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On the Kaiju's Tail (ただいま怪獣追跡チュウ, Tada Ima Kaijū Tsuiseki-chū) is the fourth episode of Ultraman Arc.

Synopsis[]

Something strange happens at Rin's favorite shopping street. The culprit seems to be a rat, but it is not just your ordinary rat.

In search of the cause, Rin finds herself in danger, and it's time for Arc to respond with his imagination!

Shu Ishido's Diary[]

Expand to read Shu Ishido's diary entry.

A GDF member came to SKIP’s Hoshimoto City branch this afternoon to collect the samples of Nezutron’s skin I had obtained. Nezutron, the electro rat kaiju… YouPi gave it this name when it first showed up, and I made a formal request to the GDF to make it official. It originated from a new species of rat named Electricamus that suddenly grew significantly in size. We believe the reason for this change to be its contact with a unique type of electricity originated from daimode which in turn mutated the cells in its body. We are to receive a more detailed analysis from the GDF’s lab and SKIP’s Kaiju Analysis Unit. To prevent further similar incidents, every minute counts and I hope to receive those results soon. Yuma firmly agreed with me on this as well.

What has caught my attention as much as, perhaps even more than the before-mentioned Nezutron case, is the armor Ultraman Arc wore during the fight. Arc had been at a disadvantage up until the moment he put on that flame-like armor. With the increased striking power and defensive ability, he was able to easily turn the tables. With one punch, he was able to break through the tough armor on Nezutron’s head, throwing it into the air before finishing it off with the Arc Finalize. This action sequence was truly bold, with a certain divinity to it, like a masterpiece created from an artist’s brush一 No, I should not be exaggerating so much when I wasn’t even at the scene. At the time, I was at the SKIP branch with the chief, and only knew about the armor once Arc was long gone, which I was really regretful about. Of course, once I heard the initial report, I managed to control myself and reacted calmly. However, the more I rewatched the recording from HQ, the more I wished to have seen it with my own eyes.

Furthermore, after discussing with Yuma, I came up with the name “Solis Armor” and sent the suggestion forward to the Space Division’s newly-established Ultraman Arc-related FAct Management unit, or “Arc FAM” for short. According to Mr. Nibuya, Arc FAM will be the first to be notified of any Arc-related facts and information. I will likely be in close contact to exchange information with them from now on.

After handing over the skin samples, I headed over to Kawami Heavy Industries to conduct a third survey for investigation, then returned home. When buying groceries for dinner, I went by the shopping district for the first time. As I spent my younger years in the US, and mostly went to school abroad as well, I had only seen lined-up stalls, with owners chatting up with usual customers in movies or mangas. Truly the good old Japan.

According to Yuma, Rin said that this happy, everyday life is what we are protecting. I feel exactly the same way. When Nezutron was rampaging, it was that determination that gave her the courage to prevent the power generation facility from an explosion alongside YouPi. If it were not for their actions, not only the facility, but the entire city would have blown up. And without the townspeople’s encouraging cheers, Arc wouldn’t have been able to put on the Solis Armor and might have been defeated by Nezutron. I experienced that vivacity in person while shopping.

I was also relieved to find a store specialized in coffee in the shopping district, since I was running out of coffee beans.

Lastly, I stopped at the lunch set shop recommended by Rin. I ordered the tartar and seaweed meal, with extra rice, fried chicken, dumplings and potato salad. The extra rice and the last three were given to me as a show of gratitude. The moment I mentioned I was stationed at the SKIP branch she immediately started to add extras. The incredibly satisfying meal full of delicious taste has given my body a much-needed lift after a busy day of work. Is this the so-called ”a taste of mom’s home cooking?” (おふくろの味, Ofukuro no Aji) Thanks to that renewed energy, I think I can finally write my 30-page apology letter for the Leodo incident, which I have been procrastinating for so long.

Oh, but before that, just one more coffee.[2]


Ask TsuPi[]

This week's "Ask TsuPi" is about the Solis Armor!

Yuma's Ultraman Arc Navi[]

Yuma's Ultraman Arc Navi #4

Today, Yuma talks about Ultraman Arc's new armor, the Solis Armor, and introduces the Kaiju of the following episode, Livyjira.

Cast[]

Guest Actors[]

  • Kazuko (和子): Keiko Shinohe (しのへ けい子, Shinohe Keiko)
  • Hasegawa (長谷川): Makoto Takahashi (髙橋 麻琴, Takahashi Makoto)
  • Kawami Heavy Industries Employee (カワミ重工職員, Kawami Jūkō Shokuyin): Sakurako Idekami (井手 上桜子, Idekami Sakurako)
  • Greengrocer Shop Owner (青果店店主, Seikaten Ten-shu): Hironobu Asano (浅野 博信, Asano Hironobu)
  • Barber Shop Owner (理髪店店主, Rihatsuten Ten-shu): Keisuke Arai (新井 啓介, Arai Keisuke)
  • Fish Shop Owner (鮮魚店店主, Sengyoten Ten-shu): Hideaki Suzuki (鈴木 秀明, Suzuki Hideaki)
  • Soba Shop Owner (蕎麦店店主, Sobaten Ten-shu): Yoshinobu Kuramoto (倉本 義信, Kuramoto Yoshinobu)
  • Bakery Shop Owner (ベーカリー店主, Bēkarī Ten-shu): Kayoko Yagi (八木 佳代子, Yagi Kayoko)
  • Home Appliance Store Owner (家電店店主, Kaden Ten-shu): Hiroshi Kama (鎌 和廣, Kama Hiroshi)
  • Home Appliance Store Employee (家電店従業員, Kaden Ten Jūgyōin): Takahiro Nojiri (野尻 孝寛, Nojiri Takahiro)

Voice Actors[]

English Dub[]

Suit Actors[]

  • Ultraman Arc (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman Āku): Hideyoshi Iwata (岩田 栄慶, Iwata Hideyoshi)
  • YouPi (ユピー, YuPī): Daiki Yazaki (矢崎 大貴, Yazaki Daiki)
  • Nezutron (ネズトロン, Nezutoron): Hiroyuki Arai (新井 宏幸, Arai Hiroyuki)

Appearances[]

Ultras[]

Kaiju[]

Trivia[]

  • According to the date shown in the Kawami Heavy Industries Dymode power system database, the events of this episode took place on July 27, 2024.
  • Erica Schroeder, who plays Karuko in the English dub, previously voiced Rena Yanase in the 4Kids English dub of Ultraman Tiga.

Errors[]

  • In the scene where Rin first encounters Nezutron, the Daimode Control Room is mistakenly labelled as the Dimodo Ctrl Room.

References[]


Ultraman Arc Episodes
1. Arc to the Future | 2. Legend in the Woods | 3. Unleash Your Imagination! | 4. On the Kaiju's Tail | 5. Ocean on the Mountain Ridge | 6. Welcome to the Akebono Inn | SP1. At SKIP Fujiyama City Branch | 7. The Full Moon's Answer | 8. Internet Kanegon | 9. Goodbye, Rin | 10. To My Distant Friend | 11. Message | 12. You Are Givas | 13. Shu's Report | 14. Flash of the Past | 15. The Wandering Future | SP2. At SKIP Miyako City Branch
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