Theme Song, Cast Change, and Episode Zero Announced for Ultraman Taiga

Tsuburaya has revealed the theme songs, a casting change, and an episode zero for the upcoming Ultraman Taiga series.

Tsuburaya has revealed new information for the upcoming Ultraman Taiga series. The opening theme song will be “Buddy, steady, go!” written and sung by Terashima Takushi, who voices Ultraman Taiga. Sasaki Rika performed and wrote the ending theme for the series, “Hitokushishi.” The full version of both songs will be releasing on August 28, 2019.

There has been a change in cast for the series as well for the character Pirika Ashikawa. Due to conflicts in the promotional schedule the original actress Momoka had to step away from the role. Following this it has been revealed that Yoshinaga Ayuyoshi will be playing the role in Ultraman Taiga.

Tsuburaya has also released an episode zero of Ultraman Taiga and a new promotional trailer on their official Ultraman Youtube Channel. The video shows some scenes between Ultraman Taiga and Taro, and some of the history of prior Ultramen before. The promotional trailer showcases some of the story for Ultraman Taiga, and also breifly breaks down the three new Ultramen and the transformation device.

Ultraman Taiga will premiere on July 6th at 9 AM in Japan on TV Tokyo.

Source: Tsuburaya Productions Works Official Site & Dengeki Hobby Web