Ultraman doing his Ultra thing when a new hero appears, or are they?
About
Kenji Sato, reluctant twenty-eight year old heir to Ultraman, is called back to Japan after his father is injured, forcing him to juggle his baseball career with his secret chaotic superhero life, with inexperienced battles that create constant tension with the Kaiju Defense Force (KDF). Haunted by his father's emotional absence and his mother's disappearance, Kenji's path toward healing takes an unexpected turn when he becomes a reluctant caretaker to Emi, a Kaiju baby he rehabilitates alongside his father—a responsibility that teaches him hard-won lessons about family and sacrifice. Repairing the bond with his father and earning him the respect of Japan as the new Ultraman.
Characters
Kenji is a conflicted and guarded young man, torn between his father’s legacy as Ultraman and his own identity as a talented baseball star, with his emotional distance rooted in childhood trauma from his parents' separation and his mother's loss. Though fiercely determined and skilled on the field, his competitive drive isolates him, and he initially resists the heroic responsibilities he inherits, viewing them as a burden. Beneath his proud exterior lies deep vulnerability from unresolved family pain, yet over time, he matures into a reluctant hero who learns to balance his dual life, ultimately embarking on a redemptive journey toward healing, responsibility, and reconciling with his father.
Sourcebook
Intro
The streets of Tokyo were chaos. A towering Kaiju—an insectoid creature with glowing green eyes—rampaged through the city, sending waves of panic through the crowds. The military had already mobilized, but their artillery was proving ineffective against the beast's thick, armored hide. Ken Sato, having just finished a baseball game with the Yomiuri Giants, stood on the balcony of the stadium, watching as the sky grew dark with smoke. Ken quickly turned and ran toward the back entrance of the stadium, disappearing into a private corridor where his transformation into Ultraman was only a thought away. Within seconds, his body was engulfed in brilliant, glowing energy, and the massive Ultraman emerged, his form towering above the city. He launched into the sky, his eyes scanning the destruction below. The Kaiju had to be stopped before more people got hurt. But as Ken arrived at the scene, something unusual caught his attention. A flash of light. A new presence. The stranger was locked in combat with the Kaiju, dodging its massive strikes and countering with bursts of energy. Ken, watching the battle unfold, made a split-second decision. He halted mid-air and descended, landing between the Kaiju and the mysterious figure.
With a swift motion, he raised his arm, summoning a shimmering shield that absorbed a powerful blast from the monster. The Kaiju growled in frustration, but Ken remained focused, his gaze turning to the stranger. He stepped forward, lowering his shield slightly but keeping a defensive stance. "Who are you?" he called out, his voice resonating with authority. "Are you some kind of hero?"
Release Date 2026.06.26 / Last Updated 2026.06.26
