Marina Kazama

is a main character in the Ultraman Mebius. She is a member of GUYS and serves as a pilot due to super human level of hearing.
==Personality==
Marina possesses a straightforward and confident personality. She approaches various situations with strength and honesty, displaying a passionate commitment to her ideals. She maintains an uncompromising attitude towards matters and pursues a principle of perseverance. At the same time, her behavior and demeanor exhibit some masculine traits, and she uses more stern language when expressing anger.
She possesses exceptional auditory abilities. Since a young age, she has been able to hear the sound of the wind's movement, enabling her to accurately discern the direction of enemy attacks, distinguish subtle changes in flying objects, and even pick up faint fluctuations of monsters from recorded videos, deducing their actions. Initially, her heightened sense of hearing made her very sensitive and fearful of certain sounds. However, with the support and guidance of her teammates, she gradually overcame this fear and eventually became a skilled and self-reliant member.
Additionally, since the beginning of the series, Marina has considered herself a fan of George and harbors subtle emotions for him. In terms of marksmanship skills, not only does she perform on par with George, but she also displays even more techniques than Ryu, who is more experienced.
Regarding uniforms, unlike Konomi, Marina opts for the male-style uniform.
==History==
===Pre-Ultraman Mebius===
Marina was born into a large family in a rural area and grew up in a vibrant environment. She has two younger brothers. Due to her parents' busy work schedules, she developed a deep bond with her grandfather. Her grandfather's love for motorcycles greatly influenced Marina and sparked her strong interest in them. He not only imparted motorcycle knowledge to her but also taught her how to listen to the sound of the wind, a unique ability that later became her distinctive skill.
However, in the summer of 1999, when Marina was 12 years old, her grandfather passed away due to illness, bringing sudden separation that left her feeling sorrowful. Despite comforting her younger brothers and maintaining a strong facade, the inner pain was difficult to alleviate. On a quiet midnight, she folded numerous paper airplanes on the grassy field outside the village, as if calling out to her grandfather. She wished that he wouldn't leave her all alone.
Suddenly, a mysterious man appeared by her side, offering comfort. He told Marina that her beloved ones never truly leave, they remain forever in her heart, but understanding this takes time and the refining of pain. He emphasized that sorrow isn't weakness, thus it's okay to openly express it without shame. However, when they were both attacked by an unknown creature, the man transformed into a "white peacock" to protect Marina and sacrificed himself. After witnessing all of this, the injured man assured Marina that it was all just a dream, and there was no need to fear. He returned her paper airplanes, hoping she could depart from this "dream" and forget the recent experience.
Although Marina's memory of this event became vague over time, the influence of the mysterious man remained deeply rooted in her heart. This unique encounter inspired her, in ways unseen, to become a stronger person in the future.
In her adulthood, Marina decided to pursue her dreams and become an outstanding motorcycle road racer. Her aspiration was to become the first female racer to participate in the World Grand Prix. As a result, she became a trainee under the guidance of racing coach Kadokura. During a GUYS licensing exam, she encountered harassment from a man. At that moment, a woman named Rinko Sawaki intervened and drove off the man, leading to their acquaintance.
However, she still faced numerous challenges and difficulties. Her sensitive hearing became a double-edged sword on the racetrack. It allowed her to perceive motorcycle malfunctions with precision, but also heightened her fear of crashing. Despite her reluctance, this fear gradually took root within her.
This fear caused her to involuntarily decelerate every time she reached the final lap of a race at its peak. This became a fatal weakness in her racing performance, limiting her performance at crucial moments. Even though she had only 7 seconds of focused concentration, Marina continued to challenge herself on the racetrack.
===Ultraman Mebius===
Currently, Marina remains the most seasoned racer in the team. However, after 25 years, Earth once again faced the threat of monsters. In this crisis, as Marina rode her motorcycle to evacuate, she witnessed Konomi attempting to enter the restricted area, intending to save the rabbits still in the nursery school. To assist her, Marina collaborated with others who would later become members of GUYS, successfully helping Konomi rescue the rabbits. In the process, Marina and the others also witnessed the appearance of Ultraman Mebius.
After some time, Marina crossed paths once again with the young man she had encountered during the initial evacuation: "Mirai Hibino." He extended an invitation for her to join GUYS, but she declined, expressing that her current goal was to qualify for the World Championship. However, Mirai's persistence and persuasion led her and the other members to visit the Phoenix Nest Base. There, she observed Ryu's strong character and his determination to establish a professional team. Recognizing the importance of her involvement, Marina chose to collaborate with others, assisting in the repainting of Gun Phoenix.
Challenges soon arose. When Gudon was reported in the city, the team hesitated. In this critical moment, Sakomizu provided GUYS equipment, inspiring them. Ultimately, their trust and cooperation led Marina to make the resolute decision to join the GUYS team. As Ultraman Mebius and GUYS successfully defeated Gudon, she experienced the joy of victory for the first time.
In the series, Marina primarily serves as a frontline operative, and she excels in operating machinery. She often takes charge of controlling mecha during deployments.
However, initially, her extraordinary sense of hearing, which she was born with, led her into confusion. During a mission to confront Twin Tail in the deep sea, she requested Ryu to abort the mission due to the excessive noise from the engines. With Ryu maintaining trust in the machinery and his efforts to assist Mebius, Marina eventually learned the importance of "believing in the machines" from Ryu. In that mission, she gradually overcame her fear.
Despite temporarily pausing her career as a race car driver due to joining GUYS, Marina experienced moments of frustration. However, she maintained a close connection with the team members and Kadokura. Whenever the team faced setbacks, she would attentively observe Kadokura's low spirits and invite him to join touring trips, aiming to encourage and support him.
During a trip, Marina and Kadokura rode their bikes to Mt. Hachiman, where they coincidentally ran into Rinko who was mountain climbing. However, when they discovered a camera and clothing in the valley, the three began to suspect that some mysterious event might have occurred on the mountain. They proceeded to investigate the scene, only to unexpectedly encounter an attack by Mukadender. In haste to escape danger, they hurriedly took refuge in a cave.
Upon exiting the cave, they faced another ambush by Mukadender. Marina utilized the capsule "Maquette Monsters," a protective charm given to her by Konomi, to successfully summon Miclas and fend off Mukadender. Nevertheless, Miclas' power lasted only for a minute before disappearing, enraging Mukadender who retaliated with fiery projectiles, causing them to fall into the valley. Rinko also sustained injuries in this unfortunate incident.
Marina and Kadokura worked together to assist Rinko in their ongoing search for a shelter. By listening to the sound of the river, Marina successfully determined the direction. However, Mukadender was persistently trailing them. Faced with this situation, Marina decided to divert Mukadender's attention on her own to protect Kadokura and Rinko. She rode her motorcycle and successfully captured Mukadender's focus. Although Kadokura was concerned that Marina might retreat due to her past weaknesses, the Marina at this moment had already overcome this fear with the encouragement of GUYS members.
After Mebius defeated Mukadender, Kadokura admitted that he once hoped Marina would return to the racing team. However, upon discovering her enthusiasm for the work with GUYS, he gave up that idea and encouraged her to continue moving forward. This experience further solidified Marina's determination to protect the Earth.
In another incident, she was nearly eaten by Bemstar, but luckily Mebius intervened just in time to save her. However, after this event, she developed a strong aversion to Bemstar.
Despite her tough personality, according to her own admission, Marina is actually very afraid of spiders. During a cosmic mission to a hyper-space asteroid, she mistook the abdominal pattern of a Lesser Bogarl for a spider and fell into a panic.
During a series of disappearances among the residents of a small town, the local authorities initiated a covert investigation to prevent panic. As there were reports of strange noises heard by the residents after the incidents, GUYS assigned Marina to assist, leading to her deployment to the town for this purpose. When Marina met Tori, a police officer involved in the mission, she felt an indescribable sense of familiarity.
The two of them embarked on a mission within the town to locate the source of the mysterious sounds. However, they made little substantial progress. When Tori suggested taking a break, they sat down and engaged in casual conversation. During this time, Marina voluntarily shared some childhood memories, particularly the vague impression of her grandfather's passing. In that moment, she suddenly heard a sound resembling "sea-woo," capturing her attention. Following this, in pursuit of the source of the sound, they unexpectedly traversed through time and found themselves transported to the past, seven years earlier.
Tori expressed surprise, stating that the series of disappearances might have been caused by the creature "Chronorm," which has the ability to manipulate time. This entity captures living beings and achieves its goals by retracing their memories to the past. In response to Marina's inquiries, Tori revealed his true identity as an "Alien Angel" from an extraterrestrial planet. Despite his extended time on Earth, he had come to consider it a "second home." Marina chose to place her trust in him and together they headed to the small town to search for the missing residents.
During the investigation, Tori was astonished to recognize the landmarks along their route, realizing that they had been transported to a moment from Marina's past memories. He also realized that the Marina of that time had become Chronorm's target. Chronorm attempted to evoke her past memories in order to eliminate the unique tracker who could sense its presence—Marina from her childhood.
With the help of Mirai, who had also traversed through time, the adult Marina successfully located her younger self from childhood. She was astonished to realize that the mysterious man from her past was none other than Tori. Marina swiftly made a decision to rush to the scene and attempt to rescue Tori.
When Tori and young Marina were attacked by Chronorm, Marina employed the Triger Shot to temporarily fend off the assailant. It was during this tense moment that she officially recognized Tori. Determined to assist Mebius and defeat Chronorm to restore reality, Marina decided to head to the battlefield. However, as she was leaving, she noticed that Tori's "birth stone" had fallen along the way, causing her to be momentarily distracted. This action allowed Chronorm to target her and launch an attack. In this critical juncture, Marina was once again saved by Tori's true form.
However, Tori fell to the ground injured. Despite his serious injuries, he still hoped that Marina could defeat Chronorm and eliminate the "Ocean sound." Afterward, Marina analyzed Chronorm's wind speed and successfully pinpointed the target. She teamed up with Mebius to defeat Chronorm. Returning to the real world, Marina was deeply aware in her heart that Tori had already sacrificed himself in the past timeline. Despite her overwhelming sorrow, she wasn't defeated by it; instead, she grew stronger and assisted the other residents who had also returned to the real world.
Afterward, Marina discovered the handkerchief Tori had given her among the belongings sent by her younger brother. This item became a symbol of her inner feelings. She kept Tori's encouragement and support close to her heart and returned to her life with renewed determination, ready to face future challenges with a fresh resolve.
Throughout the series, due to her frequent concern for George, she often feels jealous or displeased with George's interest in women. When Asami Fujisawa and George fell in love, she particularly expressed discontent. When she once attempted to prevent George and Fujisawa from going somewhere together, George jokingly suggested gifting her some "spider toys" to deal with Marina, which caused her to scream. While other team members enjoyed watching their flamenco performance, she was the only one who clenched her teeth with displeasure.
When the discussion arose within GUYS about introducing new Maquette Monsters, although Bemstar was a strong candidate, she vehemently opposed it: "Absolutely not going to fight alongside that thing! No way! Impossible! Absolutely not!!" Her insistence led to Bemstar ultimately not being considered.
After receiving the orders to return to the Land of Light, Mirai began to prepare for the farewell with his teammates. On a regular day after work, he came to assist Marina in motorcycle maintenance. Kadokura once again brought up the idea of Marina returning to the team, admitting that he was aware of her lingering desire to participate in championships. When Mirai asked somewhat guiltily if it was his invitation that caused Marina to abandon her original dream, Marina expressed gratitude to Mirai for inviting her to join GUYS. Although she temporarily left her motorcycle career behind, she didn't consider her path as a detour, but rather a continuous and resolute pursuit of her own efforts.
Upon learning about Marina's thoughts, Mirai intentionally gave her a talisman as a memento. However, Marina later became worried about Mirai's behavior, finding it unusual.
However, when Mirai was severely injured and fell into a coma during the Inpelaizer incident, Marina and the other members were deeply concerned about his condition. However, when they confronted Inpelaizer once again, through Ryu's explanation, Marina finally learned the truth about Mirai's identity as Ultraman Mebius. In a critical moment, she joined the other members in encouraging Mirai, motivating him to reengage in the fight. To protect Marina and the others from enemy attacks, Mebius expanded his power, transforming into the "Mebius Burning Brave" form, ultimately achieving a new victory.
Subsequently, the members of GUYS engaged in negotiations with Ultraman Taro, expressing their determination to protect Earth alongside Mebius and strongly requesting that Taro rescind the order for Mebius to return to the Land of Light. From that point on, the members devoted themselves wholeheartedly and unitedly to assisting Mirai.
When GUYS traced the origin of the time waves to the waters off the southern tip of Japan, Marina and the other team members piloted Gun Phoenix for an extermination mission. In their pursuit, they were led to the Moon. However, the interference from magnetic columns on the lunar surface disrupted Gun Phoenix's engine control, leaving everyone stranded on the Moon. This turned out to be a revenge scheme orchestrated by Yapool to lure them there.
While stranded on the Moon, Marina heard a mysterious voice that conveyed a plan to destroy the magnetic columns and the radiation source causing interference in the area. The plan involved approaching the columns to their maximum extent and then launching an attack to cease the interference. Although she didn't know the identity of the man transmitting the voice, Marina firmly believed that he was an ally.
During the official mission, guided by the man's instructions, Marina pinpointed the location of the central radiation source of the interference. In the final moments, alongside the appearance of Ultraman Ace, Marina managed to defeat Lunaticks.
As the final battle was about to commence, Marina and the other team members learned that Hirukawa had disclosed Mirai's true identity as Ultraman Mebius to the Japanese media. Later, they also discovered that Sakomizu was actually the secret identity of the GUYS director. Faced with these revelations, Marina and the team made a collective effort, determined to protect the Earth from the threat of Alien Empera.
During the decisive battle against Alien Empera, Marina and the other GUYS members teamed up to confront the extraterrestrial threat. Despite facing multiple setbacks, with encouragement from the Ultra Brothers, they gradually realized their enduring influence. Ultimately, Konomi and her comrades united to transform, fusing their powers with Mebius, Hikari, and GUYS to become "Mebius Phoenix Brave." With Zoffy's assistance, they successfully defeated Alien Empera.
After the battle concluded, Marina bid farewell to Mirai, who was preparing to return to the Land of Light, along with the rest of the team. With Earth restored to peace, Marina returned to her career as a racer and achieved her dream by winning the championship after participating in the tournament.
===Ultraman Mebius & the Ultra Brothers===
In the movie, Marina and the other members were stationed at Phoenix Nest. They received a report about the devastation caused by the unfamiliar Alien Temperor in Kobe City. Sakomizu dispatched Marina and Ryu to initiate an attack. However, after Mebius defeated Alien Temperor, Marina once again returned to the base.
When Alien Zarab disguised himself as Mebius and began wreaking havoc in the city, Sakomizu once again sent Marina to Kobe City. However, upon the arrival of the GUYS members in that area, they were met with the sight of the city enveloped in a protective shield. Upon learning that attempting a forced entry might result in the disintegration of their aircraft, the GUYS could only remain on standby at the perimeter.
Once the incident concluded, she reunited with Mirai upon his return while airborne, and the entire group made their way back to Phoenix Nest.
===Ultraman Mebius Gaiden: Armored Darkness===
Two years later, as the event of Armored Darkness invading Earth unfolds, Marina reunites with her former teammates and together with the original GUYS members, boards the Gun Phoenix to rescue Ryu and his team trapped on the dark sphere.
==Powers and Weapons==
*Hearing: Marina has almost superhuman hearing, it is acute to the point that even impressed Mirai.
*GUY's Training: Marina has GUYs training, both in arms and piloting.
*Motorcycling: Marina is a professional motorcycle rider.
==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, Marina (which is drawn in an Anime-fied style) is one the items to be produced as hanging acrylic keychain.
:Marina (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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==Trivia==
*In the early concept designs, Marina's profession was considered to include proposals such as a skilled perfumer with a keen sense of smell or an independent band vocalist. There were also suggestions that she could use her sense of smell to perceive Ultraman's true identity.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
==References==
Category:Ultraman Mebius
Category:Ultraman Mebius Characters
Category:Allies
Category:Female Characters
Category:Human Characters
Category:GUYS
Category:GUYS Members
Category:Heroines