This is the character page for the 2018 tokusatsu Ultra Series Ultraman R/B.
Minato family
Katsumi Minato , born on May 23, 1995,Ultraman R/B Cho Zenshu book is the 23-year-old eldest son who puts family importance above all else, evidenced by his decision to leave his childhood dream of becoming a baseball player and helps his father's business. Despite his critical thinking ability, he is also hot-blooded and incapable of observing his surroundings when playing baseball with other townspeople. He works as a clerk in his father's specialty shop and has a keen fashion sense. On the day of their mother's birthday, Katsumi and Isami were given the to transform into Ultraman Rosso and Blu after Grigio Bone's attack on Mt. Ayaka. Initially hesitant, he begins to accept the responsibility of an Ultraman it held and defend Ayaka City from monster attacks.
A year later after Leugocyte's defeat, Katsumi becomes torn in choosing what to do for his future. After getting into an argument with his former high school friend Yukio, Tregear tricked him into being left on Hoster 21 System until the Minato family rescued him as he rejoin the battle. Once returning Yukio to normal, Katsumi handed his former friend his baseball and leaves for Milan to further his study as a fashion designer.
Should both brothers hold the R/B Gyro, they can perceive each other's sense of vision. As Ultraman Rosso, Katsumi adopted his skill as a pitcher through said Ultra's attacks.
Katsumi Minato is portrayed by . As a child, Katsumi is portrayed by .
Isami Minato , born on April 13, 1999, is a 19-year-old college student studying cosmoarchaeology in honor of his long lost mother. He holds a huge respect to Katsumi for giving up his passion for sports to support their family. A free-spirited youth, Isami prefers to conduct interesting research instead of helping out at the store. Because of his clumsy attitude, he is incapable of expressing his gratitude to others. Alongside Katsumi, he obtained the R/B Gyro during their mother's birthday to transform into Ultraman Blu. Compared to Katsumi, Isami was more open-minded with his newfound powers but finds himself guided by his brother during the fight.
In Ultraman R/B the Movie, the Minato brothers stumbled upon a dimensional-displaced Riku, as Isami teamed up with him when Katsumi became stranded in an alien planet. After the fight with Tregear ended, Isami decided to further his study in California.
In addition to R/B Gyro, Isami also created a device that can detect presence of a monster.
Isami Minato is portrayed by . As a child, Isami is portrayed by .
Asahi Minato , born on March 3, 2001, is the 17-year-old youngest of the Minato siblings, a happy-go-lucky high school girl that is close to her brothers. She has a dislike of conflicts, which extends to the point of refusing to play rock–paper–scissors. On behalf of their mother, she performs the housework. She discovered her brothers' double life as Ultramen and her wish allows the Orb Ring NEO to assist them in defeating Horoboros, and even played a pivotal role on helping her brothers unlock the power of Ultraman Ruebe. Although the Minato family remember Asahi as a baby, the lack of past photos that represent her brings Ushio to doubt her existence. After her closest friend, Saki Mitsurugi sacrifice herself against Leugocyte's beam, she then inherits Saki's Gyro. During the final battle with Leugocyte, she is revealed to be the incarnation of Crystal and creates the Makoto Crystal through the power of the three siblings' bonds.
In Ultraman R/B the Movie, Asahi join forces with her brothers and a dimensional-displaced Ultraman in fighting against Ultraman Tregear's invasion. With Saki's Gyro, she assumed the form of Grigio Regina until Saki's spirit resonated with her, giving birth to Ultrawoman Grigio. After her brothers leave to travel the world, Asahi remains in Ayaka City to protect it for her brothers.
Asahi Minato is portrayed by . As a baby, Asahi is portrayed by .
Ushio Minato , born on May 14, 1968, is a 50-year-old kind father of the Minato family and owner of specialty store . As he lacks awareness of his sons being Ultramen, Ushio mistook his sons' behavior as teenage rebellion. His dream is to design clothes of his brand, "UshioMinato" and had provide financial support to his wife for her research. He refused to believe his wife had disappeared and faithfully waited for her return, with his wish granted at some point before Leugocyte's arrival to Earth.
Ushio Minato is portrayed by .
Mio Minato , born on July 1, 1968, is the 50-year-old (physically in her mid-30s) matriarch of Minato family who went missing near Mt. Ayaka on her birthday, fifteen years ago. She was a researcher contracted under Aizentech, who funded her past studies with her husband's clothing business. Mio was revealed to have been stranded on an alternate dimension for 15 years while stealing the Gyros after an encounter with Saki Mitsurugi. Due to the time spend in that pocket dimension, Mio physically remains in her mid-30s appearance until she escaped.
There, she learned of her sons becoming Ultra Warriors and receive the prediction of their impending death. Upon her return to Ayaka City, Mio stole the Gyros and prepare to contain Leugocyte in a Monster Crystal in hopes of banishing the monster into said pocket dimension, but her plan fell through due to Saki's intervention. This leads to her trying to use Aizentech tower's black hole generator to banish the monster and herself until her sons destroy the monster as Ultraman Ruebe. With peace returned to Ayaka City, Mio becomes the acting president of Aizentech in Aizen and Saki's absence.
Mio Minato is portrayed by .
Aizentech is a large company that focuses on space exploration and unknown energy research. The company is located on , the same area which the Minato family's Quattro M operates. In the past, Aizentech was originally a small factory named operated by Makoto's father before he moved it to Ayaka City and provide major contribution to the city, therefore making it as a company town. In the height of frequent monster attacks sent by Chereza, Aizentech had developed an that render its target in suspended animation. Unfortunately as a result of Saki's actions in ordering Grigio King to be released, the company faced a major crisis due to the declining rate of public trust.
Makoto Aizen is the 33-year-old president of Aizentech and a general manager of research. Behind his huge popularity in Ayaka City, Makoto is actually used a host body for Chereza to infiltrate human society 15 years prior to the events of the series and used a medium by the alien to transform into Grigio Bone and Ultraman Orb Dark. After Saki expels Chereza from his body, Makoto names her the new president of Aizentech as he steps down to travel around the world with his bicycle.
Makoto Aizen is portrayed by .
D.R.L.N. is an artificial intelligence that assisted Makoto (Chereza) in his works, such as archiving his poets and performs internal functions of the Aizentech headquarters. While operating outside, she inhabits a white drone to salvage Monster Crystals. Although faithfully serves Chereza, D.R.L.N.'s loyalty is fickle, as she sided with Saki in her plan to detonate Earth and later on shifted to Mio when she returned from another dimension.
As a result of Saki's declaration in bombing Earth in hopes of destroying Leugocyte, D.R.L.N. was hacked by an unknown source to assassinate Saki by controlling Chereza's King Joe unit and put Asahi in a hostage crisis but Saki briefly collaborated with the Minato brothers to save Asahi as Isami purified D.R.L.N. by shutting down the network connection and rebooted her.
D.R.L.N. is voiced by , who previously voiced Zandrias in Kaiju Girls.
Ultramen The titular Ultras of Ultraman R/B, Rosso and Blu, were originally humanoid orphans from Planet Sanja who were chosen into their self-titled Ultraman forms through the Light of Orb from Planet , Ultraman Orb's home world. The brothers were killed after an attempt at preventing Leugocyte from destroying Earth, leaving behind their R/B Gyros for the Minato brothers to inherit their Ultramen identities while their youngest sister, Grigio, went on to adopt the alias of Saki Mitsurugi and continuing their mission to destroy Leugocyte at the cost of Planet Earth.
Ultraman Rosso is a twin-horned Ultraman who bonds with Katsumi Minato in the present day. He excels in mid and long range combat as he wields a pair of , with the left blade being shorter and held on a reverse grip. Since Katsumi is an aspiring baseball player, his skills as a pitcher are sometimes translated into Rosso's fighting stances.
Through Katsumi's use of the R/B Gyro and R/B Crystals, Rosso can perform a to use different elemental powers: Flame: Rosso's default form accessed via the Taro Crystal, which allows him to convert his energy into fire-based attacks. In this form, he is capable of throwing small fireball projectiles. Although a balanced form, Rosso can exert strength and durability. His finisher is the . Aqua: Rosso's first speed-oriented form accessed via the Ginga Crystal, which allows him to convert his energy into water-based attacks. In this form, he is capable of creating a liquid-like reflective barrier. His finisher is the . Wind: Rosso's second speed form accessed via the Tiga Crystal, which allows him to convert his energy into air-based attacks. In this form, he is capable of both launching miniature cyclones and creating air bubbles. His finisher is the . Ground: Rosso's strength-oriented form accessed via the Victory Crystal, which allows him to convert his energy into Earth-based attacks. In this form, he is capable of summoning a gravity well to trap his opponent. His finisher is the .
Ultraman Rosso is voiced by Yuya Hirata, the actor of Katsumi Minato. Hirata also portrayed Rosso's human form in the penultimate episode of Ultraman R/B.
Ultraman Blu is a single-horned Ultraman who bonded with Isami to protect him from Grigio Bone's attack. In contrast to his older brother Rosso, Blu excels in mid and close range combat as he wields a single-bladed .
Through Isami's use of the R/B Gyro and R/B Crystals, Blu can perform a Type Change to use different elemental powers: Aqua: Blu's default form accessed via the Ginga Crystal, which allows him to convert his energy into water-based attacks. In this form, he is capable of both firing a concentrated stream of water and healing a wounded Ultra. Although a balanced form, Blu can exert speed and agility. His finisher is the . Flame: Blu's first strength-oriented form accessed via the Taro Crystal, which allows him to convert his energy into fire-based attacks. In this form, he is capable of launching a barrage of flame bullets. His finisher is the . Wind: Blu's speed form accessed via the Tiga Crystal, which allows him to convert his energy into air-based attacks. In this form, he is capable of increasing his flight speed for aerial combat. However, it tends to wear Blu out quickly. His finisher is the . Ground: Blu's second strength-oriented form accessed via the Victory Crystal, which allows him to convert his energy into Earth-based attacks. In this form, he is capable of firing an energy stream of pebbles. His finisher is the .
Ultraman Blu is voiced by Ryosuke Koike, the actor of Isami Minato. Koike also portrayed Blu's human form in the penultimate episode of Ultraman R/B.
Ultraman Ruebe is a fusion of Ultraman Rosso and Blu achieved through , created when R/B Crystals of Ultraman and Belial were scanned, followed by fusing with those of Taro, Ginga, Tiga and Victory as Katsumi activates it on the R/B Gyro.