Ultraman Orb (character)

"I am Orb! I light the Darkness and strike the Evil!"

- Ultraman Orb introducing himself, The Sunset Wanderer

Ultraman Orb (ウルトラマンオーブ) is the main hero of his series. Described as a 'wanderer', Orb continues the theme of Ultras powered by devices that was started three years earlier by Ginga's debut series, being able to utilize the abilities of his fellow Ultras to transform and gain new powers but at the same time finally ended the Spark Dolls trend of said series.

Etymology
Aesthetically, Ultraman Orb's motif is based on past Ultra Warriors, which is meant to coincide with Tsuburaya's 50th year anniversary of the Ultra Series. The most concrete evidence is his basic form, Spacium Zeperion, which is based on Ultraman and Ultraman Tiga. Of course, it is also meant as a milestone celebration for the two aforementioned Ultra Warriors' titular series, celebrating their 50th and 20th anniversary respectively. Originally, Ultraman Orb was first teased in a promotional video by Tsuburaya Productions which commemorate the aforementioned anniversary. At the end of the video, a black background with a pair of Ultraman eyes can be seen, with the English letters shown "What's next...?".

Background wise, according to one of Ultraman Orb ' s writers, Takao Nakano, Orb (and by extension his human form, Gai Kurenai) had his conception based on Ultraseven, whom, like Orb, uses human disguises and started their lives as wanderers on Earth sometime before the setting of their series. Aside from that, other motives and elements include Japanese novel Lone Samurai Monjiro, American actor Clint Eastwood (whose known for his role as wanderers) and singer Tsunehiko Kamijō's image song, Dareka ga Kaze no Naka de. All this is done under the purpose to "re-invoke the wanderer hero in the 21st century world".

Ultraman Orb
Ultraman Orb is an mysterious warrior that descended from the outer galaxy and landed on Earth, taking the form of Gai Kurenai. He travels around the world with a mission to stop the reawakening of Demon King Beasts orchestrated by his archenemy, Jugglus Juggler.

Statistics

 * Height: 50 m
 * Weight: 50,000 t
 * Hurricane Slash: 35,000 t
 * Weakness: Like all Ultras, Orb's Color Timer is subjected to the three-minute limit. Once his Timer blinks, the Fusion Up of the Ultra Warriors will start to break apart.

Transformation
Gai first scans a pair of Ultra Fusion Cards in the Orb Ring, creating a projection of its two corresponding Ultra Warriors. Afterwards, he raises the Orb Ring up which causes his body to transform into Ultraman Orb with his entire body being covered in a luminous silhouette while the Ultraman projections shine and combine with Orb to create their corresponding form. During the rising transformation scene, Orb delivers a specific pre-battle catchphrase just before descending into the fight.

Forms
{{#tag:tabber| Orb Origin= {{#tag:tabber| Original= {{!}}-{{!}} Silhouetted= }} {{nihongo|Orb Origin|オーブオリジン|Ōbu Orijin}} is Orb's original form which has only been used once, albeit covered in a luminous silhouette, in a flashback of him fighting against Maga-Zetton. Currently, it serves as a transition stage that briefly appears before the two Ultra Warriors being used merge with him to create their corresponding Fusion Up form.

Weapons

 * Orb Calibur (オーブカリバー): Orb's main weapon, which is a luminous sword. It appears to grant him access to the 4 elements of nature (Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind).
 * Unnamed Beam: Orb's (presumed) finisher where he unleashes an energy stream. This attack is powerful enough to create a city-wide explosion, which can even cause the Orb Calibur to self-destruct.

Fusion Up= {{#tag:tabber| In-Series= {{#tag:tabber| Spacium Zeperion= Spacium Zeperion {{Quote|Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Spacium Zeperion!|Transformation Announcement}} {{nihongo|Spacium Zeperion|スペシウムゼペリオン|Supeshiumu Zeperion}} is Orb's default form with the most balanced fighting skills which uses assets of Ultraman and Ultraman Tiga. Its name is a portmanteau of Ultraman's {{nihongo|Specium Ray|スペシウム光線|Supeshiumu Kōsen}} technique and Tiga's {{nihongo|Zepellion Ray|ゼペリオン光線|Zeperion Kōsen}} technique.

When Gai initiates the transformation into Spacium Zeperion, he claims to bestow the form itself with energy known as the {{nihongo|Power of Light|光の力|Hikari no Chikara}}.

In this form, Orb utilizes various beam-oriented attacks. He is also capable of channeling the power of Tiga's Type Change forms, which are each signified by one of his markings glowing brightly. This includes Power Type's strength (red) and Sky Type's speed (purple).

Abilities

 * Sperion Shield (スペリオンシールド): A barrier used to defend Orb from incoming attacks.
 * Orb Mirror (オーブミラー): A smaller variant used to reflect attacks rather then just block them. This shield can be also used to push objects away physically.
 * Orb Shower (オーブシャワー): A stream of water released from Orb's clasped hands.

Special

 * Sperion Ray (スペリオン光線): A finishing attack performed in a similar manner to the original Ultraman's Specium Ray.
 * Sperion Slash (スペリオンスラッシュ)/Sperion Halo (スペリオン光輪): Orb forms a purple buzzsaw-like projectile disc to slice his opponent, performed in a similar manner to the charge up of Tiga's Zepellion Ray and original Ultraman's Ultra Slash stance and even has a similar sound to that of the Ultra Slash. When utilizing the attack, Orb emits Ultraman's grunt. When thrown, it travels on a straight path, but if needed, it can be caught and redirected.
 * Sperion Shuriken (スペリオン手裏剣): A smaller variant of the slash that can be released in clusters.
 * Giga Sperion Slash (ギガスペリオンスラッシュ): An enhanced version of the Sperion Slash. Similar to the aforementioned attack, Orb emits Ultraman's grunt when in use.

Physical

 * Orb Punch (オーブパンチ): A punch attack.
 * Power Type's Strength: By tapping into Ultraman Tiga's power, Orb can manifest the brute strength of Power Type. When using this, the red marking on his body glows.
 * Orb Kick (オーブキック): A kick attack, which uses a portion of Tiga Power Type's strength.
 * Sky Type's Speed: By tapping into Ultraman Tiga's power, Orb can manifest the speed of Sky Type. When using this, the purple marking on his body glows. By circling around the opponent, he is able to create several afterimages and simultaneously attack the opponent with larger attacks.
 * Orb Chop (オーブチョップ): A vertical chop attack.
 * Arm Power (アームパワー): An attack which involves Orb spinning the enemy before tossing them. This requires a lot of brute strength. Used on Maga Basser.

Burnmite= Burnmite "Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Burnmite!"

- Transformation Announcement

Burnmite (バーンマイト) is Orb's alternate form based on strength which uses assets of Ultraman Taro and Ultraman Mebius. Its name is a portmanteau of Taro's Ultra Dynamite (ウルトラダイナマイト) technique and Mebius' Burning Brave (バーニングブレイブ) upgrade form.

When Gai initiates the transformation into Burnmite, he refers to the form itself as a Hot Fellow (熱いやつ).

Special

 * Stobium Dynamite (ストビュームダイナマイト): Orb's finishing attack in his Burnmite form. It is performed in a similar manner to that of the Ultra Dynamite and the Burning Mebium Dynamite.
 * Stobium Burst (ストビュームバースト): A release of flaming energy performed in a similar manner to that of the Mebium Burst.

Physical

 * Super Power Kick (超パワーキック): A kick attack.
 * Stobium Counter (ストビュームカウンター): A flaming punch attack. Used on Maga-Jappa
 * Stobium Foot (ストビュームフット): A flaming kick attack. He can also performed this kick in friction movement. Used on Maga-Jappa.

Hurricane Slash= Hurricane Slash "Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Hurricane Slash!"

- Transformation Announcement

Hurricane Slash (ハリケーンスラッシュ) is Orb's alternate form based on speed which uses assets of Ultraman Jack and Ultraman Zero. Its name is a portmanteau of Jack's Ultra Slash (ウルトラスラッシュ) technique and Zero's Ultra Hurricane (ウルトラハリケーン) technique.

When Gai initiates the transformation into Hurricane Slash, he refers to the form itself as a Sharp Fellow (キレの良いやつ).

Weapons

 * Orb Sluggers (オーブスラッガー): A pair of energy boomerang knives utilized by Orb, based on Zero's Zero Sluggers. Unlike most Crest Weapons, the Orb Sluggers do not detach from Orb's head, as they are instead released from the blade-like protrusions on his head before returning there after usage.
 * Orb Slugger Shot (オーブスラッガーショット)
 * Orb Slugger Lance (オーブスラッガーランス): A trident weapon themed after Jack's Ultra Lance and Zero's Zero Sluggers. Each attack is performed by pulling the Gear Lever up to three times.
 * Orb Lancer Shoot (オーブランサーシュート): Perform by pulling the Gear Lever one time, Orb perform a beam attack from the Orb Slugger Lance.
 * Big Bang Thrust (ビッグバングスラスト): Perform by pulling the Gear Lever two times, Orb dashes his opponent with his Orb Slugger Lance that is able to push the opponent from him, hardly or even more far.
 * Trident Slash (トライデントスラッシュ): Perform by pulling the Gear Lever three times, Orb slashes the opponent with his weapon, with a very quick pace.

Special

 * Ultra Slash Shot (ウルトラスラッシュショット): A beam attack performed in a similar manner to Jack's Ultra Shot.
 * Orb Hurricane Spin (オーブハリケーンスピン):

Physical

 * Rotation Kick (回転キック): An upper kick attack.
 * Slash Spin Kick (スラッシュスピンキック): An spinning kick. Used on Hyper Zetton Death Scythe.

Thunder Breastar= Thunder Breastar "Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Thunder Breastar!"

- Transformation Announcement

Thunder Breastar (サンダーブレスター) is Orb's alternate form which uses assets of Zoffy and Ultraman Belial. Its name is a portmanteau of Zoffy's Ultra Breaster (ウルトラブレスター) body feature and Belial's Belial Geno Thunder (ベリアルジェノサンダー) technique.

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Game-Exclusive= {{#tag:tabber| First Edition= {{#tag:tabber| Photon Victorium= Photon Victorium {{Quote|Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Photon Victorium!|Transformation Announcement}} {{nihongo|Photon Victorium|フォトンビクトリウム|Foton Bikutoriumu}} is Orb's form which uses assets of Ultraman Gaia and Ultraman Victory. Its name is a portmanteau of Gaia's various {{nihongo|Photon|フォトン|Foton}} techniques and Victory's various {{nihongo|Victorium|ビクトリウム|Bikutoriumu}} techniques.

Weapons

 * Gauntlets: Orb's hands are covered with giant gauntlets, both of which are analogous to Victory's UlTrans, EX Red King Knuckle.
 * Ground Vibration: By pounding both fists onto the ground, Orb can summon a series of ground pillars before a larger one appears and launches the opponent into the air. This attack in an analogous to Victory's Flame Road via the EX Red King Knuckle.
 * Photorium Knuckle (フォトリウムナックル): Orb charges himself with red energy before punching the opponent with his right gauntlet. This attack is an analogous to Gaia's Gaia (V2) Punch.

Techniques

 * Photorium Shoot (フォトリウムシュート)

Sky Dash Max= Sky Dash Max "Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Sky Dash Max!"

- Transformation Announcement

Sky Dash Max (スカイダッシュマックス) is Orb's form which uses assets of Ultraman Tiga and Ultraman Max. Its name is a portmanteau of Tiga's Tiga Sky Dash (ティガスカイダッシュ) technique and Max's various Max (マックス) techniques.

Body Features

 * Maxtole (マックストール): Orb's scarf which he wears around his neck.

Weapons

 * Max Thor (マックストール): Orb dons a pair of bracers which resemble the Max Spark with Maxium Sword-like protrusions on his arms. Its name derives from Thor, one of the gods of Norse mythology known for being associated with thunder.
 * Macbalt Attack (マクバルトアタック): Orb charges his left Max Thor with lightning by raising his left hand before he launches it towards the enemy. The attack's name and formation are analogous to both Tiga's Ranbalt Light Bullet and Max's Maxium Cannon.

Full Moon Xanadium= Full Moon Xanadium "Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Full Moon Xanadium!"

- Transformation Announcement

Full Moon Xanadium (フルムーンザナディウム) is Orb's form which uses assets of Ultraman Cosmos and Ultraman X. Its name is a portmanteau of Cosmos' Full Moon Rect (フルムーンレクト) technique and X's Xanadium Ray (ザナディウム光線) technique.

Techniques

 * Fulldium Ray (フルディウム光線): Orb charges a wave of light through both of his palms before launching a stream of energy with his left palm.

Lightning Attacker= Lightning Attacker "Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Lightning Attacker!"

- Transformation Announcement

Lightning Attacker (ライトニングアタッカー) is Orb's form which uses assets of Ultraman Ginga and Ultraman X. Its name is a portmanteau of Ginga's Ginga Hyper Fly (ギンガハイパーフライ) technique and X's Attacker X (アタッカーX) technique.

Body Features

 * Cyber Mechanic (サイバーメカニック): Orb's Ultra Armor modeled after futuristic technology.

Techniques

 * Attacker Ginga X (アタッカーギンガエックス): Orb charges himself with electricity before he levitates in mid-air and forms an "X" formation to launch an energy stream.

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Second Edition= {{#tag:tabber| Leo Zero Knuckle= Leo Zero Knuckle {{Quote|Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Leo Zero Knuckle!|Transformation Announcement}} {{nihongo|Leo Zero Knuckle|レオゼロナックル|Reo Zero Nakkuru}} is Orb's form which uses assets of Ultraman Leo and Ultraman Zero. Its name is a portmanteau of Leo's various {{nihongo|Leo|レオ|Reo}} techniques and Zero's {{nihongo|Zero Knuckle|ゼロナックル|Zero Nakkuru}} technique.

Techniques

 * Knuckle Cross Beam (ナックルクロスビーム):

Zeperion Solgent= Zeperion Solgent "Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Zeperion Solgent!"

- Transformation Announcement

Zeperion Solgent (ゼペリオンソルジェント) is Orb's form which uses assets of Ultraman Tiga and Ultraman Dyna. Its name is a portmanteau of Tiga's Zepellion Ray (ゼペリオン光線) technique and Dyna's Solgent Ray (ソルジェント光線) technique.

Techniques

 * Multi Flash Slicer (マルチフラッシュスライサー):

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Combinations
The combination of Ultra Warriors Orb uses in his Fusion Up forms seem to be related in one way or another.


 * Ultraman + Ultraman Tiga = Spacium Zeperion: They both serve as representatives of their eras (Showa for the former and Heisei for the latter) in most Ultraman stage shows, press conferences, and promotions. Ultraman and Tiga's fighting skills are also notably well balanced. In real life, Orb's series is a milestone celebration of the 50th and 20th anniversaries of Ultraman and Ultraman Tiga respectively.
 * Ultraman Taro + Ultraman Mebius = Burnmite: They are both members of the Ultra Brothers, with the latter as a student to the former. Taro and Mebius were also notably both rookies of the Space Garrison during their first arrival on Earth, where they received character development as their series progressed. Additionally, both of them fused with the other Ultra Brothers during their respective movies in order to defeat an enemy that was too powerful for them to defeat individually.
 * Ultraman Jack + Ultraman Zero = Hurricane Slash: They are both related in some manner to Ultraseven (the former is his brother-in-arms, while the latter is his son), whom they received their respective Ultra Bracelets from. Jack and Zero have also each fought against an Alien Bat who revived and enhanced a past monster under their control (Zetton II for the former and EX Red King for the latter).
 * Zoffy + Ultraman Belial = Thunder Breastar: This combination is ironic, as it not only represents good and evil but Zoffy notably has an incorruptible will and more self-control compared to Belial. However, they are both known for being members of the Space Garrison in their past, and have even fought alongside Ken and Marie. They are also one of the strongest Ultra Warriors to date (Zoffy for his M87 Ray and Belial for his strength), as well as leaders of a group consisted of six (the former leads the Ultra Brothers, while the latter leads the Darkness Five). Predating Belial from his debut in the 2009 movie, Zoffy had twice been turned evil within game publications for the Ultra Series: first in the 1994 crossover game Gaia Saver after being turned into Ultra Killer, and then a second time in the 2006 game Ultraman Fighting Evolution 0 after being possessed by Yapool.
 * Ultraman Gaia + Ultraman Victory = Photon Victorium: They are both Earth-born Ultra Warriors with their powers being drawn from Earth-like energies (Gaia Energy and Victorium respectively). Gaia and Victory also both received their upgrades from blue-colored Ultra Warriors (Ultraman Agul and Ultraman Hikari respectively), with said upgrades being indirectly considered combinations (Gaia received his Version 2 form when Hiroya Fujimiya gave up Agul's light to him, while Victory gained access to Victory Knight via Hikari's own creation of the Knight Timbre).
 * Ultraman Tiga + Ultraman Max = Sky Dash Max: They are both connected to ancient human civilizations (the former is part of the Ancient Giants of Light, while the latter had banished Alien Tarla's brethren away from Earth). Their fighting styles are also primarily based on speed and aerial combat. Similarly, Tiga and Max were both petrified during the final episodes of their season after losing to gigantic opponents.
 * Ultraman Cosmos + Ultraman X = Full Moon Xanadium: They both have human hosts (Musashi Haruno and Daichi Ozora respectively) who are known for being pacifists, with their true power lying in how they cease conflicts without needing to kill the monsters. Interestingly enough, in episode 14 of Ultraman X, Cosmos is one of the inspirations for Daichi to realize his dream of befriending monsters, as both Ultra Warriors have fought against brainwashed monsters during their series' course.
 * Ultraman Ginga + Ultraman X = Lightning Attacker: They are production-wise the first to appear in their respective universes until later media revealed that there are actually other Ultra Warriors that preceded them (Ultraman Victory and Ultraman Tiga respectively) by ancient times. Coincidentally, both of their predecessors are also Earth-born Ultras as well as the two original narrators of Shin Ultraman Retsuden. In real life, their voice actors are known for being close friends, so much so that their friendship is joked about by their fellow co-workers.
 * Ultraman Leo + Ultraman Zero = Leo Zero Knuckle: Both were known for being hot blooded and short tempered individuals who originally only wanted to become stronger for their own motives until the experiences they received in their lives gave them character development that allowed them to mature. They are also Judo practitioners (with the latter learning from the former) and were even instructors at one point in their lives, providing their students with harsh and handicapped training: Leo trains Zero by having him imprisoned in a Techtor Gear armor, while Zero trains Hikaru Raido and Shou (the human hosts of Ultraman Ginga and Ultraman Victory respectively) by having them handcuffed to each others' arms. In real life, their designs are based on Ultraseven archetypes.
 * Ultraman Tiga + Ultraman Dyna = Zeperion Solgent: They originate from the same universe and were the first two Ultra Warriors to demonstrate the ability to change both color and combat performances. In real life, the actors of their human hosts (Daigo Madoka and Shin Asuka respectively) are fans of Ultraman 80.

Trivia

 * Orb is the third Ultra whose Color Timer is modeled after an English letter. The first was Victory whose timer is in the shape of a V and the second was X whose timer is in the shape of a X.
 * Orb is the third Ultra whose eyes are colored light blue. The first was Powered and the second was Evil Tiga.
 * Orb is the sixth good Ultra to have black markings, primarily in his default form. The first was Tiga in Tiga Dark, the second was Agul, the third was Gaia in V2, the fourth was Nexus in Junis Form, and the fifth was Victory.
 * So far, Tiga, Zero and X are the only Ultra Warriors to be used in more than one combination of Orb's Fusion Up forms.
 * One of the game-exclusive Fusion Up forms, Lightning Attacker, is rather interesting as technologies (X) are known for their constant evolution as time passes on to the future (Ginga).