Premiere information has just been released for the upcoming live-action series Ultraman Arc featuring Japan’s iconic hero Ultraman. The new 25-episode series will premiere on TV Tokyo Network on July 6th at 9:00am JST before enjoying a simuldub release in the U.S. on July 5 at 8:30 p.m. EDT.
Ultraman Arc is the latest series starring the Japanese hero and comes on the heels of the recent debut of Ultraman: Rising, which premiered on Netflix in June to acclaim from fans and critics alike, reaching the #2 spot on the Netflix Global Top 10 Films.
Ultraman Arc is the second Ultraman series, following Ultraman Blazar, to be released in simuldub. Simuldubs are high quality English dubs of each episode, prepared in advance to drop day and date with the Japanese version.
Here is the official loglines for the first four episodes of Ultraman Arc:
- Episode 1: Arc to the Future (July 6 at 9 AM JST / July 5 at 8:30 PM EDT)
Yuma Hize has a strong will to protect everyone. As a rookie investigator of SKIP, the Scientific Kaiju Investigation and Prevention center, he works hard every day to prevent, investigate, and deal with Kaiju disasters. One day, Shu Ishido from the Global Defense Force shows up and their pair soon find themselves in mortal danger while pursuing the Kaiju Shagong. That’s when “he” appears in front of Yuma.
- Episode 2: Legend in the Woods (July 13)
A construction site is razing a forest and comes across a relic thought to be part of an ancient ruin. As Hayato, the site manager’s son, anxiously warns Yuma that the construction is in danger, the monstrous legend of the forest emerges. Now, it’s Yuma’s time to respond to Hayato’s warning in the form of Ultraman Arc.
- Episode 3: Unleash Your Imagination! (July 20)
When a space Kaiju appears in Hoshimoto City, the mysterious Giant of Light arrives to stand on humanity’s side. What is the meaning of his father’s last words…? Yuma now must confront the realization of a recurring nightmare, an as Ultraman Arc he forges forward with a strong heart.
- Episode 4: On the Kaiju’s Tail (July 27)
Something strange happens at Rin’s favorite shopping street. The culprit seems to be a rat, this is no ordinary rodent. In search of the cause, Rin finds herself in danger, and it’s time for Ultraman Arc to respond. But to take on this Kaiju, he will need the power of imagination!
New episodes of Ultraman Arc will be released on Fridays at 8:30 pm EDT in the US.