Ultraman Orb (character)

Ultraman Orb (ウルトラマンオーブ) is the main hero of his upcoming 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 awakening of Demon King Beasts orchestrated by his archenemy, Jagras Juggler.

Statistics

 * Height: 50 m
 * Weight: 50,000 t
 * Hurricane Slash: 35,000 t

Forms
{{#tag:tabber| In-Series= {{#tag:tabber| Spacium Zeperion= Ultraman Orb (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 which uses assets of Ultraman and Ultraman Tiga. Its name is a portmanteau of Ultraman's special move, the {{nihongo|Specium Ray|スペシウム光線|Supeshiumu Kōsen}}, and Tiga's special move, the {{nihongo|Zepellion Ray|ゼペリオン光線|Zeperion Kōsen}}.

In this form, Orb utilizes various beam-based attacks.

Special Moves

 * Sparion Ray (スペリオン光線): A finishing attack performed in a similar manner to the original Ultraman's Specium Ray.
 * Sparion Slash (スペリオンスラッシュ): Orb forms a purple buzzsaw-like projectile disc to slice his opponent, in a similar manner to the original Ultraman's Ultra Slash stance and even has a similar sound to that of the Ultra Slash.

Physical Techniques

 * Orb Punch (オーブパンチ): A punch attack.
 * Orb Kick (オーブキック): A kick attack.
 * 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.

Other Techniques

 * Sparion Shield (スペリオンシールド): A barrier used to defend Orb from incoming attacks.

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

- Transformation Announcement

Burnmite (バーンマイト), known as a Hot Fellow (熱いやつ), is Orb's alternate form which uses assets of Ultraman Taro and Ultraman Mebius. Its name is a portmanteau of Taro's physical technique, the Ultra Dynamite (ウルトラダイナマイト), and Mebius' super mode, Burning Brave (バーニングブレイブ).

In this form, Orb utilizes various fire-based attacks.

Special Moves

 * Stobium Dynamite (ストビュームダイナマイト)

Physical Techniques

 * Super Power Kick (超パワーキック): A kick attack.

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

- Transformation Announcement

Hurricane Slash (ハリケーンスラッシュ), known as a Sharp Fellow (キレの良いやつ), is Orb's alternate form which uses assets of Ultraman Jack and Ultraman Zero. Its name is a portmanteau of Jack's special move, the Ultra Slash (ウルトラスラッシュ), and Zero's physical technique, the Ultra Hurricane (ウルトラハリケーン).

In this form, Orb utilizes various speed-based attacks. He is also armed with the 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.

Physical Techniques

 * Rotation Kick (回転キック): A kick attack.

Weapon Techniques

 * Trident Slash (トライデントスラッシュ)
 * Orb Lancer Shoot (オーブランサーシュート)

Thunder Breaster= Ultraman Orb (Thunder Breaster) "Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb: Thunder Breaster!"

- Transformation Announcement

Thunder Breaster (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 body feature, the Ultra Breaster (ウルトラブレスター), and Belial's special move, the Belial Geno Thunder (ベリアルジェノサンダー).

This form's powers are currently unknown.

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Game-Exclusive= {{#tag:tabber| Photon Victorium= Ultraman Orb (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 alternate form which uses assets of Ultraman Gaia and Ultraman Victory. Its name is a portmanteau of Gaia's several {{nihongo|Photon|フォトン|Foton}} special moves and Victory's several {{nihongo|Victorium|ビクトリウム|Bikutoriumu}} special moves.

In this form, Orb utilizes various earth-based attacks.

Special Moves

 * Photorium Shoot (フォトリウムシュート)

Physical Techniques

 * Gauntlets: Orb's hands are covered with giant gauntlets, both of which are analogous to Ultraman 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 send the opponent into the air. This attack in an analogous to Victory's Flame Road via the EX Red King Knuckle.

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

This form's powers are currently unknown.

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

This form's powers are currently unknown.

Lightning Attacker= Ultraman Orb (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 alternate form which uses assets of Ultraman Ginga and Ultraman X. Its name is a portmanteau of Ginga's physical technique, the Ginga Hyper Fly (ギンガハイパーフライ), and X's special move, the Attacker X (アタッカーX).

This form's powers are currently unknown.

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Transformation
Gai Kurenai can transform into Ultraman Orb by using the Orb Ring in conjunction with the Ultra Fusion Cards.

Trivia

 * The combination of Ultra Warriors that Orb uses in his forms seem to be related in one way or another.
 * Ultraman + Ultraman Tiga = Spacium Zeperion: They both come from a series recognized as a milestone celebration of the Ultra Series, with Orb's personal series celebrating the 50th and 20th anniversaries of Ultraman and Ultraman Tiga respectively. They also share a similar attack in the Specium Ray, which involves firing a beam from their right hand while their arms make a plus sign.
 * Ultraman Taro + Ultraman Mebius = Burnmite: They are both members of the Ultra Brothers, with the latter as a student to the former. They also share a similar attack in the Ultra Dynamite, which involves covering their bodies in flames to create an explosion.
 * Ultraman Jack + Ultraman Zero = Hurricane Slash: They are both related in one way or another to Ultraseven (the former is his brothers-in-arms, while the latter is his son), whom they received their Ultra Bracelets from. They also share a similar attack in the Ultra Hurricane, which involves throwing their enemies in mid-air, and have each fought an Alien Bat that was in control of a revived monster.
 * Zoffy + Ultraman Belial = Thunder Breaster: This combination is ironic, as it not only represents both 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. Also, 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).
 * Ultraman Tiga + Ultraman Max = Sky Dash Max: They are both connected to past ancient human civilizations (the former is part of the Ancient Giants of Light, while the latter banished Alien Tarla's people away from Earth). Their fighting styles are also primarily based on speed and aerial combat.
 * 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 within ceasing conflicts without needing to kill the monsters.
 * 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 and 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.
 * So far, Tiga and X are the only Ultra Warriors to be used in more than one combination of Orb's forms.
 * 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 fourth good Ultra to have black markings, primarily in his default form. The first was Tiga in Tiga Dark, the second was Nexus in Junis Form, and the third was Victory.