History Characters / UltramanOrb

See [[Characters/UltraSeriesUltramanBelial here]].

See Characters/UltraSeriesUltramanBelial

* CharClone: Has the hallmarks of one. Not only is he TheRival to the show's protagonist, he even controls a kaiju that is mostly red and is powerful enough to go toe-to-toe with the titular Ultra's four alternating forms. His Majin form also bears a red, crescent-shaped scar on the chest. And finally his RedBaron title (or in this case, {{Boss Subtitle|s}}): "Phantom Demon". His status as a villain borders on the role of BadGuysDoTheDirtyWork to even [[spoiler:saving Gai's lover Natasha from what he believed to be his own fault]] and eventually redeeming himself by saving the Earth from [[PlanetEater Magata no Orochi]]. Aside from surviving the fight, [[spoiler:he returns in ''Series/UltramanZ'' by going undercover as Shota Hebikura in a BadassCrew team serving as TheCaptain and BigBrotherMentor to that show's hero, Haruki Natsukawa. However, he tends to [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor go back and forth helping the good guys and briefly returning to his villainous ways]] while keeping his identity secret, but also prioritizes the safety of STORAGE members, as seen when Gilvalis appears]].

* CoolGun: Has a laser pistol for his weapon.

** While using Hurricane Slash, Orb can transform the Orb Sluggers into the [[BladeOnAStick Orb Slugger Lance]].

* SoftSpokenSadist: Speaks in a BadassBaritone and enjoys himself or his Zetton army beating the Ultra Warriors.

* TragicKeepsake: Whether he lives by the time of TV series is unknown, but Gai's leather jacket was given by Mike Scudder himself.

The primary antagonist of the series and longtime rival of Ultraman Orb/Gai Kurenai. Juggler is a ruthless demon-like being who wields the Janshin Ken or Serpent-Hearted Blade. He is the one who awakens the various King Demon Beasts and occasionally summons monsters for orb to fight using his Kaiju Cards and his Dark Ring.

* AxCrazy: During his most unhinged moments, it becomes clear he's a complete homicidal psychopath.
* BadGuysDoTheDirtyWork: Ironically in the series, he was never shown directly killing a human. His only victims are aliens that are as evil as he is (Nagus, Nostra and Katarohi), while the former two was justified for stabbing on his back during their deal.

* BreakoutVillain: Juggler is regarded as one of the most highly popular villains in the New Generation Heroes era; and has received this status for his ad-libbed psychotic behavior and intense personal rivalry with Gai that wouldn't be out of place in a ''Franchise/KamenRider'' series. Even though he is relegated as an AntiHero after the end of the series while keeping his status as TheRival to Gai, this popularity continues post-series, from getting his [[Manga/{{Ultraman}} Ultraman Suit]][[note]]said [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/ultra/images/0/0e/Juggler_Suit.png/revision/latest?cb=20200625165758 suit]] is a PaletteSwap of the Ultraman Suit with Juggler's Majin Form's colors and the sword from the Seven suit[[/note]] and his return in ''Series/UltramanZ'' under the alias Shota Hebikura as a major protagonist. He even becomes one of the five main characters of the ''Darknes Heels'' project, and appears in the manga adaptation, ''Manga/DarknessHeelsLili'', as well. To top it all off, in the 2022 NHK poll (which had over 350,000 recipients), Juggler got ''second place'' for the Kaiju ranking, behind only Zetton, and beating iconic franchise fixtures like Gomora and Baltan.
* CharClone: Has the hallmarks of one. Not only he's TheRival to the show's protagonist, he even controls a kaiju that most of it have red coloration and is powerful to go toe-to-toe with the titular Ultra's four alternating forms. His Majin form also bears a red, crescent-shaped scar on the chest. And finally his RedBaron title (or in this case, {{Boss Subtitle|s}}): "Phantom Demon". His status as a villain borders on the role of BadGuysDoTheDirtyWork to even [[spoiler:saving Gai's lover Natasha from what he believed to be his own fault]] and eventually redeeming himself by saving the Earth from [[PlanetEater Magata no Orochi]]. Aside from surviving the fight, [[spoiler:he returns in ''Series/UltramanZ'' by going undercover as Shota Hebikura in a BadassCrew team serving as TheCaptain and BigBrotherMentor to that show's hero, Haruki Natsukawa. However, he tends to [[HeelFaceRevolvingDoor go back and forth helping the good guys and briefly returning to his villainous ways]] while keeping his identity secret, but also prioritizes the safety of STORAGE members, as seen when Gilvalis appears]].

** Despite calling out Don Nostra on this trope, [[{{Hypocrite}} he himself has it]]. He simply can't comprehend why Gai/Orb cares so much about humanity, nor why [[spoiler:Naomi can just shrug off nearly being killed by Orb's use of Thunder Breaster.]] His problem at its core seems to be he can't comprehend why others don't get the same kicks out of causing destruction and chaos as he does. [[spoiler:This is ultimately his undoing, as his inability to comprehend why Gai cares so much results in him accidentally giving Orb a HeroicSecondWind in their final battle by threatening the [=SSP=].]]

* EvilCounterpart: To Gai. His Dark Ring is a PaletteSwap of Gai's Orb Ring, and it summons Kaiju from his Kaiju Cards instead of utilizing Ultra Fusion Cards. [[spoiler:In episode 16, the Dark Ring also has the ability to fuse two Kaiju Cards. His absorbing darkness into his sword seems to turn it into an evil counterpart of the Orb Calibur.]]
* EvilFeelsGood: His reason for causing destruction like he does: he relishes the feeling of using the power he possesses to destroy whatever he wants. It's also why he decides he and Gai are not that different after Orb's first use of [[SuperPoweredEvilSide Thunder Breaster]].
* EvilKnockoff: [[spoiler:Essentially turns his katana into one to the Orb Calibur by absorbing darkness into it.]]

* FaceHeelTurn: [[spoiler:Was once a soldier of the same force with Gai in the past. His StartOfDarkness began when Gai was chosen as Ultraman Orb instead of him, followed by his transformation into his Demon Form. After working as a [[HiredGuns mercenary]] and jailed for his crimes, his Face Heel Turn becomes more tragic after obtaining the Dark Ring when said device said that he has the most evil heart]].
* FatalFlaw: {{Pride}} and [[GreenEyedMonster Envy]]. The reason he was driven to madness in the first place is Gai being chosen by the light of Ultraman Orb. By the events of the TV series, Juggler will go in his way to make his rival's life an utter hell even if it pointing out that VirtueIsWeakness, which usually doesn't bode well for him, as shown when Gai is pushed to the edge and accessing Thunder Breastar, mauling Maga-Orochi caused him to throw a hissy fit.

* KatanasAreJustBetter: Carries one with him as he is a practitioner of Serpent-Hearted Way sword technique. [[spoiler: He later upgrades it by absorbing darkness into it.]]
* NominalHero: Post HeelFaceTurn. Best exemplified in both [[Film/UltramanOrbTheMovieLendMeThePowerOfBonds two]] [[Film/UltramanGeedTheMovieConnectThemTheWishes films]] featuring both him and Gai; Juggler will show up and aid the good guys when they least expect it; only when he felt like it. This mentality is still present in ''Series/UltramanZ'', while keeping up with the Hebikura charade.

** He already has this moment before the series began: [[spoiler:he saves Natasha from being killed by Maga-Zetton's rampage; in which Gai at the time was unaware of, and the thought of her apparent death was his fault.]]
** This even extends in ''Series/UltramanZ'' combined with AFatherToHisMen while working as STORAGE's captain. He shields Haruki from [[Series/UltraQ Peguila]] and even fended off Alien Barossa when the latter infiltrated the STORAGE HQ searching for King Joe.

* ShadowArchetype: He is basically what Gai could have been like if he had no other people around him to be his moral compass. The Orb novel has Gai almost went on a RoaringRampageOfRevenge after losing [[TagalongKid Shorty]] as much as how Juggler loses Micott, but instead of further jumping off the slippery slope, Gai regains his senses.

* TheSociopath: Played With. Juggler is a textbook example: while looking [[FauxAffablyEvil charming and suave on the surface]]; deep down he lacks [[LackOfEmpathy emotional affect and empathy]], [[TheHedonist has a pathological need for stimulation]], and his [[GreenEyedMonster jealousy]] and [[TheResenter resentment]] towards Gai when he is chosen to become Ultraman Orb by unleashing the Lord Monsters upon the Earth are solely motivated by [[DrivenByEnvy envy]], [[ItsAllAboutMe delusions of grandeur]] and [[EvilIsPetty pettiness]]. [[spoiler:However, what makes this an interesting subversion by the end of the series is that despite how Juggler has fallen, still has a mitigating factor -- his rivalry with Gai in the end becomes more mutual than a grudge due to the fact that he saved his LoveInterest Natasha from Maga-Zetton.]]

* StrikeMeDownWithAllOfYourHatred: [[spoiler:In chapter 3, he gives this one to Gai when the latter tries to beat him. Good thing Gai quickly snaps back to his senses.]]

* VillainousBreakdown: [[spoiler:As Maga-Orochi was getting a beatdown instead of Orb as Thunder Breaster, Juggler gets more and more unhinged before going for a shrill scream when Maga-Orochi bites it. He later lets out a shrill scream of anguish after not only does Orb regain both the means and will to transform into Origin, but also easily defeated him and Zeppandon, and in the process destroying his Dark Ring.]]

* WithGreatPowerComesGreatInsanity: [[spoiler: In the Ultraman Orb chapter 3, Juggler's first response in getting the Dark Ring was to unleash an insane laughter]].

The leader of this gang of alien miscreants. Nostra is an [[Series/{{Ultraman}} Alien Mefilas]] recognuzable by his silver robes. He works with Juggler only out of convenience and actually owns several Kaiju cards that he sometimes lends to the dark warrior.

!!!Portrayed by: Hiroki Yatsumoto (voice)

** [[MasterOfNone Origin the First]]: Orb's initial form after being transformed by the Voice of Light.
** [[JackOfAllStats Spacium Zeperion]]: A Fusion Up form that utilizes the powers of Ultraman & Tiga. It has balanced stats and utilizes various beam attacks.
** [[GlassCannon Burnmite]]: A Fusion Up form that utilizes the powers of Taro & Mebius. This form gives Orb a fiery and dynamic fighting style.
** [[FragileSpeedster Hurricane Slash]]: A Fusion Up form that utilizes the powers of Jack & Zero. This form trades of some of Orb's strength in exchange for speed, but makes up for it with its dual sluggers that can transform into the Orb Slugger Lance.
** [[MightyGlacier Thunder Breaster]]: A Fusion Up form that utilizes the powers of Zoffy & Belial. This form mixes the power of Light and darkness and gives Orb great strength, but initially caused him to go berserk.
** [[SuperMode Orb Origin]]: Orb's true super form. While statwise it is only slightly above than Spacium Zeperion, this form wields the Orb Calibur giving it four Elemental Attacks, making it potentially Orb's strongest form.
** [[StoneWall Lightning Attacker]] A Fusion Up form that utilizes the powers of Ginga & X. This form grants Orb thick Cyber Mechanic armor allowing it tank powerful attacks and charge his attacks with electricity.
** [[LightningBruiser Emerium Slugger]]: A Fusion Up form that utilizes the powers of Ultraseven & Zero. This form grants Orb martial arts, beam attacks and three sluggers to overwhelm his enemy.
** Trinity: A form that combines the powers of the three New Generation Heroes before him; Ginga, Victory & X. It's Orb's most powerful form. It wields the Orb Slasher and gives Orb abilities of its components.

[[caption-width-right:350:''Fusion Up! Ultraman Orb Spacium Zeperion!'']]

[[caption-width-right:350:''Kakusei se yo! Orb Origin!'']]

* {{BFS}}: The Orb Calibur is Origin form's WeaponOfChoice.

* WeaponOfChoice:

* CoolGun: Has a laser pistol for his WeaponOfChoice.

See Characters/UltraSeriesUltramanBelial

See Characters/UltramanZero

See Characters/UltramanZero

* HeelFaceTurn: [[spoiler: Decides to aid Gai in battling the reawakened Orochi in the finale.]]
** Helps Gai out during [[Film/UltramanOrbTheMovieLendMeThePowerOfBonds Ultraman Orb The Movie]] too, acting as [[spoiler: TheMole for Gai and company against Mulnau]].

* PetTheDog:
** He already has this moment before the series began: [[spoiler:he saves Natasha from being killed by Maga-Zetton's rampage; in which Gai at the time was unaware of, and the thought of her apparent death was his fault.]]
** This even extends in ''Series/UltramanZ'' combined with AFatherToHisMen while working as STORAGE's captain. He shields Haruki from [[Series/UltraQ Peguila]] and even fended off Alien Barossa when the latter infiltrated the STORAGE HQ searching for King Joe.
* PsychopathicManchild: ''Hoo boy''. Juggler may look formal and suave on the surface while on top of being a prick at worst. But whenever Gai is one step ahead of him, he always lets out a ear-splitting temper tantrum.
-->''"Why Gai? What is wrong with you?! Can't you just let me win just once?!"''

* NiceJobBreakingItHero: The [[spoiler: launching of their newest missile in the final two episodes designed to contain Magata-No-Orochi supplies the last bit of energy needed to awaken it instead]].

* TheChewToy: To [[spoiler: Naomi's mother]].
* TheReveal: He's just an officer for the VTL, right? He's [[spoiler: actually the ''Intelligence Officer'' of the VTL]].

* BreakoutVillain: Juggler is regarded as one of the most highly popular villains in the New Generation Heroes era; and has received this status for his ad-libbed psychotic behavior and intense personal rivalry with Gai that wouldn't be out of place in a ''Franchise/KamenRider'' series. Even though he is relegated as an AntiHero after the end of the series while keeping his status as TheRival to Gai, this popularity continues post-series, from getting his [[Manga/{{Ultraman}} Ultraman Suit]][[note]]said [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/ultra/images/0/0e/Juggler_Suit.png/revision/latest?cb=20200625165758 suit]] is a PalleteSwap of the Ultraman Suit with Juggler's Majin Form's colors and the sword from the Seven suit[[/note]] and his return in ''Series/UltramanZ'' under the alias Shota Hebikura as a major protagonist. He even becomes one of the five main characters of the ''Darknes Heels'' project, and appears in the manga adaptation, ''Manga/DarknessHeelsLili'', as well. To top it all off, in the 2022 NHK poll (which had over 350,000 recipients), Juggler got ''second place'' for the Kaiju ranking, behind only Zetton, and beating iconic franchise fixtures like Gomora and Baltan.

* BreakoutVillain: Juggler is regarded as one of the most highly popular villains in the New Generation Heroes era; and has received this status for his ad-libbed psychotic behavior and intense personal rivalry with Gai that wouldn't be out of place in a ''Franchise/KamenRider'' series. Even though he is relegated as an AntiHero after the end of the series while keeping his status as TheRival to Gai, this popularity continues post-series, from getting his [[Manga/{{Ultraman}} Ultraman Suit]][[note]]said [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/ultra/images/0/0e/Juggler_Suit.png/revision/latest?cb=20200625165758 suit]] is a PalleteSwap of the Ultraman Suit with Juggler's Majin Form's colors and the sword from the Seven suit[[/note]] and his return in ''Series/UltramanZ'' under the alias Shota Hebikura as a major protagonist. He even becomes one of the five main characters of the ''Darknes Heels'' project, and appears in the manga adaptation, ''Manga/DarknessHeelsLili'', as well. To top it all off, when a popularity ranking was done of 200 Ultra Kaiju, Juggler got ''second place'', behind only Zetton, and beating iconic franchise fixtures like Gomora and Baltan.

* BreakoutVillain: Juggler is regarded as one of the most highly popular villains in the New Generation Heroes era; and has received this status for his ad-libbed psychotic behavior and intense personal rivalry with Gai that wouldn't be out of place in a ''Franchise/KamenRider'' series. Even though he is relegated as an AntiHero after the end of the series while keeping his status as TheRival to Gai, this popularity continues post-series, from getting his [[Manga/{{Ultraman}} Ultraman Suit]][[note]]said [[https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/ultra/images/0/0e/Juggler_Suit.png/revision/latest?cb=20200625165758 suit]] is a PalleteSwap of the Ultraman Suit with Juggler's Majin Form's colors and the sword from the Seven suit[[/note]] and his return in ''Series/UltramanZ'' under the alias Shota Hebikura as a major protagonist.
** He even becomes one of the five main characters of the ''Darknes Heels'' project, and appears in the manga adaptation, ''Manga/DarknessHeelsLili'', as well.

* GiantFlyer: Kaiju bird, natch.
* [[HumanHammerThrow Kaiju Hammer Throw]]: Orb subjugates Maga-Basser to one, allowing him to finish it off.

See Characters/UltramanTaro

** [[UpToEleven Trinity]]: A form that combines the powers of the three New Generation Heroes before him; Ginga, Victory & X. It's Orb's most powerful form. It wields the Orb Slasher and gives Orb abilities of its components.

[[caption-width-right:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gai_kurenai.jpg]]

** While using Thunder Stream, Orb can use the [[ProngsOfPoseidon Giga Trident]].