Anti-Monster Robot Unit STORAGE [1][2][3]
is a unit that deals with the use of robot mechas in order to combat daily monster attacks and participate in rescue missions. The team's name, "STORAGE" is an acronym for Special Tactical Operations Regimental Airborne and Ground Equipment .The reason for STORAGE's development in Japan is due to a slogan, "If you're speaking about Japan, then it's robots" [4]
. They are the only branch of GAF in the world that uses giant robots, with other branches only using enhanced vehicles.History[]
Ultraman Z[]
At some point, the Global Allied Forces Japan Branch decided to approve the construction of giant robots called Special Airborne Armor to fight against monsters, being the only GAF branch in the world to approve of such a plan. Thus, the special team STORAGE was formed and put in charge of the robots. The data of Grigio Raiden was used to build the first SC unit, Sevenger. Sevenger was later joined by Windom and King Joe STORAGE Custom, the latter being reverse engineered from a King Joe brought to Earth by the first Alien Barossa.
STORAGE is berated by members of GAF, including Kuriyama, for ignoring orders given by GAF General Command, specifically to fire the D4 Ray at invading Kelbims. For these infractions, STORAGE was immediately disbanded. While Haruki and Yoko are deeply disturbed by this statement, Hebikura can only scoff at it. D4 After STORAGE was disbanded, GAFJ took over its operations and set up the 1st Special Airborne and Armored Group in its place, and development on Ultroid Zero had started. The previous members of STORAGE had either left for their own paths, or were reassigned to different departments. Individual Tomorrows
Following the defeat of Ultraman Z at the hands of Destrudos, STORAGE was officially reactivated by GAF to spearhead the attempts at stopping the chimeric monster. The Game to Extinction
Later on, they would upgrade Sevenger into Space Sevenger, which would reencounter Ultraman Z and Juggler on a distant planet, Sevenger Fight and chase down Alien Barossa IV in outer space after the theft of King Joe. Inter Universe
Base[]
STORAGE Headquarters[]
The STORAGE Joint Base [5] is a six-story warehouse-like building. It has an underground garage that houses the mecha that they use. The mecha are able to be deployed via an elevator shaft and through the fourth gate on the roof.
Members[]
Attack Team[]
- Main article: Jugglus Juggler
Shota Hebikura [6] is the 34-year-old captain of STORAGE. He is very athletic and acts as a reliable older brother figure to the team. Hebikura usually puts Haruki through intensive drills in the training room.[1][3]
In episode 5, it is revealed that "Hebikura" is actually Jugglus Juggler's alter ego.
Shota Hebikura is portrayed by Takaya Aoyagi , reprising his role as Jugglus Juggler from Ultraman Orb.[1][3]
- Main article: Haruki Natsukawa
Haruki Natsukawa [7] is the 23-year-old rookie member, who is assigned to pilot the Special Airborne Armors. He later becomes the human host of Ultraman Z. Despite being a newcomer to the team, Haruki is a natural-born athlete and a master of Karate.[8][9]
Haruki Natsukawa is portrayed by Koshu Hirano .[8][9]
- Main article: Yoko Nakashima
Yoko Nakashima [6] is a 24-year-old ace pilot and Haruki's inspiration. Although she has a cheerful and determined personality, she also has a girly side and likes older men, including Ultraman Z. When asked out by an admirer, she challenges them to an arm-wrestling match that Yoko usually wins.[2][3] Nearing the finale, she was possessed by Celebro.
Yoko Nakashima is portrayed by Rima Matsuda .[2][3]
- Main article: Yuka Ohta
Yuka Ohta [6] is a 22-year-old lead scientist in STORAGE. A monster enthusiast, Yuka's knowledge in biology and historic legends frequently helps her in analysis. In addition to giving a hand in creating the anti-monster combat robots, she joined STORAGE as an opportunity to work closer with monsters. She often makes a questionable juice mix for nutrients and offers it to others, despite the mysterious nature of its ingredients.[10][11]
Yuka Ohta is portrayed by Hikari Kuroki .[10][11]
Mechanics Team[]
- Main article: Kojiro Inaba
Kojiro Inaba [6] is the 59-year-old leader of the mechanics in overseeing the maintenance of Sevenger and the other Special Airborne Armor robots. His nickname is Mr. Bako and the members of the maintenance crew trust him deeply. He's a quiet man who gives off an old-fashioned Showa atmosphere and sometimes displays an unexpected skill, but his past in shrouded in mystery.[12][11]
Kojiro Inaba is portrayed by Jun Hashizume [12][11]
.
Satoshi Watahiki
is one of Inaba's maintenance crew members. His family name is Watahiki (seen on his name tag), but is yet to be revealed for its Japanese rendition of the name. He is also one of Yoko's admirers, but loses to her in an arm-wrestling match.Due to STORAGE's disbandment and re-establishment as SAAG, Satoshi was one of the many staff members to quit GAFJ entirely out of protest.
Satoshi is portrayed by Reo Satou
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Hiroshi Irizuki
is one of Inaba's maintenance crew members.He is portrayed by Daichi Takaoka [14][15]
.
Iwabuchi Junpei
is one of maintenance crew members. He was once controlled by Alien Barossa during the retrieval operation of King Joe.He is portrayed by Kazumasa Yoshikawa
.
Some other unnamed members also appear in the series:
Security Team[]
Masashige Yoshikawa Alien Barossa while on patrol.
served as a security guard for the Security Team and encountered an attack fromYoshikawa is portrayed by Shota Taniguchi
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Kenya Ueda
served as a security guard for the Security Team and encountered an attack from Alien Barossa while on patrol.Ueda is portrayed by Kouki Toyoda
.Arsenal[]
Attire[]
Equipment[]
- Beam Rifle : A customized firearm that shoots energy-like projectiles.
- Thermographic Camera: A handheld device that are used to find heat sources.
- Stun Grenade: An explosive device used to temporarily disorient enemies.
- Jet Pack: Stored in SC units.
Mecha[]
- STEGG : A patrol car.
- Drone: Used to carry monsters and large items.
- Anti-Monster Specialized Airborne Mechanical Armor [20], are giant robots utilized by STORAGE to assist them in against monster attacks and disaster relief missions. Yuka was their creator, whereas Inaba lead his mechanics to perform maintenance after their return from missions. Only two robots were produced due to budget restraints, though additional units are being considered.[21] According to Kuriyama, some of the reason of the delayed developments are due to said funding being used to pay collateral damages from the conflict between STORAGE and the daily monster attacks. The machines were built using a decade-worth of studying Grigio Raiden's cybernetic parts in Yamanashi Prefecture. : Often shortened to just Special Airborne Armor
Gallery[]
Ultraman Z[]
Miscellaneous[]
Trivia[]
- STORAGE, and by extension its parent organization Global Allied Forces Japan is the first defense team since Xio from Ultraman X to actively take part in the fight against monsters while having an Ultra Host being part of their ranks.
- STORAGE HQ in real life, is actually a water treatment facility named "Tamagawa Sanitation Association" located in Omaru, Inagi, Japan.[24] Several aspects of the building were changed during post-production; for example, a large chimney on the facility roughly corresponds to the location of the HQ's control tower.
- This is acknowledged by the mayor of Inagi, Katsuhiro Takahashi, in his Twitter account.[25]
- The STORAGE helmets are repaints of motorcycle helmets manufactured by OSBE Helmets Italy.[26]
- In the Ultraman Series' Twitter site, weekly reports of STORAGE's exploits were uploaded and claimed to be written by Sosuke Yoshida , an unseen member of the team's public relations officer. His position is similar to Teruo Sera of UGM from Ultraman 80.[27]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 https://m-78.jp/news/post-5493/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 https://m-78.jp/news/post-5498/
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/1972
- ↑ Figure-Oh 268
- ↑ Ultraman Z Complete Super Complete Works pg 63
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 File:EY9HIdUXsAAmKDd.jpg
- ↑ File:100099641_2540349729400479_1959619317456699392_n.jpg
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://m-78.jp/news/post-5477/
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/1810
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 https://m-78.jp/news/post-5509/
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/2029
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 https://m-78.jp/news/post-5506/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Fuma_Kakuda/status/1269838542605148160
- ↑ https://twitter.com/daaaaaaing/status/1269843105387122690
- ↑ https://twitter.com/daaaaaaing/status/1276676687141285888
- ↑ https://twitter.com/uk_5430_nj/status/1309869200240865280
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Tonmy0915/status/1277132839503314944/photo/1
- ↑ https://twitter.com/KanaA918/status/1340291817800024071/photo/1
- ↑ https://twitter.com/eeeee1123/status/1279214413300391936
- ↑ https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/2106
- ↑ File:STORAGE Budget.jpg
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Studio_Fuzios/status/1296990774500851712
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 https://twitter.com/m78expo/status/1743256433612014050
- ↑ https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zc8XRDRYKRr9Aju77
- ↑ https://twitter.com/inagikatchan/status/1296237608557715457
- ↑ https://twitter.com/mach_slap/status/1274371886080638977
- ↑ https://twitter.com/ultraman_series/status/1274137414387159040
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