Ultraman Dyna (ウルトラマンダイナ, Urutoraman Daina) is a Japanese tokusatsu TV show which aired from 5 September 1997 until 28 August 1998. It is a direct sequel to the previous Ultraman series, Ultraman Tiga and the 13th entry to the Ultra Series.
In the year 2017 (seven years after the final episode of Ultraman Tiga), TPC has advanced beyond earth, and has created a new team, "Super GUTS". Humans have begun terraformingMars and other planets in what is known as the "Age of the Neo Frontier". One day, the Neo Frontier is attacked by an alien race known as the Spheres. Shin Asuka has just joined Super GUTS and is in the middle of training maneuvers above Earth's atmosphere when he and his comrades are attacked. He proves himself in battle and can hold his own against ace pilot Ryo Yukimura. However, his ship is damaged and he ejects, after which he encounters a shining light. It is then that a new giant of light merges with the bewildered Shin, saving his life. When the Spheres enter Mars' atmosphere and merge with the Martian rocks to form monsters, Shin again participates in the battle, now equipped with a mysterious device known as the "Lieflasher". Upon the Sphere's new attack, Shin suddenly transforms into a colossal giant and manages to protect Mars from a group of monsters sent by the Spheres. The members of Super GUTS quickly catch on that this giant being is not Ultraman Tiga, but a new giant of light, "Ultraman Dyna".
The final story arc is rather somber, in contrast to the rest of the series. Dyna/Shin sacrifices themselves to save the Earth from Gransphia, the planet-sized mother form of the Spheres. He was last seen reuniting with his disappeared father and the two decided to continue traveling in-between dimensions. Eleven years after the end of the television series, the movie Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy establishes Shin's survival, and the Ultraman Saga had him briefly reunited with the rest of the Super GUTS before vanishing.
Episodes
No.
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original air date
1
"A New Light (Part 1)" Transliteration: "Aratanaru Hikari (Zenpen)" (Japanese: 新たなる光 前編)
"Final Chapter I: A New Shadow" Transliteration: "Saishūshō Wan Aratanaru Kage" (Japanese: 最終章I 新たなる影)
Kazuya Konaka
Keiichi Hasegawa
August 15, 1998 (1998-08-15)
50
"Final Chapter II: Destruction of the Solar System" Transliteration: "Saishūshō Tsū Taiyōkei Shōmetsu" (Japanese: 最終章II 太陽系消滅)
Kazuya Konaka
Keiichi Hasegawa
August 22, 1998 (1998-08-22)
51
"Final Chapter III: To Tomorrow…" Transliteration: "Saishūshō Surī Asu e" (Japanese: 最終章III 明日へ…)
Kazuya Konaka
Keiichi Hasegawa
August 29, 1998 (1998-08-29)
Films
Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light (1998): Ultraman Dyna was one of the main Ultramen to appear in this movie (as events of the movie are set during times of the Dyna series). Ultraman Tiga also makes an important appearance.
Ultraman Dyna: Return of Hanejiro (2001): An original video release that serves as a sequel to episode 47 of the series.
Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy (2009): Ultraman Dyna appears in this movie alongside the Showa-Era Ultramen, Ultraman Mebius, and the ZAP SPACY crew from Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle. His storyline follows on directly from the finale of his series.
Ultraman Saga (2012): Ultraman Dyna is the main Ultraman in the movie (set after the events of Ultra Galaxy Legend and Dyna has travelled to another universe), joined Ultraman Zero and Ultraman Cosmos in this movie, and merges with Zero and Cosmos to become Ultraman Saga.
Other appearances
Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers (2008): Ultraman Dyna joined Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Gaia and Ultraman Mebius in this movie, alongside Showa-era Ultra Heroes.
Ultraman Orb: The Origin Saga (2016-2017): Ultraman Dyna joined Ultraman Orb, Ultraman Cosmos, Ultraman Gaia and Ultraman Agul.
Ultraman Decker (2022): Ultraman Dyna first appeared as a flashback and later joined Ultraman Decker.
Ultraman Decker Finale: Journey to Beyond (2023): Ultraman Dyna arrived on Planet Lavie at some point during his travels, as it was being ravaged by aliens sent by Gibellus. After dealing with the immediate threats, Dyna turned to the planet native, Dinas, to give her some of his light. This caused a reaction with her will that created Ultraman Dinas. The two liberated the planet from the rest of the invaders together before Dyna left to continue travelling and protect more civilizations.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the series, Tsuburaya released the sequel of Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga titled Ultraman Decker (ウルトラマンデッカー, Urutoraman Dekkā), serving as a modern reimagining of the original series.
Home media
In July 2020, Shout! Factory announced to have struck a multi-year deal with Alliance Entertainment and Mill Creek Entertainment, with the blessings of Tsuburaya and Indigo, that granted them the exclusive SVOD and AVOD digital rights to the Ultra series and films (1,100 TV episodes and 20 films) acquired by Mill Creek the previous year. Ultraman Dyna, amongst other titles, will stream in the United States and Canada through Shout! Factory TV and Tokushoutsu.[1]
