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Publication: July 27, 2026

Narahara Sho x Kunigami Masato x Itose Nanaha

Narahara: When I heard it was a story about a hunter buddying up with an ancient life form known as a "Kakuzyu" to engage in battles, I initially didn't know what kind of heroes they would be (laughs). Still, when I read the script, I confidently thought, "This is gonna be an interesting show!"

Kunigami: I look forward to receiving a script every time, you know? It's like the anticipation you feel waiting for the next chapter of a serialized manga, so I'm totally captivated.

Itose: It seems like it'll be an "easy to watch show" that'll appeal even to those who have never watched tokusatsu before. The characters also feel "very anime" and easy to get attached to.

Narahara: The way Shout, the character I play, stays true to himself while growing with the support of those around him makes him a protagonist who, in a good way, is easy to relate to, don't you think?

Kunigami: It's also amusing how the revived Kakuzyu King Enkaku, despite his dignified demeanor, is comically clueless about modern civilization. That part of him is what I enjoy performing.

Itose: Giriko's stance is that she's neither an enemy nor ally to Shout and Enkaku, so she's a type of heroine unlike any we've seen before. I'm conscious of acting in a way that highlights the gap between her cute, usual demeanor and the way she wields her greatsword during battle.

Kunigami: In order to get into being Giriko, you've been practicing with a sword even outside of filming, right?

Itose: It's not going so well! (laughs).

Kunigami: Sho and Shout are similar in that they're both confident in themselves. It's pretty satisfying to watch.

Itose: My first impression of Narahara-kun was, "He's really full of himself, huh" (laughs).

Narahara: Well, you're not wrong (laughs).

Itose: As filming progressed, he had a solid approach to his role as the lead actor, and is great at livening up the set, so my impression of him has only gotten better.

Narahara: I didn't expect to be praised so much, so it honestly makes me happy.

Kunigami: You like being praised, huh? (laughs).

Narahara: If I were to praise them instead, Kunigami-san's like a big brother, as he supports a free spirit like me even behind the scenes, so he's incredibly dependable. Itose-san is serious when it comes to acting. However, she also has a silly side to her. The two of us often tease Kunigami-san together.

Kunigami: They certainly tease me.

Narahara: Kunigami-san is older than me, and I initially thought he was the kind of person who'd be hard to approach.

Kunigami: We started to get along around the third day, didn't we? Also, there's only a 6 year difference between us, so it's not as big of a gap as you're making it out to be!

Itose: We became friends pretty quickly, didn't we?

Narahara: Ultimately, I'm really glad that Kunigami-san and Itose-san are close by.

Kunigami: I want to act in a way that'll allow the viewers to grasp the messages behind the show, such as the importance of "letting your voice out" and "sticking to your ego."

Narahara: Aside from us, various other characters will appear, and the story will get more interesting with each episode. Please be sure to watch as we grow stronger through it all until the very end!

Group Comment

Narahara: Omeaghorn's positioned as the second installment of "PROJECT RED" but there's alot of things I don't understand…

Kunigami: I was told these productions will be crossovers, but I still can't imagine how it'll work yet.

Itose: I think it's interesting purely because we can't predict what'll happen next.

Narahara: I had a conversation with Reiji's Nagata Kouhei-san, who was the protagonist of the first installment "Gavan Infinity," about how we were "looking forward to seeing how these two works, with their completely different worldviews, would crossover."

Kunigami: There are all kinds of possibilities, aren't there?

Itose: There's no doubt that we're taking on a big challenge…

Solo Comments

Narahara: The moment I put on my costume, I genuinely felt like my childhood dream of appearing in a tokusatsu production had finally come true, as my heart started to well up. During my transformation, I spin the brim of my hat behind me. Transforming with a hat is pretty novel, don't you think? Please give it a try yourself.

Kunigami: The most important point are my horns. I've gotten used to them as we continue to perform, and it now feels like I really have horns growing from my head. Once they put on my horns and finish my makeup, I naturally switch into my role. I also love my old fashioned costume, which is abit different from Shout's look.

Itose: The design is to my tastes, so on the day of costume fitting, I got so excited and thought, "Can I really wear this every day?!" The key points are her signature purple color and gold accessories. I'd love it if you'd imitate the off the shoulder look!

Konishi Eito

Since my role as Zetsuenkaku is that of a Kakuzyu, I'm conscious of performing non human gestures. I thought it'd be interesting to add a beasty feel to it, like with how he plays with his nails and touches his hair as if he were grooming himself. As a unique presence within the Ibaru Alliance, while he's cute at first glance, I also value the fear of not knowing what he'll do next. Since he's a tokusatsu hero, I don't really want children to hate him, but I do want them to be so scared of Zetsuenkaku that they end up hating him. I basically speak in a cheerful, soft tone, but when it comes time to make a decision, I'll lower my voice, or conversely, say something scary with a cheerful smile. Because tokusatsu characters have strong personalities, I'm incorporating the expressive skills I've cultivated on stage, making me glad that I've done stage plays. It's fun to think about how to move dynamically and what elements can be used to bring out his individuality.

My favorite part of the costume is the beret. It even has a sparkly ornament on the brim, so he's the only one in the Ibaru Alliance who looks cute. However, the costume is pure white, so it's tough having to constantly be careful and not get it dirty! I always drink coffee when I'm on a set, but I've been holding back on this one (laughs).

Publication: July 1, 2026

"This will be Zeztz's first stand alone film. What were your thoughts as you entered filming for this movie?"

Imai: To deliver the same intensity as the TV series, every cast and staff member came together to take on the challenge.

Furukawa: We entered filming for the movie after we finished filming the final episode of the TV series. During the wrap up of the TV series, Imai-kun was moved to tears while saying "It's over~!" (laughs), but I imagined it more like a bonus stage beginning, one where we could still enjoy filming Zeztz.

Imai: I didn't cry though (laughs).

Furukawa: You did (laughs).

"The film depicts the strong bond between Baku and Nox, but how did you feel about them forming such a buddy relationship?"

Imai: While we were filming the TV series, I kept thinking that I'd "love to perform alongside Nox with smiles on both our faces someday." That's why I'm really happy that my dream came true through this film. And then, I thought it was great that we were finally able to do something that felt typical of the No.1 & No.2 Double Riders.

Furukawa: I didn't know about the story until just before filming began, so I would've never dreamed that the two of them would work together. I initially wasn't even made aware that Nox would transform into the secondary Rider when filming for the TV series began. I think this film captured the perfect sense of distance between Baku and Nox.

"Were you conscious of maintaining a certain distance in the TV series so that they wouldn't become too friendly?"

Furukawa: I wasn't being conscious about that. Rather, the distance between them wasn't closing at all, so around episodes 35 and 36 I had suggested, "Wouldn't this kind of performance make him come off more as the secondary Rider?" It was around that time that Nox started showing signs of wanting to help Baku, right?

"It was revealed that everything up to episode 24 had been a precognitive dream that Baku had, but did you consciously try to change your acting between the Nox in Baku's precognitive dream and Nox from episode 25 onwards?"

Furukawa: My performance had changed compared to the very beginning, but the reason for the change wasn't "just because it was a precognitive dream." The script already incorporated changes in regards to Nox's words and actions to match the unfolding developments, so I didn't need to change anything on my end. Compared to before, they started explaining things more clearly and communicating without being vague, so it seems the production team were the ones who changed.

"At what point were you told that developments up to episode 24 were all a dream?"

Imai: I found out when I was given the script for episode 24. It was just a "dream," but before that, the development where Three shot and killed Baku seriously shocked me, so the relieved feeling of "thank goodness! it was just a dream!" was even stronger. I was like, "I can still appear in Zeztz!" (laughs). I wouldn't have wanted to be told, "The main character will be changing starting from episode 25." It was also a huge shock to have taken Nox's life with my own hands, so I was glad that it turned out to be just a dream.

Furukawa: I found out before I was even given the script, just after being taken out by Catastrom. Just as I was thinking that I was going to be leaving during the middle of the show, the Producer told me, "Furukawa-san, you'll be absent for one episode, but he'll be revived, so rest easy." When I asked why, I was surprised to hear the reason being that "everything that's happened so far in the story was all just Baku's dream." Up until then, any information regarding the full picture of CODE or The Lady's character that Baku wasn't aware of, I wasn't told either. I later found out that it was established that "within dreams, Nox can't speak of anything other than what Baku knows."

"Having worked continuously on the series for over a year, did your impressions of each other change?"

Imai: I was incredibly nervous the first time I met Furukawa-san. I was worried about "hating to say something weird and for him to end up disliking me," but he was very kind when I actually spoke to him. On the film set, I learned alot about how to use my eyes and use pauses effectively while performing. I hope to continue growing as an actor by making use of what he's taught me.

Furukawa: He's just saying that to flatter me, but he seriously took on developing his role on his own, and I only offered him advice about two times. He had written detailed notes in the scripts regarding his approach to his performance, which gave me the impression that he was very serious. Before doing a real take, he had this routine where, without fail, he'd pout his lips in order to make sure he wouldn't bite them. It made me think that he was developing his character at his own pace.

"Please tell us what you find "cool" about each other."

Imai: Furukawa-san's face, style, and acting, everything about him is cool. His transformation scenes are super cool, and since I do a similar hand motion during my Exdream transformation pose, the viewers might think that I'm copying him. Still, it's such a cool pose that it's not a big deal that it looks similar (laughs).

Furukawa: Zeztz looks really cool when he lights up during night scenes. Especially with this production's distinct "red moon" in the background, the way Zeztz's suit glows red looks really cool even when you see it on set. Out of all of Zeztz's various forms, Physicum Impact would have to be my favorite.

Imai: My favorite is Catastrom. It felt incredibly satisfying to do post recording that conveyed the image of destroying everything. Still, Catastrom is the form that took out Nox……uh, Furukawa-san, you only spoke about Zeztz just now. Let's hear about "Imai's good points" too (laughs).

Furukawa: This is the side of him that I like (laughs).

"Let's talk once more in regards to the film. Do you feel that the cast members grew as actors on set?"

Furukawa: Back when the series first started, I think the seriousness of "having to play the lead role" caused an immense amount of pressure to be put on Imai-kun. However, he gradually got used to it and began enjoying being on set. The atmosphere also became more relaxed, and he seemed to enjoy talking with the other cast members. In terms of developing his character, he had a good grasp of it early on.

Imai: I'm not trying to say something arrogant, but as the series kept going, I think it deepened everyone's bonds. The moment I'd get into my performance, I would instantly connect with the members of the Paranormal Affairs Division and Minami in the real world, and with Nox and Nem-chan within the dream world. I felt that way during the TV series too, and in the film, the unity among the cast members grew deeper and made performing more enjoyable.

"Please tell us your impressions of Kumon Shuma's Sono Shunta-san."

Imai: Sono-kun's really tall and has a small face, so he's seriously cool. His performance and the way he delivered his lines were very powerful. We got along really well on the film set, and we'd talk about things like, "What did you eat today?" and "What do you do on your days off?" During the scene where we face each other and transform, after the Director called the cut, he shouted out, "That was so cool!" I think having Sono-kun created a more relaxed and lively atmosphere on set.

Furukawa: I talked with him about various things on set too, but I think normally, when you're on a set for the first time, you're so busy dealing with your own stuff, that you don't have the time to talk that much with those around you. Sono-kun however managed to do it without appearing stressed out. He's simply dignified, and I could feel his confidence. He's a real professional. The first day of filming involved a long scene together with him. The theatrics of the lines were challenging, and I think it'd normally be a situation that would make you tense, but he didn't show any signs of being nervous at all. I guess it's because he's gained alot of experience as a member of MILK. Seeing him like that, I was really impressed and thought, "Amazing!"

"Please tell us about any scenes in this film that the two of you put alot of effort into, and any scenes you'd like viewers to pay attention to."

Imai: I put alot of effort into everything, but the scene where Baku carries Nox princess style really stands out in two ways. The film location took place on top of train tracks, so since the ground wasn't flat, it was difficult to walk while carrying Nox. Suit Actor Niita-san showed us an example of how to do it beforehand, but even he said, "This is tough!" For Nitta-san to find it tough, that was saying something.

Furukawa: Imai-san was having a tough time, but as the one being carried, it was really tough for me too.

Imai: Furukawa-san said, "His holster is digging into me and it hurts!," right? Compared to that, I wasn't having a tough time at all (laughs). Still, I did my best to hold him!

Furukawa: It was seriously tough. Four people from the action team even had to help out (laughs).

Imai: Aside from that scene, the film is packed with tons of scenes that couldn't be included in the TV series, such as all of the CODE agents gathering together to Henshin and Disguise and some flashy bike action, so I hope you'll make sure to pay attention to that.

Furukawa: For me on the other hand, in a good way, there weren't that many scenes where I had to really push myself. Since this is an extension of the TV series, I was already accustomed with the role, instead entering into a "fun mode." Out of everything, what I want all the fans to watch for is how the relationship between him and Baku steadily progresses. After that, the action scenes are intense, so I really hope you'll watch it.

"Along with the film's release, the TV series is finally entering its final stretch. Please share a message for the fans who have supported Zeztz so far."

Imai: We've received tons of messages of support from all of you. It personally makes me incredibly happy that Zeztz has been loved up to this point. Developments in the TV series and film will be heating up, so I'd appreciate it if you'd watch until the very end.

Publication: July 10, 2026

A Blue Light shining towards the Future

Mitsuishi Ibuki, a third year student of the department of veterinary medicine at Meishin University. He was the only one who managed to escape from the destroyed planet H12 to Earth, where despite feeling lonely at times, is living a peaceful life. One day, a space kaiju that destroyed Ibuki's homeworld attacks from a fallen meteorite, causing Earth to fall into chaos. As a fear stricken Ibuki gathered up his courage to protect the lives that were right in front of him, his figure changed into that of a shining blue giant!

This work, which is also the commemorative production for the Ultraman series 60th anniversary, explores the theme of encounters and bonds between those of different species. This is a subject that's been frequently depicted in previous series, but by having the main focus of the story be on young people studying about life at the same university, a drama with a new feeling will be woven. Despite being inexperienced in battle, make sure to pay attention to Ultraman Teo's heroic figure, as his body shines vibrantly while confronting the kaiju.

Ibuki encounters the mini kaiju Pucchi and members of the Astronomy Association, where he ends up facing off against kaiju and threats from space. As he comes face to face with various forms of life, the lonely alien will grow into a hero.

Iwasaki Aoi (Mitsuishi Ibuki/Teo)

-Teo's a hero you'll want to cheer for-

"Please tell us your memories of the Ultraman series."

Iwasaki: My first Ultraman was "Ultraman Zero The Movie," which I saw around the time I was in kindergarten, so until I reached the point where I had the cognitive ability to comprehend things, I seriously believed that such a world existed. I watched "Ultraman Arc" when I accepted my audition, but despite the fact that I'm now an adult, it was so realistic that I almost believed that it was set in a real city and was completely drawn into its worldview.

"Do you have any vivid memories of the audition?"

Iwasaki: To conclude the audition, I was handed a stone and told, "Please perform your own transformation pose," which was an unprecedented experience for me. I vividly remember that when I first entered the waiting room, Tomabechi Wataru's Morimoto Ryoma-san had a smile on his face, so I went over to talk to him. It makes me really happy that we were able to make it to the very end together.

"How did you feel when you found out that you had been cast as Ibuki?"

Iwasaki: When I heard that I'd been chosen, I couldn't believe it, and wasn't sure how to react. Of course, within my heart I had this desire like, "Maybe it is possible for me to become Ultraman?," and I had also thought, "If I could become a hero, maybe that would be a way to show some kind of appreciation to my parents," so I was really happy. After that, as things like costume fittings and script readings began, the realization that "I was going to become Ultraman" gradually started to settle in.

"At the time of this interview, your appearance has yet to be announced, but have you informed your family?"

Iwasaki: Yes. When I told my mother, her reaction was sorta like, "Ah, I see," but the next day she asked me tons of questions, so maybe she just hadn't fully grasped the situation yet (laughs). My father had heard about it from my mother, and before filming started he told me, "Do your best," and "I think it'll be tough, but see it through to the end."

"For your role as Ibuki, what kind of person do you personally think he is?"

Iwasaki: Ibuki does things that are unconventional by Earth's standards, and while it's funny and gets a laugh out of me, rather than thinking he's strange just for being an alien, I tend to view it more as him simply not being able to grasp what's considered normal on Earth. Despite holding onto his past trauma and being in a pitiable state, he hasn't completely given up hope, as when he arrives on Earth, he's able to talk with strangers and animals. The word "kindness" feels abit too light, but I think he's a thoughtful young man.

"What were you conscious of when performing?"

Iwasaki: In scenes where Ibuki's faced with something he doesn't know and his alien side comes out, I acted by recalling the questions and feelings that came up when I experienced new things in my own life, and approached it with the mindset of, "Let's try to match it with this kind of feeling here." I thought life on Earth for Ibuki would be a series of unfamiliar experiences, so I also took the initiative to try out new things on my own. And, since I personally have the impression that heroes have good physiques, I got a gym membership and started training.

"There are running scenes starting from the first episode, so it seems your training produced results, huh?"

Iwasaki: Yeah. I used to hate the way I ran, so in order to fix it, I ran on a treadmill while checking my form in a mirror that was in front of me, studying how to run like a hero. I never would've imagined that I'd be running to the extent that I did, so I'm really glad I worked on it (laughs).

"(laughs). How do you feel regarding Teo's visuals?"

Iwasaki: I also like blue, so I genuinely think it's cool. At first glance, the design doesn't really look like Ultraman, but it's fitting for Teo, who gradually becomes more like an Ultraman as the story unfolds, and I feel that he's different from the Ultramans we've seen up to now.

"His somewhat young, or rather, gentle face is also distinct, isn't it?

Iwasaki: I get that! With a gentle face that seems to hate conflict, it somehow reminds me of Ibuki. Even though his expression doesn't change, his vulnerable demeanor suits him, and his Suit Actor really portrayed the trauma Ibuki carries, as rather than being captivated by how cool he is, I feel that it's more like I can't take my eyes off him because I want to cheer him on.

-Acting born from a homey atmosphere-

"Were there any memorable interactions you had with Main Director Ninomiya Takashi?"

Iwasaki: I clearly remember him mentioning not to think of him as an alien just because he's strange, and to put emphasis on the fact that aliens are living beings. We talked about various things, including the areas where my acting was lacking, and he would give me hints based on what I did. He'd even take me out for meals after filming, so he was like a father figure.

"Please tell us your impressions of the Astronomy Association's cast members. First, let's start with Emma's Kamiya Amane-san."

Iwasaki: I first met the president during a lesson that Director Ninomiya had put together. From that moment on, I knew she was serious, but she wasn't cold or blunt, as I could sense something of an indescribable kindness coming from her, so I thought she was a suitable fit for a president.

"What about Kanna's Nakada Noa-san?"

Iwasaki: Kanna-san has a unique aura to her, and I initially had the impression that we were the most different in terms of personality. However, when we started talking, we discovered that we shared things in common, like our love for reading and competitiveness, so I started to feel a sense of familiarity with her.

"Now, what about Rintarou's Uemura Yu-san?"

Iwasaki: Rintarou-san has a cool appearance, and his everyday clothes are just like his costumes. I thought he was just meticulous, but during filming, he was a real mood maker who livened things up, and my impression of him changed to that of a senior I respected.

"What about Morimoto-san, who you met during the audition?"

Iwasaki: Ever since we spoke at the audition, I've felt that Becchi-san and I have similar ways of thinking. If Becchi-san has the image of the kind eldest son, then Rintarou-san's the responsible second eldest who keeps a watchful eye on those around him, and I felt spoiled by both of them.

"Based on what you've said, it sounds like the set had a homey atmosphere, huh?"

Iwasaki: Yes, it really was. There were alot of scenes where I was alone, and I'd often be there before everyone else, or they'd go home ahead of me. I felt lonely when everyone wasn't there, but on the other hand, I felt reassured when they came, and I think the fact that we became such good friends really came through in our acting.

"The first episode featured many scenes with animals, but tell us about your memories of the film shoot."

Iwasaki: It was my first time filming with animals, but there were quite a few mishaps, like when they wouldn't quite look my way or went off in unexpected directions. Episode 1 featured many scenes where Ibuki would try to talk to people, but they'd just walk away, while dogs would actually pay attention to him. I feel like I'm the opposite, as I can talk to people, but animals ignore me, and I was filming while thinking, "Ibuki must feel the same way when dealing with people, huh?"

"The scene where Ibuki gathered up all of his courage and transformed into Teo for the first time on Earth was the highlight of the first episode.

Iwasaki: For the transformation scene, I was constantly talking about it with the Director by saying, "That scene's on this day, right?," as I was worried and wondered, "Can I pull it off?" For me, it was important to convey just how terrifying the kaiju was for Ibuki. I put effort into things like his frightened expression, and was conscious of just how uncool and pathetic I could make it look. We shot it around the time where I felt as if I had built up a certain amount of experience as Ibuki, so my ideas seemed to work out nicely.

"Which scene do you feel you put the most effort into during the first episode?"

Iwasaki: It would of course be the transformation scene, where he protects the child from the fire breathing kaiju. At that point, he didn't even know how to transform yet, so you could say that he was on the verge of death, you know? The Director had also mentioned that he "wanted this scene to be really impactful," but I've never experienced any sort of near death situation, so I seriously struggled with how to express it. Then, and I know this is gonna sound crazy, but right before filming, I had a dream where I was shot and killed (laughs). It's just nuance is all, but I based my performance off the fear I felt at that moment.

"Finally, please tell us what key points we should pay attention to from episode 2 onwards."