Shingo Sakomizu

is the second captain of GUYS. In the last episode of Ultraman Mebius, he was chosen by Zoffy as his temporary human host.
==Personality==
Sakomizu possesses an outgoing and optimistic personality. While he may appear nonchalant at times, he actually holds a deep trust in his subordinates. As a team captain, he demonstrates exceptional leadership and decisiveness, offering the most appropriate support based on different situations. Moreover, he excels in observing and understanding others, enabling him to recognize their strengths. In addition to his outstanding physical abilities and marksmanship, he occasionally reveals a natural and genuine side.
Throughout the entire series, Sakomizu establishes profound camaraderie with his team members. Despite his easy-going nature, he always manages to boost morale when faced with challenging missions and frequently provides the team with invaluable advice. He is open to hearing others' opinions and engages in thorough discussions during crucial decision-making.
Furthermore, he has a passion for coffee, particularly espresso. His seat is often adorned with coffee beans, and he frequently enjoys coffee in the command room.
==History==
===Pre-Ultraman Mebius===
40 years ago, Sakomizu was a squad leader in the SSSP. At that time, with Captain Muramatsu already leading the Far East Branch and Ultraman providing assistance, he felt there was little room for him to contribute. Consequently, he embarked on a journey to space aboard the Sublight Spaceship Izanami to conduct experiments involving faster-than-light travel. Due to the effects of time dilation, it made him appear younger than his actual age.
During the fourth test flight in Pluto's orbit, the Space VTOL S217, piloted by Sakomizu, encountered an attack from a group of Mysterious Saucer fleet. Fortunately, he was saved by the timely arrival of Zoffy. This experience led him to a profound realization that Earth had been unknowingly protected by Ultras. As a result, he developed the aspiration to fight alongside Ultraman and hoped to respond to their benevolent intentions.
Upon returning to Earth, he devoted himself to establishing GUYS, and after a decade of unwavering effort, successfully founded this organization. Since then, he has been serving as the Director of GUYS JAPAN, with only Yuki Misaki, who acts as the acting director, and a few others aware of his true identity. 
Half a year ago in the series, when Ultraman Mebius arrived on Earth, he appeared before Tetsuro Ban with the appearance of Hiroto Ban, attempting to console him. Mebius hoped to take on the role of Hiroto and accompany Ban through his difficulties. However, burdened by the pain of losing his wife and child, Ban declined Mirai's kind offer and entrusted Mebius to Sakomizu, whom he had known for a long time, for care.
After Ban named Mebius as "Mirai Hibino," Sakomizu was able to assist Mirai in concealing his true identity and arranged for him to become a member of the future GUYS. 
===Ultraman Mebius===
After Serizawa and the other members of GUYS Japan were believed to have sacrificed themselves during a mission against Dinozaur, he decided to secretly take on the role of the new team leader for GUYS. While Yuki was acting as the interim director on the surface, Sakomizu personally led the team on the frontline. He revealed to the sole remaining member, Ryu, the news about GUYS' new deployment, the Gun Phoenix, a joint attack combat aircraft. 
Later, Mirai selected four civilians as new members of GUYS, which sparked dissatisfaction and anger from Ryu. Sakomizu specifically sought out Ryu, mentioning Serizawa's motto, "Do not rely on others' power," and emphasized that to keep this spirit alive, he must find a place in his heart to hold onto this idea, allowing Ryu to rebuild his belief. Afterward, when Gudon was reported to appear in the city, he entrusted the GUYS-related equipment to the other four civilians and agreed with their reasons for having GUYS licenses, formally establishing the new GUYS.
Throughout the series, Sakomizu usually commanded from the base and rarely personally went to the frontline. However, as a skilled pilot, he possessed remarkable abilities and occasionally engaged in battles, always saving other team members and assisting Ultraman Mebius in combat.
In the subsequent battles, Sakomizu silently stood behind the other team members, providing support. When Ryu was thrown into confusion due to Serizawa's resurrection, discovering that he was actually Hunter Knight Tsurugi, and struggling with conflicting memories of the original GUYS, Sakomizu keenly saw through the fact that Tsurugi and Serizawa had merged into one. He later posed a question to Ryu: "Does the current GUYS really have no meaning?" This question awakened Ryu, enabling him to break free from the conflict and fight alongside the present members.
Simultaneously, he assisted Marina in overcoming her fear of sound due to her perfect pitch; helped Sadamasa step out of the shadow of isolation from his comrades; aided Teppei in dealing with the pressure and fear caused by his mother's doting; and also helped Konomi overcome her insecurities.
In an incident, Yapool summoned Verokron to attack the METEOR research facility in an attempt to destroy the latest invention, "Dimensional Dissolver." To protect Yuki and Asami Fujisawa, who were present at the scene, Sakomizu had to use the spatial limiter to seal Verokron. However, before the sealing was complete, he was severely injured by a missile fired by Verokron, leaving him in a dangerous state of unconsciousness.
Despite his critical condition, Sakomizu always kept the GUYS members in mind. When GUYS decided to engage in the extermination operation against Verokron using Phoenix Nest's flight mode, Sakomizu, lying on the hospital bed, issued orders to the team. Upon waking up, he resolutely returned to the frontline, encouraging everyone and firmly believing that with mutual cooperation, they could protect what was important. Finally, Phoenix Nest launched the Dimensional Dissolver, sealing the interdimensional gate and achieving the mission's success. Velcron was defeated thanks to the combined efforts of Gun Phoenix Striker and Mebius.
Upon learning that the continuous monster attacks on Earth were caused by a transmitter on the moon, Sakomizu decisively led most of the GUYS members on a journey to the moon. They activated the Phoenix Nest's flight mode to engage in the operation, but they fell into an ambush by the Lunaticks on the moon. Fortunately, they were rescued by Ultraman Ace. 
However, on their way back to Earth, Deathrem devised a plan to trap them, using them as hostages to launch a psychological assault on Mebius, making them bargaining chips. Despite the daunting situation, Sakomizu insisted that Mirai should persist in the battle, and with the assistance of Mebius and Ultraman Jack, they successfully defeated Deathrem.
During the final battle with the invading Alien Empera, humanity was thrown into turmoil by Alien Empera's demand to "hand over Mebius." At this moment, Sakomizu officially revealed his true identity as the director to the GUYS members and delivered a speech to prevent the situation from escalating.
In the ultimate showdown, Sakomizu activated the "Spacium Redoublizer," a light amplification device given to him by his close friend, Takenaka. This successfully assisted in amplifying Mebius's light-based abilities. As a representation of humanity's unwavering will, he merged with Zoffy, who arrived just in time to help Earth, and joined forces with Mebius and other GUYS members to engage in the battle, ultimately defeating Alien Empera.
Afterward, together with the other GUYS members, he bid farewell to Mirai, who was about to leave Earth.
===Ultraman Mebius & the Ultra Brothers===
In the movie, Sakomizu and the other members were stationed at the Phoenix Nest when they received a report of Alien Temperor causing destruction in Kobe City. They dispatched Ryu and Marina to launch an attack. However, after Mebius defeated the Alien Temperor, due to a sense of unease, Sakomizu requested Mirai, who was at the scene, to continue the investigation.
When Alien Zarab disguised himself as Mebius and started causing havoc in the city, Sakomizu immediately recognized the deception.
===Ultraman Mebius Gaiden: Armored Darkness===
Two years later, he appointed Ryu as the new captain of GUYS and had Yuki serve as the director's secretary. He himself stepped back from the front lines to continue focusing on his role as the director.
==Merchandise==
*Ultraman Mebius Deformed Pattern Acrylic Charm (2020)
**Release Date(s): October 29, 2020 (Bandai Fashion Webstore), May 2021 (Premium Bandai)
**Price: 550 yen for each piece
**Materials: Acrylic, metal (chain)
:Released as part of the Mebius-themed Deformed Pattern Acrylic Charm series to commemorate the show's 15th anniversary, Sakomizu (which is drawn in an Anime-fied style) is one the items to be produced as hanging acrylic keychain.
:Sakomizu (and the rest of the characters) is available as a made-for-order item (where the customers can choose one during purchase) for Bandai Fashion's webstore in 2020, and later the Premium Bandai site at May 2021.
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Mebius===
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===Ultraman Mebius & the Ultra Brothers===
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===Ultraman Mebius Gaiden: Armored Darkness===
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==Trivia==
*Sakomizu's surname was derived from the protagonist Sakomizu in the precursor project to Ultraman, Scientific Special Search Party: Bemular.http://ultramonster.blog.jp/archives/17480929.html
*Initially, there was consideration for Sakomizu to be portrayed as Zoffy in human form. However, this idea was discarded because of the potential confusion among the audience regarding why he wouldn't transform into Zoffy when Mebius faced danger. Eventually, due to the inability to find a suitable candidate for the role of GUYS Director, Sakomizu's true identity was established as the Director.講談社 編『ウルトラ特撮 PERFECT MOOK』 vol.05《ウルトラマンメビウス》、講談社〈講談社シリーズMOOK〉、2020年9月10日。ISBN 978-4-06-520800-7
*Sakomizu's initial character design included an interest in horse racing and a slightly clumsy nature. However, considering the young audience, he was ultimately portrayed as a relaxed and easy-going character. As for the coffee lover aspect, it was a spontaneous addition during the on-set discussions.
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