Heisei Ultraseven

is a sequel to the 1967 series Ultraseven. Ignoring the Land of Light continuity, it takes place in a world where Ultraseven is the only Ultra to have travelled to Earth.
The series consists of four parts that released from 1994 to 2002, the first of which aired on Nippon Television, while the rest released direct-to-DVD:
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==Production==
In 1990, following the conclusion of the broadcast of Ultraman: Towards the Future in Japan, a new movement in the "Ultraman series" adapted to the multimedia era was initiated for the first time in the form of an Original Video Series., pg 4
In 1993, with strong demands from fan communities for the revival of Ultraman in the form of a television series, Tsuburaya Productions responded by resuming television series production with Gridman the Hyper Agent. Concurrently, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry designated March 21st as "Sun Day". To promote this concept, Tsuburaya Productions received sponsorship from the Japan Solar System Development Association and, led by Yomiuri Advertising, proposed a plan for a television special program. Initially planning to focus on an anime production, it was decided, upon the suggestion of Yomiuri Advertising producer Fujinami Toshihiko, to produce Ultraseven - Operation: Solar Energy, set in the worldview of the original Ultraseven series about a decade later. Due to this setting, to avoid confusion, the decision was intentionally made to abandon the Ultraseven setting from Ultraman Leo.
In November 1993, the script written by Masakazu Migita, a member of the Department of Literature, was completed. The filming team opted to use videotapes for shooting, primarily enlisting the assistance of personnel from the production team of Gridman the Hyper Agent to gain insights into special effects production. To generate buzz, there was also public promotion for the "UG team member recruitment" among the general populace. It's reported that approximately 3,000 people signed up for recruitment. Due to the setting being over a decade later, all members of UG were also to be updated. Artistic designs, including mechanical elements, were adjusted to suit contemporary society and customs. In the second special episode, Planet of the Earthlings, Kohji Moritsugu was once again invited to portray Dan Moroboshi.
In 1994, only two television special programs were produced. Initially, there was an idea for a third piece, but due to various reasons, it was ultimately not realized.
In 1996, Tsuburaya Productions collaborated with VAP to air a three-episode science fiction television drama titled Moon Spiral on Nippon Television's late-night slot. Following the completion of this project, a new plan emerged between VAP's planner Sadahiro Chika and Masahiro Tsuburaya, which involved a reimagining of Ultraseven in the form of Original Video. Thus, ensuring budgetary concerns and with the premise of releasing on videotape, the production of Ultraseven 30th Anniversary Memorial Trilogy officially commenced in 1997, with three works slated for release in 1998.https://www.monomagazine.com/56283, pg 5
In 1999, following the commercially successful trilogy, the production continued directly with Ultraseven 1999: The Final Chapters Hexalogy. This six-part series aimed to be the definitive version of Heisei Ultraseven, introducing a new theme called the "Friendship Plan" based on the setting of "Nonmalt" from the original episode 42 "Ambassador of the Nonmalt". The series production commenced in mid-October 1998.https://web.archive.org/web/20190410073125/http://www.vap.co.jp/u-seven/old/history.html
After the completion of Ultraman Neos in December 2000, Masahiro Tsuburaya once again planned the "Ultraseven 35th Anniversary: EVOLUTION Pentalogy". This series, centered around the Akashic Records, narrates the story of the entire Memory Universe, exploring the theme of who should be entrusted with the future of the Earth.
==Synopsis==
This series presents a storyline distinct from the previous Ultraseven and subsequent Return of Ultraman series, imagining what the world of "Ultraseven" would be like if its narrative had continued uninterrupted.
From the 1994 TV specials onwards, it became a full-length series of 16 episodes, including original videos. Furuhashi, who was a team member, aged and took on the role of captain and strategist, and the cast from that time appeared in their original roles. The events that occurred in the 1967 TV series serve as the key to the unfolding narrative, questioning the significance of Ultraseven and the Earthlings. A hard-hitting story that further advances the original science fiction elements is depicted.https://m-78.jp/videoworks/heisei_ultraseven/
==Characters==
===Protagonists===
*Dan Moroboshi
*Masaki Kazamori
===TDF===
*Takenaka
*Inagaki
*Saijou
*Mitsugu Ijuin
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=====1994 Team=====
*Shigeru Furuhashi
*Kaji
*Togo
*Lisa
=====1998/1999/EVOLUTION Team=====
*Sanshiro Shiragane
*Keisuke Shima
*Takuma Mizuno
*Satomi Hayakawa
*Rumi Honjou
*Yuki Kisaragi
===Others===
*Anne
*Professor Kusuhara
*Dan
*Professor Tonezaki
*Shiori Satomi
*Kyoko Murata
*Rei Murata
*Eijiro Inada
*Yutaka Kanemitsu
===Ultras===
*Ultraseven
===Kaiju===
====1994====
*Alien Pitt
*Eleking III
*Alien Metron
*Dinosaur
====1998====
*Alien Viyell
*Alien Guts
*Sulfas
*Banderas
====1999====
*Alien Valkyrie
*Daitekkai
*Alien Galo
*Alien Kyuloo
*Alien Remojo
*Bolajo
*Windom
*Dairyuhkai
*King Joe II
*Nonmalt
*Zabangi
*Miclas
====2002====
*Dragonic Saucer
*Alien Pegassa
*Alien Godola
*Neo Pandon
*Alien Garut
*Plant Life form
*Gaimos
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==Home Media==
Heisei_ultraseven_1994-1.jpg|Operation: Solar Energy
Heisei_ultraseven_1994-2.jpg|Planet of the Earthlings
Heisei_ultraseven_1998-1.jpg|Ultraseven 30th Anniversary Memorial Trilogy disc 1
51Zxks5EOHL.jpg|Ultraseven 30th Anniversary Memorial Trilogy disc 2
51ScGmlYKvL.jpg|Ultraseven 30th Anniversary Memorial Trilogy disc 3
D0006529.jpg|The Final Chapters disc 1
51ybWt40g9L.jpg|The Final Chapters disc 2
51y3DQlcvML.jpg|The Final Chapters disc 3
51B5D4NEDPL.jpg|The Final Chapters disc 4
Seven TIM.jpg|The Final Chapters disc 5
Heisei_ultraseven_1999-6.jpg|The Final Chapters disc 6
Seven Darkside DVD.jpg|Ultraseven 35th Anniversary: EVOLUTION disc 1
7503.jpg|Ultraseven 35th Anniversary: EVOLUTION disc 2
961.jpg|Ultraseven 35th Anniversary: EVOLUTION disc 3
806.jpg|Ultraseven 35th Anniversary: EVOLUTION disc 4
Heisei_ultraseven_2002-5.jpg|Ultraseven 35th Anniversary: EVOLUTION disc 5
In 2012, the series was released in the Ultraseven 1994-2002 Perfect Collection DVD-BOX set, which was officially launched on April 18th.https://www.cdjournal.com/main/news/moritsugu-kohji/43534
Ultraseven 1994-2002 Perfect Collection DVD-BOX.jpg|DVD-BOX
==Gallery==
Heisei Ultraseven 1994 background.jpeg
Heisei Ultraseven 1998 background.jpeg
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Heisei Ultraseven 1999 background.jpeg
Heisei Ultraseven 1999 background 2.jpeg
Heisei Ultraseven 2002 background.jpeg
Heisei Ultraseven 2002 background 2.jpeg
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Heisei Ultraseven online key visual.png|Year 2000's online poster for the DVD releases of Heisei Ultraseven.
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UG 1998-1999.png|Third generation UG
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==Trivia==
*Some of the background music is reused from Return of Ultraman, Ultraman Ace, The☆Ultraman, Ultraman 80, Mirrorman, Fireman, and Dinosaur Expedition Born Free.
==References==
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Category:Productions
Category:Heisei Series
Category:Heisei Ultraseven