YOUR SONG

YOUR SONG is the seventh episode of Ultraseven X.

Synopsis

While investigating the Alien Vairo as intruders, Kei and Es encounter a former agent, D, who was believed to have died in the line of duty. Meanwhile, Jin comes to the aid of a street musician, Natal, who is being chased by Alien Vairo, only to discover that Natal herself is an alien.

Cast

• Jin (ジン): Eriku Yoza (与座 重理久, Yoza Eriku)
• Elea (エレア, Erea): Saki Kagami (加賀美 早紀, Kagami Saki)
• K (ケイ, Kei): Tomohito Wakizaki (脇崎 智史, Wakizaki Tomohito)
• S (エス, Esu): Anri Ban (伴 杏里, Ban Anri)
• Government Broadcast Newscasters (政府放送のキャスター, Seifu Hōsō no Kyasutā):
  • Kenichi Miyamoto (宮本 賢一, Miyamoto Ken'ichi)
  • Yoko Azami (莇 陽子, Azami Yōko)

Guest Actors

• Nataru (ナタル): Saaya Ishikawa (石川 紗彩, Ishikawa Saaya)
• D (ディー, Dī): Ryohei Odai (小田井 涼平, Odai Ryōhei)
• Street Singer (ストリートシンガー, Sutorīto Shingā): Hiroko Ebioka (海老岡 宏子, Ebioka Hiroko)

Voice Actors

• DEUS Commander (ＤＥＵＳ（デウス）司令, Deusu Shirei): Yosuke Natsuki (夏木 陽介, Natsuki Yōsuke)

Suit Actors

• Ultraseven (ウルトラセブン, Urutorasebun): Hiromi Shinjo (新上 博巳, Shinjō Hiromi)

Appearances

Ultras

• Ultraseven X

Kaiju

• Alien Vairo
• Vadoryudo

Home Media

• Ultraseven X Volume 4 features episodes 7-8.

Trivia

• According to screenwriter Sotaro Hayashi:^[1]
  • Initially, Hayashi had no plans to be involved in this series. However, because this was a new installment of Ultraseven, many of the collected storylines seemed quite similar. Especially since there were not many action-centric stories, Takeshi Yagi and Director Kengo Kaji suggested, "If it's going to be action-heavy, let's have Hayashi write it," which led to him being invited to join.
  • Kaji, being particularly skilled in directing female actors, requested female guest actor and action scenes. During that period, Hayashi was frequently listening to YUI's music, which inspired him to create the idea of "a alien girl playing the guitar." This concept developed into a larger story direction focused on "the love story between alien girl and the agent."
  • Hayashi mentioned that his teacher, Fumio Ishimori, had previously written a storyline titled "Star of Friendship Forever" for Ultraman Ace. This precedent influenced Hayashi to try again with a story in a similar dramatic style for the Ultraman series.
  • Given Ultraseven's nature, he decided to steer clear of a plot centered on an invasion plan, as that would make the story too heavy. Instead, he focused on writing a story prioritizing the love story and action scenes.
  • While the original inspiration for the character Natal was YUI, Kaji's homage was to Izumi Sakai of the ZARD band, who passed away in 2007.
• The character "Agent D" came about after reading the "CODE NAME "R"" collection by Ai Ota. It made Hayashi realize, "Why not have other agents appear?" Initially, he thought of naming the character "J," but since it was too similar to "Jin," he decided to go with "D" instead.
• The scene where Vadoryudo is instantly shattered by a single strike deviated from the script's description. However, Mr. Kaji insisted, "We need to come up with a completely new use for the Eye Slugger," and that became the final version.

References

1. ↑ Ultraseven X Volume 4 Brochure