Ultraman Mebius (series)

is the 19th entry of the Ultraman Series, created by Tsuburaya Productions and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting. It premiered on the Tokyo Broadcasting System on April 8, 2006 and ended on March 31, 2007. Unlike the two prior entries, Ultraman Nexus (2004) and Ultraman Max (2005), this series was moved from Saturday mornings to Saturday evenings at 05:30. 
The series can be watched on Shout TV, Tubi, Roku, and Vudu.
==Production==
Between 1996 and 2005, after producing six Heisei Ultraman TV series, Tsuburaya Productions planned to launch a symbolic work in 2006 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Ultraman series. Following the broadcast of Ultraman Max, preparations for this new series began in July 2005, with Hiroyasu Shibuya as the project planner. Shibuya decided to focus on "friendship," which could resonate more broadly, building on the main theme of "bonds" from Ultraman Nexus. The commemorative significance of the "40th anniversary" inevitably guided the depiction towards Nebula M78 and the Ultra Brothers., pg 4
Compared to the previous six Heisei Ultraman series, this new series placed a greater emphasis on "change." It was not only a product of the Heisei era but also made to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Ultraman series. To clearly present the worldview of the Ultra Brothers, the setting aligned with the timeline from Ultraman to Ultraman 80, taking place approximately 25 years after the departure of Ultraman 80 and in a world where monsters no longer appeared. Additionally, most of the old monsters featured in this series were popular ones from Return of Ultraman to Ultraman 80. The target audience was also slightly younger than that of the previous six series.https://www.sanspo.com/article/20230726-LB47R4ZBJFPTFBQMNML3CQBVIQ/
Despite taking place 25 years after the events of Ultraman 80, series producer Hiroyasu Shibuya has admitted that there are "ambiguous" parts in the series that contradict this timeline. It is important to note that the new series does not adopt the Showa worldview as a "direct sequel." Instead, it operates on the premise that the seven TV series from Ultra Q to Ultraman 80 belong to the same universe, with the main storyline based on the timeline of their broadcast years. According to Hiroyasu Shibuya's concept, the worldview of this series strictly belongs to a "What If" world line. Ultraman Mebius, as a work that integrates the IF universe, not only resolves the inconsistencies in the timeline continuity of previous works but also creates a unique worldview by incorporating many elements from its predecessors. This is a key reason why this series significantly differs from previous series.Tokusatsu Zero vol.05 Summer Issue pg 16-19
While respecting the Showa Ultraman series, this new series boldly inherits the established settings of the Inter Galactic Defense Force and Ultra Brothers. Unlike previous series, the protagonist is not a host type but Ultraman himself, appearing directly in human form. By setting the protagonist as a novice, the series centers around his growth story, allowing the theme of "friendship" to be fully explored. Ultraman Mebius not only depicts the camaraderie between Ultraman but also emphasizes the friendship between Mebius and humans, making the show a growth story for the rookie team CREW GUYS, who face monsters for the first time. The series composition and script were handled by Masanao Akahoshi., pg 5
A notable difference between this series and previous ones is that in the episode 30, the protagonist's true identity is revealed to his teammates early on, and they fight together. This setting contrasts sharply with past works where the hero's identity remained secret until the end or had to be kept hidden, bringing a more unique development path to this series.
In November 2005, filming for Ultraman Mebius began. At the same time, the film Ultraman Mebius & the Ultra Brothers had already started production during the early stages of the TV series and was scheduled for release in mid-September 2006. To avoid diminishing the movie's impact, the TV series did not directly involve the Ultra Brothers' storyline before the film's release, but it did introduce characters like Yapool ahead of time. As a result, the first half of the TV series primarily continued with the existing settings and focused on the story of another warrior, Ultraman Hikari.
Starting from the latter half of the third quarter, the storyline of Ultraman Mebius gradually increased the appearance of the Ultra Brothers as guest stars, including some of the main actors from the Showa series making cameo appearances. In previous series where members of the Ultra Brothers appeared as guests, even when guest Ultras were present, they typically underwent significant character adjustments to strongly integrate into the distinctive features of that series. However, in Ultraman Mebius, the guest Ultras largely retained their original characteristics in terms of stance and principles of action. This was intentionally one of the traits crafted for the series as it continued in the tradition of past series while preserving its own unique identity.https://magmix.jp/post/216591
Currently, this series remains the last Ultraman TV series to have aired for a full year.
==Synopsis==
For a long time, the earth had been free of monster calamities, but now was the dawning of another age of monster comebacks and alien attacks.
The “CREW GUYS” sustained heavy damage from the space monsters that suddenly appeared.
Member Ryu Aihara, the only survivor, meets the first new crew member Mirai Hibino, and then gets together with the rest of the youth who would never give in to any adversity, and the curtain rises on a new battle.
The comrades form a strong bond of friendship with Mirai/Ultraman Mebius, and join forces to meet their enemies’ challenge. As they overcome many ordeals and deepen their friendship, Ultraman Mebius matures into a “True Ultraman” that possesses both strength and kindness.
==Characters==
===GUYS===
*Mirai Hibino
*Ryu Aihara
*Marina Kazama
*George Ikaruga
*Konomi Amagai
*Teppei Kuze 
*Shingo Sakomizu
====GUYS JAPAN Staff====
*Juukichi Toriyama
*Maru
*Yuki Misaki
*Araiso
*Sayuri Hinode
====GUYS OCEAN====
*Hiroshi Isana
====GUYS General Headquarters====
*Supreme General Chancellor Takenaka
===Others===
*Kazuya Serizawa
*Mystery Woman (Bogarl Human)
*Kadokura
*Keiko Kuze
*Tetsuharu Kuze
*Chisato
*Tetsuro Ban
*Hiroto Ban
*Professor Asami Fujisawa
*Mitsuhiko Hirukawa
*Man in Black
*Aya Jinguji
*Inspector Shiki
===Returning Characters===
*Shin Hayata
*Dan Moroboshi
*Hideki Go
*Seiji Hokuto
*Yuko Minami
*Gen Otori
*Takeshi Yamato
===Ultras===
*Ultraman Mebius
*Ultraman Hikari
*Father of Ultra
*Mother of Ultra
*Zoffy
*Ultraman
*Ultraseven
*Ultraman Jack
*Ultraman Ace
*Ultraman Taro
*Ultraman Leo
*Astra
*Ultraman 80
===Kaiju===
*Dinozaur
**Dinozaur Reverse
*Gudon
*Birdon 
*Miclas
*Kelbim
*Sadola
*Twin Tail
*Bogarl
**Lesser Bogarl
*Lim Eleking
*Alien Fanton
*C-Pin 929
*Bogarlmons
*Windom
**Fire Windom
*Kodaigon
*Mukadender
*Insectus
*Gromite
*Zamsher
*Alien Magma
*Alien Valky
*Saramandora
*Bemstar
*Daigarugu
*Arstron
*Chronorm
*Alien Angel
*Yapool
**Giant Yapool
*Vakishim
*Doragory
*Verokron
*Maquette Zetton
*Ultraman Mebius (Maquette)
*Nova
**Maquette Nova
*Inpelaizer
*Roberuga
*Alien Mates
*Zoa Muruchi
*Femigon
*Alien Reflect
*Alien Babarue
*Angross
*Alien Psychokino
*Jasyuline
*Arigera
*Alien Serpent
*Sorichra
**Sorichran
*Hoe
*Gomora
*Mysterious Saucer fleet
*Gadiba
*Red King
*Mebius Killer
*Deathrem
*Lunaticks
*Grozam
*Alien Mefilas III
*Gromite II
*Alien Empera
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==Music==
:;Opening Theme
*Ultraman Mebius
**Lyrics: Goro Matsui
**Composition: Kisaburo Suzuki
**Arrangement: Seiichi Kyoda
**Artist: Project DMM (Verse 1, episodes 1–26; Verse 2, episodes 27–50)
:;Insert Themes
*Run through! ~ Wandaba 'CREW GUYS'
**Lyrics: Kazuho Mitsuda
**Composition and Arrangement: Toru Fuyuki
**Artist: Project DMM with TMC
*Radiance ~Theme of Ultraman Hikari~ (episode 11 onwards)
**Lyrics and Composition: Hideaki Takatori
**Arrangement: Hiroshi Kagoshima
**Artist: Project DMM
*Chikai o Kimi ni (episode 35)
**Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement: Kazuya Daimon
**Artist: Project DMM
*Ultra no Kiseki (episodes 37 and 50)
**Lyrics, Composition, Arrangement: Kazuya Daimon
**Artist: Project DMM
===Soundtracks===
*Ultraman Mebius (Opening & Ending)
*Miracle of Ultraman (Victory Theme)
*Ultraman Leo (Remix) (in episode 34)
*Ultraman 80 (Remix) (in episode 41)
*GUYS Theme (when GUYS summon the Capsule Kaiju)
==Home Media==
The series was released on DVD by Bandai Visual from July 28, 2006, to July 27, 2007, across 13 volumes. On December 21, 2007, Climax Stories: Ultraman Mebius released, featuring the series compiled into a hour-long film with narration by Shunji Igarashi. A complete DVD box set was released on December 21, 2012, also including the three Gaidens, Hikari Saga, Armored Darkness and Ghost Rebirth.https://m-78.jp/news/n-1602 Box sets of Ultraman Nexus and Ultraman Max released around the same time, with all three having covers illustrated by Masayuki Gotoh.https://m-78.jp/news/n-1379
On May 24, 2022, Mill Creek released a DVD box set with the series, its three Gaidens and the film with English subtitles in the United States.https://twitter.com/MillCreekEnt/status/1522667274385113088https://www.millcreekent.com/products/ultraman-mebius-collection
Ultraman Mebius DVD 1.jpg|Volume 1 (episodes 1-4)
Ultraman Mebius DVD 2.png|Volume 2 (episodes 5-8)
Ultraman Mebius DVD 3.png|Volume 3 (episodes 9-12)
Ultraman Mebius DVD 4.png|Volume 4 (episodes 13-16)
Ultraman Mebius DVD 5.png|Volume 5 (episodes 17-20)
Ultraman Mebius DVD 6.jpg|Volume 6 (episodes 21-24)
Ultraman Mebius DVD 7.png|Volume 7 (episodes 25-28)
Ultraman Mebius DVD 8.jpg|Volume 8 (episodes 29-32)
Ultraman Mebius DVD 9.jpg|Volume 9 (episodes 33-36)
Ultraman Mebius DVD 10.jpg|Volume 10 (episodes 37-40)
Ultraman Mebius DVD 11.jpg|Volume 11 (episodes 41-44)
Ultraman Mebius DVD 12.jpg|Volume 12 (episodes 45-47)
Ultraman Mebius DVD 13.jpg|Volume 13 (episodes 48-50)
Climax Stories Mebius.jpg|Climax Stories: Ultraman Mebius
BN4667-2.jpg|TV & OV COMPLETE DVD-BOX (episodes 1-50, Hikari Saga, Armored Darkness, Ghost Rebirth)
Mill Creek Mebius.jpg|Mill Creek's DVD box set (episodes 1-50, Ultraman Mebius & the Ultra Brothers, Hikari Saga, Armored Darkness, Ghost Rebirth)
==Gallery==
===Images===
UltramanMebiusu.jpg|Promotional poster
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==External Links==
*Official website (CBC) (Japanese)
*Ultraman Mebius at TBS's website (web archive)
*Ultraman Mebius at Tsuburaya Productions' official website
==References==
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