Tsuburaya Productions has revealed a ton of new details and images for ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL! Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
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ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL poster, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Masayuki Nagatake) has provided SciFi Japan with an update for ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL (ウルトラマンアークTHE MOVIE 超次元大決戦！光と闇のアーク, Urutoraman Āku THE MOVIE Chō Jigen Daikessen! Hikari to Yami no Āku), providing new details on the story, characters, cast, poster, trailer, screening theaters, movie tickets, and giveaways for the upcoming theatrical feature. The movie will be released in theaters across Japan on Friday, February 21, 2025.
The popular TV series ULTRAMAN ARC (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman Āku, 2024), which is broadcast every Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. JST on TV Tokyo's six affiliated stations and simulcast streamed worldwide, comes to the big screen with a powerful story.
In this film, Ultraman Arc engages in a great hyperdimensional battle against “Guil Arc” (ギルアーク, Giru Aku), a mysterious giant in the form of a black 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.
The well-known actor, Naoto Takenaka (SHALL WE DANCE?, CYBORG SHE, KAMEN RIDER GHOST), plays the role of “Space Sage Diggle Alien Sascal" (宇宙賢者ディグル星人 サスカル,Uchū Kenja Diguru Hoshibito Sasukaru), an enigmatic being who puts the main character, Yuma Hize (played by Yuki Totsuka), a young man who transforms into Ultraman Arc, through an ultimate ordeal beyond his imagination.
Starting Friday, December 27th, Movie Ticket Cards featuring an image of Ultraman Arc and Guil Arc glaring at each other will be on sale. In addition, as a gift for first-week admission from February 21st, a limited number of Gil Arc promotional cards from the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME (ウルトラマン カードゲーム, Urutoraman Kādo Gēmu), which has been well-received in 23 countries and regions around the world, will be given away.
Please look forward to this latest installment of ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL, which will be shown in 183 theaters in Japan and around the world.
Yuma Hize (Yuki Totsuka), the human host of Ultraman Arc, encounters his greatest threat yet. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions.©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
Synopsis
"The question is whether you are qualified to be a hero..."
These words spoken by Sascal, a strange man who calls himself the “Sage of the Universe,” to the hero, Yuma Hize, are the beginning of this battle. Yuma is faced with the ultimate test.
"If you fail, you will lose your power as an Arc..."
The peace of Hoshimoto City that he has protected as a member of "SKIP" (Scientific Kaiju Investigation and Prevention Center), the bonds of trust he has built with his comrades, and the conflicts that he has often faced regarding the meaning of defeating monsters... Now, the weight of these missions that he has borne alone because he has obtained the light to transform into Ultraman are being toyed with by Sascal and attack Yuma one after another!
In the midst of the attacks by giant monsters, rampaging evil aliens, and a hyperdimension where even time and space have been distorted, the black Ultraman Arc, “Guil Arc,” finally reveals itself.
Can Yuma (and Ultraman Arc) be able to overcome the greatest challenge beyond his “imagination” and protect the future?
The members of SKIP's Hoshimoto City branch office - Rin Natsume (Kaho Mizutani), YouPi, Shu Ishido (Sho Kaneta), Yuma and Hiroshi Ban (Koichiro Nishi) - investigate the mystery of Gartura, the Interstellar Parasitic Plant. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
Characters/Cast
■ Ultraman Arc
An Ultraman who becomes one with the main character, Yuma Hize, and fights with the power of Yuma's imagination.
■ Guil Arc
A mysterious giant that takes the form of the black Ultraman Arc. He has physical abilities equal to Arc's which he uses against the hero.
■ Dog-Wolf Kaiju Doglf (犬狼怪獣 ドグルフ, Inu Ōkami Kaijū Dogurufu)
A ferocious monster that attacks people and livestock. Motoki Mukawa named one he encountered as a child "Mugon" (ムーゴン, Mūgon).
■ Armored Shell Kaiju Shagong (鎧甲殻獣 シャゴン, Yoroi Kōkakujū Shagon)
A giant monster that appeared in the first episode of the ULTRAMAN ARC TV series. It attacks while protecting itself with its strong shell.
■ Interstellar Parasitic Plant Gartura (宇宙寄生植物 ガチュラ, Uchū Kisei Shokubutsu Gachura)
A terrifying space plant that attacks humans by extending its long tentacles and manipulating their minds.
■ Galactic Beast Zerogelos (宇宙獣 ゼロゲロス, Uchū Kemono Zerogerosu)
A vicious space monster that emerges from a distortion in space-time and advances into the city, ignoring the attacks of the Global Defense Force (GDF).
■ Evil Kaiju Repodios (邪悪怪獣 レポディオス, Jaaku Kaijū Repodiosu)
A powerful monster whose entire body has been turned into a weapon. Its huge horns flash and it fires anti-gravity beams.
■ Yuma Hize (Yuki Totsuka)
A rookie investigator at SKIP who transforms into Ultraman Arc and fights by unleashing his “imagination."
■ Shu Ishido (Sho Kaneta)
A special investigator from the GDF dispatched to SKIP. He is Yuma’s trusted partner..
■ Rin Natsume (Kaho Mizutani)
A reliable older sister figure at SKIP and a genius programmer who was also in charge of the development of the AI robot YouPi.
■ Hiroshi Ban (Koichiro Nishi)
The friendly head of SKIP's Hoshimoto City Branch, who leads the members of SKIP, including Yuma, Shu, Rin, and YouPi.
■ YouPi (voiced by Yuya Hirose)
A mascot-like AI robot with versatile functions that supports the SKIP members.
■ Motoki Mukawa (Shoki Nakayama)
A young man from a neighboring town. He visits SKIP to talk to them about the Dog-Wolf Monster Doglf that he met as a child.
■ Akari Inui (Hinako Tanaka)
A reporter for a local TV station in Hoshimoto City. She risks her life to report on the monster disasters.
■ Sascal (Naoto Takenaka)
A mysterious space sage from the planet Diggle, Sascal travels through time and space and proclaims that he will bestow his wisdom on the righteous.
The new dark warrior, Guil Arc. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
The Space Sage, Alien Sascal (Naoto Takenaka). Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions.©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
Comment by Naoto Takenaka
Who would’ve thought I would be in the famous ULTRAMAN series! It’s something I never thought it would happen!
To think I’ll be able to leave my mark on the franchise I watched as a child! Wow!
My favorite Ultraman series was THE RETURN OF ULTRAMAN!
What was my favorite part...?
The lead actor, Jiro Dan, of course! I was impressed by the action of Jiro Dan transforming without using a Flash Beam [Beta Capsule]! I was also fascinated by the color of the images, which were somewhat shadowy and indescribably dark, unlike the bright images of the past! And the exquisite casting of Shin Kishida and Rumi Sakakibara! Wow!
Ah! Oh my God! If it keeps going like this it won't end! ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE! What in the world kind of role am I going to play in this? I can't help but have a feeling that something incredible is about to happen! Ladies and gentlemen! I'm really looking forward to seeing you all at the cinema! Woohoo!
Moviegoers will receive a free ULTRAMAN CARD GAME promo card, while supplies last. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
Admission Gift
In the first week of ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL's release, a limited number of ULTRAMAN CARD GAME promo card will be given away to those who see the film in theaters. The card will be of Gil Arc, the jet-black warrior of darkness.
Due to limited supplies, the promo card will be distributed until Thursday, February 27, 2025 or when theaters run out. One card per person, regardless of ticket type, will be presented at the time of admission. Even attendees who have more than one ticket will only receive one card per person per visit to the theater.
The design and specifications for the printed Gil Arc card may differ from the adavance artwork.
Movie Ticket Card. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
Movie Ticket Cards on Sale
From Friday, December 27th, special Movie Ticket Cards will be on sale at theaters nationwide, as well as at Tsuburaya Productions-sponsored events, select event venues, and six specific official shops.
These memorial advance tickets feature a scene from the film in which Ultraman Arc and Guil Arc face off that will make your heart pound just by looking at it.
Price including tax: Adults: 1,700円 (Approximately $10.80 U.S.) / Child: 900円 (Approximately $5.72 U.S.) / Parent/Child Pair (1 adult + 1 child): 2,500 円 (Approximately $15.88 U.S.)
Movie Ticket Card buyers will get a Guil Arc finger puppet with their purchase. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
Customers who purchase a Movie Ticket Card at the following 4 events and 6 official shops will receive a limited edition novelty “Ultraman Arc Finger Puppet: Guil Arc Coloring ver.” (ウルトラマンアーク指人形 ギルアークカラーリングver., Urutoraman Āku Yubiningyō Giru Āku Karāringu ver.) as a special gift, one per Movie Ticket Card. Please purchase as soon as possible as the giveaway will end as soon as the supply runs out.
Event Venues (Sales are Cash Only)
Ultra Heroes EXPO 2025 New Year Festival in Tokyo Dome City (2024/12/27 - 2025/1/6)
NEW GENERATION THE LIVE Ultraman Stars Arc Kumamoto Castle Hall (2024/12/28)
NEW GENERATION THE LIVE Ultraman Stars Tosu Civic Cultural Hall (2025/1/19)
NEW GENERATION THE LIVE Ultraman Arc Kanagawa Kenmin Hall (2025/2/1)
Official Shops (Only “Parent/Child Pair Tickets” are available at the Official Shops)
Ultraman World M78 Tokyo Station (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
Ultraman World M78 Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi Store (Sumida-ku, Tokyo)
Ultraman World M78 Osaka Store (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Ultraman World M78 Shinsaibashi Store (Osaka City, Osaka)
Ultraman World M78 Kobe (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture)
Ultraman World M78 Canal City Hakata Store (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Screening Theaters
At this time, the film will be screened at 183 theaters in Japan. The official website will be updated whenever additional screening theaters are added or changed.
Ultraman Arc battles Shagong and Doglf. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL Details
● Theatrical Release Date (Japan)
Friday, February 21, 2025
● Cast
Yuma Hize: Yuki Totsuka
Shu Ishido: Sho Kaneta
Rin Natsume: Kaho Mizutani
Hiroshi Ban: Koichiro Nishi
Motoki Mukawa: Shoki Nakayama
Akari Inui: Hinako Tanaka
Saskar: Naoto Takenaka
YouPi: Yuya Hirose (Voice)
Miki Mizuno (Voice)
● Crew
Supervisor: Takayuki Tsukagoshi
Director: Takanori Tsujimoto
Screenplay: Jun Tsugita
Chief Producer: Tsugumi Kitaura
Producer: Yusuke Okamoto
Cinematography: Satoshi Murakawa
Lighting Designer: Atsushi Ogasawara
Sound Designer: Ichiro Hoshi
Art Director: Masato Inatsuki
Practical Effects: Izumi Negishii
Editor: Yosuke Yafune
VFX: Ryota Watanabe
Casting Director: Kazumasa Shimada
Stunt Coordinator: Daisuke Terai
Character Design: Masayuki Gotoh
Music: Yuki Hayashi
Production: Ultraman Arc Film Partners
Distributors (Japan): Bandai Namco Filmworks, Tsuburaya Productions
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Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
Motoki Mukawa (Shoki Nakayama), a young man with a connection to Doglf. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
Arc races into battle wearing his Solis Armor. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions.©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
Japanese logo. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS
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.