HEART (Hi-tech Earth Alert and Rescue Team) is the organization that is formed as a crisis alert team under direct control of the Cabinet Information Bureau . This organization responds to the many happenings caused by Earth's entrance into the Unbalance Zone. They appear in Ultraman Neos.[1]
History
Ultraman Neos
HEART is a special investigation team composed of six outstanding members from the headquarters of the international defense organization DJ (Defense Jurisdiction), in response to investigating the influence of dark matter and dealing with difficult supernatural phenomena.
Since the DJ headquarters was established in Japan, HEART is under the jurisdiction of the Cabinet Information Bureau of the Japanese government. In addition, there are branches in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
In addition, since HEART is usually able to carry out activities only after obtaining the permission of the Japanese government, due to its close ties with many organizations, sometimes conflicts may arise between each other.
Members
Gonpachi Minato
- Main article: Gonpachi Minato
Gonpachi Minato is the captain of HEART, and was a combat specialist in the Self-Defense Forces Special Strategic Unit before joining the team. He can quickly give the correct instructions in case of an enemy situation and lead his team in combat.
Hironobu Uematsu
- Main article: Hironobu Uematsu
Hironobu Uematsu is the vice captain of HEART, and used to be a member of the Special Investigations Division of the Metropolitan Police Department, thus he is proficient in police work and analyzes criminal psychology.
Takayoshi Hino
- Main article: Takayoshi Hino
Takayoshi Hino is the machinery authority in the team, with a Ph.D. in various fields ranging from fluid mechanics to metallurgical engineering.
Nana Hayami
- Main article: Nana Hayami
Nana Hayami is the ace pilot of the team. Prior to joining the team, she was a biotech researcher specializing in cardiac surgery.
Ayumi Kitabayashi
- Main article: Ayumi Kitabayashi
Ayumi Kitabayashi is a genius girl who graduated from the California Electronics College (CCC) in the United States. She often stays at the headquarters to handle communication and analysis operations.
Genki Kagura
- Main article: Genki Kagura
Genki Kagura was a member of the Japanese Self-Defense Force's special strategic forces in the past. While supervising the space DJ radio telescope, he was attacked by dark matter but was luckily saved by Zoffy. Later on, he merged with Ultraman Neos and returned to Earth, earning the nickname "Miracle Man".
He transforms into Ultraman Neos.
Other Members
Yoko Fujiwara
- Main article: Yoko Fujiwara
Yoko Fujiwara is the secretary officer who served as a pipeline in between the Cabinet Information Bureau and HEART.
Katagiri
Katagiri is the vice-minister of the Intelligence Agency and also Fujiwara's superior. He has a high-pressure and cold-blooded personality and demands that HEART members handle Giga Dread with tough orders.
He is portrayed by Wataru Shihoudo .
Kisaragi
Kisaragi [2] is the captain of the special security force of the intelligence bureau. He is a strict military man, and together with his subordinates, he attempted to extradite Esura to Mensch Heit.
He is portrayed by Sakae Kimura .
Arsenal
Attire
- HEART Suit : Simple member clothing with white lines and red lines and shoulder rests. Made of special fiber developed by DJ, it is easy to operate and has excellent cold resistance, heat resistance, waterproof, windproof and dustproof effects.
- HEART Met : A control and combat helmet made of durable materials. It has a built-in light and a small camera.
- HEART-POP: An ultra-small computer with a built-in ultra-small camera that is built into the left wrist of the HEART Suit, but is mainly used for communication between members.
- Astro Suit : An orange work suit suitable for long-duration operations in space for DJ members.
Equipment
- HEART Divers Gun : This is a standard small gun equipped by HEART team members. It typically fires .45 caliber bullets but can be transformed into a flame gun or heat ray gun by changing attachments. It can also fire lasers, small missile bullets, tranquilizer darts, and small projectile bullets.
- Heat Blaster : This is a large firearm that shoots high-heat bullets. By changing various attachments, it can be converted into a high-heat flame thrower, paralysis bullets, and a destructive beam gun.
- E.J.P.: This is a jet pack that allows members to make emergency escape flights in a short amount of time.
- Suctec : An analyzer developed by Hino.
- Special Search Machine : A detection device developed by Hino.
- Air Mask : This is a small oxygen bottle gas mask with two built-in oxygen bottles, ensuring more than an hour of breathing.
Mecha
- HEART Warmer : A high performance jet which served as HEART's own mobile base. It can also deploy Heart Beater patrol cars and fight in the battlefield.
- HEART Winner : A pair of multipurpose combat aircraft deployed from the base.
- HEART Beater RX : A Mitsubishi Pajero 4WD built with sturdy materials that could withstand punishment.
- HEART Beater SX : An Isuzu Vehicross patrol vehicle which can transform into defensive mode for low altitude travel by folding its tires and covering the windows with shutters.
- Gravity Blocking Device : Four parabolic antennae which is capable of lifting an object to space via anti gravity. It was used to lift Giga Dread to space to prevent its detonation on Earth.
- Special Work Vehicle : Several vehicles that carry one of the four Gravity Blocking Devices.
- V.D.L.C.: An attack vehicle which was initially suggested to be used in against Giga Dread but was rejected due to the possibility of triggering the bomb it held.
Gallery
Ultraman Neos
- HART
Miscellaneous
Trivia
- HEART's name is a reference to the recurring themes of "love", "courage" and "romance" in the Ultraman Series.[3]
- In original concept, this team was supposed to be known as "HART".
References
- ↑ https://m-78.jp/character/heart/
- ↑ Ultra Tokusatsu PERFECT MOOK vol. 36: Ultraman Neos / Andro Melos, pg 11
- ↑ "ウルトラマンネオス NEWS" (in Japanese). VAP@WEB. Retrieved 24 June 2019.
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