Tsuburaya Productions has announced a new season of Ultraman New Generation Stars (2025). This new series is scheduled to air on TV Tokyo (TXN Network) every Saturday, 9 AM (JST), starting from January 25th. 

Ultraman New Generation Stars will feature a curated selection of episodes from the series featuring the New Generation Heroes, including Ultraman Zero celebrating the 15th anniversary this year up to the very latest Ultraman Arc. 

Ultraman Z, the self-proclaimed disciple of Ultraman Zero, will star in the new show, tracing the journey of his fellow Ultra Heroes with a fresh look. The series will embrace the theme of “Bridging hopes to the future.”

The theme song, “Awakening of ZERO” (Zero no Kakusei) has been written, composed and arranged by Toshihiko Takamizawa, who has created numerous iconic songs. The vocals will be performed by Ultraman Zero (VA: Mamoru Miyano) with voyager. 

Series Overview

Ultraman New Generation Stars

Broadcast Channels: TV Tokyo (TXN Network 6 Stations)

Premiere Date: January 25th, 2025 (Sat)

Broadcast time: Every Saturday from 9:00 to 9:30 AM (JST)

Production Company: Tsuburaya Productions

Streaming Platforms: TVer, TV Tokyo online, Official ULTRAMAN YouTube Channel (Japanese audio with multilingual subtitles), TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION

Official Website: https://ani.tv/ungs3/

Introduction

The admirable fighter Ultraman Z receives a message from Ultraman Zero, who he admires and considers his master, and ends up on an unknown planet.

While the planet seems deserted, he receives a record of Ultra Hero’s fights and, in the blink of an eye, as he reaches for a mysterious light, he finds himself wearing the New Generation Ultra Hero Cape!

He follows the path of the New Generation Ultra Heroes and begins his journey towards the future and his personal growth!

• Who is Ultraman Z?

First appearing in the 2020 series of the same name, Ultraman Z has gained popularity for his unique character and his adventures alongside the Anti-Monster Robot Force STORAGE’s member and series protagonist Haruki Natsukawa (played by Koshu Hirano). The series also won the 52nd Seiun Award in the Best Media category.

• Teaser Video

Check out the teaser featuring the opening of the series below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpKZth2fXS4

• Key Items: ”New Generation Ultra Hero Cape” and “New Generation Ultra Hero Brooch”

Ultraman Z wears this  New Generation Ultra Hero Cape as the symbol of a hero.

It’s said that in order to properly take hold of this cape, one must truly understand the meaning of strength.

Additionally, the New Generation Ultra Hero Brooch that shines brightly on his chest will transform along with Z!

What adventures will Z discover with these new two items?

• Theme song

Title: “Awakening of ZERO” (Zero no Kakusei) (Lyrics and composition: Toshihiko Takamizawa; Arrangement: Toshihiko Takamizawa with Yuichiro Honda)

Artists: Ultraman Zero (VA: Mamoru Miyano) with voyager

Ultraman Zero (VA: Mamoru Miyano) joins forces with the vocal unit “voyager,” known for their work on many New Generation Ultra Hero theme songs.

Toshihiko Takamizawa, who has created numerous iconic songs for the ULTRAMAN series and continues to be a leading figure in the music scene, is responsible for the lyrics, composition, and arrangement of this track. With this powerhouse team, the song will bring energy to the show, which traces the passionate dreams of the New Generation Ultra Heroes that began with Ultraman Zero.

CD Information

A compilation CD of 17 beautiful pieces that trace the steps left by Ultraman Zero, including the main themes for new program Ultraman New Generation Stars, “Awakening of ZERO” and Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie, “Hoshi no youni…” by MISIA; “Ultraman Zero’s Theme ~ Full version”, ”Ultraman Suite music ‘Saga’ (by Takamiy）and more!

・CD Title: ULTRAMAN ZERO

・Artist: Various Artists

・Price: 3,300 yen

・JAN/ISBN: JAN: TPCV-1014/4570066531108

・Pre-release: December 27th, 2024 (Fri)

<ULTRA HEROES EXPO 2025 NEW YEAR FESTIVAL>

Date: From December 27th (Fri), 2024 to January 6th (Mon), 2025

Venue: Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall

Official website: https://www.ultra-expo.com/prism2025/ 

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Pre-order period: December 12th (Thu) 12:00 (JST) to December 25th (Wed) 15:00 (JST).

Deliveries starts from December 27th (Fri)

Product page: https://store.m-78.jp/products/4570066531108

※Stocks are limited

・General sales: January 29th (Wed)

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