Tsuburaya Productions presented the characters, cast, key visual, and trailer of the upcoming film, Ultraman Arc THE MOVIE: The Clash of Light and Evil. This will be released in theaters in Japan from February 21, 2025. 

 

Check out the main trailer here:

 

 

The latest installment of the Ultraman series, Ultraman Arc, is currently on air in Japan, with simulcast broadcasting and streaming available all over the world. Now, fans will be able to experience Ultraman Arc’s fierce battles on the big screen.

 

 

This time, Ultraman Arc will face his dark doppelganger, “Guil Arc”, in a hyperspace battle clashing between light and evil. The protagonist who transforms into Ultraman Arc, Yuma Hize (played by Yuki Totsuka) will face his greatest challenge yet, imposed upon him by a mysterious man. That man is the space sage from Planet Diggle, Sascal, played by none other than Naoto Takenaka. Through the teaser trailer and stills released, you can catch an early glimpse of him in action.

 

This film is planned to be released worldwide, allowing fans across the globe to enjoy the ultimate hyperspace battle. Stay tuned to future updates on its global release!

 

 

【Introduction】

The series Ultraman Arc is available in multilingual subtitles and various languages around the world. The latest installment in the ULTRAMAN series features a young, energetic, and relatable protagonist who, driven by the power of imagination and the motto ‘Unleash your imagination!’ joins forces with others to protect everyone from kaiju. This story has won the hearts of children and loyal fans alike.

 

Now, fans will be able to enjoy a fierce battle on the movie screen, following the heartwarming story of the television series.

 

Sascal, the space sage from Planet Diggle is the character who holds the key to the story. For such an important role, there could be no other than the one and only Naoto Takenaka. He unravels his take on this “mysterious alien” in the setting of Ultraman Arc creating an exciting spectacle.

 

Prepare for the unexpected as a mysterious giant, taking the black form of Ultraman Arc, makes a dramatic appearance. Known as Guil Arc, this latest incarnation joins the long history of dark heroes that have appeared throughout the ULTRAMAN series, each one capturing the imagination of fans, especially children. Whether as a camouflage for invading aliens, a creature created by evil forces, or an Ultra Hero who has fallen into darkness, the concept of a dark hero has been a recurring theme. In this new film, audiences will discover the origin of this latest dark hero and witness an intense battle against the true hero. This epic showdown set in hyperspace promises to deliver an unforgettable spectacle.

 

【Summary】

“Do you have… what it takes to be a hero?”

 

It all starts when a mysterious space sage asks Yuma Hize this question. The mysterious man entrusts Yuma with challenges that surpass the limits of his imagination with a stake too high… “Should you fail… then you… will lose your power as Arc.”

 

Protecting Hoshimoto City alongside the SKIP’s members, the bonds of trust created between the members, the conflicting feelings arising from trying to understand the meaning of defeating kaiju… Earning the powers of Ultraman placed the weight of these responsibilities upon Yuma. Now, these very burdens are twisted by Sascal, who manipulates them, sending challenge after challenge toward Yuma.

 

Battling giant kaiju, an evil alien bent on destruction, and a warped dimension where even time itself is distorted, Yuma must confront the ultimate test. Will he…will Ultraman Arc overcome the greatest challenge yet and protect the future, surpassing the limits of the power of imagination?

 

 

【Characters/Cast】

■Ultraman Arc

An Ultra Hero that unites with the protagonist, Yuma Hize, and uses his power of imagination to fight.

■Guil Arc

A mysterious giant whose form resembles a black Ultraman Arc, even sharing Arc’s physical abilities.

■Doglf, the Dog-Wolf Kaiju

A ferocious kaiju that attacks people and livestock. Motoki Mukawa named the creature he encountered during his childhood “Mugon.”

■Shagong, the Armored Shell Kaiju

A kaiju that appeared on the very first episode of the Ultraman Arc television series. It bears a strong shell that can protect its body and attack its enemies at the same time.

■Gartura, the Interstellar Parasitic Plant

A terrifying interstellar parasitic plant able to use its long tentacles to control human minds.

■Zerogelos, the Galactic Beast

An atrocious kaiju that appears from the space-time distortion and managed to attack the city despite the GDF’s counterattacks.

■Repodios, the Evil Kaiju

A great kaiju whose entire body has transformed into a weapon. When its horns flicker, it’s able to use its anti-gravity beam.

 

 

■Yuma Hize (Played by Yuki Totsuka）

The protagonist and rookie investigator at SKIP, who can transform into Ultraman Arc by unleashing the power of his imagination.

■Shu Ishido (Played by Sho Kaneta）

A special investigator assigned by the Global Defense Force (GDF), and Yuma’s trusted partner.

■Rin Natsume (Played by Kaho Mizutani）

A reliable senior member of SKIP. A genius programmer, she has been in charge of YouPi, the AI robot, from its initial development.

■Hiroshi Ban (Played by Koichiro Nishi）

The friendly chief leading the members of SKIP Hoshimoto City Branch, including Yuma, Shu, Rin, and YouPi.

■YouPi（CV: Yuya Hirose）

A multi-purpose autonomous AI-equipped support robot, and SKIP’s mascot.

■Motoki Mukawa (Played by Shoki Nakayama）

A young man from a neighboring town. He visited SKIP regarding Doglf, the Dog-Wolf kaiju he met when he was a child.

■Akari Inui (Played by Hinako Tanaka）

A reporter from Hoshimoto City’s local TV station, who risks her life to report about kaiju disasters.

■Sascal (Played by Naoto Takenaka）

A mysterious space sage from Planet Diggle, who claims to travel through time to bestow wisdom upon the righteous.

 

 

 

【Comments from Naoto Takenaka】

Who would’ve thought I would be in the famous ULTRAMAN series! It’s something I had not even thought possible!

To think I’ll be able to leave my mark on the franchise I watched as a child! Wow!

My personal favorite is Return of Ultraman. Now, regarding what exactly I liked about it… Of course, it was the main actor, Jiro Dan! He could transform even without the Flash Beam, and his action scenes always moved me!

Also compared to the bright visuals we had seen before, Return of Ultraman had that darker vibe and it was great.

Also, the casting of Shin Kishida and Rumi Sakakibara!? Just amazing!

Oh, hang on, I just can’t seem to stop! What kind of character do you think I’ll be in the Ultraman Arc THE MOVIE!? I get a feeling something crazy is about to go down! I look forward to meeting all of you in theaters!!!

 

【List of Theaters (Japan)】

At the moment, the movie is planned to be released in 183 theaters across the country. Please check the URL below for the full list.

The theater list will be updated on the official website as more updates come in.

 

List of Theaters →

https://theatertable.com/movie/?m=45

 

【Movie Outline】

 Ultraman Arc THE MOVIE: The Clash of Light and Evil

＜Release Date＞ February 21st, 2025 (JST)

 

＜Cast＞ Yuki Totsuka, Sho Kaneta, Kaho Mizutani, Koichiro Nishi, Shoki Nakayama, Hinako Tanaka, Naoto Takenaka

＜Voice Actors＞ Yuya Hirose, Miki Mizuno

 

＜Staff＞

Supervisor: Takayuki Tsukagoshi;

Director: Takanori Tsujimoto;

Scriptwriter: Jun Tsugita

Executive Producer: Tsugumi Kitaura;

Producer: Yusuke Okamoto;

Cinematography: Satoshi Murakawa;

Lighting: Atsushi Ogasawara;

Sound: Ichiro Hoshi;

Art Direction: Masato Inatsuki;

Practical Effects: Izumi Negishi;

Editing: Yosuke Yafune;

Casting: Kazumasa Shimada;

Assistant Director: Ryuta Miyazaki;

Tokusatsu Assistant Director: Naoyuki Uchida;

Production Manager: Takayuki Hoshi;

Stunt Coordinator: Daisuke Terai;

VFX: Ryota Watanabe;

Character Design: Masayuki Gotoh;

Music: Yuki Hayashi

 

＜Production＞　ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS

＜Distribution＞　Bandai Namco Filmworks・Tsuburaya Productions

＜Copyrights＞　©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS　©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS

＜Official Website＞　https://m-78.jp/arc-the-movie/

＜Official X Account (Japanese)＞　https://x.com/ultraman_series/