The Government of Japan is the bureaucratic organization representing Japan. It appears in the 2022 film Shin Ultraman as the superior administrative agency of the SSSP.[1][2]
History[]
After a series of ancient bioweapons, later classified as "S-Class Species" or Kaiju, were awakened on the Japanese archipelago and caused disasters, the Japanese government faced a situation of international isolation and helplessness. To deal with this crisis, the government took a series of disaster prevention measures, including the establishment of the Disaster Prevention Agency .
Subsequently, the DPA selected five elite experts from civilian and departmental agencies to establish a special organization called the S-Class Species Suppression Protocol , which is dedicated to formulating defense strategies against "S-Class Species" and conducting strategic planning and situational analysis in disaster areas.
Meeting of Taishi Okuma with Zarab.
When Ultraman appeared on Earth, his existence had a huge impact on the international situation, attracting attention and causing shock. Against this backdrop, the alien known as Zarab attempted to contact the Japanese government and sign an unequal treaty with them, offering super technology from his civilization. However, the true purpose of the treaty was to sow discord among humans, and Zarab even proposed to the Japanese government to eliminate Ultraman, having imitated him to attack a military base. However, this conspiracy was ultimately thwarted by SSSP and the real Ultraman.
Mefilas' contract with the Japanese government.
As the events unfolded, Mefilas, who planned to monopolize human civilization through the Beta System (β-system) , once again contacted the Japanese government. The aim was to use gain control of mankind knowing they would be considered a valuable resource in the universe, due tot heir potentia to be turned into giants that could serve as biological weapons. After signing the contract, the Japanese government conducted a cooperation ceremony. However, this cooperation plan was quickly interrupted by Ultraman and the SSSP, the former of whom battled Mefilas as a giant. In the end, SSSP and Ultraman successfully prevented Mefilas' plot, and the signing ceremony and agreement were scrapped.
Later, when the new envoy from the Planet of Light, Zōffy, attempted to destroy the Earth by using Zetton, government officials fell into despair due to Ultraman's failure. At this critical moment, the SSSP proposed a breakthrough plan to send Zetton into another dimension to stop its attack. After detailed discussions, the Japanese government secretly approved the implementation of this plan.Shin Ultraman
Member[]
Senior government officials[]
Taishi Okuma
Taishi Okuma is the Prime Minister of Japan and his main responsibility is to lead the operations of the Cabinet.
He became the first national leader in human history to have actual contact with extraterrestrial beings. However, he was repeatedly being manipulated by these alien influences, Zarab and Mefilas, for their plans.
Okuma is portrayed by Kyusaku Shimada.
Seiichi Nakanishi
Seiichi Nakanishi is the Minister for Foreign Affairs in Japan, and also one of the State Ministers.
Satoshi is portrayed by Hajime Yamazaki.
Seiichi Nakanishi
Kunihiko Kariba is the Defense Minister of the Japanese Ministry of Defense and also one of the State Ministers.
Kariba is portrayed by Toru Masuoka.
Chief Cabinet Secretary
The Chief Cabinet Secretary is the highest-ranking official of the Cabinet Office established under the Cabinet Law in the Japanese government. When news about Ultraman was made public, he briefly appeared and discussed the creature. He also participated in the Cabinet meetings.
He is portrayed by Masami Horiuchi.
DPA[]
The DPA (Disaster Prevention Agency) is a fictional Japanese government department established in response to the emergence of S-Class Species, and it is one of the superior organizations of the SSSP. Typically, the head of the department is held by the Minister of Disaster Management.
Hajime Komuro
Hajime Komuro is the designated Minister of Disaster Management in the Japanese government cabinet and one of the founders of the SSSP.
He considers the appearance of Ultraman to be a "troublesome existence," but he is very fond of the name "Ultraman," which was coined by Hiroko Asami. Additionally, he opposes Zarab's proposed "Annihilate Ultraman Plan."
Komuro is portrayed by Ryo Iwamatsu.
Tatsuhiko Munakata
- Main article: Tatsuhiko Munakata
Tatsuhiko Munakata is the section chief of the SSSP in the DPA.
During SSSP missions, he is responsible for negotiating with high-ranking government officials and foreign counterparts.Japan Ground Self-Defense Force[]
Hayasaka
Hayasaka is the captain of the Ground Self-Defense Force Combat Team and provides support to the SSSP in frontline battles against Neronga.
He is portrayed by Keishi Nagatsuka.
Yoshizumi
Yoshizumi is a member of the Self-Defense Forces and he participated in the Marunouchi operation to counter the giant Hiroko Asami.
He is portrayed by Takao Kin .
Tank commander
A nameless tank commander appeared in the strategy operation against the Imit-Ultraman. He followed Tamura's orders.
He is portrayed by Shoken Kunimoto .Public Security Bureau[]
- Main article: Kagami
Kagami
Kagami is a detective in the Public Security Bureau and a former colleague of Kaminaga.
Shinji Kaminaga
- Main article: Shinji Kaminaga
Other members[]
- Main article: Government Official
Government Official
Fumiya Kitajima
Fumiya Kitajima is a police department chief and a national civil servant in charge of the affairs of the police department.
He is portrayed by Yukio Tsukamoto .
Arsenal[]
Mecha[]
All the Mechas that appear in the film are based on real-world counterparts and were filmed with the assistance of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.[3][4]
- UH-60JA: This is a multi-purpose helicopter used not only for transporting ground troops but also for delivering supplies during disaster dispatches. It is equipped with an infrared night vision device and navigation weather radar to enable operations in adverse weather conditions and at night. In the film, it is used to transport SSSP members.[5]
- CH-47JA: This is a transport helicopter used for carrying vehicles and necessary equipment to bases, stations, and troops. It is nicknamed "Chinook." The liveries of the aircraft used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force differ, and the Air Self-Defense Force's model is equipped with meteorological radar and other equipment. In the film, it is used for transporting SSSP members.[5]
- Type 87 RCV: This is an armored vehicle equipped with a 25mm autocannon and other weapons, designed for reconnaissance and security missions. It is dispatched to handle threats posed by monsters appearing in city centers.[5]
- High Mobility Vehicle: This is a vehicle used for transporting personnel, capable of high-speed travel on unpaved roads and demonstrating high mobility. Additionally, it features run-flat tire technology, allowing it to continue driving a certain distance even if the tires are punctured. This vehicle is used to execute missions at locations where the Gabora has appeared.[5]
- M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System: This is an armored, self-propelled multiple rocket weapon system. In the movie, it is used for long-range strikes against Neronga.
- Type 90 Tank/Type 10: This is a vehicle used by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force. In the movie, this tank is dispatched to eliminate Gomess, which appears at the construction site of the Shin-Tomei Expressway Takiyama Tunnel, Peguila, which appears in Tokyo, and Kaigel, which appears in Kamata.
- Type 16 Maneuver Combat Vehicle: This is a Japanese-made combat vehicle equipped with a 105mm gun, used for fire support and anti-tank operations. It boasts superior mobility on both uneven and paved roads and can be airlifted by transport aircraft, allowing for rapid deployment to remote areas. In the film, this vehicle participates in repelling monsters and other operations.[5]
- JS Teruzuki: This is a destroyer responsible for vigilance and countering ballistic missiles. Its mission is to protect other destroyers that may be targeted by enemy aircraft or submarines. It conducts wide-area searches and tracking using its efficient air defense capabilities. In the film, the destroyer attacks a Imit-Ultraman that appears at the Yokosuka base using missiles.[5]
- Reconnaissance Motorcycle: This is the vehicle typically used by the 1st Reconnaissance Squad during intelligence gathering missions. It is employed for purposes such as reconnaissance during disasters, communicating with military camps, and assessing damage. This model is based on the Kawasaki KLX250.[6]
- Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit: This is a stealth strategic bomber belonging to the United States Air Force. In the film, a total of three B-2 aircraft appear and drop large armor-piercing bombs on Gabora, but to no avail.
Gallery[]
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Trivia[]
- The scene where the MLRS fires at Neronga is actually a reuse of the same shot from the 2016 film Shin Godzilla, with identical positions of mud stains on the launcher and tires.
- This film marks the second time the JGSDF have assisted in filming since ULTRAMAN.
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