Ultraman Orb (character)

"What the heck is that thing?" "Ultraman Orb." "Ultraman Orb?" "The galaxy's shining star. He's what you call a Warrior of Light."

- Jugglus Juggler explaining Orb to the SSP members.

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, Jugglus Juggler.

Statistics

 * Height: 50 m
 * Weight: 50,000 t
 * Hurricane Slash: 35,000 t
 * Weakness: Like all Ultras, Orb's Color Timer is 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| Primitive= {{nihongo|Primitive Form|プリミティブフォーム|Purimitibu Fōmu}} is Orb's original appearance 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 form.

Weapons

 * Orb Caliber (オーブカリバー): Orb's main weapon, which is a luminous sword. It appears to grant him access to the four 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, so much so that it can even cause the Orb Caliber to become vaporized.

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 beam-oriented form with the most balance 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.

Abilities

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

Special

 * 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, 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.
 * Giga Sparion Slash (ギガスペリオンスラッシュ): An enhanced version of the Sparion Slash. Similar to the aforementioned atack, Orb emits Ultraman's grunt when in use.

Physical

 * Orb Punch (オーブパンチ): A punch attack.
 * Orb Kick (オーブキック): A kick attack. When utilizing the attack, the red marking on his body glows and Orb emits Tiga's grunt.
 * 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.

Burnmite= 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 flame-oriented strength form 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.

Special

 * Stobium Dynamite (ストビュームダイナマイト)

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.
 * Stobium Foot (ストビュームフット): A flaming kick attack.

Hurricane Slash= 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 air-oriented speed form 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.

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.
 * 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)

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.

Physical

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

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 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| 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 earth-oriented form which uses assets of Ultraman Gaia and Ultraman Victory. Its name is a portmanteau of Gaia's {{nihongo|Photon|フォトン|Foton}} techniques and Victory's {{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 lightning-oriented 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 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 body 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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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 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.
 * So far, Tiga and X are the only Ultra Warriors to be used in more than one combination of Orb's forms.
 * Interestingly, while each of Orb's in-series forms use a combination of one each Showa and Heisei Ultra, the components used for each of his game-exclusive forms are both Heisei Ultras.

Combinations
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 series celebrating 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 notably also both rookies of the Space Garrison during their first arrival on Earth, where they received character development as their series progressed.
 * 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 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.