Ultraman Gaia

Ultraman Gaia
Format Tokusatsu, Science fiction
Created by Tsuburaya Productions
Starring Takeshi Yoshioka, Hassei Takano
Opening theme Ultraman Gaia! by Masayuki Tanaka & Kazuya Daimon
Ending theme Lovin' You Lovin' Me by B.B.WAVES
Beat on Dream on by Tomohiko Kikuda
Composer(s) Toshihiko Sahashi
Country of origin Japan
No. of episodes 51
Production
Running time 24 minutes (per episode)
Broadcast
Original channel TBS, MBS
Original run September 5, 1998 – August 28, 1999
Chronology
Preceded by Ultraman Dyna
Followed by Ultraman Nice

Ultraman Gaia (ウルトラマンガイア Urutoraman Gaia?) is a Japanese tokusatsu TV show and is the 13th show in the Ultra Series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Mainichi Broadcasting System (MBS TV), Ultraman Gaia was aired on JNN TV stations (TBS, CBC, MBS, etc.) from September 5, 1998 until August 28, 1999, with a total of 51 episodes.

Contents

Plot

Ultraman Gaia takes place in yet another universe, one that is totally different from the world of the original Ultramen, as well as world of Ultraman Tiga and Ultraman Dyna. In a departure from most of the other series, there are two Ultramen as the main characters. They have conflicting philosophies in regards to defending the Earth from a mysterious, malevolent and extremely intelligent cosmic entity.

The first half of the series explores the growing tension between them, and their eventual clash. The second half has them reconcile their differences so they can defeat their common enemy.

The show is also different from past Ultra-shows in that the support team, XIG, has more personnel than previous variations of the Science Patrol.

The Gaia series has several categories of monsters. In addition to those invading from space, there are also monsters that originate on Earth, monsters that resemble Ultramen, as well as a few mysterious weather-controlling monster robots based on prophecies. Unlike other Ultra series the aliens in this series are forced to Earth against their will by cosmic entity known as the Root of Destruction, later known as Zogu. Zogu eventually arrives on Earth along with a massive swarm of insect-like creatures called Dobishi, which block out the sun by surrounding the Earth. Though Zogu (appearing as an angelic creature) defeats Gaia and Agul, the Earth's monsters and military join forces against her army. Eventually, Gaia and Agul are revived and destroy the Dobishi swarm before confronting the mighty Zogu. They force her to shed her disguise, revealing her true massive, demonic form. After a fierce battle, the two combine their finishing beams, killing Zogu in a huge explosion.

In this series, Gaia is the lead, but Ultraman Agul (ウルトラマンアグル Urutoraman Aguru?), makes many appearances. They are often at odds with each other in the beginning of the series. Their philosophies are as different as their skin colors. Unlike Gaia, Agul is completely blue. Takayama Gamu, the human host of Ultraman Gaia, believes that Gaia is here to save Earth and humanity. On the other hand, Fujimiya Hiroya, the human host of Ultraman Agul, believes Agul to be Earth's natural defence mechanism. He is at first more interested in protecting just the planet itself, even at the expense of humanity (hence the occasional clashes with Gaia). But this was discontiuned after Gaia and Agul would work together as one to face more powerful monsters.

Characters

XIG

The eXpanded Interceptive Guardians (a branch of G.U.A.R.D.) is formed by:

Operation Crew

Team Lightning

The elite flight team. Staff Officer Chiba said that this team was "Defense Forces' Top Gun".

Team Falcon

The veteran flight team. The teamwork as a veteran excels the Team Lightning.

Team Crow

The female flight team. They like rock music.

Team Hercules

A beefy ground-based team. They are training the body during standby in the gym.

Team Seagull

Rescue team.

Team Marlin

Sea-based team.

ot or name

G.U.A.R.D.

Alchemy Stars

A network of scientists formed by child prodigies born in the 1980s. Gamu and Fujimiya are members.

KCB

The KANTOH COMMUNITY BROADCASTING STATION,LTD (関東コミュニケーションテレビ Kantō Komyunikēshon Terebi?). The central broadcasting station of media.

Other

Monsters

Episodes

  1. Seize the Light! (光をつかめ! Hikari o Tsukame!?)
  2. A Hero Appears (勇者立つ Yūsha Tatsu?)
  3. His Name is Gaia (その名はガイア Sono Na wa Gaia?)
  4. Gamu of the Sky (天空の我夢 Tenkū no Gamu?)
  5. Another Giant (もう1人の巨人 Mō Hitori no Kyojin?)
  6. The Ridiculing Eye (あざ笑う眼 Azawarau Me?)
  7. The Cleansing of the Earth (地球の洗濯 Chikyū no Sentaku?)
  8. The 4,600 Million Years-Old Ghost (46億年の亡霊 Yonjūrokuokunen no Bōrei?)
  9. Seagull Takes Off (シーガル飛びたつ Shīgaru Tobitatsu?)
  10. Rock Fight (ロック・ファイト Rokku Faito?)
  11. Dragon Capital (龍の都 Ryū no Miyako?)
  12. Monster Encircling Net (野獣包囲網 Yajū Hōimō?)
  13. Night of the Marionettes (マリオネットの夜 Marionetto no Yoru?)
  14. The Challenge from the Anti-Space (反宇宙からの挑戦 Han Uchū kara no Chōsen?)
  15. When the Rain Stops (雨がやんだら Ame ga Yandara?)
  16. Birth of Agul (アグル誕生 Aguru Tanjō?)
  17. Shadow of Space, Light of Earth (天の影 地の光 Ten no Kage Chi no Hikari?)
  18. Agul vs. Gaia (アグル対ガイア Aguru Tai Gaia?)
  19. Lilia's Maze (迷宮のリリア Meikyū no Riria?)
  20. The Fossil of Ruin (滅亡の化石 Metsubō no Kaseki?)
  21. The Sea of a Mysterious Light (妖光の海 Yōkō no Umi?)
  22. Wings of a Stone (石の翼 Ishi no Tsubasa?)
  23. Gamu Expelled! (我夢追放! Gamu Tsuihō?)
  24. The Determination of Agul (アグルの決意 Aguru no Ketsui?)
  25. Showdown for Tomorrow (明日なき対決 Asu Naki Taiketsu?)
  26. Final Resolution (決着の日 Ketchaku no Hi?)
  27. A New Battle ~Version-up Fight!~ (新たなる戦い~ヴァージョンアップ・ファイト!~ Aratanaru Tatakai ~Vājon'appu Faito!~?)
  28. The Advent of the Heatwave (熱波襲来 Neppa Shūrai?)
  29. The Distant City: Uqbar (遠い町・ウクバール Tōi Machi Ukubāru?)
  30. The Demon's Cocoon (悪魔のマユ Akuma no Mayu?)
  31. The Accursed Eye (呪いの眼 Noroi no Me?)
  32. The Future Seen Before (いつか見た未来 Itsuka Mita Mirai?)
  33. Battling the Legend (伝説との闘い Densetsu to no Tatakai?)
  34. Crash of Souls! (魂の衝突! Tamashii no Shōtotsu!?)
  35. Ransom for a Monster (怪物の身代金 Kaibutsu no Minoshirokin?)
  36. The Sky of Reunion (再会の空 Saikai no Sora?)
  37. The Fourth Symphony of a Nightmare (悪夢の第四楽章 Akumu no Daiyon Gakushō?)
  38. Ground-Breaking Tusks (大地裂く牙 Daichi Saku Kiba?)
  39. Lake of Sadness (悲しみの沼 Kanashimi no Numa?)
  40. I Want to See Gaia! (ガイアに会いたい! Gaia ni Aitai!?)
  41. Resurrection of Agul (アグル復活 Aguru Fukkatsu?)
  42. Gamu vs. Gamu (我夢対我夢 Gamu Tai Gamu?)
  43. The Silver Eyes of Izak (銀色の眼のイザク Gin'iro no Me no Izaku?)
  44. Attack of the Space Monsters (宇宙怪獣大進撃 Uchū Kaijū Daishingeki?)
  45. The Living Planet (命すむ星 Inochi Sumu Hoshi?)
  46. The Attack of the Forest (襲撃の森 Shūgeki no Mori?)
  47. X.I.G. Destroyed!? (XIG壊滅!? Shigu Kaimetsu!??)
  48. Revenge of the Death God (死神の逆襲 Shinigami no Gyakushū?)
  49. An Angel Descends (天使降臨 Tenshi Kōrin?)
  50. The Cry of the Earth (地球の叫び Chikyū no Sakebi?)
  51. Earth is Ultraman's Home (地球はウルトラマンの星 Chikyū wa Urutoraman no Hoshi?)

Films and crossovers

Cast

Suit actors

Music

Opening theme
"Ultraman Gaia!" by Masayuki Tanaka (田中 昌之 Tanaka Masayuki?) & Kazuya Daimon (大門 一也 Daimon Kazuya?)
Ending themes
  1. "Lovin' You Lovin' Me" by B.B.WAVES
  2. "Beat on Dream on" by Tomohiko Kikuta (菊田 知彦 Kikuta Tomohiko?)

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