Yumi Funaberi

is one of the main characters of Shin Ultraman and the biologist of SSSP (S-Class Species Suppression Protocol).
==Personality==
Yumi has a natural and lively personality, occasionally displaying a strong willpower. She often expresses her thoughts with focus and proposes strategies to tackle S-class species from a biological perspective.
Under normal circumstances, Yumi communicates directly with others in a very talkative manner, and she speaks at a fast pace. Sometimes, she inserts English words or speaks bluntly using profanity.She also tends to view certain events with a slightly exaggerated attitude.
Despite being a biologist, Yumi isn't particularly skilled at handling insects like flies. Furthermore, she has a lower tolerance for stress and copes by consuming a large quantity of sweets as a way to relieve pressure.
==History==
===Shin Ultraman===
Yumi originally from California, is a biologist from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology who often proposes countermeasures against attacking S-class species from a biological point of view. Before Hiroko joined the team, she was the only female member of the SSSP.https://mantan-web.jp/article/20220330dog00m200044000c.html
During the mission to counterattack Neronga, the SSSP cut off power to the area around the disaster, which angered Neronga and caused it to rampage in the nearby town near the power plant. Just as they were at a loss, Yumi and the others were shocked to see Ultraman descending from the sky, and was impressed by the existence of this giant.
When the new analyst Hiroko joined the SSSP, Yumi warmly welcomed her and actively engaged in communication with her. However, Yumi felt somewhat troubled when the SSSP was requested to submit a report to the United States, as they lacked sufficient data and evidence regarding the investigation into Ultraman. However, with the reported appearance of Gabora in the Momoyama District of Kamikita City, the SSSP proceeded to the incident site to take strategic action, and Yumi along with the other members once again witnessed Ultraman's battle.
After the initial contact between SSSP and Zarab, as Zarab was attempting to sign a peace treaty with the Government of Japan, the SSSP members received shocking news during their routine office work. The Yokosuka Naval Base had been destroyed by Ultraman. However, after further analysis, they determined that the Ultraman responsible for the attack on the Yokosuka Naval Base was evidently a fake. But shortly thereafter, the SSSP members discovered, through a video intentionally uploaded by Zarab to the internet, that Kaminaga was the true identity of Ultraman.
However, even so, she didn't harbor any resentment or uneasiness towards Kaminaga. During the Self-Defense Force's operation against Ultraman, when the true Ultraman appeared, she immediately recognized his true identity and confidently reassured Taki, who was confused by the presence of two Ultraman by saying "This one is the real one."
After the battle with Zarab, she and other SSSP members witnessed Hiroko being enlarged by Mefilas as an experimental subject to showcase the Beta System Dimension Device to humans in the Hibiya area of Tokyo. Under Mefilas' personal explanation, they were able to witness the technological power of the Beta System. However, after discovering Mefilas' plot, he and other SSSP members helped Kaminaga locate the Dimension Device, causing Mefilas' plan to fail. However, because of this, Yumi and the SSSP members were temporarily detained by the Japanese government.
Upon receiving the news from Kaminaga regarding Zōffy's intention to employ the Zetton Project for Earth's destruction, Yumi was taken aback, yet devoid of remorse. Rather, she found herself infused with hope and an unwavering determination to discover a means to halt Zetton. After noticing Kaminaga placing a USB on Taki's desk, she approached Tamura and inquired if the government had issued any directives to combat Zetton. However, her question was met with a response of "To do nothing."
As Yumi continued searching for a way to stop Zetton in the office, she shared her perspective with the disheartened Taki: "If we want to survive, we have to become strong. That's why we have wisdom, resilience and courage." she also informed Taki about the USB left by Kaminaga, leading Taki to realize that Kaminaga hadn't given up hope for Earth. Subsequently, Yumi and Taki delved into the contents of the USB, uncovering archived files that contained the fundamental principles of the Beta system and information on decrypting the equations governing the high-dimensional field. They found a possibility to defeat Zetton from the hope inspired by the theory of decryption.
In the end, she and the others witnessed Ultraman's successful defeat of Zetton with the help of their plan, but she was deeply saddened by Ultraman's sacrifice. However, when Zōffy gave Kaminaga new life, she and the other members smiled and were reunited with him once again.
==Gallery==
===Screencaps===
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===Promotional, Official Photos===
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==Trivia==
*According to Hiroko's observation, the presence of a wedding ring on Yumi's hand confirms that she is married.
*On her desk, there are only a few professional books related to biology and a small number of peripheral products.
*The name "Yumi" appears to have been inspired by Yumi Nogawa, a character from Moyoco Anno's manga series Hataraki Man.
*On the mug used by Yumi, there is a pattern of Kyubey, a character from the anime Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
*In one of the documents Yumi reviewed in the office, there was historical documentation concerning Garadama and images resembling Garamon footprints.
==References==
Category:Female Characters
Category:Allies
Category:Heroines
Category:Shin Ultraman
Category:SSSP_Members
Category:Shin Ultraman Characters