Hiroshi Sonezaki

is a guest character and minor antagonist who appeared in Ultraman Blazar. He is the CEO of the large chemical company Novaio.https://cocreco.kodansha.co.jp/telemaga/news/feature/blazar/0ALfY
==Personality==
Sonezaki has a flamboyant and narcissistic personality. He has an excessively proud ego and craves respect and praise from others. To attain this, he is willing to resort to selfish measures, even creating monsters that cause the destruction of cities, revealing his irresponsible nature.
At the same time, in his public image, he cleverly presents himself as a visionary business executive, attempting to create an illusion of being the "savior of the world." He seeks to attract attention and praise through this false image.
Besides, he seems to have a habit of relaxation through meditation and enjoys listening to songs sung by himself. This reveals his inclination towards self-indulgence.
==History==
===Pre-Ultraman Blazar===
In the past, Sonezaki was a member of GGFJ's Chemical Department. In 2001, GGF discovered an extraterrestrial life form through a meteorite that fell to Earth. This life form was an amorphous organism with incredibly strong regenerative capabilities. One year later, as GGF's internal data gradually digitized, a large number of old paper documents were destroyed.
During this process, Sonezaki took the opportunity to acquire confidential files and cell samples of these unknown organisms. In 2005, he left GGF and founded Novaio, and all records related to Sonezaki within GGF were completely deleted.
Through cultivating cells found on the meteorite, Novaio's subsidiary successfully synthesized an artificial organism capable of eradicating harmful fish - the artificial Clionidae. Subsequently, through genetic manipulation, Sonezaki successfully created a new and more aggressive life form called Leviera, whom he referred to as "my child." At the same time, Leviera developed a rejection effect towards the company's new antibacterial agent, FK1, through genetic manipulation.
During Novaio's operation, Sonezaki's company products were highly popular overseas, attracting numerous interviews from magazines and collaborations with foreign enterprises, earning him the title of "Japan's savior."
===Ultraman Blazar===
Starting from March 16, 2023, Sonezaki began secretly utilizing Levira for a series of activities. When Leviera went on a rampage in the city, he supplied and sold GGF the FK1 produced by his company to counter Leviera.
Whenever Leviera was affected by FK1, it would quickly liquefy and escape underground, driven by its instinct to return to the basement of the Novaio headquarters. Consequently, the company's basement housed numerous cultivated and preserved small-scale Levira organisms. However, due to the issue of drug resistance, GGF was forced to increase the dosage of FK1 to twice its original amount in their mission to combat Leviera.
Concerned about the potential problem of Leviera being merely driven away rather than eliminated every time it appeared, SkaRD grew suspicious of the connection between Leviera and Novaio. To clarify the situation, they dispatched Emi on an undercover investigation, assuming the role of a new secretary to closely monitor Sonezaki's actions.
However, under the covert surveillance of his subordinates, Sonezaki discovered Emi's undercover identity. When Emi found confidential GGF documents in the office's secret room, Sonezaki tracked her down and forcibly took her to the basement, where he revealed the entire truth to her. He candidly admitted that he had long been aware of Leviera's increasing resistance to FK1 and, as a result, was planning to eventually leave Japan, taking other Leviera organisms with him to other countries in the world.
In order to prevent Emi from interfering with the plan, Sonezaki ordered his guards to capture her and attempted to put her into the company's cryogenic device for a two-century-long sleep. However, Gento discovered this plot through the monitor implanted on Emi and rushed to the scene to confront Sonezaki, leading to the guards being defeated. Nevertheless, this conflict triggered Leviera's awakening and unleashed its rampage. At Gento's request, Emi had no choice but to take Sonezaki and leave the scene.
Upon waking up, Sonezaki helplessly witnessed the uncontrollable Leviera and the scene where Ultraman Blazar eventually defeated it. Faced with Leviera's failure and the consequences of his actions, Sonezaki fell into a state of bewilderment, as if he had become an empty shell devoid of everything. Meanwhile, the confidential data he had stolen disappeared without a trace along with the destruction of Novaio headquarters.
According to later reports from Choryu News, Sonezaki was subsequently arrested. He admitted to his criminal activities, stating, "I was not pursuing wealth but honor." Due to his status as a former member of GGF, Sonezaki is considered a contentious focal point in the ongoing GGF investigation, with the higher authorities expected to hold him accountable for the charges. 
Regarding public opinion, the fact that Sonezaki was a former member of GGF was ultimately not disclosed. Instead, GGF asserted that the motive behind the crimes was profit-driven. Ultimately, the information available to the public was confined to Sonezaki's market manipulation tactics. Considering the sensitivity of the individuals involved and the case itself, GGF issued a gag order, prohibiting any public discussion of the incident. 
Due to the destruction of Novaio's headquarters during the battle between Blazar and Leviera, coupled with the misconduct of Sonezaki, the company's reputation suffered a severe blow. Although bankruptcy was narrowly avoided, the company promptly underwent restructuring and established the revitalized Novaio.
Several months later, the revitalized Novaio plans to construct a new office building at the original headquarters site. At the construction site, abandoned magazines featuring Sonezaki can be observed. 
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Blazar===
Hiroshi Sonezaki TV 1.png|Sonezaki's first appearance
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Hiroshi Sonezaki 17.png|Abandoned Sonezaki magazine
===Miscellaneous===
GGF Sonezaki.png|Sonezaki's ID photo in GGF in the past
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==Trivia==
*In one of Sonezaki's social media posts, the lyrics from the song "Eiyuu" appeared: "If you fall, be able to stand up on your own. And if you can do that, you're a hero."
==References==
Category:Ultraman Blazar
Category:Ultraman Blazar Characters
Category:Human Characters
Category:Male Characters
Category:Civilians
Category:Human Villains