Future Monster

Future Monster
Ultraman Cosmos, episode 53
Information
Airdate	July 27, 2002
Directed by	Teruyoshi Ishii
Written by	Kenichi Araki
Special Effects Directed by	Kazuo Sagawa
Viewer Ratings	5.9%
Continuity
Previous	Transformation Impossible!?
Next	Human Transporter

Future Monster is the fifty-third episode of Ultraman Cosmos.

Plot

Monster Arados, a monster with the ability to stop time, appears. As Musashi and his companions seek to protect the weakened Arados, Alien Norwar appear before them claiming they can extend Arados’ life.

Cast

• Musashi Haruno : Taiyo Sugiura
• Harumitsu Hiura : Daisuke Shima
• Shinobu Mizuki : Kaori Sakagami
• Keisuke Fubuki : Hidekazu Ichinose
• Koji Doigaki : Koichi Sudo
• Ayano Morimoto : Mayuka Suzuki

Guest Actors

• Commander Sahara : Masahiro Sudo

Voice Actors

• Ultraman Cosmos : Hiroyuki Sato
• Alien Nowar : Tetsu Inada
• Narration : Hiroshi Isobe

Suit Actors

• Ultraman Cosmos: Daisuke Terai
• Hiroyuki Okano
• Yasuhiro Masuda
• Kazunori Yokoo
• Tomohiro Nagata

Appearances

Ultras

• Ultraman Cosmos
  • Luna Mode
  • Corona Mode
  • Eclipse Mode

Kaiju

• Arados (Child & Adult)
• Alien Nowar
• Ragstone Mechalator

Home Media

• Ultraman Cosmos Volume 13 features episodes 49, 51, 53, and 55.

Trivia

• This episode utilized CG technology similar to the "time-slice" technique seen in The Matrix.
• This episode continues the storyline from episode 43 "Puppet Monster," and is considered the finale of the "Alien Nowar" arc.
• According to producer Hiroyasu Shibuya, this episode is a story that sparks imagination about the future. The appearance of Arados symbolizes that even 5000 years into the future of the series, monsters still exist, which serves as a significant encouragement to the EYES members.
  • Arado's design is based on a modified Jelga monster suit. The special effects team implemented clever designs for the monster, including the glowing shell. This particular suit has a slightly different structure, requiring the actor to sit inside and extend their legs into the monster's front legs. The head movements are controlled using a device resembling a car steering wheel.
  • As for the naming of the monster, it was initially planned to be called "Paradox," derived from the concept of "time paradox". However, due to trademark registration issues, after several attempts, the team ultimately decided to name the monster "Arado," using the name of the screenwriter Kenichi Araki.