Arc to the Future

is the first episode of Ultraman Arc.
==Synopsis==
Yuma Hize has a strong will to protect everyone. As a rookie investigator of SKIP, the Scientific Kaiju Investigation and Prevention center, he works hard every day on his job to prevent, investigate, and deal with kaiju disasters. Then one day, Shu Ishido from the Global Defense Force shows up...
They soon find themselves in danger while going after the kaiju Shagong. That's when “he” appeared in front of Yuma.
===Shu Ishido's Diary===
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Starting today, I am officially stationed at the SKIP branch in Hoshimoto City. Chief Nibutani's instructions have always been sudden, but this time they seem particularly urgent. However, this is the destiny of the Special Investigation Squad members. For me, the only option is to devote myself fully to completing the mission. To handle this assignment, I've started keeping a diary for the first time. It serves not only as a memo for kaiju cases but also documents how SKIP operates and the intricacies of life I'll face in Hoshimoto City. Though I'm uncertain how long this mission will last, this diary will be an important record for me. 
Today, upon arriving, many things happened immediately. Firstly, I arrived in Hoshimoto City. Yes, it was the day when Shagong, influenced by the cosmic parasite Oo-ze, suddenly went berserk. This marked Japan's first encounter with Oo-ze.
What's worse, Oo-ze parasitized on the already volatile Shagong. Despite SKIP's swift response and the heroic actions of Ultraman Arc, the disaster was minimized, but any slip could have led to unimaginable consequences... Perhaps we are now in an endless battle against Oo-ze spreading globally. Just the thought sends chills down my spine.
However, perhaps it's because of that fear that after the situation settled down, the arc of light traced by Ultraman Arc in the sky, its unparalleled beauty, remains unforgettable. He once saved my life, a fact that might color my impressions... Since then, every night as I lie in bed and close my eyes, the radiant figure of Arc always comes to mind. Of course, due to my duty, I can't easily disclose such emotions to others (though I did let slip a bit to Yuma-kun once). Especially after suggesting to the higher-ups that the giant be named Ultraman Arc, I might face criticism from Chief Nibutani. But here, I can candidly write down my feelings. Indeed, a diary is such an intriguing medium.
On that day, during my first visit to the SKIP Hoshimoto City branch, I was met with a series of surprises. The most shocking was the difference in equipment between our GDF and theirs. For instance, the only device that could be considered a weapon was the non-lethal ultrasonic intimidation device, Sonitar. Depending on the type and size of the kaijus, it might be able to intimidate and drive them away or possibly render them unconscious, but overall, its effectiveness is highly questionable.
In fact, during the second appearance of Shagong, when I rushed to the scene, Yuma-kun was struggling to handle numerous Oo-ze. Although SKIP specializes in investigations, their workplace is always closely tied to danger. There are unavoidable reasons such as legal regulations, but there will be ample room for discussion in the future regarding the range of permissible weapons.
Additionally, the various investigative devices and the computers installed in the office were noticeably outdated or second-hand, making me keenly aware of the differences compared to our GDF, which always has the latest equipment. However, similar to the case with Arc, despite the need for improvement in such an environment, I was honestly moved by the SKIP members who always approached their duties with full dedication and a positive attitude. Moving forward, as I will be stationed at that branch, supporting them with my electromagnetic pistol, Eremagan, and various investigative devices might be one of my important roles.
Of course, I must not forget my original purpose in coming to the SKIP Hoshimoto City branch. Over the past year, there has been a sharp increase in kaiju disasters within Hoshimoto City. Investigating and understanding their causes is precisely my mission. I must thoroughly trace their relevance to cosmic events, such as the Monohorn.
By the way, I recently received a test report on the Oo-ze cells I collected from the laboratory of the Space Science Division. As Yuma-kun predicted, it appears that Oo-ze did indeed parasitize the Monohorn and remained in a dormant state for 16 years after K-DAY. The laboratory is currently continuing its tests, attempting to explain unexpected external influences.
The phrase "unexpected external influences" is quite intriguing.
According to the attached data, my hypothesis is—oh my, it's already so late. This is my first time ever keeping a diary, so I'll end it here.
Here's to one last cup of coffee today. Enjoy it thoroughly.
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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 ultrasonic deterrence device, the Soniter, and introduces the Kaiju of the following episode, Leodo.
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===English Dub===
*: Paul Castro Jr.
*: Micah Solusod
*: Dani Chambers
*: Tony Oliver
*: Brandon McInnis
*: Christopher Wehkamp
*: Sara Ragsdalehttps://x.com/RagsdaleSara/status/1809663376701710383
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== Appearances==
===Ultras===
*Ultraman Arc
===Kaiju===
*Digelos
*Gomora
*Red King
*Oo-ze
*Shagong
==Trivia==
*In this episode, a pseudo-long take of approximately three minutes was first used to depict the battle between Ultraman and Kaiju. According to Takanori Tsujimoto, ever since the filming of Ultraman Taiga, he had been accumulating various special effects ideas in his phone's memo, one of which was the concept of "completing a three-minute battle with a long take." Inspired by Kiyotaka Taguchi's direction in the first episode of Ultraman Blazar, titled "First Wave," he believed that "no matter what, the viewers should not drop the series after the first episode." Therefore, he was determined to realize the "three-minute long take."
**When addressing the issue of Inner Space, Tsujimoto considered that Ultraman Blazar did not use Inner Space, so he did not want to break the convention of this genre. As the lead director, he decided to continue with the policy of not incorporating Inner Space.https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1720154502&p=3
*Photos of Chandlar and Eleking can be seen pasted above Yuma's desk.
*According to main director Takanori Tsujimoto, this episode's use of soft filters and bright light is meant to contrast against the more "hardcore" impression given by the previous series, Ultraman Blazar, and to give off the feeling of a more "youthful and bright" start to the show.フィギュア王 No.317 p.24
*According to the news report that Yuma reads after the battle with Shagong, the date shown is July 13, 2024.
==References==
Category:Season Premiere