Yukari Yoshinaga

is one of the main characters of Ultraman Max. She is a monster ecologist affiliated with DASH.
==Personality==
Yukari is a monster researcher who faces all kinds of strange situations with a very serious and calm demeanor. She has a deep understanding of the ecology and habits of monsters, which gives her a wealth of knowledge.
In some cases, she chooses to explain the situation to the members of DASH from a more understanding and friendly perspective, showing a kind and enthusiastic side. Throughout the series, she has worked with the members of DASH on multiple occasions.
==History==
===Pre-Ultraman Max===
In the past, Yukari was previously a scientist in the defense force, engaging in research and development in the field of science. During this period, she met Date and Tomioka, and many years later, she became the chief scientist at the UDF Japan base, specializing in the study of monster ecology.
===Ultraman Max===
When Grangon appeared, Yukari stayed at the command center and discussed the theory that monsters became natural enemies of humanity due to their harmful impact on nature with Tomioka. When Ultraman Max came to Earth to stop Grangon, she naturally viewed Ultraman Max as a trusted ally. However, her attitude can be very tough at times and she will not compromise because of it.
During an investigation, Yukari once went to the UDF Poseidon Base in the Pacific to assist Date's research. However, when the Poseidon Base was attacked by the creature Flygler, and DASH had not yet arrived, she and Date witnessed Tomioka boarding the new submarine, DASH Bird 3, to engage in battle. After the incident was over, she and Date went to the beach and met again with Tomioka and the members of DASH. 
As the monster disasters continued to occur, she was invited by KCB TV to be a guest on the debate program "Why Do Monsters Appear". She was the first to propose her own idea: "The monsters that appear around the world may be the natural enemies of humans that appear to control population growth." When Geronga suddenly appeared in the city center, the TV broadcast continued and she patiently listened to the opinions of science fiction writer Kenji Sahashi. She also asked DASH to begin investigating the reason why Geronga appeared in Shibuya.
After Ultraman Max defeated Geronga and transported him to the depths of the underground in the Okutama Mountains, the crisis in Tokyo finally eased. She reunited with Sahashi and Yasuhiko Saigo and together, the three looked up at a rainbow floating above the city. 
Due to her advanced age, she was not greatly affected by the virus attack launched by the Alien Moetaranga against Earth. As a cornerstone of the defense forces, she displayed astonishing development skills in creating an antidote to combat the Alien Moetaranga. 
When Ultraman Max left Earth, she reunited with the other DASH members and Kaito. 
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Max===
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===Miscellaneous===
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Yukari Yoshinaga 6.png|Yoshinaga at Ultraman Connection Live 1st Anniversary: Ultraman Max Special in 2022
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==Trivia==
*Yukari is portrayed by Hiroko Sakurai, the same actress who portrayed Akiko Fuji from the original Ultraman series.
*As Sakurai already portrays Yoshinaga, unlike Kenji Sahara and Yasuhiko Saijo, Sakurai does not portray an older Hiroko Sakuragi, an in-universe actress meant to represent her in episode 29.
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