andou, the grandson of a man who once crossed paths with Captain Shark, the leader of the resistance, and passed down the Knuckle Cross, allowing Takuto to become the third member of the Sazer X team. The Sazer X team battles against the space pirates Descal and later the Neo-Descal, who travel back in time from the future following their ancestors' defeat. Captain Shark, also known as the Shark Sazer, arrives from the future alongside his enigmatic rival Jackall, a mysterious being holding one of Shark's biggest secrets.

The series introduced several new elements to the franchise, such as starting the story in a film rather than the regular series. "Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact" served as a prequel, set a decade before episode 1. The plot follows 9-year-old Musashi Haruno as he meets Ultraman Cosmos, a being of light, and forms a bond while facing a threat to Earth. Fast forward ten years, Musashi, now 19 and part of Team EYES, reunites with the light being from his past. An evil entity named Chaos Header emerges, corrupting Earth's monsters into aggressive creatures. Despite this, Cosmos empowers Musashi to heal the corrupted beings, driven by his desire for harmony between monsters and humans.

Around 50 years have passed since the extinction of all monsters on Earth, signaling the end of the monster era. Humanity had progressed to space exploration, ushering in the Galaxy Crisis era. The crew of Space Pendragon was assigned to investigate Planet Boris after losing contact with its inhabitants. Upon arrival, they discovered the planet was now home to monsters, with nearby cities destroyed. While awaiting reinforcements, the crew must unravel the planet's mysterious past, with the addition of Rei, a mysterious monster tamer, to ZAP Spacy in search of his own origins. (Ultraman Wiki Fandom)

Founded in 1966 in response to the global Kaiju crisis, the Global Guardian Force (GGF) was created by nations worldwide to combat Kaiju and extraterrestrial attacks on Earth. As the planet continues to suffer from environmental destruction and the alarming effects of climate change, a new threat emerges in the form of the space crustacean Kaiju Bazanga. Despite the GGF's unsuccessful attempts to contain the creature, a mysterious humanoid alien known as "Ultraman" intervenes to save the day. Gento Hiruma, a member of the special forces, is appointed as the commander of SKaRD, a covert team tasked with piloting the giant Kaiju-type robot Earth Garon to defend against Kaiju disasters. Gento is assigned to investigate Ultraman's intentions and faces a decision on whether to view him as a friend or foe. With the support of his loyal team, Gento bravely engages in battles against the Kaiju, guided by a strong sense of justice and determination.

In a world devoid of both heroes and kaiju, an extraterrestrial being unexpectedly descends from the heavens. This Ultra carries a distinctive red space boomerang known as the Omega Slugger, and his name signifies "ultimate." Identified as "Omega," this alien has experienced a loss of memory. Adopting a human guise and the name "Sorato," he develops a fascination with the beings he encounters for the first time, referred to as "Earthlings," and seeks to comprehend their existence. When a colossal creature emerges, the amnesiac Sorato suddenly recalls a term—“kaiju.” As these gigantic entities repeatedly present themselves, a deep-seated sense of responsibility stirs within Sorato's mind. He transforms into "Ultraman Omega," leading to a vigorous and fast-paced battle. Meanwhile, the Earthlings confront the reality of these enormous creatures and the alien wielding the red slugger, observing from various vantage points as they strive to make sense of the situation. Soon, Sorato forms a bond with an ordinary young man—an alien and an Earthling becoming friends. This ambitious narrative raises a poignant question through their connected hearts: "What motivates Ultraman to safeguard the Earth?" The moment of realization is upon them.

The tale follows the history of Gai Kurenai and Jugglus Juggler, the central hero and villain of the original series, who were formerly allies battling for the forces of good.

5000 years ago, the ancient Chinese battled against the malevolent forces of the cosmos by crafting luminous image stones imbued with elemental powers - the Guang Yingshi - to repel darkness. Millennia later, the malevolent force resurfaces, and only the direct descendants of the original image stones possess the ability to thwart it... Xin Nan, Bei Sen, Dong Sha, Xi Zhao, and Kun Zhong are the heirs of the fire village, the water village, the wood village, the metal village, and the earth village, respectively. Within their bodies lies a mysterious genetic code. Empowered by the Guang Yingshi, they will inherit enchanted battle armor passed down through generations. Through these armors, they will transform into champions of justice: Yan Long - Fire Dragon, Hei Xi - Black Rhinoceros, Tian Ying - Sky Eagle, Xue Ao - Snow Mastiff; and Di Hu - Earth Tiger. As these champions, they will wage war against the Emperor of Darkness and his minions. Seeking to sow discord within the community, the malevolent beings utilized toxins to spawn Wuran Shou - pollution monsters that ravage the environment and disrupt the community's tranquility.

During the first ten years of the 21st Century, the Earth's population increase led to a decline in quality of life, as well as a rise in ESP occurrences and attacks from extraterrestrial beings. Monitoring these events from Nebula M-78, the Space Defense Force's information service observed the need for intervention. As a result, the Space Security Service dispatched Ultraman Neos and his commander Ultra Seven 21 to Earth. Upon their arrival, Ultraman Neos covertly joined forces with Genki Kagura to assist HEART (Hi-tech Earth Alert Rescue Team) in combating both terrestrial and extraterrestrial monsters.

The TLT is a clandestine global organization created to battle Space Beasts, enigmatic creatures threatening humans in 2009. Komon Kazuki, a recent member of TLT, is targeted by a Space Beast before his official assignment. Fortunately, he is rescued by a silver giant he dubs "Ultraman". Little do they realize, this silver giant is actually Ultraman Nexus, poised to defend Earth against the Space Beasts.

Justirisers follows a trio of individuals who have been granted the ability to metamorphose and wear the Justirisers combat outfits, fueled by the Justicrystal that is being pursued by Kaizer Hadess and his Hadess Army.

The Oni, known as Kamen Riders, engage in battles against flesh-eating creatures known as Makamou using the power of "pure sound". Hibiki, one of the Oni, forms a mentorship bond with Asumu Adachi, a young man struggling with self-doubt and transitioning to high school. Through observing Hibiki and the other Oni train together to improve their combat skills against the Makamou and their allies, Asumu learns valuable lessons about adulthood. However, the sudden increase in Makamou activity hints at an impending disaster on the horizon.

The milestone fortieth installment of Ultraman Max.

The characters utilize Tomica's advanced tools and vehicles to rescue individuals from catastrophic events and combat the malevolent forces behind them.

Ultraman Retsuden is a documentary series developed by Tsuburaya Productions in honor of the 45th anniversary of the Ultra Series.

The plot of Shougeki Gouraigan follows Gou and Kai Hitomi, the main characters of the story. Gou is a Hikaribito, a powerful being with special abilities from a world called Choushinkai, while Hitomi is a regular high school student who can see the Magi, malevolent spirits that exist in both Choushinkai and the Human World. Gou, as the leader of the Hikaribito, was transporting captured Kageribito, criminals from his world, on his ship Punba when they were suddenly attacked by the Magi, causing them to crash into the Human World. Gou also received a warning from Shinkaiou, the ruler of Choushinkai, about an impending invasion by a mysterious army in 100 days. With no one else to turn to, Gou decided to enlist the help of the escaped Kageribito to form an army and prepare for the upcoming battle.

The 40th installment of Toei's enduring Super Sentai series comes after Shuriken Sentai Ninninger. Zyuohger's main plotline follows the clash between the Zyumans of Zyuland, humanoid creatures with animal traits, and their adversaries, an extraterrestrial group called the Deathgaliens who select Earth as the battleground for their 100th Blood Game. Four Zyumans have defended their species as the Zyuohgers, but when human Yamato Kazakiri stumbles upon Zyuland and unintentionally separates the Zyumans from their community on Earth, Yamato teams up with Sela, Leo, Tusk, and Amu as the fifth member of the Zyuohger squad to safeguard Earth from the Deathgaliens.

In this city, there are individuals who could be considered heroes

Following the occurrences in the previous installment, ZAP Spacy comes under siege from the Reionyx Hunters, who belong to the Pedan race and are responsible for creating the initial King Joe Black. Their objective is to wipe out all Reionyx beings across the universe. The narrative unfolds on Planet Hammer, where ZAP Spacy engages in combat against the Reionyx, Reionyx Hunters, and the progenitor of the Reionyx, Reiblood.

30 million years in the past, the world was shrouded in ominous darkness. This darkness was locked away in the depths of space by the Great Light Being. Exhausted from exerting his power, the Great Light Being rests within a crimson star, fading into obscurity. The Earthly Peace Alliance urgently mobilizes the skilled team GUTS-Select, while Kengo Manaka peacefully resides on the now-inhabited planet Mars as a botanist. However, his tranquil existence is abruptly disrupted one momentous day. The darkness that an ancient civilization had sealed away stirs once more! As a monstrous threat looms over the Martian colony, Kengo's path crosses with an unexpected figure. That figure is none other than the dormant Great Light Being. How will Kengo's encounter with the Great Light Being shape his fate and the fate of Earth? After an eternity, the Great Light Being is resurrected. His name: Ultraman Trigger! (TSUBURAYA)

As the threat of monster attacks subsides, the Earth returns to a state of tranquility. Humanity shifts its focus towards space exploration, while reducing its defenses against monster attacks. However, during this period of peace, an alien swarm known as Sphere launches an assault on Earth, cutting off communication with outer space. Our protagonist, Kanata Asumi, is thrust into chaos as destruction unfolds before him and a colossal monster emerges. Without hesitation, Kanata transforms into Ultraman Decker to confront the enemy. Embracing his newfound power, Kanata vows to safeguard humanity's existence and joins the specialized team GUTS-Select, now tasked with combating Sphere. Alongside his inexperienced teammates, Kanata faces formidable foes in a united front.

Renowned scientist Yuka Ohta is studying the historic battles of the Ultra Heroes that have inspired a sense of pride among their supporters. This research will enhance the capabilities of the Special Airborne Armor, which has been in combat alongside Ultraman Z and the anti-monster robot team known as STORAGE. (tsuburaya-prod.com)

Since she was a child, Naomi Yumeno has been haunted by a recurring dream of a radiant giant battling a monstrous creature. Intrigued by these visions, she teams up with her friends Jetta Hayami and Shin Matsudo to create a website dedicated to investigating paranormal phenomena called "Something Search People." Despite warnings from Naomi's uncle Ittetsu Shibukawa, a member of the special investigations team VTL, the trio pursue an unidentified mysterious creature believed to be causing abnormal weather patterns. Their quest leads them to a confrontation with the wind-based Lord Monster, Maga-Basser, where Naomi is saved by a wandering warrior named Gai Kurenai. Gai harnesses the power of two ancient Ultras using his Orb Ring to transform into Ultraman Orb, a cosmic hero. As Ultraman Orb faces off against the Lord Monsters in fierce battles, a shadowy figure known as Juggler lurks in the background with sinister intentions.

The Federation of Homeland Security is a large organization that specializes in manufacturing heavy industrial machinery. Chairman Song Nan Hu and his son, Song Er Li, invested a significant amount of money in developing a super rescue machine for disaster relief. However, Song Nan Hu mysteriously disappeared before the machine could be completed. The new chairman, Song Bei Shan (Song Nan Hu's younger brother), decided to cancel the project. To protect the invention and locate his missing father, Song Er Li pretended that the super rescue machine had been dismantled and requested a transfer from the research and development department to the propaganda department. The propaganda department team consists of members from the self-media group "Love to Save Platform": Da Jiong, Ai Rui, Iwaoka, Jiang Yong, and Az zi. The main antagonist in this story is a cunning and powerful evil mouse known as "Lord Rat," who is believed to be plotting against humanity. "Lord Rat" is accompanied by four monsters and a group of monsters who have been mistreated by humans, all working together to create natural and social disasters to wipe out humanity. In response to the threats posed by "Lord Rat" and his minions, the Super Rescue Team is formed to combat these forces of darkness.

Ultraseven X is the 23rd installment in the enduring Ultra Series produced by Tsuburaya Productions. This series is a modern take on the beloved 1967 show Ultra Seven, and marks the first time a Tsuburaya Productions' Ultra hero series is targeted towards adult viewers and presented in high-definition widescreen format.

The Ultramen and monsters were transformed into Spark Dolls and spread across the galaxy. Hikaru Raido discovers the Ginga Spark, enabling him to transform into Ultraman Ginga and merge with the figures to restore them to their original size and unite with them.

Darkness approaches Nebula M78, the home of the Land of Light! A sudden assault from an unknown force wipes the memories of the heroes known as the New Generation Ultraman. As the longstanding connection among the Ultra Heroes is put to the test, a message arrives from the future to deliver a new tool: the Dimensionizer. In order to recover their forgotten Star Chronicles, the New Generation Ultras must unite once more to face the challenges ahead! (Credit: Ultraman Wiki Fandom)

Power Rangers Dino Force Brave (파워레인저 다이노포스 브레이브 Pawoleinjeo Dainoposeu Beureibeu) is a sequel produced in South Korea to the 2013 Super Sentai series Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, which is referred to as Power Rangers Dino Force in its Korean version. This series is set to be redubbed and broadcast in Japan under the title Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger Brave. In 2017, it will feature twelve episodes, each lasting 15 minutes, and is created and produced by Daewon Media, the company that holds the licensing and production rights for the Super Sentai/Power Rangers franchise in South Korea, in collaboration with Toei Company.

When the Zangyack, a malevolent intergalactic empire with plans to conquer the universe, made an attempt to invade Earth, the 34 Super Sentai heroes united to resist the invasion and protect the world once again. To achieve this, they had to release all their power at once in a massive burst, resulting in the destruction of the Zangyack invasion fleet. A year later, just as the Zangyack were gearing up for another invasion, a band of space pirates landed on Earth in pursuit of The Greatest Treasure in existence. When the Zangyack struck, the pirates revealed themselves as the 35th Super Sentai team, known as Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. Not only did they possess their own unique powers, but they also had access to the abilities of their predecessors. After successfully repelling the Zangyack once more, the Gokaigers casually resumed their quest for The Greatest Treasure in the Universe, contending with ongoing attacks from the Zangyack and encountering former sentai members who were puzzled by their possession of old powers and fragments of their own pasts.

Millions of years ago, before humans inhabited Earth, dragons and sea creatures coexisted on the planet. A conflict arose between the two groups over territory, prompting the cosmos-based Protoss to provide the dragons with twelve mechanical fighters and six transformation machines to even the playing field. After significant losses on both sides, the sea creatures discovered a more suitable water planet and initiated peace talks with the dragons. They sealed their tyrant, the Shark Seal King, in charge of the Earth's seawater, before departing from Earth. Unbeknownst to the sea creatures, they had inadvertently brought a land reorganization machine developed by the Shark Seal King, which the dragons integrated into their battleship as a gift. However, a catastrophic event led to the extinction of the dragons and the termination of the land reorganization plan. Some militant sea creatures returned to Earth in search of a super elf to resurrect their commander and reclaim their former glory. To thwart the sea creatures' plans, six individuals obtained the dragons' remaining mechanical war-slayers and transformation machines, transforming into a powerful fighting team known as the Giant God Fighting Team. They marched forward to defend Earth from the sea creatures' invasion.

Following the defeat of the Hai tribe's conspiracy by the powerful gods and warriors, peace was restored on Earth once again. In 2016, the NSSA (National Space and Star Administration), a prominent global tech company, organized a competition known as the Stars Contest to identify the most skilled pilot capable of controlling unmanned spacecraft. However, at the same time, the ancient space invaders known as space-breakers resurfaced and began abducting humans using data and space signals to enslave them on various planets. To counter this threat, the former National Aerospace Engineering Board established the Space Delete Alliance and recruited six elite contestants from the Stars Contest to equip them with space gear and remote-controlled spacecraft. These individuals became known as the "Space Deleters" and were tasked with eliminating all vulnerabilities in the plot. They were hailed as the new generation of warriors, the "Space Warfare Team," ready to defend against any threats.

The Wakusabers regroup following their successful evasion of GIDES

A brief tokusatsu superhero show produced by AV company GIGA as a tribute to Super Sentai

Experience this stunning yet harsh tale that illustrates the origin of the Three Dark Sisters alongside Arisugawa Risa, a typical girl with aspirations of becoming a singer, who served as the inspiration for the creation of Lachesis.

The tale kicks off with Banban Akaza's arrival in Megalopolis, Earth. He is reassigned to the Earth branch of the Special Police Dekaranger by his superior. Meanwhile, Agent Abrella, a dealer of Alienizer weapons, shifts his focus to Earth, aiding the local criminals. The Dekarangers must intervene to thwart their plans and ensure they face the consequences. The Earth's SPD operates from the Deka Base, overseen by Doggy Cruger.

Mysterious artifacts called Precious have suddenly surfaced worldwide. Unfortunately, several malevolent groups known as Negative Syndicates are determined to acquire the Precious and exploit their power for malicious purposes. In order to prevent the Precious from falling into the wrong hands, the Search Guard Successor Foundation has created a specialized team, the Boukengers, to engage in combat and retrieve the most dangerous Precious items.

The third installment of the Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker franchise.

In ancient times, during the era of the dinosaurs, our planet was attacked by aliens from distant galaxies. The only ones who could stand against them were a group called the Kyouki Ryu no Sha, also known as the Kyoryuger. Today, they have returned in the present day, harnessing the energy of the Beast Batteries to combat this resurfaced menace.

In the latest installment, Hikaru and Tomoya have become members of the UPG (Ultra Party Guardians) following numerous monster sightings, two years post the conclusion of Ginga's battle with Dark Lugiel. Meanwhile, an Alien Chibu called Exceller is plotting to steal the Victorium Stone, rumored to hold mystical powers and hidden beneath the Victorian civilization. To counter this threat, Shou, a Prince from Victorian descent, is tasked by his mother to retrieve the stone using the VictoryLancer to transform into the legendary Ultra warrior, Ultraman Victory.

One year following the occurrences of the initial season, the five members of the Golden Warriors Treasure now reside in a different city. Despite the change in location, they continue their tradition of enjoying a drink after a long day of work.

After a previous incident, Sho and Sakuya decided to take a break from their work with the UPG and returned to the Victorian Kingdom. Their reunion with Lepi was cut short when they were unexpectedly pulled underground by the monster Aribunta and its master, Yapool, who stole the Victorium Core. Ultraman Victory, Sho's alter ego, was unable to stop Aribunta, but was saved by a blue Ultraman named Ultraman Hikari. Hikari gave Sho the Knight Timbre, enabling Victory to transform into Ultraman Victory Knight and defeat Aribunta. Hikari revealed that the Space Emperor was awakening after thousands of years, prompting Ultraman King to send Ultraman Ace, Ultraman Leo, and Astra to confront him. Hikari created the Knight Timbre to combat the Emperor's darkness and prevent his revival.

Ultraman Geed is the twenty-ninth installment in the Ultra Series. Following their evasion of the attack by the massive creature Skull Gomora, Riku Asakura and his companion Pega discover a hidden underground base located 500 meters below the surface. With the Geed Riser and Ultra Capsules bestowed upon him by the AI system Rem, he changes into Ultraman Geed, embodying the hero that he admired since childhood and sharing similarities with Belial, despite the burden of being the son of Ultraman Belial.

While helping out at their father's boutique, Katsumi and his college student brother Isami came face to face with a massive unknown creature in the city streets - a monster had appeared out of nowhere. Utilizing the R/B Gyro and the energy of the R/B Crystals, they morphed into Ultramen! Thus began the epic showdown between Ultraman Rosso and Ultraman Blu!

Alien beings have been migrating to Earth in secret, with only a select few aware of this reality. In this society, the protagonist Hiroyuki Kudo joins the private security firm E.G.I.S. (Enterprise of Guard and Investigation Services). E.G.I.S. specializes in handling cases involving aliens, and Hiroyuki dedicates himself to maintaining peace day and night. Unbeknownst to him, Hiroyuki harbors a significant secret within himself - a fragment of light from Ultraman Taiga. The tale unfolds as Taiga's powers resurface from within Hiroyuki's being!

The defenders of Fukuoka are known for upholding peace in the region and are highly esteemed. During the filming of "HERO HOUSE" on Nokonoshima Island, these heroes enjoyed themselves. However, upon their return, they discovered that Fukuoka had been turned into a battleground by a malevolent secret group and was overrun by thugs. The heroes swiftly evacuated the citizens and faced the danger, only to be defeated by a single strike from the formidable Yabai Mask. Despite the arrival of the powerful hero Ohgaman, who sustained injuries while protecting a young man named Jiro Tanaka, the heroes were unable to prevail. Ohgaman then transferred his powers to Tanaka, charging him with the duty of becoming a hero. Tanaka embarked on a mission to gather the heroes of Fukuoka and fight against the evil secret organization to reclaim their city.

An AV company named GIGA developed a brief tokusatsu superhero show as a tribute to Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger from Super Sentai