Ultraman Taiga The Movie
New Generation Heroes unite against a great darkness.
Ultraman Taiga The Movie is a 2020 Japanese superhero kaiju film that serves as the sequel and film adaptation of the 2019 Ultra Series television series Ultraman Taiga. Originally scheduled for release on March 6, 2020, it was withdrawn due to the COVID-19 pandemic and later released on August 7, 2020, after Japan lifted its state of emergency.
- Release year
- 2020
- Original release date
- March 6, 2020 (withdrawn)
- Final release date
- August 7, 2020
- Genre
- Superhero kaiju film
- Country
- Japan
- Language
- Japanese
- Theme song
- Dramatic by Daisuke Ono
Lore & Background
The film follows Hiroyuki Kudo, a member of E.G.I.S., who can transform into Ultramen Taiga, Titas, and Fuma. Hiroyuki becomes the target of an unidentified opponent, prompting other New Generation Heroes to appear and challenge a great darkness. Additionally, Taiga's father, Ultraman Taro, comes to Earth and attacks his own son under mysterious circumstances.
Reader's Guide
The film is significant as a crossover event bringing together multiple New Generation Heroes from previous Ultra Series, including Ultraman Rosso, Ultraman Blu, Ultraman Geed, Ultraman Orb, Ultraman Victory, and Ultraman Ginga. It also features the return of Ultraman Taro, a classic character, in a conflicted role. The film's release was notably affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, being postponed from March to August 2020. Its theme song, 'Dramatic,' was performed by voice actor Daisuke Ono. The film was announced on December 15, 2019 at Tokyo Dome City during Tsuburaya Productions' Tsubucon.
Did You Know?
- The film was originally scheduled to release on March 6, 2020 but was withdrawn due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- It was given a new release date of August 7, 2020, over two months after Japan lifted the state of emergency.
- The film features the voice of Hiroya Ishimaru as Ultraman Taro.
- The theme song 'Dramatic' was performed by Daisuke Ono, with lyrics, composition, and arrangement by Takuya Watanabe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ultraman Taiga The Movie?
It is a 2020 Japanese superhero kaiju film that doubles as a direct continuation and theatrical adaptation of the 2019 Ultraman Taiga television series. The story centers on the New Generation Heroes joining forces to confront a powerful, world-threatening darkness.
Why was Ultraman Taiga The Movie's release delayed?
The film was originally slated for a March 6, 2020 theatrical opening in Japan, but was pulled after the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a nationwide state of emergency. It finally reached cinemas on August 7, 2020, once those restrictions were eased.
What is the main conflict in Ultraman Taiga The Movie?
The central plot has the New Generation Heroes banding together to battle a great darkness that endangers the world. It escalates the threats first introduced in the 2019 TV series into a larger, big-screen spectacle.
How does Ultraman Taiga The Movie relate to the 2019 TV series?
The film is structured as a sequel to the Ultraman Taiga TV show, picking up its narrative threads while also standing on its own as a theatrical entry. Characters and lore established on television carry directly into the movie's larger-scale story.
What genre and country does Ultraman Taiga The Movie belong to?
It is a Japanese-language superhero kaiju film produced in Japan, continuing the Ultra Series' long tradition of giant-hero-versus-monster spectacle. The entire production was made in Japanese for a domestic audience.
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