This is the character page for 1992 tokusatsu Ultra Series Ultraman: Towards the Future. The series receive its Japanese dub and airing in Japan in 1995.
UMA
Universal Multipurpose Agency, or shortened as UMA is an international military organization formed to combat unusual phenomena. The main headquarters in the America, while the other branches in Siberia, the Sea of Japan, India, South Africa, England, Central America and Australia. The South Pacific Branch is located on an island off the coast and is staffed by approximately 50 people. Their operations are occasionally joined by the Australian army make several appearances.
Members
Regular personnel wears UMA Uniforms, UMA Helmet and a wrist communicator. They are also armed with UMA Gun a handguns for combat, Black Launcher for heavier firepower and wear protective suits when entering specified areas. Captain Arthur Grant: Captain of the UMA South Pacific Branch, who also went into the missions alongside his team members. He is portrayed by Ralph Cotterill and voiced by in Japanese dub, whose previously known for his role as Captain Muramatsu in Ultraman. Jack Shindo: The main protagonist who encounters monster Gudis on Mars. But Gudis killed his friend Stanley Haggard. Jack bonded with Ultraman Great after the latter's pursuit of Gudis to Earth. To transform, Jack uses the that is provided by Great. Later, he joined UMA, in order to help them battle the monsters. He is portrayed by Dore Kraus and voiced by in the Japanese dub. Charles Morgan: The brains of UMA, archeology, biology and analysis. He is portrayed by Lloyd Morris and voiced by in Japanese dub. Jean Echo: The former engineer of Space Development Authority and also Jack's love interest. In episode 1, she designed a NASA spacecraft that allows Jack and Stanley go on Mars exploration, she examine the tape from the incident on Mars. She discovered that the two astronauts mysteriously disappeared. Later, She is surprised to see Jack had returned from Mar. In episode 5, she was kidnaped by Stanley. He takes her to a construction area where there are several pits full of green Gudis goos. Jack shows up and after some tricky negotiating, Jack hands over the Delta Plasma. Stanley throws Jean into the pit and turns into Barangas. Jack gets the Delta Plasma and transform into Great. Great defeated Barangas. But she was infected by Gudis cells, Jean is carried away to medical center at UMA headquarters. In episode 6, Super Gudis resurrected and was destroyed by Great, she survived from the volcano. She is portrayed by Gia Carides and voiced by in Japanese dub. Lloyd Wilder: Deputy Captain of UMA South Pacific branch. Experts in professional military training. He is portrayed by Rick Adams III and voiced by in Japanese dub. Kim Shaomin: The ace pilot of the team, who is also an expert in handling Hummer. She is portrayed by Grace Parr and voiced by in Japanese dub.
Mechas and vehicles
Hummer: A high performance hover jet fighter, it is armed with the Excima laser cannons and missiles. Saltops: There are two types of high-speed vehicles. Saltops #1: A Mitsubishi Galant patrol car for routine patrol. Saltops #2: A Mitsubishi Pajero attack vehicle used for a ground combat, equipped with Pulse Cannon on the roof.
Australian Army
Australian Army is a military organization occasionally support UMA and battle against the monster. Lieutenant Brewster: Australian Army General. First appear in episode 6. He is portrayed by Peter Raymond Powell and voiced by in Japanese dub. Ike: Australian Army Information Division Chief. First appear in episode 2. He is portrayed by David Grybowski and voiced by in Japanese dub.
Ultraman Great
is the titular hero, who is simply called as the "Ultraman" in-series. Hailing from Nebula M78 of the Land of Light, Great chased the Gudis to Earth, where it plans on corrupting all life, mutating other creatures into monsters and awakening existing ones.