Legend in the Woods

is the second episode of Ultraman Arc.
==Synopsis==
A construction site is razing a forest and comes across a relic thought to be an ancient ruin. As Hayato, the site manager's son, anxiously warns Yuma that the construction is in danger, the legend of the forest unfolds.
Now it's Yuma's time to respond to Hayato's feelings.
===Shu Ishido's Diary ===
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Since the day I first started keeping a diary, quite some time has passed. Ideally, I wanted to quickly record the events of the day I began my residency at the SKIP Hoshimoto City branch, specifically everything related to the ancient kaiju Leodo. However, due to the unfamiliar environment and the demanding workload that reversed my days and nights, I found it difficult to make time for writing. Looking at it this way, I truly admire the mental strength of those who write in their diaries daily. I want to make an effort not to give up after a few days.
The Leodo incident greatly expanded my knowledge of SKIP and Hoshimoto City. In particular, I can't forget Yuma-kun's words: "First, you have to believe." If these words had come from a colleague in the GDF, I might have dismissed them as naive: "That's an overly optimistic view." However, his awkward sincerity and strong desire to protect people came through in his gaze and moved me deeply.
In that spirit, I requested the Space Science Division to activate the SAR satellite, which might have been a bit excessive… No, without that decision, Hayato-kun and his father, who were at the construction site, and indeed the entire Hoshimoto City, would have faced even greater danger from Leodo.
So, even though Section Chief Nibutani reprimanded me (submitting 30 written apologies was quite a burden, to be honest), I want to believe that my actions were correct. And above all, the portrait of the SKIP members and me drawn by Hayato-kun. When I returned to the branch today and Yuma-kun showed me that card, all my fatigue vanished instantly. That refreshing feeling was comparable to the joy of brewing a perfect cup of coffee first thing in the morning. No, it was even better.
On the other hand, the Leodo incident highlighted several new issues in dealing with kaiju disasters. One issue was that the ground survey conducted before the construction of the apartment complex failed to detect Leodo, which was buried underground. This occurred because the conventional survey methods (such as boring surveys and surface wave exploration) were not designed to detect kaiju. Sixteen years have passed since K-DAY, and kaiju appearances have become commonplace. Therefore, it is essential to urgently improve the building codes to reflect the current reality.
Another issue was the "ruins problem," which delayed SKIP's initial response. This was an entirely unexpected situation caused by the unique shape of Leodo's foot. While I understand the importance of protecting ruins and ancient tombs during construction to preserve cultural heritage, this ironically became an obstacle that led to greater damage.
Thanks to Yuma-kun's discovery of a 1200-year-old pill, the efforts of YouPi, and the reappearance of Ultraman Arc, we avoided the worst-case scenario. However, this was only managed through sheer manpower. The rules meant to protect people became a hindrance. This contradiction is a severe and difficult challenge that SKIP, and indeed society as a whole, must overcome. I am convinced that achieving this is possible, as I witnessed when I saw Hayato-kun and his father holding hands under the arc of light.
Nevertheless, soon after Shagong's appearance, a new kaiju incident occurred. The frequency of kaiju appearances in Hoshimoto City is significantly higher compared to other regions. When I visited Leodo's appearance site alone and measured the data with the new measuring device, I realized that the cause is indeed... No, this involves top-secret matters of the GDF.
Even though this is a diary, I shouldn't lightly record personal opinions before the analysis results are out.
Postscript: By the way, the branch office still has a strong smell from the pills used to defeat Leodo, which has been quite troublesome these past few days. I was so concerned about the smell transferring that I secretly moved the coffee beans outside. Yuma-kun and the others don't seem to mind, and I pretended not to notice... I know it sounds presumptuous, but having such sharp senses of taste and smell can be a nuisance.
Thank you, Hayato-kun.
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===Ask Tsupi===
This week's "Ask Tsupi" is about Ultraman Arc!
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===Yuma's Ultraman Arc Navi===
Today, Yuma talks about the SKIP's autonomous support robot, YouPi, and introduces the Kaiju of the following episode, Monogelos & Digelos.
==Cast==
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===Voice Actors===
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===English Dub===
*: Paul Castro Jr.
*: Micah Solusod
*: Dani Chambers
*: Tony Oliver
*: Brandon McInnis
*: Aaron Robertshttps://x.com/AaronRobertsYes/status/1814705864110186497
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==Appearances==
===Ultras===
*Ultraman Arc
===Kaiju===
*Leodo
==Trivia==
*A photo of Takkong can be seen pasted above a desk.
*In this episode, a shot from the car window features Leodo. The scene with Leodo was filmed using a green screen. The background was created by cinematographer Murakawa Satoshi based on his own imagination. During filming, the screen was blank, and Murakawa envisioned the presence of a kaiju in that empty space. The director made adjustments from behind.https://x.com/TakaTsujimo/status/1816746573323256264
*The boxing scenes with Leodo were filmed using a special effects set. When the punching action shifted to an upward angle, an open set was used for the shot. This segment was also filmed by Murakawa, who used a GoPro to simulate the perspective of Ultraman Arc. He lay on the ground while pretending to be hit and filmed from the perspective of being stepped on, moving the camera to capture the effect.https://x.com/TakaTsujimo/status/1816748697977520569
*The excavator used in this episode is the same one from the "Tsujimoto-Group" that has been a long-standing prop in the series since Ultraman Taiga. It was used in this episode for explosion effects.https://x.com/TakaTsujimo/status/1816791242833027459
==References==