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Rena Sayama, real name Rena Endo, is the adopted daughter of police officer Yosuke Endo. Her biological parents were aliens living on Earth under human disguises, murdered by an anti-alien organization during her infancy. Endo adopted her after their deaths, initially considering an orphanage but raising her himself out of grief and responsibility. Her biological name Marie later designated her Ultraman Suit.
Initially a popular idol using the stage name Rena Sayama, she resented the original Ultraman due to her mother's death in a hospital collapse during Ultraman's battle against Zetton. This trauma shaped her early antagonistic view of the Ultraman legacy in the anime adaptation, contrasting with her immediate support of Shinjiro Hayata as Ultraman in the manga. Her perspective shifted after witnessing Shinjiro's heroism during Alien Adacic's attack, where he shielded her from plasma fire, sparking a transition from hatred to cautious admiration.
During a concert crisis orchestrated by Alien Adad threatening her audience, Shinjiro and Dan Moroboshi intervened as Ultramen. Bemular's arrival escalated events. Rena confronted all parties for endangering civilians. Adad's murder of her fan Alien Igaru and revelation of human accomplices psychologically shook Rena, leading to concert cancellations. Later, at the Giant of Light Memorial, she deduced Shinjiro's identity as Ultraman after he rescued workers from a falling scaffold but left his phone behind. Their conversations culminated in her acknowledging both original and current Ultramen as protectors before relocating to New York.
In New York, Rena survived a building collapse during an attack by the Star of Darkness faction by unconsciously emitting a protective barrier that saved herself and nearby civilians. This revealed her latent alien abilities, with light manifesting on her hand. Bemular confirmed her extraterrestrial heritage, warning her awakening powers would attract threats. He provided her specialized Ultraman Suit "Marie" for self-defense, which she initially treated playfully but eventually wielded seriously.
Learning her full origin from Endo devastated Rena, causing her to flee home. During this crisis, she rescued civilians from the kaiju Black King using her barrier ability, earning the title "Ultrawoman" from Seiji Hokuto. She reconciled with Endo after meeting Shiro Maki, a former member of the organization that killed her parents. Maki revealed he poisoned the police chief responsible, forcing Rena to confront her own violent impulses.
Despite initial SSSP resistance, Rena joined after Endo endorsed her choice. Her first mission involved aiding Shinjiro and Moroboshi against a thunder-wielding alien, using barriers to neutralize attacks. Shinjiro's damaged suit revealed his identity to her; she reciprocated by unveiling her suit. They openly acknowledged each other's roles, strengthening their partnership.
Standing 155 cm tall and weighing 45 kg at 18 years old, Rena possesses inherited alien barrier-generation capabilities. This power activates instinctively under duress, as in New York, though initially uncontrolled. Her Ultraman Suit Marie integrates these innate traits.
Key media differences exist: The manga depicts immediate Ultraman support, while the anime emphasizes initial hatred. The manga includes her alien parentage and adoption backstory, omitted in the anime. The anime reduces her age by one year and alters early events like the bullying incident.
Initially a popular idol using the stage name Rena Sayama, she resented the original Ultraman due to her mother's death in a hospital collapse during Ultraman's battle against Zetton. This trauma shaped her early antagonistic view of the Ultraman legacy in the anime adaptation, contrasting with her immediate support of Shinjiro Hayata as Ultraman in the manga. Her perspective shifted after witnessing Shinjiro's heroism during Alien Adacic's attack, where he shielded her from plasma fire, sparking a transition from hatred to cautious admiration.
During a concert crisis orchestrated by Alien Adad threatening her audience, Shinjiro and Dan Moroboshi intervened as Ultramen. Bemular's arrival escalated events. Rena confronted all parties for endangering civilians. Adad's murder of her fan Alien Igaru and revelation of human accomplices psychologically shook Rena, leading to concert cancellations. Later, at the Giant of Light Memorial, she deduced Shinjiro's identity as Ultraman after he rescued workers from a falling scaffold but left his phone behind. Their conversations culminated in her acknowledging both original and current Ultramen as protectors before relocating to New York.
In New York, Rena survived a building collapse during an attack by the Star of Darkness faction by unconsciously emitting a protective barrier that saved herself and nearby civilians. This revealed her latent alien abilities, with light manifesting on her hand. Bemular confirmed her extraterrestrial heritage, warning her awakening powers would attract threats. He provided her specialized Ultraman Suit "Marie" for self-defense, which she initially treated playfully but eventually wielded seriously.
Learning her full origin from Endo devastated Rena, causing her to flee home. During this crisis, she rescued civilians from the kaiju Black King using her barrier ability, earning the title "Ultrawoman" from Seiji Hokuto. She reconciled with Endo after meeting Shiro Maki, a former member of the organization that killed her parents. Maki revealed he poisoned the police chief responsible, forcing Rena to confront her own violent impulses.
Despite initial SSSP resistance, Rena joined after Endo endorsed her choice. Her first mission involved aiding Shinjiro and Moroboshi against a thunder-wielding alien, using barriers to neutralize attacks. Shinjiro's damaged suit revealed his identity to her; she reciprocated by unveiling her suit. They openly acknowledged each other's roles, strengthening their partnership.
Standing 155 cm tall and weighing 45 kg at 18 years old, Rena possesses inherited alien barrier-generation capabilities. This power activates instinctively under duress, as in New York, though initially uncontrolled. Her Ultraman Suit Marie integrates these innate traits.
Key media differences exist: The manga depicts immediate Ultraman support, while the anime emphasizes initial hatred. The manga includes her alien parentage and adoption backstory, omitted in the anime. The anime reduces her age by one year and alters early events like the bullying incident.