When the heroine of "Teliga Ultraman" Luna Toyoda and Terasaka Rai first met, they felt "Ah, this person is Kengo." Only this person is the male protagonist of the new generation of Diga. ”
Toyota Luna. Born in 2002 in Saitama Prefecture. At the age of 5, he began to appear as a child star in many TV dramas such as NHK's "Burning Flowers" and "Yae No Sakura", and participated in "Miss Magazine 2019" from 3,023 people, and was active in various fields as an idol and actress. Photo: Hiroshi Miyata.
The latest installment of the Ultraman Series produced by Marutani, Ultraman NEW GENERATION TIGA, finally begins broadcasting (TV Tokyo 6, TV network network / every Saturday at 9 a.m.). Produced to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the release of diga Ultraman (1996), the popular work that established the foundation of the Heisei Ultraman series, and the 55th anniversary of the origin of the series, Ultraman (1966), the first episode will be broadcast on July 10.
The heroic concept of the ultra-ancient "Giants of Light", the three types of combat styles of the composite, sky, and power types, and the appearance of guts-SELCT, an expert team that challenges monster and monster events, are appearing. This game actively imports the setting and worldview reminiscent of Diga Ultraman. At the same time, the unique characters unique to the previous "New Age" Ultraman series, as well as elaborate machinery and props, are also added, showing the charm of close-ups that capture the hearts of children.
This time, as a member of guts-select, an expert team that investigates monsters and strange events, I interviewed the heroine of this work, who is an active high school girl who dares to fight the enemy, and plays Luna Toyoda, who is famous in Shizuma. Toyota, who is also a high school student in reality and has a lot in common with Yuki's personality, will play a presence among the GUTS-SELECT team members who have a strong role. Toyota laughed and said that he was very mentally involved in the shooting as the main heroine, showing us the on-set charm of "Ultraman" in Teliga.
First of all, please start with the mood when you decide to play the main heroine of "Ultraman".
Toyota: I'm already happy. This is the latest work in Ultraman's time-honored work, and it was a bit unbelievable to be able to play the heroine at first. I used to like the characters of science fiction TV series, and I wanted to try to play the role of "team member" once.
Did you tell your parents?
The mother was first reported. However, my mother, like me, didn't believe it very much, worried that she wouldn't be happy from the bottom of my heart until the news of a good decision came" (laughs). However, after knowing that it was me who played the heroine, the whole family was very happy.
Do you have any similarities with the names of the GUYS-SELCT team members?
She received an elite education from an early age, and although she was a female high school student, she was set as an expert in GUTS-SELCT. I first read the script to know her delicate character, and my first impression was naïve and cheerful. I think she's not only cheerful, but a girl who has a strong belief in herself and has a lot of similarities with myself. When playing this role, I pay more attention to finding the common ground between the name and me than creating the role, so that I can get closer to the role and seriously interpret it.
——Guts-SELECT's team uniform is very futuristic, lively and handsome. Toyota, how was your mood when you first wore this.
I'm looking forward to it from the start. When it comes to costume matching, I discuss with the makeup artist how to do the hairstyle, and director Sakamoto (Koichi) says, "Let's go straight to this hairstyle!" So I decided on this hairstyle.
——It was director Sakamoto's request. I understand!
Because Yumei is an educator for the newcomer Kengoku, she already has experience as a team member, and the battle is also very good, and she has both professional knowledge and a strong sense of responsibility. When there is a monster disaster, it will also go to battle.
——I met Ultraman directly at the online presentation a few days ago, and what kind of impression did you have.
Very handsome and beautiful, I thought I was in love. The face is small, the whole is shiny, the body lines are slim and very beautiful. At the end of the presentation, a photo of the new Ultraman was taken vigorously. Then the captain said, "ユナ, your face really gets cute when you see him" (laughs). I'm happy.
Although I don't have the opportunity to go to the close-up scene because of the new crown, I have seen it several times in the video. Until now completely unaware of the structure of the close-up film ... How did the staff make this image... It's really appreciated to be able to experience up close and personal health, and it's dangerous right now.
—— What kind of person is Terasaka, a member of the Sword Warrior who transformed into Triga?
It is a bright person like the sword in the play. The smile is amazing, the eyes are sparkling, and it suits ultraman's protagonist. The first time we met was while reading the script. The moment I heard the line on my head, ah, this person is Sword Enlightenment, only this person...! I feel it.
——Genius engineer Kaneko Hayabusa also plays a talented engineer with competitive relationships with Kengoku, and his very nervous book at the presentation is impressive.
Akihito is a famous young plum takema, and because he is set to be a student of the same high school, he often acts together. Jin Zijun has no barriers to people at all, and can get along with anyone. Although it's a cool character, it's actually a bit of a natural side (laughs).
- Finally, please introduce the points of interest you think you have about Ultraman Teliga.
The gripping close-up and action scenes are a major attraction, and it is a TV series in which each member of the GUTS-SELECT team has a focus point, and the appearance of each of the "growth" in the works is also of everyone's attention. I hope you can see that after the growth of the name and various things, you can grow into a completely different person when you usher in the final return, "Teliga Ultraman" is finally about to start, so stay tuned!