It has been reported that the upcoming ‘Ultraman‘ movie, “Ultraman Saga“, will see the appearances of seven members of AKB48.

Members Akimoto Sayaka, Miyazawa Sae, Umeda Ayaka, Masuda Yuka, Kobayashi Kana, Sato Sumire, and Shimada Haruka will be joining the Ultraman heroes as a Earth Defense Force called “Team U”. The Earth Defense Force appearance in this movie will be the first in the series.

“Ultraman Saga” follows the lives of Ultraman Zero (DAIGO), Ultraman Dyna (Tsuruno Takeshi), and Ultraman Cosmos (Sugiura Taiyo), who teams up with human beings to save the Earth from mysterious aliens.

Akimoto will take on the role of ‘Team U’ leader Anna, Miyazawa as the special attack unit captain Sawa, Umeda as the vice-leader Misato, Masuda and Kobayashi as maintenance members Nonko and Maomi, Sato as medical officer Riisa, and Shimada as communications chief Hina.

Akimoto stated, “AKB48 and Ultraman are the same when it comes to cheering up fans. I think it’s our mission to give people courage after the disasters.”

“Ultraman Saga” will begin playing in theatres on March 24th.

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