Ultraman (ULTRAMAN)

Despite not appearing in the Manga, except for figurines and flashbacks Ultraman is perhaps the most important part of the story. Through Shin he is by technicality the father of the protagonist Shinjiro Hayata. The legacy that Shin left for his son as Ultraman is also as much his as it is Hayata's perhaps even more so

History
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The now legendary Giant of Light, Ultram first came to Earth chasing the space monster Bemular who had escaped from the monster graveyard. On his way to Earth he crashed in Shin Hayata's VTOL killing him. Shin was revived when Ultraman assimilated with him and from then to their battle wit Zetton they fought to protect the Earth. However At Zetton's hands, Ultraman was defeated and forced to separate from Hayata leaving him no memories of their time together. Unknown for either of them Ultraman's action would have farther reaching consequences than anyone would have expected. Shin was left with Ultraman's DNA in his reconstructed body giving him superhuman strength a fact he hid for many years from everyone. Years later, when Shin settled down and had a family his son Shinjiro also inherited Ultraman's DNA leaving the two to be targeted by the being calling itself Bemular. Also Ultraman is now and unofficial title for Shin Hayata and Shinjiro's positions in the SSSP.

Powers and Abilities
Main Article : This version of Ultraman most likely possesses the same abilites he had in the original series. His confirmed abilities in the manga universe based on the Ultra Hybrids and flash backs are...
 * Travel Sphere : His method of travel through space
 * Flight : His body's posture in the flash back implies the himself provides the propulsion for the Travel Sphere
 * Superhuman Strength : As demonstrated by the Hayata's, given that they are only half ultra's his strength at their size most likely surpasses theirs
 * Superhuman Durability : As demonstrated by the Hayata's, given that they are only half ultra's his durability most likely surpasses theirs
 * Specium Ray : Demonstrated by Shinjiro through his battle suit which taped in his ultra genes. His is most likely just as powerful as the original version.

Trivia

 * Ultraman's effect on Earth's culture is apparent since, the battle suits the Hayatas wear are based on him. Also it was stated that children learn about him in elementary school. Shinjiro immediately knew how the hand positions for the specium ray when Ide directed him. Even aliens on Earth now of his title.
 * As expected, most are unaware of his ability to change his size, since upon seeing Shinjiro in armor most people assume he is cosplaying.