Ultraman Dyna

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Ultraman Dyna
Dyna logo.jpg
Format Superhero action/adventure
Created by Tsuburaya Productions
Starring Takeshi Tsuruno
Opening theme Ultraman Dyna by Tatsuya Maeda
Ending theme Kimi Dake wo Mamori Tai by Fumiaki Nakajima (1-26; 35; 50)
Ultra High by Lazy (27-34; 37-49; 51)
Brave Love Tiga (Instrumental) (36)
Country of origin Japan
No. of episodes 51
Production
Running time 24 minutes (per episode)
Broadcast
Original channel MBS, TBS
Original run September 6, 1997 – August 29, 1998
Chronology
Preceded by Ultraman Tiga
Followed by Ultraman Gaia

Ultraman Dyna (ウルトラマンダイナ Urutoraman Daina?)is a Japanese tokusatsu TV show which aired between September 6, 1997 to August 29, 1998. The series is a direct sequel to the previous Ultraman series, Ultraman Tiga.

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[edit] Plot

In the year AD 2017 (More than ten years after the world was saved by Ultraman Tiga), TPC has advanced beyond earth, and has created a new GUTS team, "Super GUTS". Humans have begun terra-forming Mars and other planets in what is known as the "Age of the Neo Frontier". One day, however, the Neo Frontier is attacked by an alien race known as the Spheres. Shin Asuka has just joined Super GUTS and is in the middle of training maneuvers above Earth's atmosphere when he and his comrades are attacked. He proves himself in battle, and can hold his own against ace pilot Ryoh. However, his ship is damaged and he ejects, after which he encounters a shining light. It is then that a new giant of light merges with the bewildered Asuka, saving his life. When the Spheres enter Mars' atmosphere and merge with the Martian rocks to form monsters, Asuka again participates in the battle, now equipped with a mysterious device known as the "Reflasher". Upon the Sphere's new attack, Asuka suddenly transforms into a colossal giant, and manages to protect Mars from a group of monsters sent by the Spheres. The members of Super GUTS quickly catch on that this giant being is not Ultraman Tiga, but a new giant of light, "Ultraman Dyna". In contrast to the serious tone of Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna is a far more light hearted show, featuring more upbeat stories and goofy character personalities for its cast.

The final story arc is rather somber, in contrast to the rest of the series. Dyna/Asuka ultimately sacrifice themselves to save the Earth from Gran Sphere, the planet-sized mother form of the Spheres. Though the fate of Dyna and Asuka is not at all clear from the final episode, we do get to see that Asuka rejoins his father as they ride off toward the light in their two spaceships.

[edit] Ultraman Dyna Stats

  • Like Tiga, Dyna is a multi-colored multi-type Ultraman, whose default Flash type has red and blue patterns on silver. Dyna can transform into an all-red Strong type and an all-blue Miracle type. Unlike the tenor-voiced Tiga, Dyna grunts with a fairly low, husky voice while fighting.
  • Height
    55 meters
  • Weight
    45,000 tons
  • Human Form
    Shin Asuka
  • Transformation Item
    Reflasher

[edit] Dyna Forms

[edit] Flash Type

  • Flash type (フラッシュタイプ Furashiyu Taipu?) is Dyna's default mode. Power and speed is in balance, and he has lots of laser weaponry. After Asuka transforms to Flash type, he can change to either Strong or Miracle types only once, but never both in the same transformation. However, when in Strong or Miracle type, he can switch back to Flash.
  • Flight Speed
    Mach 1,000
  • Running Speed
    Mach 900
  • Aquatic Speed
    Mach 500
  • Subterranean Speed
    Mach 500
  • Jumping Height
    100,000 meters
  • Weapons
    • Solgent Ray
      Plus-style.
    • Flash Beam
      Ultraman Dyna shoots a powerful beam from his arms.
    • Dyna Slash
      A jagged ring of light for cutting much like the original Ultraman's.
    • Ultra Barrier
    • Ultra Water Stream
    • Ultra Sphere
      Ultraman Dyna throws an energy ball like a base-ball, but can be released in other ways.
    • Flash Cycler
      Ultraman Dyna waves his arms in a circle, brings the energy to his chest, and releases it with both arms.
    • Ultra Flash Bullets
    • Flash Shot
      A more powerful version of the Ultra Flash Bullets.
    • Ultra Flash Cutter
      Ultraman Dyna uses a beam or a blast for slicing.

[edit] Strong Type

  • Strong type (ストロングタイプ Sutorongu Taipu?) is more buff, and has stronger arms and legs. It can lift up to 7,000,000,000+ tons.
  • Flight Speed
    Mach 50
  • Running Speed
    Mach 20.5
  • Aquatic Speed
    Mach 10
  • Subterranean Speed
    30
  • Jumping Height
    8,000 meters
  • Weapons
    • Garnate Bomber, Shooting Version
      Ultraman Dyna emits an energy burst emitted from his arm.
    • Garnate Bomber, Swing Version
      Ultraman Dyna lifts up monsters and drops them on their heads.
    • Burst Lariat
      Ultraman Dyna slams his right forearm into a monster's throat.
    • Space Dynamite
      Ultraman Dyna throws even the heaviest of enemies high into the air (e.g.: Deathfacer in the Tiga-Dyna movie)
    • Ultra Dynamite
      It is similar to Ultraman Taro's dynamite attack.

[edit] Miracle Type

  • Miracle type (ミラクルタイプ Mirakuru Taipu?) has very fast movements. It is best for air-to-air combat. It increases speed, energy, and supernatural abilities.
  • Flight Speed
    Mach 10,000
  • Running Speed
    Mach 9,000
  • Aquatic Speed
    Mach 4,000
  • Subterranean Speed
    Mach 4,000
  • Jumping Height
    10,000,000 meters
  • Weapons
    • Revolium Wave, Reverse Version
      Ultraman Dyna absorbs energy or fire from an enemy and can shoot it back.
    • Revolium Wave, Attack Version
      Ultraman Dyna knocks enemies into another dimension.
    • Shining Judge
      Ultraman Dyna manifests a lens to concentrate solar energy on an enemy.
    • Replications of self (he split into three or more to fight against the three-faced Garaon).
    • Nature Control
      Ultraman Dyna has power over wind, water, fire, earth.
    • Ultra Psychic
      Ultraman Dyna uses telekinetic ability to lift enemies off the ground.
    • Rolling Attack
      Ultraman Dyna curls himself into a ball and spins rapidly and throws himself against his enemy.
    • Beam Gusher
      Ultraman Dyna points his fist up and pushes down, causing a gush of energy.

[edit] Super GUTS members

Super GUTS is a branch of TPC (Terrestrial Peaceable Consortium) and is the direct successor to GUTS.

  • Captain Gousuke Hibiki
    The team captain. He is loud and boisterous, often joking with his subordinates and shouting orders. At the same time, however, he is a caring leader with a good heart and good intentions for Super GUTS.
  • Shin Asuka
    Ultraman Dyna's human host. He is light-hearted overall, and is one of the rare Ultra human hosts who also serves as the comic relief of the show. Asuka often whines and pouts immaturely, and sometimes pretends that he is killed in combat just to see his teammates freak out. Asuka is not all just fun and games, though. He can also be headstrong and overly courageous. His well-known motto is "Never give up." Asuka's dad disappeared years ago when his space ship disappeared into a mysterious light, which Asuka himself enters alongside his father in the final episode.
  • Ryo Yumimura
    The tomboy ace pilot of Super GUTS, who has a short temper and often yells at Asuka for his goof ball antics and recklessness. They have a pilot rivalry going on. However, deep down inside she likes the guy, they do like each other, which becomes quite clear toward the end. She also plays a big sister role for the less experienced Mai. Ryoh is slightly cross-eyed, which add charm for her.
  • Toshiyuki Kouda
    The cool and slick haircut guy who is eventually promoted to Dept. Captain.
  • Mai Midorikawa
    A cute, bubbly, loud cadet-type with little combat experience. She mostly serves as the communication person, but she has multiple crushes (baseball players, cute exploratory robots, bike racers, etc.), gets peoples' attention by saying 'neh-neh-neh,' and has the amazing ability to hide multiple items behind her back, only to whip them out in rapid succession.
  • Tsutomu Nakajima
    The pudgy technician and researcher of the Super GUTS team, often becomes panicked or overly serious.
  • Kouhei Kariya
  • Hanejirou
    A strange alien which Asuka befriended on a mission to mysterious planet, it first helped Asuka (as Dyna) by pointing out a monster's weak spot during a battle, and was since made SuperGUTS' "mascot" of sorts. It is able to fly and show emotion, but can be mischievous at times.

[edit] Music

[edit] Cameos

Several cross-overs from the cast of Ultraman Tiga. Captain Iruma appears frequently.

  • Episode 19
    Mayumi, Shinjoh's nurse sister, returns to reprise her dead-biker boyfriend story arc.
  • Episode 30
    Cameo by the Production Department office at Tsuburaya Productions. As an inside source disclosed, "Whenever you see a rundown office in a TPC show, you can bet they shot it here (that's our prod. dept. in Dyna ep. 30)"
  • Episodes 35
    Most of the GUTS team reunites. Shinjoh, who is on his way back to Earth after doing some experiments and he's a TPC officer. As we know, Horii is married and worked in PWI (TPC's branch for worldwide internet).
  • Episode 36
    Shinjoh and Horii team up with Super GUTS in locating the battlefield for the monster. Horii's children find Asuka's lost Reflasher and return it to him. Iruma appears in TPC HQ (at this time, Tiga's "Take Me Higher" instrumental is played). Horii asked Shinjoh to team up with Super GUTS in their GUTS Wing. We also noted that an ex-officer of TPC hands Munakata a file that orders him to Tokyo. Munakata appears in GUTS uniform. The series ended up when Horii reunites with his family, along with GUTS and Super GUTS marching together.
  • Episode 42
    Munakata, Shinjoh, Horii, and Rena make cameos. Munakata especially gets to have fun as a Captain Harlock parody.
  • Episodes 50-51
    Daigo, Rena, and their child appear as civilians in Neo Frontier (Mars) in the last two episodes of this series.

[edit] Crossovers

[edit] Trivia

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  • The seven main members of Super GUTS appear in Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey. As Daigo and Rena prepare to board a ship to the new Mars colony, bidding farewell to their GUTS comrades, Daigo walks by Asuka, and the two share a salute. Daigo then says to himself "Good Luck, Apprentice", referring to Ultraman Dyna as the successor to Ultraman Tiga.
  • Vintage GUTS mecha are frequently brought back online for tours of duty, and there are an unprecedented number of repeat performances and cameos by former GUTS members. This is including Daigo (who used to transform into Ultraman Tiga but now lives on Mars with his wife -- Rena of GUTS -- and child). Captain Iruma has even been promoted to a more senior position in the ranks of TPC. Vintage old GUTS mecha make many cameo appearances as well.
  • Ultraman Dyna is named by Super GUTS team member Mai. The team brainstorms in headquarters and come up with clunkers like Ultraman Gian (proposed by Nakajima and pronounced like "giant" without the "t" like a major character in the animated series 'Doraemon') and Ultraman Super Deluxe (proposed by Kariya). It is the ebullient Mai who ultimately picks Dyna (for dynamic, dynamite, etc. at the end of the series, she also says Ultraman Dyna also stands for "DAISUKI", referring to her fondness for Ultraman Dyna).
  • Episode 19 is an homage episode that is strongly linked to episode 15 of Ultraman Tiga. Many of the scenes are shot to be almost identical to its predecessor, and Mayumi, Shinjoh's sister returns, as well as the ghost of her biker boyfriend Takuma.
  • All Ultramen have their own distinctive fighting stance, but one of Dyna's peculiarities is that his right foot pivots impatiently right and left. Some of Ultraman Dyna's poses are meant to be reminiscent of the original Ultraman. For example, he frequently hunches over a little. In the beginning of the series and in the Ultraman Fighting Evolution video game series, his Solgent Ray is not preceded by all the hand-waving that later Ultraman performed. Although Ultraman Dyna has performed the hand-waving Solgent Ray stance in his two movie appearance.
  • The Dyna series is immediately followed by Ultraman Gaia, which is set in a different universe. In 2001, a 45-minute direct-to-video episode was created, set to occur after episode 47.
  • Neosaurus, the monster from episode 16, is the only monster that perform hand rituals to fire his laser.
  • In episode 41, an "older model" gun makes a brief appearance. It turns out to be none other than a Supergun from the original Ultraman.
  • Episode 42 is essentially a parody episode, borrowing elements from too many series to really mention (of note, though, is that Munakata's battleship highly resembles the Arcadia from Captain Harlock).
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