Kaito Touma

is the main protagonist of Ultraman Max. He's the former human host and later human form of the titular Ultra Hero. He is also the newest member of DASH.
==Personality==
Kaito has a straightforward and strong sense of justice personality. In battles, he shows extreme passion and fearlessness and is even willing to sacrifice himself to protect others. As the story progresses, his attitude becomes more gentle, mature, and responsible, and he becomes a trustworthy person.
Starting from childhood, Kaito went through a mature transformation because his parents died in a disaster, which prompted him to have the desire to protect others. This determination resonated with Ultraman Max, and they formed a spiritually connected relationship. In addition, after joining DASH, he seemed to get closer to Mizuki Koishikawa and had frequent communication and dates with her. They became lifelong partners at the end of the series.
At first, Kaito forcefully proved that Max was an ally of the Earth. However, he later realized that what needed to be protected was not his own honor but the truly important things. He decided that he could not rely on Max all the time and needed to be the key to his own growth. When separated from Max, he promised to grasp the future of the Earth with his own hands.
==History==
===Ultraman Max===
After he lost his parents during an earthquake while he was traveling, he resolved to do his best to protect others, so that no one would experience the loss he did. In order to do this he tried joining DASH, but failed the test the first time. He was saved by Ultraman Max from a certain death and was given the Max Spark, so that he could transform whenever the need arose. After that he joined DASH.
Kaito would fight alongside with his comrades in DASH. Kaito would also transform into Ultraman Max to aid DASH from any threats, defending the world from them. Kaito would also develop a close relationship to Mizuki, whom he revealed his identity as Ultraman Max in the finale.
In the finale, before Max is turned into a statue from using up his energy during his battle with Giga Berserke, Max separated Kaito from him to save his life. He later merged with Max again through the Max Galaxy and separated from Max shortly after the defeat of Giga Berserk. Kaito then bid farewell to Max and reunite with his friends from DASH.
===Ultraman X===
Ultraman Max disguised himself as Kaito to help Daichi Oozora, Ultraman X's human host. Surprisingly enough, the villain of the week, Alien Sran Quila also used Kaito's image when infiltrating Xio. In the end, Max (as Kaito) lends a portion of his power in a form of a Cyber Card in order to help Daichi and X in the future before leaving. 
==Transformation==
Max Spark: A gold and silver trinket presented to Kaito by Ultraman Max himself. When needing to transform, Kaito pulled out the Max Spark, which glistens with legs and places the Max Spark on his left forearm. Afterwards, the crest and color timer of Max's would appear and the transformation into Max proceeds.
Kaito uses Max Spark.png|Kaito uses the Max Spark
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KaitoTransform.gif|Kaito transforming to Max in real time
==Powers and Weapons==
*Combat Training: As a member of DASH, Kaito is trained in the use of arms and physical combat.
*Pilot Training: As a member of DASH, Kaito is trained in the use of all of their machines.
*Max Spark: From their merger to their separation, with the use of the Max Spark Kaito could transform into Ultraman Max at will.
==Merchandise==
*Ultraman Max Deformed Pattern Acrylic Charm (2020)
**Release Date(s):August 2020 (Premium Bandai)
**Price: 550 yen for each piece
**Materials: Acrylic, metal (chain)
:Released as part of the Max-themed Deformed Pattern Acrylic Charm series to commemorate the show's 15th anniversary, Kaito (which is drawn in an Anime-fied style) is one of the items to be produced as hanging acrylic keychain.
:Kaito (and the rest of the characters) is available as a later the Premium Bandai site in August 2020.
==Gallery==
===Ultraman Max===
Kaito Touma 2.jpeg|Kaito's first appearance
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Poor Kaito, Pigmon (Elly) hug him.png|Pigmon (as Elly) hugs him, poor Kaito
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Mizuki gags Kaito.png|Kaito gag by Mizuki
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Elderly Kaito 2076.png|Kaito in 2076
===Ultraman X===
Quila Kaito.PNG|Alien Sran Quila masquerading under Kaito's image.
Max returns as Kaito.png|Ultraman Max returns as Kaito
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KAITO X DACIH.jpeg|Max as Kaito giving X/Daichi a portion of his power.
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===Miscellaneous===
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DASH_MAX_5.webp|Kaito in 2022 Ultraman Connection Live 1st Anniversary: Ultraman Max SP
==Trivia==
*His birthday is August 30.
*In the original plan, Kaito was originally named .
id:Kaito Touma
Category:Human Hosts
Category:Ultraman Max
Category:Ultraman Max Characters
Category:DASH
Category:Male Characters
Category:Heroes
Category:Human Characters
Category:Ultraman X
Category:Ultra Hosts
Category:Ultraman X Characters
Category:DASH Members
Category:Protagonists
Category:Human Forms