Atsushi Koyama is a character in Ultraman Gaia. He is the leader of Team Seagull.
Personality[]
Koyama is an experienced rescuer who can react quickly to hazardous situations. Contrary to his gentle appearance, he demonstrates a strong mentality on duty.
History[]
Ultraman Gaia[]
Koyama joined an NGO based in the war-torn Bosnia and Herzegovina and became a voluntary rescuer there at the age of 18. During an unspecific period before his career at XIG, Koyama also worked as a rescuer in Cambodia. For this reason, he often reminds his team of the hardship and difficulty of rescue work and how important it is to save others.
Whenever he was on a mission, he would take the Peace Carry with Tsutsumi to the front line and fight face-to-face with his subordinates.
He also took part in Gaia missions during the final battle and demonstrated a driving ability on par with members of the XIG combat team. Earth is Ultraman's Star
Ultraman Gaia: Gaia Again[]
Under Ishimuro's command, in response to the Gakuzom incident, he once again served as a Peace Carry driver and went to the front with Tsutsumi to assist. Ultraman Gaia: Gaia Again
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Ultraman Gaia[]
Ultraman Gaia: Gaia Again[]
Miscellaneous[]
Trivia[]
- According to the "Early Character Plan" edited by Chiaki J. Konaka, Koyama is born in Samani, Hokkaido.
- His actor Shunsuke Gondo is famously known for his role as the suit actor (slimmer form) for Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna and Ultraman Gaia.
- According to an interview with Shunsuke Gondo, who played Koyama, in 2003, initially, during the filming of Ultraman Dyna as a suit actor, producer Nobuyuki Koyama approached him and said, "There will be a character with a speaking role in the next production. Would you like to try out for it?" Initially, Gondo’s role was not Koyama but a pilot for Peace Carry. Although it was mentioned that Koyama would be played by someone else, eventually, Gondo was chosen to portray Koyama himself.
- Regarding his portrayal of Koyama, Gondo stated, "This character is inherently a very respectable person, very professional, always considering the weight and dignity of life, and his personality is very gentle." Although Gondo wanted to do justice to this great role, his lack of experience often led to difficulties. He would reflect on the completed footage each time. Despite this, playing Koyama remains a source of pride for him to this day.[2]
- Since Koyama has a prominent role in Gaia Again, Koji Nakamura suit acted as Ultraman Gaia in both V2 and Supreme Version for that OV.
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