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SRC (Scientific Research Circle) (科学調査サークル, Kagaku Chōsa Sākuru) is an organization that aims to close the gap between mankind and nature. Their goals include rescue operations, paranormal investigations and the study and protection of monsters and aliens.

Overview

SRC is an international scientific investigative organization dedicated to using cutting-edge technology beyond borders to actively address various mysteries and crises on Earth and in the cosmos, with the goal of achieving peaceful resolutions. The organization's mission includes researching, monitoring, and safeguarding Earth from potential threats, protecting non-threatening monsters, and focusing on technology-related ventures in space exploration.

History

Founding

Tablis 1997

The Tablis incident drove widespread attention to the issue of monster protection.

The establishment of SRC can be traced back to the late 20th century when Earth witnessed an increasing number of unexplained phenomena and monster attacks. Among them, the Minazuki Industrial Technology Institute (水無月工業技術研究所, Minazuki Kōgyō Gijutsu Kenkyūsho, abbreviated as "MITI"). which held revolutionary invention patents, was a prominent research institution in Japan.

In 1997, Tablis was awakened due to excessive development in a new Japanese town. However, when facing an attack by JADF, Tablis unexpectedly saved a girl named Kana Morisawa, who was trapped in an apartment. Subsequently, MITI relocated Tablis to the Hoyu Island in the Kaburaya Islands. This event sparked widespread public discussion and attention regarding the "monster protection" policy. Human Transporter

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Just established not long ago, SRC was still a small non-profit research organization.

In 2000, Dr. Kimoto of MITI used patent fees as startup funds for volunteer activities and founded a small non-profit research organization, SRC. At that time, SRC consisted of seven members and conducted research and development of the core module system experimental unit "TROY TOTAL" . During ordinary times, these members worked as civilians during the day.

Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact

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SRC first deployed during the Alien Baltan incident.

In 2001, Alien Baltan arrived on Earth in search of a habitable home, prompting Ultraman Cosmos to track its presence. SRC officially undertook its first mission to protect monsters, including assisting in the rescue of Donron and dealing with the Balatan aliens attempting to invade Earth. However, during this period, they faced interference from Corps Sharks, which forced SRC to consider using weapons and other measures in emergency situations. While their core mission remained research, support, and protection, the mecha underwent some improvements.

During the Alien Baltan invasion, the team, along with an 11-year-old named Musashi Haruno and many local residents, managed to eliminate the threat by singing Schubert's lullaby. Although this proved effective, Corps Sharks' fighter jets quickly opened fire on Alien Baltan, leading to Alien Baltan becoming enraged and attacking the city.

Ultimately, this incident was resolved with the assistance of Ultraman Cosmos.Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact

Ultraman Cosmos

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After expanding, the SPC established Treasure Base on an artificial island near the Sea of Japan.

Following this incident, the global arms reduction treaty known as the "Earth Peace Declaration" was signed in 2004. Facilities like the space military satellite Angelica were decommissioned. SRC officially became a global organization and initiated space development activities. To provide protection for monsters, the organization decided to establish the Monster Conservation Control Center on the Kaburaya Islands.

To avoid potential collateral damage near urban areas, SRC relocated its operational base to an artificial island in the Pacific Ocean within Japan's territorial waters. In 2006, they established Treasure Base as their headquarters. During this process, they also underwent some organizational reforms, including the deployment of tactical advisors from the JADF and the creation of the elite unit "TEAM EYES," composed of experts. This unit became the frontline team for the organization in multiple operations aimed at protecting monsters.

These actions garnered global attention, leading to SRC's recognition by the United Nations. With sponsorship from MITI, SRC established branch offices worldwide to expand its presence.

In 2012, SRC upon receiving a notification from the active branch unit Team SEA in the South Pacific region, initiated Project Blue within three days. This project involved the creation of a global barrier using K2 waves to defend Earth against the threat posed by Sandros.Ultraman Cosmos 2: The Blue Planet

Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle

Space Development Center

The Space Development Center continues to carry out the Neo-Utopia Plan.

Following this, SRC successfully restored the Planet Juran, which had been transformed into a Death Star and parked within the solar system, to a biologically sustainable environment. They also relocated the protected monsters from Kaburaya Islands to this new habitat, making every effort to prevent human interference in their ecosystem. This project was known as the Neo-Utopia Plan (ネオユートピア計画, Neo Yūtopia Keikaku) and was initiated by Musashi Haruno.

In 2015, Planet Juran's environment became suitable for biological life again, and the Neo-Utopia Plan entered its final phase. The launch of the Space Transportation Rocket "Cosmo Noah", from the Space Development Center, was approaching. However, Gloker Bishop launched an attack on Earth, and both Ultraman Cosmos and Ultraman Justice appeared on Earth.

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The high-ranking members of SRC engage in negotiations with leaders from various countries around the world, along with Julie.

Delacion, considering humanity a future threat to the universe, intended to eliminate humanity and dispatched Gloker Bishop to carry out this plan. SRC attempted to intervene, but negotiations between the two parties remained at an impasse. Subsequently, the attack plan was taken over by NEW EYES.

The event concluded with the appearance of Ultraman Legend, who prevented the deletion of humanity and persuaded Delacion to give humanity another chance.Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle

Ultraman Saga

Many years later, SRC continues to actively engage in monster protection and ecological conservation on the Planet Juran. Numerous organization members have also relocated to reside on this planet.Ultraman Saga

Bases

After its expansion, SRC has established regional branches in North America, Alaska, South America, Europe, Africa, Northern Asia, Southern Asia, Australia, and the South Pacific. In various fields, such as space development centers, SRC possesses state-of-the-art facilities throughout these regions.

Treasure Base

Treasure base

Treasure Base, where Team EYES is based

The Treasure Base (トレジャーベース, Torejā Bēsu) is the base of EYES and the secret base of the SRC headquarters of the team of scientists. The base is located on an uninhabited island in Japanese territorial waters. The island used to be a former MITI experimental and research facility.

The base has a total of 300 employees, including EYES. At first glance, the island looks like a natural island full of nature and greenery, but many artificial facilities are installed inside, including the EYES command room, radar, and radio telescope installations. The beacon-shaped control tower in the center is equipped with restaurants, cafes, entertainment facilities, medical and scientific analysis facilities, and a martial arts hall for members.

In the basement, there are private rooms for members, a Core Module hangar, a maintenance workshop, and a catapult attached to each agency's launch door. There are four TECCH Thunder launch ports in front of the island, as well as a launch port for marine divers and an undersea tunnel capable of connecting to the Tokyo metropolitan area.

SRC Space Development Center

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SRC Space Development Center[1]

SRC Space Development Center (SRC宇宙開発センター, Esu Āru Shī Uchū Kaihatsu Sentā) is a branch focusing on space development. The agency mainly conducts the fields of developing spacecraft, space stations, extraterrestrial research, and training astronauts. Musashi was part of this team before being recruited to EYES.

Monster Conservation Control Center

Monster reservation center

Monster Conservation Control Center

Kaburaya Islands SRC Monster Conservation Control Center (鏑矢諸島・SRC怪獣保護管理センター, Kaburaya Shotō Esu Āru Shī Kaijū Hogo Kanri Sentā) is a massive archipelago which served as a protection area for monsters that are captured by SRC and Team EYES to prevent them from entering occupied areas. The entire island is surrounded by electromagnetic field to prevent intrusion from outside forces, especially the invasion of Chaos Header.

Members

Original Seven

The founding members of SRC are called the Original Seven (オリジナルセブン, Orijinaru Sebun), and they only appear in Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact.

In addition to fighting monsters as their primary task, they also carry out their daily work as ordinary civilians. They and their sub-groups are often at odds with the National Emergency Corps Sharks on the treatment of monsters and interactions with aliens.

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Kensaku Kimoto

Main article: Kensaku Kimoto

Kensaku Kimoto (木本 研作, Kimoto Kensaku) is a founding member of MITI and an adviser of SRC. An old friend of Musashi from his boyhood days, he is a brilliant scientist who created Musashi's robot friend Clevergon and is a respected voice of the SRC.


Noboru Akatsuki

Noboru Akatsuki

Noboru Akatsuki (暁 昇アカツキ ノボル, Akatsuki Noboru) is the captain of the SRC team, coordinates the team with the National Emergency Corps Sharks during the Baltan crisis and divisor of tactic 'Act One', which was used to put the alien to sleep.

He is portrayed by Taro Kawano.


Kido

Kido

Main article: Kido

Kido (キド) is the mechanic of the SRC, usually works at a car manufacturer, and has a bright personality. He returned as the leader of Team SEA in The Blue Planet.


Kyoko Watanabe

Kyoko Watanabe

Kyoko Watanabe (渡辺 響子ワタナベ キョウコ, Watanabe Kyōko) is one of the members in charge of the computers, she was the music teacher in Musashi's school where she wore glasses during the time of the first movie.

She is portrayed by Emiri Nakayama.


Raiden

Raiden

Raiden (ライデン) is the strong man of the team, he was a wrestler, whose gimmick was that he was from the Edo Period and had superhuman strength by the stage name Raiden. He was working as a pastry chef at the time of the movies. His real name is Kaoru (カオル).

He is portrayed by Mainoumi Shūhei.


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Ichinose

Ichinose (イチノセ) is a full time member of the SRC and an astronomer, works mainly as back up and is a trained martial artist and heavy lifter.

She is portrayed by Chiyomi Matsumoto (松本 智代美, Matsumoto Chiyomi).


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In the Sakiguchi

Sakaguchi (サカグチ) is a full time member, provided support mainly as a mechanic.

He is portrayed by Hiroshi Kamachi (蒲地 宏, Kamachi Hiroshi).


SRC members in 2009

Monster Conservation Control Center

Ikeyama

Ikeyama

Main article: Ikeyama

Ikeyama (イケヤマ) is the officer in charge of the Monster Conservation Control Center and is a close friend of Musashi's.

SRC Scientific Analysis Center

Noboru Omori

Noboru Omori

Noboru Omori (イケヤマ, Ōmori Noboru) is a member of the SRC Scientific Analysis Center, and he provided EYES with his invention Dream Theater.

Omori is portrayed by Jinsei Morishita (森下じんせい, Morishita Jinsei).


Hazumi

Hazumi

Hazumi (ハズミ) is the former head of the JADF's science department, and he was also a college classmate of Hiura in the past. He has a sincere character that vows to effectively use science to benefit mankind.

After developing the Davis 909, he resigned from the JADF to join SRC.

Hazumi is portrayed by Takumi Tsutsui (筒井 巧, Tsutsui Takumi).


SRC Medical Center

Azusa Niimi

Azusa Niimi

Azusa Niimi (新見 あづさ, Niimi Azusa) is the head of the SRC Medical Center, has a calm personality and a family doctor type of relationship with Team EYES.

She stops appearing half way through the series.

She is portrayed by Kayano Komaki (小牧 かやの, Kayano Komaki).


Hiroko Honda

Hiroko Honda

Hiroko Honda (本田 弘子, Honda Hiroko) is a nurse at the SRC Medical Center, and she also serves as Niimi's assistant.

She is portrayed by Keiko Hiro (広 啓子, Hiro Keiko).


SRC Special Medical Base

Noboru Kawaya

Noboru Kawaya

Main article: Noboru Kawaya

Noboru Kawaya (カワヤ ノボル, Kawaya Noboru) is a doctor at the Special Medical Base of SRC.

A famous playboy, Noboru has hit on almost every female staff member in the SRC Treasure Base and is hated by each of them. Prior to joining the SRC he worked in a clinic as a surgeon and can easily perform first aide in tough situations. In Cosmos, he was absent from Treasure Base but returned in episode 25 where Shinobu is cold to him but their relationship improves by episode 35. He had lingering regret for leaving his practice to join SRC and is best friends with many of his patients.


Migita SRC

Migita

Kinozaki (キノザキ) is an associate doctor at the SRC Special Medical Base and also serves as Noboru's assistant.

Migita is portrayed by Masakazu Migita.


Hara

Hara

Hara (原) is a nurse at the SRC Special Medical Base and also serves as Noboru's assistant.

Hara is portrayed by Miyuki Yuda (湯田 美由紀, Yuda Miyuki).


SRC-related Research Institutes

Yasue Sawaguchi

Yasue Sawaguchi

Main article: Yasue Sawaguchi

Yasue Sawaguchi (サワグチ ヤスエ, Sawaguchi Yasue) is a scientist at the Research Center of SRC. She's been around since the SRC's beginning, and much of SRC's equipment was developed by her and her peers. A former lover of Captain Hiura, they were once very close, but their differing personalities caused them to break up, with her perfectionist attitude unable to cope with his opinion that her inventions were too perfect.


Ida

Ida

Ida (イダ) served as Sawaguchi's assistant, and participated in the development of the EYES Attache together.

Ida is portrayed by Chishin Toda (戸田 知新, Toda Chishin).


Tanaka

Tanaka

Tanaka (ミツヤ) served as Sawaguchi's assistant, and participated in the development of the EYES Attache together.

Tanaka is portrayed by Jiro Mochizuki (望月 二郎, Mochizuki Jirō).


SRC Space Development Center

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Musashi Haruno

Main article: Musashi Haruno

Before joining EYES, Musashi Haruno (春野 ムサシ, Haruno Musashi) was a member of the SRC Space Development Center and served as a space pilot candidate. However, after Chaos Header's invasion plan and the reunion with Ultraman Cosmos, he joined EYES on the grounds of protecting monsters and fighting Chaos Header and other invaders.

After the series ended, Musashi returned to work at the SRC Space Development Center.


Mitsuya

Mitsuya

Main article: Mitsuya

Mitsuya (ミツヤ) is an astronaut affiliated with the SRC Space Development Center. He and Musashi are both rivals and close friends.

Mitsuya is portrayed by Issey Takahashi.


Reni Kurosaki

Reni Kurosaki

Reni Kurosaki (レニ・クロサキ, Kurosaki Reni) is an astronaut affiliated with the SRC Space Development Center, but three years ago, she died in an accident while participating in Space Station Germina III.

Reni is portrayed by Hitomi Miwa.


Team EYES

Main article: EYES (Elite Young Expert Squad)

SRC members in 2012-2015

The following characters appear only in Ultraman Cosmos 2: The Blue Planet and Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle.

Akagi

Akagi (キノザキ) is the councilor of SRC. She is also an assistant to vice-president Kinozaki and representative Owada. As the head of Project Blue, she has a strong character and wants the world to be peaceful.

Akagi is portrayed by Mio Takaki.


Kinozaki

Kinozaki (キノザキ) is the deputy representative of SRC. He hopes to establish a tacit understanding with the Alien Gyashi tribe, and communicate in a strict and kind manner in the meeting.

Kinozaki is portrayed by Ryo Kinomoto.


Owada

Owada (オオワダ) is the representative and general manager of SRC. He participated in the meeting with Julie.

Owada Kawachi is portrayed by Tamio Kawachi.

Team SEA

Main article: Team SEA

THE EYES

After EYES changed the team and equipment, the first-generation members were honored as "THE EYES" and retired from the front line. Some team members continue to work at SRC.

Harumitsu Hiura

Harumitsu Hiura

Main article: Harumitsu Hiura

After retiring from the front line, Harumitsu Hiura (ヒウラ ハルミツ, Hiura Harumitsu) is currently serving as a technical officer for the SRC.


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Koji Doigaki

Main article: Koji Doigaki

After retiring from the front line, Koji Doigaki (ドイガキ コウジ, Doigaki Kōji) is currently serving as the section chief of the SRC Science Section.


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Ayano

Main article: Ayano Morimoto

After retiring from the front line, Ayano Morimoto (モリモト アヤノ, Morimoto Ayano) is currently working as an administrator at the Monster Conservation Control Center.


Arsenal

Attire

  • SRC Team Uniform (SRC隊員服, SRC Taīn Fuku)[2]: A two-piece uniform worn by members when piloting mechs or engaging in ground activities, known for its high resistance to heat, cold, and defensive capabilities. They also wear protective gear when deployed, and, depending on the situation, may sometimes wear vests.
  • SRC Cap (キャップ, Kyappu)[2]: As identification during low-risk investigation missions, but it serves no specific function.
  • SRC Helmet (SRCヘルメット, SRC Herumetto)[2]: A specialized helmet worn during dangerous missions or when piloting the Troi. The captain's helmet features red stripes, while the members' helmets have yellow stripes and are equipped with miniature cameras and communication devices.

As the SRC organization expanded, uniforms across various departments underwent a series of adjustments and changes to accommodate the new departmental needs and mission characteristics, resulting in uniform diversity and differentiation.

Equipment

  • Rounder Grip (Mighty Tool) (ラウンダーグリップ(マイティツール), Raundā Gurippu (Maiti Tsūru))[2]: A gun-shaped handle-like specialized miniature computer used for calculations and analysis, and it can also serve as a door lock for the headquarters.
  • Balloon (気球, Kikyū)[3]: SRC's special balloons were used during a mission to transport Mienin to the vicinity of Mienin II.
  • K2 Electromagnetic Shield Main Parabola (K2電波シールドメインパラボラ, K2 Denpa Shīrudo Mein Parabora): A specialized device used to generate an Earth shield to defend against threatening entities. This facility is installed on the 2.5-kilometer-long artificial island of New Kitakyushu Airport.

Mecha

  • TROY TOTAL: A large aircraft developed based on the design by Dr. Kensaku. It can be divided into two parts: the main unit, TROY A, and the sub-unit, TROY B.[4]
  • Bernard (バーナード, Bānādo): SRC's official vehicle, which is a white Mercedes-Benz used for ground patrols, investigations, and similar tasks.
  • Core Module SS (コアモジュールSS, Koa Mojurūru SS)[3]: A small vertical takeoff and landing aircraft primarily used as a means of transportation. The aircraft is equipped with a single-seat cockpit and features a predominantly blue color scheme. However, unlike other aircraft, this one does not have a Core Module system on board.
  • Germina III (ジェルミナIII, Jerumina III)[3]: A space station constructed by the SRC Space Development Center, designed with inspiration from a snail's shell. The project team affectionately refers to this space station as "Daughter of Time."
  • Exploration Ship Waltz (探査船ワルツ, Tansa-sen Warutsu)[3]: The Space Research Center's Exploration Division possesses a total of three spacecraft, which have appeared in the series. Waltz I was previously involved in exploration missions to the planet Julan. Waltz II is used as the regular rocket for connecting from Earth to Germina III. Waltz III was utilized for exploration missions in the outer reaches of the solar system.
  • Tech 00 (テック00, Tekku 00)[5]: Test aircraft for the Tech Spinner.
  • Tech Spinner KS-1 (テックスピナーKS-1, Tekku Supinā KS-1)[6]: A modified model belonging to the Space Research Center, commonly referred to as "Planet 1 (プラネット1, Puranetto 1)." This aircraft has undergone alterations to its rear components SS/PS. Equipped with a high-powered Techno Plasma SII engine, it lacks large boosters but is still capable of independent, high-speed space maneuvers outside the Earth's atmosphere.
  • Cosmo Noah (コスモ・ノア, Kosumo Noa)[6]: A large space transport rocket developed by the SRC in response to the "Neo-Utopia Plan." This rocket is capable of carrying the monsters protected on Kaburaya Islands to the Space Development Center, and then relocating them to Planet Juran.

Gallery

Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact

Ultraman Cosmos

Ultraman Cosmos 2: The Blue Planet

Ultraman Cosmos vs. Ultraman Justice: The Final Battle

Ultraman Saga

References

  1. https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/heroes/ultraman-cosmos
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Ultra Tokusatsu PERFECT MOOK vol. 28: Ultraman Cosmos, pg 11
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Ultra Tokusatsu PERFECT MOOK vol. 28: Ultraman Cosmos, pg 17
  4. Heisei Ultraman Mecha Chronicle Pg 70
  5. :Ultraman Cosmos composition pg 88-105
  6. 6.0 6.1 Heisei Ultraman Mecha Chronicle Pg 73-74


Defense Teams
Showa Defense Teams SSSP | TDF (UG, MAT, TAC, ZAT, MAC, UGM) | Science Guard Party
Heisei Defense Teams UMA | WINR | HEART | Mydo | TPC (GUTS, Super GUTS, Black Buster Corps, Neo Super GUTS) | GUARD (XIG) | GOKAZOKU | SRC (EYES, Team SEA), JADF | BCST | TLT (NR) | UDF (DASH) | GUYS | DEUS | ZAP SPACY | Team U | UPG | UNVER (Xio) | VTL | AIB
Reiwa Defense Teams EGIS | GAF (STORAGE) | TPU (GUTS-Select) | SSSP | GGF (SKaRD) | KDF | GDF (SKIP)
Other Defense Teams Inter Galactic Defense Force | Space Patrol | MIGHTY JACK | SRI | SGM | Team Mouri | SAT | SAF | PAT | Koseidon Corps | MAT | SWORD | SSSP | USP | GIRLS
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