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"All the planets I have visited... Destroyed themselves fighting each other."

"How terrible!"

"I was born for this purpose, it is what I do." ―Alien Zarab and Shin Hayata, "Brother from Another Planet"

Alien Zarab (ザラブ星人 Zarabu Seijin) are aliens skilled in illusion from the planet Zarab. They have been mostly portrayed as vile beings with the desire to destroy other worlds, either through trickery and deception, or brute force. They are best remembered for being the the first aliens to imitate an Ultra-being.

Subtitle: Vicious Alien (凶悪宇宙人 Kyōaku Uchūjin)[1]

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History

Ultraman

Generation I

The first Zarab's goal was to destroy the Earth by causing chaos between the world's government and have them destroy themselves.

Alien Zarab I was spotted by the SSSP within a toxic fog that fell over Tokyo. The alien claimed to be the friend of humanity and offered to remove the fog as proof of his good intentions. However, at the time of Alien Zarab's good deed, SSSP member Shin Hayata was investigating a missing space shuttle that suddenly appeared back in the Earth's stratosphere. When Alien Zarab removed the toxic fog from Tokyo, it was sent into space, along with the space shuttle. While Alien Zarab I had gained Earth's favor, the SSSP had Hayata keep a close eye on him.

When Alien Zarab I took his leave from Earth to return to his ship, Hayata followed him. Hayata discovered that the Zarab man's ship was actually the missing space shuttle and he had enslaved its crew. Before Hayata could return to Earth, Alien Zarab I revealed that he had been aware of Hayata's presence since they left Earth, the alien also knew that Hayata was the human host of Ultraman. After revealing his true intentions the man of Zarab imprisoned Hayata, then returned to Earth disguised as Imitation Ultraman (にせウルトラマン Nise Urutoraman) and briefly began to destroy the city of Tokyo, planning to use Ultraman as the means to cause the humans to fight among themselves.

Alien Zarab I then appeared at a council meeting and insisted that the SSSP should attack Ultraman if he returns. This caused much argument among the council members as they still had faith in Ultraman. Later that night, Alien Zarab I disguised himself again as the Imitation Ultraman and returned to his rampage. However honorary SSSP member Hoshino found where Alien Zarab had hidden Hayata and freed him, allowing him to become Ultraman and clear the Ultra Warrior's reputation. Ultraman managed to shed the Alien Zarab of his disguise when the impostor tried to escape. The Alien Zarab fought hard against Ultraman but was eventually killed, thus, ending his invasion.Brother from Another Planet

Trivia

Voice actor: Takeshi Aono (also the suit actor)

Alien Zarab was created from a heavily modified Ragon suit.

Alien Zarab's name is actually the word "Brother" pronounced backward, as Zarab claims himself to be an elderly brother to humanity. Furthering this, in a magazine featuring an unused concept of Alien Mefilas holding a conference with other aliens, Zarab's name was romanized in English as 'Therrob', a more literal translation of its name being Brother spelled backward.

The voice in the English translation for Zarab is a lot stronger and deeper.

The Imitation Ultraman suit was made by modifying the original Type A costume while using the Type B shoes and a new mask.

The Imitation Ultraman was cited by the third Blu-ray cover of Ultraman Ginga as the inspirational source for Ultraman Dark, the original Ultraman's corrupted form,

Generation II

A few months later, Alien Zarab was "resurrected" along with Kemur Man Ⅱ and Baltan Ⅲ as Alien Zarab Ⅱ (ザラブ星人二代目 Zarabu Seijin Nidaime) by Alien Mefilas. Mefilas did not want to use violence so he made the aliens disappear. They were only a presentation of his power.

Trivia

Zarab II is rather pale compared to the somewhat colorful original Zarab. His head is completely silver and his body is darker.

This Zarab (like the other two aliens) was not resurrected. It was a second one created by Mefilas' ship in order to trick the people of Earth that it was the original revived.

The Alien Zarab created by Mefilas constantly sucked in breath through its mouth hole, the only incarnation of Zarab known to do this.

This Zarab is mistakenly referred to as Therrob (II) However, Therrob is actually an anagram for the word Brother which makes sense as the original Zarab claimed himself to be the elderly brother to humanity, also the name Zarab is said to be the word "Brother" pronounced backwards. Also, the Katakana script for Zarab can also be read as "Za Rabu" (ザ・ラブ , "Za Rabu" ), making it as a transliteration of the English word "The Love".



Ultraman Mebius & the Ultra Brothers

Alien Zarab has formed Alien Union with fellow aliens: Alien Temperor, Alien Guts, and Alien Nackle in order to kill Ultraman Mebius and release U-Killersaurus and Yapool from the seaside of Kobe. After Temperor was destroyed by Mebius, Zarab was sent to take care of "Phase 2" of the plan. After kidnapping Aya Jinguji (Mirai/Ultraman Mebius's human disguise's close friend) as well as both poisoning and paralyzing Mirai, Zarab transformed into Imitation Ultraman Mebius (にせウルトラマンメビウス Nise Urutoraman Mebiusu) and attacked the city of Kobe. Luckily, Mirai transforms into Ultraman Mebius again, Mebius initially had trouble against his dark duplicate, but was eventually able to break his disguise with punches and a Mebium Slash exposing the Zarab's true identity, however, Mebius started using his anger, recklessly firing energy shots and weakening as Zarab started to regain the upper hand, Mebius struggled to regain his control and composure, wasting quite a few Mebium Slashes by repeatedly shooting them while Zarab had a shield up. However, as Zarab was about to finish Mebius off, Mebius heard the advice of his mentors and countered with the Mebium Shoot, destroying Zarab and regaining the trust of the people. Unfortunately however, Zarab managed to complete Phase 2 before dying and left Mebius weak enough for Guts and Nackle to attack Mebius.Ultraman Mebius & the Ultra Brothers

Trivia

Voice actor: Takeshi Aono Imitation Ultraman Mebius' grunts are voiced by Shunji Igarashi, who played Mirai Hibino as well as the real Mebius' voice actor at the time. The decision to have Takeshi Aono reprising his role was under the request of director Keiichi Hasegawa.

This incarnation of Alien Zarab is a lot more muscular than his old form.

Alien Zarab as Imitation Ultraman Mebius is the third Imitation Ultras to display facial expressions while fighting with the real Ultra, with the first one was Terranoid/Zelganoid and the second was Algyuros as Imitation Ultraman Agul.

Zarab poisoning Mirai in a human disguise, is a reference to the same stunt he preformed on Arashi in his debut episode.

Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey

This alien reappeared in the series Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey. In this series, Alien Zarab is portrayed as a moronic, and comedic character who steals useless Battle Nizers for unexplained reasons. He does however manage to kidnap Haruna (the female member of the ZAP SPACY crew) and disguises himself as her to masquerade as her to the rest of the ZAP SPACY crew members, but fails miserably and comically when he cannot cope with the simple life of humanity, mistaking insignificant terms for danger. However the real Haruna returns and Zarab is exposed as the fake. However before the ZAP SPACY can take action, Alien Zarab transforms into Imitation Ultraman and becomes more of a threat to the ZAP SPACY crew. However, after a short and comedic battle against Rei's Gomora and a vengeful Haruna, Alien Zarab's true form is revealed. Hurting and humiliated, Alien Zarab flees from Planet Hammer never to bother anyone ever again.

Trivia

Voice actor: Takeshi Aono

The anatomy page that Zarab stumbles upon lists several organs as 'Medusa,' 'Misery,' 'The Cat with Nine Lives,' and 'Greedy Neighbors.' It is unknown whether this is a case of random English insertion to make the page look impressive, or whether the organs unique to Zarab were literally named that.

Ultraman Mebius Gaiden: Ghost Rebirth

Although not seen in full body, Alien Zarab's hand is shown grabbing the Giga Battle Nizer in the end of the gaiden, foreshadowing when he gives it to Belial in Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie.



Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie

In the film, Alien Zarab (as Imitation Ultraman) attacks two guard Ultras and frees Ultraman Belial from his prison. After revealing his true identity, Alien Zarab gives Belial the Giga Battle Nizer in hopes of the two forming an alliance. Instead, Belial betrays and kills Zarab, not wanting to share his rule with the alien.

Trivia

Voice actor: Takeshi Aono. This was Aono's final role in voicing Zarab, as he retired in 2010 and passed away in 2012.

It's unknown if this Alien Zarab is the same one that appears in Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey or if this one is a different one of its kind.

or if this one is a different one of its kind. He was one of the monsters that made up Belyudra's second support.

Ultraman Ginga

In episode 7, Alien Zarab along with lots of different monsters are seen cheering Ginga on as he fights Dark Galberos.

Ultraman X

"I am Alien Zarab. I have destroyed countless planets and your Earth is next." ―Alien Zarab as he broadcasting himself.

Alien Zarab, along with Bemstar, appeared in Ultraman X.

Alien Zarab is an intergalactic criminal that had destroyed countless planets. He sets Earth as his target by bombing multiple chemical plants. After bringing Bemstar's Spark Doll back to life, he hid himself in another chemical plant again, being tracked by Xio officers Wataru and Hayato but their inability to cooperate gives Alien Zarab a chance to escape.

Soon, he reappears at point S-9, trying to bomb another chemical plant until the Xio members, Hayato, Wataru and Asuna confront him. He grew into giant proportions to crush them but destroyed after being overpowered by Land and Sky Musketty, followed by Wataru's Ultlaser. All for One

It is evidently that either Alien Zarab's Spark Doll or his specs was collected, creating a Cyber Kaiju under the name Cyber Zarab (サイバーザラブ Saibā Zarabu), held inside the Cyber Cards. Here, Cyber Zarab was used as one of Xio's target practice alongside Cyber Neronga. Feature Report! 24 Hours Inside Xio

Trivia

Voice actor: You Murakami

Suit actor: Keita Rikimaru

Alien Zarab's suit is modified from the one in Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends The Movie , where its color had turned grey and becomes more skinnier and scaly than muscular, as well as its head redesigned to "fit" with the suit. Also, the customization made in this suit is obviously trying to re-invoke Zarab's original appearance in the series.

, where its color had turned grey and becomes more skinnier and scaly than muscular, as well as its head redesigned to "fit" with the suit. Also, the customization made in this suit is obviously trying to re-invoke Zarab's original appearance in the series. To further relate Bemstar as Alien Zarab's monster, the official website of Ultraman X stated that Zarab's mouth naturally shared their design with Bemstar's gorge.

stated that Zarab's mouth naturally shared their design with Bemstar's gorge. Alien Zarab's detonator seems to have its design based on the translator his first incarnation uses in the original Ultraman series. Meanwhile, its grip resembles that of Alien Zarab himself, with the star-like logo stimulates his mouth and the whole grip is colored based on his skin.

series. Meanwhile, its grip resembles that of Alien Zarab himself, with the star-like logo stimulates his mouth and the whole grip is colored based on his skin. This is the first Alien Zarab that never utilizes any form of disguises in his appearance. It is possible his reason is that he relies on his strength instead of calculative strategies like his past incarnations did. Hisako Kurosawa, the writer in episode 4 mentioned this and express his regret for not being able to portray Zarab with the shapeshifting ability.



Ultraman R/B

An Alien Zarab was a cameraman for NPTV's documentary program, his partner Alien Mefilas's section was failing and views were dwindling. Their boss, an Alien Chibull, warned them that if things don't change, they will have to face some consequences. Mefilas then got the idea to have his partner Zarab to disguise as a giant Saki Mitsurugi, but their director reprimanded them. They then went around interviewing other people and aliens regarding their thoughts on Saki's plan to turn Earth into a bomb, but yet again the director said that if they don't get the views, the sponsors would pull out and the program would be cancelled. Desperate for a solution, they decide to interview Ushio Minato, who they saw potential in after seeing him on the news. The two then took on human disguises and went to Quattro M to interview the him, and disguised as a man named Yamada (山田, Yamada) to do so. After the interview was over, they went over to Aizen Tech to interview Saki Mitsurugi regarding her plan, asking if she could hurry it up, even though they didn't have much hope that the interview would go well. However, the duo were chased out. They then went back to interviewing other people, this time about Ushio. Coming to the conclusion that an Ultraman's father would have extraordinary abilities, Mefilas decided to set Ushio up. He had Zarab disguise as Asahi Minato and restrained near a bomb and lots of explosives, in a life-or-death game that he thought would really get him the views he needed and was even willing to sacrifice the Zarab, who was unaware that the explosives were real. Katsumi Minato and Isami Minato found out about the plot, and transformed into Ultraman Rosso and Ultraman Blu and after the battle, Mefilas was destroyed by the Triple Origium Ray and Zarab was set free by Ushio.A World Without Tomorrow

Trivia

Voice Actor: Kazuki Takeuchi

Like its previous appearance in Ultraman X, this Zarab carries equipment, this time a camera, that is made to resemble the original's translator.

Ultraman Taiga

Alien Zarab, Alien Godola and Alien Sran sought out Alien Chibull Mabuze's help in defeating the Tri-Squad and Ultraman Tregear so that they could stand unopposed. Mabuze decided to help them by using the Belial samples he acquired to create Imit-Ultraman Belial, who was able to overcome each of the Tri-Squad members, though they had to give it a power boost using additional Belial cells when Ultraman Tregear appeared. Ironically, this became their undoing as Tregear led the Belial clone to destroy the building that the aliens were in, crushing them under the rubble. Clash! Ultra Big Match!

Trivia

Voice actor: Jun Fukuzawa

Zarab reuses the same camera model that his kind used in Ultraman R/B . Here, he explained that this particular camera can hack into televisions.

. Here, he explained that this particular camera can hack into televisions. Zarab expressed the idea of disguising as Taiga to confront the Ultras, but his companions refuse out of fear that he would be outnumbered in against Tregear as well.

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Other Media

Chibira-kun

Alien Zarab appears a few times in the child friendly show, Chibira-kun, as a postal service worker.

Trivia

Unlike the normal Zarab suit, the silver head has spots on it and is very loose.

Ultraman Boy's Ultra Coliseum

Alien Zarab appears in episode 110 of Ultraman Boy's Ultra Coliseum. In the episode, Zarab fought Ultraman Agul with a series of shockwaves and later on summoning a hypnotized version of his past self (Version 1) to fight the present day Agul. The past self vanished in thin air as Zarab left the battle unharmed.

Mega Monster Rush Ultra Frontier

Alien Zarab appears in Mega Monster Rush Ultra Frontier along with an Alien Zetton. He watched Alien Mefilas Djent's team.

Kaiju Busters POWERED

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Ultra Zone

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Trivia

MSM-07 Z'Gok mobile suit had its design based on Alien Zarab. Of course, Tsuburaya would return the favor with two characters themed after two mobile suits: Apatee, based on MS-06 Zaku II and Gan-Q, based on MSM-04 Acguy.



Sgt. Frog/Keroro Gunso

The Keroro Platoon possessed robotic copies of themselves called Copy Robots which Kululu made to replace them whenever they took a day off, as well as taking care of the household chores at the Hinata residence. The Keroro Platoon's robotic imitators could not only imitate Keronians (their race) but also other humans.

While imitating a Keronian, the duplicates disguise had a little defect, much like Alien Zarab as imitation Ultramen, they had sharp eyes and witch-like feet. Humans could not see the differince between the robotic Keronians and the real ones, something which in the original Ultraman series portrayed.

Despite being used as replacements, but in one episode, Keroro and his platoon tried to use mass-produced version of these as invasion armies. However the plan backfired and ended up with the impostors replacing the Keroro Platoons (including Mois) and the Hinata siblings. It wasn't until the real Tamama (whom was in vacation before the impostors' takeover) destroyed them and free their captives. Kululu rebuild the Keroro Platoon Double but never intended to use them for malicious schemes again.