Mebius created his Mirai form after being inspired by the heroics of a young astronaut named Hiroto Ban, who rescued his father and the rest of his ship's crew from being sucked into Ultra Zone at the cost of his life and dream to go to Earth. Mebius noticed had tried to save the young man but failed, causing him to adapt Hiroto's appearance on Earth. After visiting Hiroto's father Tetsuro, who at first disapproved of Mebius' decision but changed his mind, wanting the young warrior to honor his son's wish to step on Earth. It was also during that time where Mebius get his human name Mirai, from Tetsuro's own words daily future. During that time, only Tetsuro, Sakomizu and Misaki were among the few to know his true identity. As no photo of Hiroto existed on Earth, this allowed Mirai to strengthen the validity of his disguise. Ultra was trying to honor his son's bravery and gave his blessing for Mebius to stay in his form.
Publication Information
- Mebius : Mirai Hibino
- Japanese : ヒビノ・ミライ
- Version : Ultraman Mebius
- Alter Ego : Ultraman Mebius
- Transformation Item : Mebius Brace
- Announcement : Mebius!
- Affiliation :
- Gender : Male
- Origin : Land of Light (Planet Nebula M78)
- Season : Ultraman Mebius
- First Appearance : Ultraman Mebius Episode 1 : Encounter of Fate
- Last Appearances : Mega Monster Battle : Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie
- Number of Appearances :
- 50 : Mebius
- 4 : Movies
- 2 : Sidestories
- Potrayer : Shunji Igarashi
- Main View : Full Episod
- See also : Ultraman Mebius Timeline
Despite his fascination for Earth and humanity, Mirai shows little to no common senses due to still being a newcomer on the planet. His admiration for humanity were questioned several times after being exposed with their darker sides, such as the magazine reporter Hirukawa, and those who wished him to be turned over the Emperor in the finale. During that point, he learns the good and bad points of humanity and the reason why the Ultra Brothers called Earth as an irreplaceable planet. After his final battle against Empera, Mirai has one final conversation with his team members and promised to tell the junior Ultras in his planet of the experiences he had on Earth before leaving for good.
Ultraman Mebius Gaiden : Armor of Darkness
Just after Ryu's "death", Mirai appeared as Mebius and saved Haruzaki. He then proceded to combat Armored Darkness, but was at a clear loss. Ultraman Hikari, whom was trapped inside the living armour, temporarily froze the monster and allowed Mebius to deliver a strike to the horn of the monster. Then Ultraman Hikari mannaged to paralyze Armored Darkness from the inside, Mebius transformed into Mirai to greet Haruzaki. Mirai tells the rookie that Ryu is not dead and Ryu suddenly appeared behind the two. The rest of the original Crew GUYS also appeared in their aircrafts. Just as the group were gathering, Armored Darkness began to rampage yet again. The team got began preparing for combat and Mirai transformed back into Mebius. Mebius held the armour just in time for Ryu to fly into the aforementioned crack. Ryu saved Hikari and destroyed Armoured Darkness from the inside.
Mega Monster Battle : Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie
Mirai appears again in this movie as a major supporting character. After a short battle with a Bemular, Mebius arrived in the Land of Light to meet up with his brothers. The brothers sensed a great tragedy was to befall the kingdom and sent Taro for the Space Prison, where Ultraman Belial was being held. Belial escaped captive from the help of an Alien Zarab, and quickly defeated Taro's squad and Taro himself. Upon landing on the Land of Light, Belial announced his thirst for revenge and began attacking a large group of Ultras, lead by the Ultra Brothers. Seeing the destruction, Mebius and Hikari teamed up against the dark warrior. Hikari was blown away by the Giga Battle Nizer's power and Mebius was flung off the planet by the Belial Whip.
Powers and Abilities
- Mebius Brace : Like his Ultra Form, Mirai is also in possession of the Mebius Brace.
- Transformation : Mirai can transform into Mebius via the Mebius Brace. However in Episode 50, Mirai transformed into Mebius through the force of will instead of using the Mebius Brace.
- Mebium Slash : Just like in his Ultra form, Mirai uses the Mebium Brace to fire arrow-shaped energy bolts at his opponents.
- Merge : Mirai was merged with other GUYS members to transform into Mebius Phoenix Brave mode.
- Mebius Defensircle : Just like in his Ultra form, Mirai can create a barrier of four interlocked Moebius Strips to protect himself.
- ESP : Mirai has the ability of telepathy with other telepathic beings, even across galaxies (when he spoke to Mother and Father of Ultra). He has also located an item hidden in a town by merely using his mind.
- Ultra Senses : Mirai's senses and reflexes are superhuman. He stopped an entire volley of spikes speeding towards him with one swipe of his hand, detected an incoming comet from across the Solar System and like Ultraseven's human form Dan, can see through objects.
- Endurance : Mirai can withstand things no normal human can, such as being shot by Yapool two times.
- Space Language : Mirai is apparently fluent in the Space Language, a constructed language used for communication between species in the galaxy.
- Enhanced Strength and Agility : Mirai has displayed advanced combat skills and extraordinary agility in combat.
- Ultra Willpower : Mirai used this telekinetic technique with Shin Hayata and Dan Moroboshi to retrieve the last of the light guarded by Taro in order to regain their ability transform to their Ultra forms.
- Main Article : Ultraman Mebius Characters
