Yuma Hize

is the main protagonist of Ultraman Arc. He is a rookie investigator of the Hoshimoto City Branch of SKIP, who gained the ability to transform into Ultraman Arc.
==History==
===Pre-Ultraman Arc===
Sixteen years ago, seven-year-old Yuma Hize lived with his parents. However, one day, while camping at Mt. Shishio, they encountered the "K-DAY" event, where kaiju appeared simultaneously worldwide. They witnessed the emergence of the kaiju Monogelos and the arrival of a giant of light. During their escape, Monogelos's attack reached them, and while Yuma miraculously avoided being injured by a boulder, his parents were trapped and severely injured. Encouraged by his parents, Yuma left the scene and was saved by the giant of light just as Monogelos's massive horn was about to crush him.
Three days later, Yuma was found by rescue workers in the ruins, but his parents unfortunately perished in the disaster. Subsequently, Yuma was raised by his grandmother. During this time, he drew a picture titled "The Ultimate Hero," which became his ideal.
The painful past did not make Yuma lose his dreams; instead, it prompted him to pursue the study of kaiju biology. He is dedicated to protecting people in danger from kaiju disasters. With his kind and straightforward personality, whenever he thinks of doing something for others, he acts without considering the consequences, which often worries those around him.
Three months ago, Yuma was selected as a rookie investigator and assigned to the Hoshimoto City branch of SKIP. On his first day on the job, he accompanied Hiroshi Ban and Rin Natsume on a mission to investigate a mysterious glowing object in the city's sky. During a break in the mission, Yuma shared his past with Rin, expressing that because he wasn't the only one suffering, it was necessary to keep moving forward to protect everyone's future.
However, at that moment, Hoshimoto City was struck by a massive kaiju disaster. A kaiju named "Digelos," as designated by the GDF, emerged from a wormhole in the sky and began wreaking havoc across the city. The sight of Digelos triggered Yuma's trauma from sixteen years ago, causing him to panic. With Rin's encouragement, he continued the evacuation efforts. But when he saw Digelos heading toward the kindergarten where his grandmother worked, Yuma rushed to the location. Along the way, he encountered an unknown power and was transported to a mirror-like world. There, he met a Rution and received the Arc Ariser, enabling him to transform into the giant of light. After a fierce battle, he successfully defeated Digelos.
Afterward, Yuma continued to work diligently as an investigator for SKIP while secretly preventing multiple kaiju disasters as the giant of light.
===Ultraman Arc===
Three months later, SKIP is still investigating the "Monohorn," the horn of Monogelos that caused the "K-DAY" event. As a new investigator for SKIP, Yuma uses his extensive knowledge of kaiju and a specialized monster detector for the investigation. The detector picks up a biological response, leading them to discover a mysterious multi-legged creature inside the Monohorn—"Oo-ze." Ooze attempts to attack Yuma, but Yuma successfully repels it using a Sonitter. However, Ooze burrows underground and attaches itself to the armored kaiju Shagong.
During this investigation, Yuma receives assistance from Shu Ishido, a GDF investigator aiding SKIP in the Monohorn investigation. However, due to the parasitic influence of Oo-ze, Shagong is forced to consume Oo-ze's nutrient source, calcium carbonate, and mutates into a nearly 50-meter-tall giant kaiju. Shagong then begins moving towards Hayama Chemical Industries in Hoshimoto City, posing a threat to the city's safety.
SKIP arrived on the scene to assist with the evacuation of citizens. While rescuing a factory worker, Yuma was nearly attacked by Oo-ze, but Ishido risked his life to save him and was buried under rubble, losing consciousness. In a moment of desperation, Yuma saw a vision of Rution. Then, a glowing Rution appeared before him, granting him power. Surrounded by light, Yuma transformed into a "mysterious giant." During the three-minute battle, the giant realized Shagong's weak point was the glowing area on its chest. He broke through the super barrier used to fend off Shagong's attacks and used it as a weapon to gradually subdue the opponent. Eventually, Shagong exploded and dissipated under the giant's assault.
Afterwards, Ishido named the mysterious giant "Ultraman Arc." Yuma, having reverted to human form, heard the name and showed a thoughtful expression. The next day, SKIP's members welcomed Ishido as the newest member of the team.
==Transformation==
Yuma activates the Arc Cube and crosses his arms. He unleashes the power of imagination, willing forth the Arc Ariser, his image of the "Transformation Item", before inserting the Arc Cube into it. Yuma then spins the top and sides of the Ariser and aligns it into a uniform design, before thrusting the Ariser with both hands in front of him to transform into Ultraman Arc.
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==Gallery==
===Ultraman Arc===
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===Miscellaneous===
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Yuma Hize 011.jpg|https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1720152706
Yuma Hize 012.jpg|https://www.crank-in.net/interview/146902/1
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==Trivia==
*He is the protagonist who could already transform into Ultraman before the time of the first episode, marking the first time in eight years since Gai Kurenai in Ultraman Orb.
*Unlike the typically intense and passionate protagonists of the Ultraman series, Yuma's character is set as an ordinary young man. This reflects director Takanori Tsujimoto's clear intention. Tsujimoto has stated that this setting makes it easier for the audience to relate, as an ordinary person approaching things with a normal perspective feels more genuine.
**Adhering to this concept of an ordinary young man led the production team to cast Yuki Totsuka, who had no prior acting experience, as Yuma. Tsujimoto emphasized that he wanted the actor to perform naturally, without being constrained by a fixed model. He believes this approach preserves more possibilities and makes the character more vivid.https://www.cinematoday.jp/news/N0143771
==References==
Category:Ultraman Arc
Category:Ultraman Arc Characters
Category:SKIP
Category:Human Hosts
Category:Heroes
Category:Allies
Category:Protagonists