SKaRD Break Room is a spin-off of Ultraman Blazar included on its second Blu-ray set.[1][2] A lighthearted 5-episode miniseries, it stars Yasunobu Bando, Anri Minami, and Teruaki Nagura in humorous situations. The first episode was released on YouTube for free on December 22, 2023.[3]
Synopsis[]
This is the SKaRD break room. It's one of the few places where they, who face harsh training and missions every day, can spend some relaxing moments.
However, if they relax too much, sometimes unexpected accidents may occur...
Here unfolds a glimpse into the lives of new SKaRD team members, only seen here. It's a record of such interactions.[1]
Episodes[]
| No. | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | I Will Do These Gymnastics |
| Synopsis: Yasunobu, Anri, and Teruaki are practicing the "SKaRD Exercise" for the upcoming promotional event. Frustrated by the overly difficult routine created by Yasunobu, the two of them begin to brainstorm new ideas. | |
| 2 | Half-hearted SOS |
| Synopsis: While Teruaki and Yasunobu take a break, Anri is working at the computer. Disliking anything half-finished, Anri seems eager to complete just a bit more of the task. Yasunobu comments, "Anri, you're a perfectionist," but Anri reacts defiantly, leading the situation to take an unexpected turn. | |
| 3 | Mother of SKaRD Is Like the Sun |
| Synopsis: The "How to Handle Kaiju When They Appear" seminar, which had been postponed due to the Zugugan commotion, is still alive! An inspiring masterpiece by Anri, Yasunobu, and Teruaki is now here. | |
| 4 | Overcome Your Stage Fright! |
| Synopsis: Yasunobu has been invited as a guest speaker at his alma mater's graduation ceremony. However, due to past trauma, he struggles to even practice his speech. Will Teruaki and Anri be able to find a good solution for him? | |
| 5 | The Surprise Zero Directive |
| Synopsis:Teruaki is worried that his SKaRD friends have been acting distant lately. There are times when Gento and Emi won't make eye contact, and he hasn't been included in the group chat. In reality, a heartwarming surprise operation is underway. | |
Cast[]
Staff[]
- Director and editor: Kiyotaka Taguchi
- Screenwriter: Takao Nakano
Home Media[]
The miniseries is included on the second Blu-ray for Ultraman Blazar, which released on February 28, 2024.[1]
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Videos[]
【特別公開】『ウルトラマンブレーザー』Blu-rayBOX２収録ミニドラマ『SKaRD休憩室』(全5話)より「この体操は俺がやる」を公開！
Trivia[]
- Each episode is named after a Showa Ultraman Series episode:
- Episode 1: Return of Ultraman episode 22 "I'll Kill This Monster!"
- Episode 2: Ultraman episode 13 "Oil S.O.S." or Return of Ultraman episode 9 "Monster Island S.O.S"
- Episode 3: Ultraman Taro episode 1 "Mother of Ultra Is Like the Sun"
- Episode 4: Ultraman episode 21 "Breach the Wall of Smoke"
- Episode 5: Ultraseven episode 9 "Operation Android Zero"
- The miniseries was filmed at Rumored Voice Bar Don Don, a café run by Koichi Toshima.[4]
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