The Radiance of Jia

This story takes place after Ultraman Trigger defeats his ultimate foe, Gatanothor. The joy of victory is fleeting. As Trigger’s human host, Kengo Manaka is overcome by confusion and emptiness, because the enemy he defeated with his own hands, Carmeara, has turned to stone in his grasp. This heavy trophy leaves him repeatedly questioning whether what he did was right.

With Yuna’s concern and Akito’s scientific explanation, a truth that overturns Kengo’s understanding of himself comes to light. Drawing on information from the visiting Ultra Warrior Z, Akito explains that Ultra Warriors are usually separate from humans, coexisting with them. But a sudden flash of light restores Kengo’s memories from three million years ago. He is not a host: he is the reincarnation of Ultraman Trigger himself. This truth forces him to confront his entire past as a Giant of Light.

Even deeper pain follows. Kengo confides in Yuna that, three million years ago, he and Carmeara were deeply in love. To protect the justice of Earth, he had to betray her and seal away the woman he loved with his own hands. The immense emotional shock and guilt nearly break him. Akito offers a sliver of hope for bringing Carmeara back: seeking the help of Hikari, a scientist from the Land of Light. But the method comes with enormous risks, and the outcome is uncertain.

The story’s central conflict shifts from external battles to an inner struggle. Encouraged by Akito, Kengo tries to pull himself together, but remains mired in regret over the past and uncertainty about the future. Will he be able to