Masahiko Kumano

is one of the main characters from Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle. He is a member of ZAP SPACY.
==Personality==
Kumano is known for his kind and adventurous personality. As an outstanding mechanic of Space Pendragon, he is responsible for all tasks ranging from repairs to weapon development. His passion for machinery is evident, and he possesses exceptional engineering skills, being able to create new items even from scraps of iron. He is also a seasoned warrior with vast combat experience.
Within the team, he is affectionately referred to as "Kuma-san." Despite having contrasting interests and personalities with Oki, who loves monsters, they are actually the closest friends within the team.
==History==
===Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle===
As a member of ZAP SPACY, Kumano along with other team members possesses extensive space experience and has developed a resilient character through many challenging situations. During a past transport mission, Space Pendragon encountered a meteorite impact, and young Kumano successfully repaired the damaged Omega generator on-site, earning him the nickname "Magician" from Captain Hyuga. He is believed to be the member who has worked with Captain Hyuga for the longest period among the others.
When they encountered Rei on Planet Boris, Rei initially harbored hostility towards the team and even temporarily held Kumano hostage. However, after being influenced by disturbing visions in his dreams, Rei eventually chose to escape. With the acceptance of ZAP SPACY, Rei eventually became a member of the team.
Subsequently, Kumano took on the responsibility of maintaining Space Pendragon, and the burden of the team's escape from Planet Boris rested on his shoulders. Throughout the series, due to his interest in machinery, he had some knowledge about past robots dispatched by aliens, including information about King Joe. As a result, he named the appearing King Joe on the planet "King Joe Black." 
In his leisure time, he also enjoyed playing small games similar to giant monster battles with Oki.
===Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey===
After escaping from the planet Boris, Kumano continued to serve as a member of ZAP SPACY in space for a month, performing various tasks such as maintaining the ZAP space station and its cosmic base.
During the attack on the cosmic base, ZAP Bon was attempting to detain Rei, who was controlling the monsters, as a dangerous criminal. Kumano and the other members managed to escape in the Pendragon just in time. Later, they successfully rescued and interrogated the mastermind behind the attack, Dail. With Dail's guidance, they finally arrived at the planet Hamal and rescued Hyuga and Rei, reuniting the members of ZAP SPACY.
Despite maintaining a strong rapport with Oki, Kumano's knowledge of monsters remains relatively limited. However, for Space Pendragon, which frequently intervenes in Rionics Hunter battles and takes a beating, Kumano is an indispensable and crucial figure. 
He has a deep emotional attachment to the Space Pendragon, which he has repaired multiple times. When Space Pendragon underwent the enhancement modification PD-MOD by Dail, Kumano couldn't help but sigh in response.
Subsequently, Kumano and other ZAP members are then taken hostage by Alien Pedan, but Dail comes to the rescue and sacrifices himself under enemy fire. Dail's helmet was placed on his grave as a memorial, and the crew of ZAP SPACY paid their respects to him.
After experiencing the threats of the Alien Reiblood incident and the Reionics Battle, Kumano and the other members continued their journey through space with the goal of returning to Earth. 
===Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie===
After Kumano and the members of ZAP SPACY fought with Alien Reiblood, they landed on a planet called Dent. However, their visit is soon interrupted by Zaragas, who appear from within a meteor. Zaragas was successfully defeated under the attack of ZAP SPACY. They are, however, startled by the sudden appearance of Ultraman Mebius and witness the moment when Rei is taken away by Mebius.
To help Rei, Kumano and the other members decide to go to the Monster Graveyard. Suddenly, Alien Zetton and his spaceship, Nurse, attack the Space Pendragon. Fortunately, Shin Asuka appears and easily defeats Alien Zetton, and later transforms into Ultraman Dyna and helps ZAP SPACY go to the Monster Graveyard. Upon arriving, ZAP SPACY members assist the Ultras and Rei in battle with Ultraman Belial.
After the incident is over, he and the members briefly visit the Land of Light. 
===Ultra Galaxy Legend Gaiden: Ultraman Zero vs. Darklops Zero===
When Rei and Hyuga accidentally traveled to a different dimension and arrived at Planet Cheney, they encountered Kumano from another dimension. However, at that moment, Kumano had already fallen into a state of unconsciousness. Through an earlier distress signal, he was able to inform Rei and Hyuga from the alternate dimension. Eventually, in the embrace of Alternate Hyuga, he calmly dissipated into particles of light.
After the event, through communication with Alternate Hyuga from the other dimension, it was confirmed that all members of ZAP SPACY, including Kumano, were safe and sound.
===Ultraman Zero Gaiden: Killer the Beatstar===
During this period, he and the rest of the team went to Planet Bram for a vacation while keeping in communication with Rei and Hyuga, who were about to arrive on the planet. 
Upon learning that Beatstar would pose a threat to the planet, he assisted in evacuating the civilians on the planet and successfully helped repair Jean-Bot through remote communication.
==Gallery==
===Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle===
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===Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey===
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===Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie===
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===Ultra Galaxy Legend Gaiden: Ultraman Zero vs. Darklops Zero===
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===Ultraman Zero Gaiden: Killer the Beatstar===
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===Miscellaneous===
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==Trivia==
*Kumano's actor, Mitsutoshi Shundo, previously portrayed Shinya Mizorogi in Ultraman Nexus.
*As with other members of ZAP SPACY, Kumano's first name and kanji are only revealed by other sources such as magazines and the official website,https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/contents/ultra-galaxy/staff/index.html as it goes unmentioned in any of his appearances and he is listed in the credits under his last name in katakana.
==References==
Category:Human Characters
Category:Allies
Category:Male Characters
Category:Ultra Galaxy
Category:Ultra Galaxy Characters
Category:ZAP SPACY
Category:ZAP SPACY Members