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Ultraman Nexus (ウルトラマンネクサス - Urutoraman Nekusasu) is the title superhero of a tokusatsu SF/superhero/kaiju TV series, and is the 18th show in the Ultra Series. Produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting, this series aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS TV), CBC TV, MBS TV, etc. from October 2, 2004 to June 25, 2005, with a total of 37 episodes (with a supplemental episode and a directors cut appearing on subsequent DVD releases).

This series was the second phase of the "Ultra-N Project". Unlike the previous TV series, Ultraman Cosmos
(2001-2002), which was aimed mainly at children, Ultraman Nexus is much darker and more serious in tone, aimed mostly at teenagers and adults. This is a drastic departure from all previous Ultra Series, which were usually aimed for the whole family (Ultra Q: Dark Fantasy
, which aired months earlier, was the first Ultra Series to take this route, however). This series is also the first to run up front with the idea of a multi-host Ultraman, a deconstruction of the traditional single-host Ultraman. (The first was Ultraseven 21, who took on different human forms as necessary.)

The series was not met with the reaction that Tsuburaya had hoped for. It received poor ratings and this lead to many rumors of the show being canceled. One of the reasons for the show's poor ratings was the darker tone of the show, in the past most if not all Ultra Series have been light hearted at the core and meant for the entire family. This show was not necessarily intended to be viewed by children, but was given a 7.30 am timeslot on Saturday mornings, thus leading to poor ratings. However, a few months after the series ended, it started running again at 2.00 am in Japan. This airing has met the expectations of Tsuburaya and many rumors have emerged claiming that Tsuburuya may take a "dual show" route and broadcast the light hearted show during the mornings and afternoons, while a darker show may be aired later at night. Currently there are plans for a second Nexus series, but little has been done to bring it to life as funds are currently going to the Ultraman 40th anniversary.

Nevertheless, with its unique style and writing, Ultraman Nexus became a big hit with fans.

STORY

The year is 2009 A.D.

Earth is in a secret war against the mysterious Space Beasts, unknown organisms which feed on human beings. TLT, a top-secret international defense organization, was humanity's last hope against the Space Beasts. The story revolves around, and is generally narrated by KOMON Kazuki, a new recruit to the TLT's battle team, Night Raider. On his way to the TLT Headquarters, Komon is attacked by a Space Beast. Luckily, he is saved by a mysterious giant, known as Ultraman Nexus. As Komon steps deeper into the true reality unknown to other people, mysteries surrounding the Ultraman and his mysterious foes will be revealed . . . Humanity's final fate will be determined by the bond of Light, Nexus.

CHARACTERS

TLT (Terrestrial Liberation Trust) 地球解放機構

Terrestrial Liberation Trust (TLT) is a clandestine global, non-government organization set up to investigate, research and defeat the “SPACE BEAST” threat. Japan’s TLT (TLT-J) branch is hidden under a hydroelectric dam found in the mountainous Kanto region (eastern Japan). The main teams of TLT are Night Raider, Memory Police (who erase the memories of civilians involved in any Night Raider missions or witnessing any Space Beast attacks) and White Sweeper, who are involved in clean-up.

Night Raider (ナイトレイダー)

The elite defense team united under TLT. The team responsible in eliminating Space Beasts.

KOMON Kazuki (弧門一輝)- The main character of the series. Komon is a kind-hearted, straightforward person who is always willing to help others. Before he was recruited by TLT, Komon was from a rescue team. When Komon was a child, he fell into a river and almost drowned, only to be rescued by a mysterious person he believes to be an alien. Because of the incident, Komon decided to help others and joining Night Raider was a good opportunity to do so. Unfortunately, reality is not what it seems . . . the truth is a road to nowhere . . . Komon will now have to fight against the forces of darkness . . .he is later revealed to be the last Dunamist (see below) and battles as Ultraman Noa.
*Played by Takuji Kawakubo

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