Jun Haruna [3] is one of the main characters from Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle. She is the vice-captain of ZAP SPACY.
Personality
Haruna has a strict personality and a high level of combat ability, but she is not always good at adapting to different situations. Sometimes she would argue with her superiors like Hyuga, and initially, she only recognized people who she thought had the ability. Therefore, she was also considered a difficult person to deal with in ZAP SPACY.
However, as the series progresses, she comes to understand the true meaning of being a partner through working with her team members and develops a deeper appreciation for the value of life.
History
Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle
As a member of ZAP SPACY, Haruna and the other members have had rich space experiences in the past and have developed a strong character through many difficult situations. When they met Rei on the Planet Boris, Haruna was skeptical of his unknown origins and strongly opposed his joining. The Lawless Monster Planet
However, during the attack of Neronga, Rei helped her and fought alongside her. Through this cooperation, she gradually understood and recognized Rei's ability, and the relationship between the two also improved. The Transparent Monster Attacks!
In addition, her brother Hiroki is a member of the colonizing team on the Planet Boris and is also a legendary pilot. However, during another attack by Bemstar, her brother went missing. Later, she was reunited with her brother on Vincent Island. Unexpected Reunion
Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey
After escaping from the planet Boris, she continued to serve as a member of ZAP SPACY in space for a month, carrying out missions such as maintenance of the cosmic base of the ZAP space station. When the captain was absent, she acted as the acting captain. Reionics Hunter
During an attack on the cosmic base while ZAP attempted to detain Rin, who controlled the monster, as a dangerous criminal, she and other members piloted the Space Pendragon and escaped in time. After that, she forcibly severed the communication of the situation report from ZAP headquarters on Earth and rescued and interrogated Dale, who was the mastermind behind the attack. She then maintained a tough attitude towards Dail. Reionics Battle
As an important personality who understood the phrase "Pendragon is not a battleship," she was angry at Dail who controlled Bemstar and attempted to pursue and destroy Rai. And let Kumano seal the weapon. She also advises Dail that "in this universe, there are more important things than power".
Later, guided by Dail, the Pendragon members finally arrived at the planet Hamar, where they rescued Hyuga, who was trapped there, and Rai, who had gone berserk. At the End of the Runway
During the work of dismantling and transporting the refitted parts, she was attacked by the Alien Zarab on the way to transport the parts back, and she was tightly bound when she woke up. The Alien Zarab then impersonated Haruna's appearance and boarded the Pendragon with the intent of stealing the Battle Disks. Later, she managed to break free from the restraints and returned to the exterior of the Banpresto alone, where she coincidentally met the fake Haruna who had escaped. She and other members then foiled the Alien Zarab's plot. Shoot the Infiltrator!
Later, when she and other ZAP members were taken hostage by Alien Pedan, Dail rescued them, but he died from being hit by the General's firepower. Dail helmet was then placed on his grave as a memorial, and the ZAP crew saluted him. A Warrior's Grave Marker
After experiencing the events of Alien Reiblood and the threat of Rheonics Battle, she and the other members continued to journey through space with the goal of returning to Earth. Planet Destruction
Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie
After Haruna and the members of ZAP SPACY fought with Alien Reiblood, they landed on a planet called Dent. However, their visit is soon interrupted by Zaragas, who appear from within a meteor. Zaragas was successfully defeated under the attack of ZAP SPACY. They are, however, startled by the sudden appearance of Ultraman Mebius and witness the moment when Rei is taken away by Mebius.
To help Rei, Haruna and the other members decide to go to the Monster Graveyard. Suddenly, Alien Zetton and his spaceship, Nurse, attack the Space Pendragon. Fortunately, Shin Asuka appears and easily defeats Alien Zetton, and later transforms into Ultraman Dyna and helps ZAP SPACY go to the Monster Graveyard. Upon arriving, ZAP SPACY members assist the Ultras and Rei in battle with Ultraman Belial.
After the incident is over, she and the members briefly visit the Land of Light. Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie
Gallery
Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle
Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey
Mega Monster Battle Ultra Galaxy: The Movie
Miscellaneous
Trivia
- Unlike the other members of ZAP SPACY, Haruna's first name is revealed in episode 10 as her brother calls her by her first name. However, her name's kanji are only revealed by magazines and the official website,[3] as she is listed in the credits under her last name in katakana.
- Saki Kamiryo had previously made a guest appearance as Nina in Ultraman Max. When auditioning for this series, her selection as Haruna came after two months of waiting with no news, only to suddenly receive a notification saying she had been chosen.[4]
- During the filming process, Kamiryo recalled that during her initial costume fitting, she received advice from Hiroyuki Konishi: "No matter what happens, always stay focused on ZAP! During breaks, everyone should eat together and interact." This sense of teamwork helped her build stronger relationships with the other actors, relationships that were even deeper than those of a family.
- Due to the unique filming method, from episodes 1 to 13, the character scenes were filmed first, which often required her to quickly switch emotions—going from scenes of confrontation with fellow team members to moments of joyful toasts. While these transitions were quite challenging for her, with the enthusiastic guidance of the director and Konishi, she successfully portrayed the character and was able to understand and depict Haruna's transformation from indifference to understanding and care.
References
- ↑ https://www.toyjournal.or.jp/NEWS200711.html
- ↑ https://www.bs11.jp/blog/kouhou/2008/05/24_7.php
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/contents/ultra-galaxy/staff/index.html
- ↑ Ultraman Official Data File No.4, pg 32