Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace - A moving story and message of peace

Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace - Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

Special Effects

■ Release date

March 6, 1999

■Distribution company

Distributor: Shochiku

■Frequencies

23 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Executive producer: Kazuo Tsuburaya

■ Director

・Director: Hiroko Tokita

■ Production

・Animation Production: Triangle Staff

■ Story

The fun adventures of deformed characters are depicted in a heartwarming manner in episodes such as "Ultra Domino", where Ultraman and monsters challenge dominoes, and "MINIMINI Magic", where Ultraman performs magic tricks. Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace is a work that depicts the heartwarming episodes of Ultraman series characters in their daily lives. In the scene where Ultraman and monsters challenge dominoes, a humorous side of them is seen, different from their usual battles, bringing smiles to the audience's faces. Furthermore, in the scene where Ultraman performs magic tricks, his unexpected talent is revealed, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. This work is aimed to provide a heartwarming time for the whole family, not just fans of the Ultraman series.

■Explanation

This is an animated film about the deformed character "M78 Ultraman" derived from the "Ultraman" series. It depicts the exploits of Ultraman and the monsters in a short omnibus format. It was shown at the same time as the live-action "Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna & Ultraman Gaia: Battle in Hyperspace". Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace is a new attempt for the Ultraman series, depicting the daily lives of the deformed characters to bring out new appeal in the series. By adopting a short omnibus format, various episodes can be enjoyed and efforts have been made to keep the audience from getting bored. The contrast with the live-action work shown at the same time is also one of the highlights, and you can feel the diversity of the Ultraman series. Director Hiroko Tokita poured all her energy into this work as a fan of the Ultraman series and as a professional in animation production. The new appearance of Ultraman and the monsters seen from her perspective will give the audience a fresh surprise.

■Cast

・Ikue Otani・Kiyoyuki Yanada・Yuji Ueda・Ichie Seta・Maiko Ito・Yuko Hirahara・Mari Adachi *No character names in the credits

The cast of Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace is a diverse mix of veteran and new voice actors. Ikue Otani is the voice of Ultraman, bringing the character to life with her warm voice. Kiyoyuki Yanada is the voice of the monsters, and his powerful voice adds depth to the work. The cast, including Yuji Ueda, Ichie Seta, Maiko Ito, Yuko Hirahara, and Mari Adachi, also bring individuality to each character, enhancing the overall appeal of the work. Since the names of the characters are not listed in the end credits, the audience can have fun guessing which voice actor is playing which character while listening to the voices of the characters.

■ Main staff

Executive Producer: Kazuo Tsuburaya; Storyboard: Michiko Mori, Ai Ota, Shinsuke Onishi, Hiroyasu Shibuya; Chief Producer: Kiyoshi Suzuki; Music: Michiru Oshima; Director: Hiroko Tokita; Animation Production: Triangle Staff

The main staff of Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace took on new challenges while inheriting the history and tradition of the Ultraman series. Executive producer Kazuo Tsuburaya, as the founder of the Ultraman series, reflected his vision in this work. Michiko Mori, Ai Ota, Shinsuke Onishi, and Hiroyasu Shibuya, who were in charge of the composition, skillfully constructed a short omnibus-style story and created a development that would not bore the audience. Chief producer Kiyoshi Suzuki worked hard to improve the quality of the entire work, and Michiru Oshima, who was in charge of the music, colored the work with heartwarming melodies. Director Hiroko Tokita poured all her energy into this work as both a fan of the Ultraman series and a professional in animation production. Triangle Staff, who was in charge of animation production, realistically depicted the movements of the deformed characters, enhancing the appeal of the work.

■ Main Characters

・Ultraman
An alien from the "Land of Light" in the M78 Nebula. A hero of justice who fights monsters and aliens as a member of the Space Guard.

Ultraman is an alien from the "Land of Light" in the M78 Nebula, and a hero of justice who fights monsters and aliens as a member of the Space Guard. This work depicts heartwarming episodes that Ultraman goes through in his daily life, and shows a new side of him. Ultraman usually works as a warrior, but in this work he shows his humorous side by challenging dominoes and showing off magic tricks. Ultraman's character is a presence that gives children dreams and hope, and this work also fully demonstrates his charm. Ultraman's design is cute and deformed, but still conveys his bravery and sense of justice. Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace is a work that appeals to not only fans of the series, but also to a new audience by bringing out the new charms of Ultraman.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace is a new attempt for the Ultraman series, depicting the daily lives of deformed characters to bring out new appeal in the series. The short omnibus format allows viewers to enjoy a variety of episodes, and is designed to keep viewers from getting bored. The contrast with the live-action film shown at the same time is also one of the highlights, allowing viewers to feel the diversity of the Ultraman series. Director Tokita Hiroko poured her efforts into this work as both a fan of the Ultraman series and a professional in animation production. The new appearance of Ultraman and the monsters seen from her perspective will give viewers a fresh surprise.

This production is designed to be enjoyed by the whole family, not just Ultraman fans, and aims to provide a heartwarming experience. In the scene where Ultraman and the monsters challenge each other to dominoes, a humorous side to their usual battles is shown, bringing smiles to the faces of the audience. Furthermore, in the scene where Ultraman performs magic tricks, his unexpected talent is revealed, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace is a production that will appeal to not only fans of the series, but also to a new audience by bringing out new charms of the Ultraman series.

Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace is a work that attempts new challenges while inheriting the history and tradition of the Ultraman series. Executive producer Kazuo Tsuburaya, as the founder of the Ultraman series, reflected his vision in this work. Michiko Mori, Ai Ota, Shinsuke Onishi, and Hiroyasu Shibuya, who were in charge of the composition, skillfully constructed a short omnibus-style story and created a development that would not bore the audience. Chief producer Kiyoshi Suzuki worked hard to improve the quality of the entire work, and Michiru Oshima, who was in charge of the music, colored the work with heartwarming melodies. Director Hiroko Tokita poured all her energy into this work as both a fan of the Ultraman series and a professional in animation production. Triangle Staff, who was in charge of animation production, realistically depicted the movements of the deformed characters, enhancing the appeal of the work.

Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace is a work that appeals to not only fans of the series but also new audiences by bringing out new charms of the Ultraman series. This work is a work that attempts new challenges while inheriting the history and traditions of the Ultraman series, and aims to provide a heartwarming time for the whole family to enjoy, not just Ultraman series fans. In the scene where Ultraman and the monsters challenge dominoes, a humorous side different from the usual battles is seen, bringing smiles to the audience. In addition, in the scene where Ultraman performs magic tricks, his unexpected talent is revealed, making it enjoyable for both children and adults. Ultraman M78 Theater Love & Peace is a work that appeals to not only fans of the series but also new audiences by bringing out new charms of the Ultraman series.