"Are you okay, my friend?"
- ―Ultraseven 21 to Neos
Ultraseven 21 is an Ultra Warrior featured in the direct-to-DVD series Ultraman Neos. He is Ultraman Neos' partner, and came to Earth with him to protect humanity from giant monsters and evil invaders. Seven 21 is a member of the Galactic Security Agency , a group within the Inter Galactic Defense Force that specializes in surveillance and investigation missions.
Conception
Etymology
According to M-78.jp, he is named 21 because he was the 21st Ultra Warrior to come to Earth. His name 21 also seems to be from "the 21st century" theme for Neos was the first series appear in the new millennium. Also, the number 21 is a result of 7 multiplied by 3, likely a reference to the Showa and Heisei Ultraseven.
History
Ultraman Neos Pilot
Ultraseven 21 arrived on Earth to aid Ultraman Neos against Alien Zamu and Drengeran. Working together, they defeated their opponents, finishing them with their beam attacks. Ultraman Neos Pilot
Ultraman Neos
Ultraseven 21 was originally a member of the Inter Galactic Defense Force and the Galactic Security Agency. When he was about to be assigned to protect the planet Earth, some emergency prevented him from leaving his post. So, the Security Agency requested assistance from the Elite Task Force.
The protection of the Earth fell into the hands of Ultraman Neos, but once Seven 21 was clear, he traveled to Earth to act as Neos’ backup. The red giant appeared to Neos' host, unleashing the transformation device sealed within him and instructing him to transform to fight the first Dark Matter monster to appear in Japan. The red giant aided the hero several times, but didn’t go into actual battle until Neos was being double teamed by the monsters Sazora and Nozera. The two heroes managed to vanquish both monsters. The Red Giant! Seven 21 All the while 21 took on several human forms, often at times taking the image of someone involved with the current situation HEART was investigating.
Ultraseven 21 would continue to aid Neos on and off again until Mensch Heit's assassin monster Grall almost killed Neos. While the red and silver hero managed to vanquish the golden kaiju, he was left wounded. The Assassin-Beast from Space 21 appeared before the dying Neos with Zoffy, giving him much needed energy. On 21's suggestion, Zoffy returned to the Land of Light to gather up the needed life energy to fully heal Neos, warning him not to fight until he returned. Thus, when Mensch Heit arrived on Earth, it was up to Ultraseven 21 to thwart his attacks.
However, Mensch Heit's powerful and bizarre attacks easily overpowered 21. Even when Neos was summoned to his side, both were almost killed at the feet of the warlord. However, an unexpected ally would soon help: the last of the people of Zamu. The last member of the race sacrificed himself to recharge both Ultraman Neos and Ultraseven 21. With renewed strength, the pair threw several different energy attacks at the fiend. At long last, Mensch Heit was killed and the Earth saved. Ultraman Neos separated from his host. Their missions completed, Ultraman Neos and Ultraseven 21 returned to Nebula M78 to await further orders. Warriors of Light, Forever
Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie
Max (first hidden in the left) along Xenon, Neos and Seven 21 about to fight Belial.
After Ultraman Belial was freed, he went towards the Land of Light. Upon arrival, he displayed the defeated Ultraman Taro in his clutch. Enraged, the Ultras tried to assault Belial. Ultraseven 21 was fighting alongside Ultraman Neos, Ultraman Xenon and Ultraman Max. Despite their numbers and skills, they all were defeated by Belial and couldn't do anything to him. When Belial took the Plasma Spark, the Land of Light turned into a frozen world freezing all the Ultramen. After Ultraman Zero defeated Belial and recovered the Plasma Spark, Ultraseven 21, Ultraman Neos, Ultraman Max and Ultraman Xenon, restored, were among those who went to listen to Ultraman King's speech. Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie
Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy
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Neos and Seven 21 preparing to attack Leugocyte.
Ultraseven 21 went with Ultraman Neos and Ultraman 80 to Planet Feed in pursuit of Leugocyte, whose attack on Planet Kanon had been stopped by 80. Together, the three Ultras tag-teamed Leugocyte, when all of a sudden Absolute Tartarus and Reibatos arrived, the latter using his powers to revive Gymaira. With 80 occupied fighting Gymaira, Leugocyte knocked Neos and Seven 21 down, but fortunately, Cosmos and Justice arrived to lend a hand, having arrived after picking up unusual energy readings, which they had followed to Planet Feed. Cosmos and Justice stepped in to fight Leugocyte, rescuing Seven 21 and Neos whilst simultaneously giving 80 and opening to defeat Gymaira. With everyone now fighting Leugocyte simultaneously, Neos received a message sent from Zoffy as an Ultra Sign, and told the others that the mission to save Max had begun.
The five Ultras eventually defeated Leugocyte, but were suddenly attacked by Absolute Tartarus, who ambushed them. Fortunately, Cosmos and Justice fused into Ultraman Legend, forcing Tartarus into retreating. After the battle was over, 21 and the others returned to the Inter Galactic Defense Force Headquarters to report the situation to Zoffy. The Beginning
Galaxy Rescue Force Voice Drama
A time after the incident, Seven 21 was sent on behalf of the Galactic Security Agency to inform the Galaxy Rescue Force that they would be allying with them in the continuing battle against the Absolutian threat, coincidentally arriving at the same time as Ultraman Justice who was there to send the same message. With the two finally getting a chance to interact properly, 21 offered to spar with Justice for a while, with both shown to be equally matched. Dream Match
Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad
After returning to the Land of Light from Planet Ebil, Melos was put in the lead of the rescue mission to save Yullian after Father of Ultra requested the assistance of the Galaxy Rescue Force for the fight against The Kingdom.
Seven 21 and his teammates discussing about their rescue mission.
Now knowing of the Kingdom's location thanks to Astra's efforts, a rescue team was formed with its members being Astra, Xenon, Seven 21, Andro Melos, Hikari and Victory, guided by Sora from the Galaxy Rescue Force using technology and the Max Galaxy's powers to open a gate to the Kingdom. They were later joined by Justice, sent to them on the order of Delacion. The team infiltrated the Kingdom and split up to search for Yullian, agreeing to rendezvous back at the Eldora Tower later, but unfortunately came across some resistance.
While searching around, Seven 21 and Andro Melos paired up but were attacked by Absolute Titan. They stalled him until Astra managed to find and rescue both Yullian and Ultraman Regulos. The team waited for Astra to arrive, delayed by an attack from Absolute Diavolo. With the Absolutians closing in and their way home shrinking by the second, things seemed grim until Astra arrived with both Yullian and Regulos with him. Despite all their hardships, the team managed to leave the Kingdom and their mission was a success.
After the rescue squad managed to escape, they arrived on Planet Blizzard pursued by the Absolutians and their forces, only for them to be met with a large gathering of Ultras. The rescue team escaped with Yullian, leaving Astra and Regulos on the planet to join the other warriors in their battle against the Absolutians. Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad
Profile
Ultraseven 21
Stats[1]
- Height: 56 m
- Weight: 57,000 t
- Age: 18,000 years old
- Home World: Land of Light, Nebula M78
- Maximum Flight Speed: Mach 26 (Mach 24 in the pilot film)
- Maximum Running Speed: Mach 7.7
- Maximum Underwater Speed: Mach 2.5
- Maximum Underground Speed: Mach 2
- Maximum Jumping Height: 1300 meters (1100 meters in the pilot film)
- Arm Strength: 127,000 t
- Grip Strength: 55,000 t
Body Features
- Beam Lamp : Like his namesake, Ultraseven 21 has a Beam Lamp, unlike most his is a large crystal instead of a small dot.
- Protectors : The armor on 21's upper body and upper arms, it is unknown if they absorb sunlight the same way Seven's does.
- Eyes: 21's eyes can see through disguises and vast distances, even through objects. His eyes can move, as seen in the pilot video when he squints[2].
- Ultra Armor: 21 has the typical resistances expected of an Ultra, it is expected that the cold would affect him the same way it does other Ultras from M78.
- Vezard : The blade on Ultraseven 21's head, the Vezard, can be removed and thrown at enemies. It will then return to him, allowing him to place it on his head again. It is his version of Ultraseven's Eye Slugger.
Transformation
Ultraseven 21 has no human host or set human form. He had taken on several human forms during the course of the series but the manner in which he transforms back is almost always the same in some regard. 21's eyes glow followed by a transformation. His second, Shin, transformation had him change via a tower of red light. The third was with a swirling spray of light from his eyes and then slowly morphed into his true form in a manner similar to the original Ultraseven's transformation scene. His first and fourth transformation had a light shine out of his human form's body before morphing into his true form.
Used Human Forms
- Mysterious Girl (episode 2, portrayed by Mariya Izawa)
- Shin Kenmochi (episode 4, portrayed by Kunio Masaoka)
- Sean (episode 6, portrayed by Robert Scott Field)
- Masato Usami (episode 8, portrayed by Take Uketa)
Abilities
- Size Change: Ultraseven 21 can change his size from that of a human to that of a giant and back again at will.
- Ultra Contract: 21 can shrink to human size and smaller with his psychic powers.
- Ultra Magnificent: 21 can grow up to 200 m, but doing so would put his life at risk due to the energy demands needed to maintain that size.
- Human Forms: When needed, Ultraseven 21 can take on the form of any human. He does not appear to use any set form for his disguise, through out the series he has used several appearances of different ages and genders. See above for more information.
- Super Speed: Ultraseven 21 can run at super human speeds for an extended distance, running like a blur, he move fast enough to pass by automated turrets undetected.
Weapons
Techniques
Special
- Adorium Beam : Ultraseven 21 can fire a beam of energy called the Adorium Beam from the Beam Lamp on his forehead. It travels at a speed of 881 km/h.
- Regia Shot : Ultraseven 21 can fire a beam of energy called the Regia Shot from L-shape.
- Finger Darts : Used in the pilot, 21 puts his middle and index fingers together and fires several energy blasts from his finger tips.
- 21 Attack Beam : Seven 21 can fire red magnetic beams from his hands.
- Ultra Fireball : Seven 21 converts the Adorium energy in his body into an extremely hot energy projectile.
- 21 Beam Attack: A beam from his forehead, it can paralyze the target.
Physical
- 21 Punch : A punch that uses all of 21's strength.
- 21 Chop : A chop from high above.
- 21 Elbow : 21 drives his elbow into the opponent.
- Ultra Bomber : 21 concentrates all of his energy into his foot before delivering a dive bomb kick.
- Ultra Justi-Kick :
- Ultra Heel Drop : 21 performs a kick to the enemy's head using his right heel.
- 21 Whipper : 21 grabs his opponent and throws them at once. Used on a human sized Alien Zamu, disguised as Dr. Otomo.
- 21 Flying Mare : 21 jumps at his opponent and grabs them by the neck, using the falling momentum to bring them down.
- Ultra Body Attack: 21, when flying can ram his enemy at full speed without ill effect.
Other
- Stop Beam : Fires a beam that becomes tether of energy to constrict around the enemy and hold them in place.
- Ultra X Eyes : 21 can see through objects and pierce disguises to see the true being. Signified by a flashing in his eyes. Can be done in human form.
- Ultra Running: By making his body glow, 21 is able to move at high speeds.
Combination
- Double Kick: A kick performed with Neos, used on Mensch Heit as a kick and knee combo.
- Double Flying Kick: Using the Ultra Bomber, 21 attacks with Neos' Ultra-Flying Kick. Used on Mensch Heit.
- Double Attack : Neos and 21 headlock opponents and run to each other ramming their enemies into each other. Used in episode 4.
- Double Lifter: Used with Neos to hoist Giga Dread into space and far away from the Earth.
Unused
The following techniques were revealed on page 91 of "TV Magazine Special Edition Heisei Ultra Video Complete Works" (2002/Kodansha), and were not used in the film. As Seven 21 excels at covert operations, he also uses many ninja-like techniques.
- Ultra Light Lancer: One of 21's metamorphic abilities, creates a spear of light.
- Ultra Cross Slash: One of 21's metamorphic abilities, creates a shuriken of light, used for the same purpose as the Ultra Slash.
- Ultra-Barrier: One of 21's metamorphic abilities, 21 creates a barrier to repel enemy attacks.
- Handy Power Shot: One of 21's metamorphic abilities, 21 fires a continuous stream of light bullets from his palm.
- Ultra Wizard Beam: A multi purpose beam from his Beam Lamp, it can paralyze the target, hit them with an electric shot, act as magnetic waves or act as a heat ray.
- Eye Crash Beam: 21 fires destructive beams from his eyes.
- 21 Sparkling: A suicidal technique in which 21 uses Ultra Telekinesis to release energy from the entire body. The downside is that it consumes a large amount of energy.
- Ultra Psychokinesis: This move is said to have been taught by Ultraseven himself.
- 21 Teleportation : A teleportation technique, this was apparently how he traveled to and from the Land of Light to Earth.
- Ultra Miracle Shower: A technique used to put out fires and provide water, similar to Ultra Water Current.
- Ultra Telekinesis: 21 can telekinetically move objects.
- Ultra Hearing: 21 can distinguish sounds from far away.
- Ultra Pause: 21 can stop enemies in mid-air.
- Ultra Spray: 21 fires a beam that reveals invisible targets.
Gallery
Ultraman Neos Pilot
Ultraman Neos
Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie
Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy
Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Destined Crossroad
Miscellaneous
Trivia
Unused Accolaser concept art
- Seven 21 had an unused transformation item called the Accolaser [1] and could use Version Up much like Ultraman Gaia. He could also apparently change his size from micro to extremely giant size.[3]
- By choice Ultraseven 21 is the only Ultra to have no fixed human form.
- Due to this fact his manner of interacting with mankind is much more secretive and withdrawn than most Ultras such as Ultraseven and Ultraman.
- The actor who played 'Sean' previously appeared in the 1991 Godzilla film Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah as M11.
- Ultraseven 21's Vezard's sound when in use is reused from the Agulater.
- Like Ultraman Neos, Ultraseven 21 was redesigned in 2001.
- Ultraseven 21 is the first secondary Ultra to have his own theme song, followed by Ultraman Hikari and Ultraman Victory.
- Ultraseven 21 and Ultraman Neos are the only Ultras whose eyes have been shown moving.
- In SSSS.GRIDMAN's first and seventh episodes there was a shop called "Seven Two One" which, besides being a parody of Seven Eleven stores, is a reference to this character.
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