Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release
Official Site: https://ani.tv/ungs2/ (Japan)
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ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS returns for a second season in January. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has announced the second season of ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS (ウルトラマン ニュージェネレーション スターズ, Urutoraman Nyū Jenerēshon Sutāzu), will launch on Saturday, January 27, 2024. The series will be broadcast on TV Tokyo starting at 9:00 am every Saturday.
The "New Generation Ultraman" line began with Ultraman Zero, the son of Ultraseven, who will celebrate his 15th anniversary in 2024. Based on Zero's popularity, the television TV series ULTRAMAN GINGA (ウルトラマンギンガ, Urutoraman Ginga) started in 2013. Since then, a new Ultraman series with new Ultra Heroes has been released on TV every year. This past January saw the debut of ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS, a television series that explores the history and depicts the power of the bonds between these newer Ultra Heroes.
The current show ULTRAMAN BLAZAR (ウルトラマンブレーザー, Urutoraman Burēzā, 2023) has been added to the series, and the proud battles of the New Generation Heroes, known as "ULTRA PRIDE", will continue to be recorded in ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS. The 2024 season will be presented every week with a fresh look, featuring a new MC, the genius scientist Yuka Ohta (played by Hikari Kuroki) and the treasure hunter Ignis (played by Kei Hosogai) from ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) 『ウルトラマンＺ(ゼット), Urutoraman Z (Zetto), 2020』and a mysterious robot who somehow knows a lot about the Ultra Heroes.
Yuka Ohta (Hikari Kuroki). Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
●Comment from Hikari Kuroki, who plays the role of "Yuka Ohta," the MC of the program
It's been a while, everyone! This is Yuka Ohta!
First of all, I would like to say that I am very happy to be able to appear in ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS.
And I'm also the main MC.
When I heard the offer, I was so surprised, delighted, and excited! (Laughs)
I am also very grateful to all the people involved for giving me the opportunity to play the role of "Yuka Ohta" again, and those who have always supported me.
I had said before, ``I hope that someday I'll be able to meet the viewers as Yuka again!'
My wish really came true!
I am so grateful!. Thank you very much!
Looking back, it has been about 3 years since the filming of ULTRAMAN Z ended, and I still look back at Z from time to time and feel nostalgic. (Laughs)
I will do my best so that everyone can see the same Yuka Ohta, so I would be happy if you could watch the series! I hope you enjoy it!
The STORAGE Key and the Earth Garon Key. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
● Key Items: GUTS Hyper Keys "STORAGE Key" and "Earth Garon Key"
The GUTS Hyper Key, which can be loaded into the GUTS Sparklence to activate the characteristics of the various characters that reside within it. This masterpiece item was developed by the expert team GUTS-Select that fought alongside Ultraman Trigger.
In ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS there are two new items: the STORAGE Key that contains the characteristics of the anti-monster robot team that fought together with Ultraman Z, and the Earth Garon Key with the characteristics of the robot symbol of the Special Kaiju Reaction Detachment, a.k.a. SKaRD, who fought alongside Ultraman Blazar! What kind of drama will be woven by these key items?
● Theme Song
The vocal unit "voyager" debuted in 2009, just like Ultraman Zero. The following year, they became popular when they sang "Let's Go! Ultraman Zero," the opening song for the movie ULTRAMAN ZERO: THE REVENGE OF BELIAL (ウルトラマンゼロ THE MOVIE 超決戦！ベリアル銀河帝国, Urutoraman Zero THE MOVIE: Chōkessen! Beriaru Ginga Teikoku). The artists who have been through hardships with the "New Generation" have grown into true stars alongside Ultraman, and have created anthems dedicated to the memories of the heroes depicted in ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS. For the second season, they have focused on the ULTRA PRIDE concept for the show with a song to inspire the New Generation Ultramen to fight on.
ULTRA PRIDE CD. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
● CD Information
・Product number: TPCV-1013/JAN: 4562294008538
"ULTRA PRIDE", the new theme song of the TV series ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS, is a collaboration number by Yuka Ohta (Hikari Kuroki), the show's MC, and "voyager", a music unit that has sung many Ultra hero songs! This positive rock tune incorporates the concept of the program into the lyrics as a message!
In addition to the new song "Be myself" by voyager, the album includes 10 songs in total, including TV and karaoke versions.
Product Page: https://store.m-78.jp/products/4562294008538
01. ULTRA PRIDE
02. ULTRA PRIDE （TV SIZE）
03. ULTRA PRIDE （Voyager ver.）
04. ULTRA PRIDE （TAKERU only）
05. ULTRA PRIDE （Chiaki Seshimo only）
06. ULTRA PRIDE （Minus One）
07. Be myself
08. Be myself （TAKERU only）
09. Be myself （Chiaki Seshimo only）
10. Be myself （Minus One）
● ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS Season 2 Overview
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About Tsuburaya Productions
Tsuburaya Productions, creator and copyrights owner of the superhero ULTRAMAN series was founded in 1963 by Eiji Tsuburaya, world-renowned special effects wizard also known for his special effects work on the Godzilla series. With more than fifty years’ experience, it is one of Japan’s oldest and most respected independent film and television production houses. Its popular Ultraman TV and film series which premiered in 1966 has been seen in over 100 territories worldwide and has spawned over 3,000 licensed products. In addition to production, the company also handles character licensing and program distribution and staging live stage shows both domestically and internationally.