"But can we call that "living"? Without death, we'd have a world without dreams and romance! Is that really the future we should head forward?... What's wrong with being imperfect?! It's fine to be full of flaws! There are as many people, as there are dreams! Ours is the kind of world I like!"
- ―Hibiki rebukes the twisted idea of Gran-Sphere's "Perfect World", Final Chapter III: Toward Tomorrow...
"As long as we believe in our dreams, the light will be there!"
- ―Hibiki's last quote, Final Chapter III: Toward Tomorrow...
Gousuke Hibiki was the team captain of Super GUTS. In Ultraman Saga, he is promoted to Inspector General and head of the TPC.
Personality
He is loud and boisterous, often joking with his subordinates and shouting orders. At the same time, however, he is a caring leader with a good heart and good intentions for Super GUTS.
History
Pre-Ultraman Dyna
Hibiki and Yoshioka during the UNDF period.
Based on Hibiki's TPC records, he was born on August 28, 1971, in Chiba Prefecture's Nishifunabashi City, a suburb of Tokyo. His family faced financial difficulties at one point, leading to several relocations, until they eventually settled in an apartment complex in the bay area.
After graduating from high school, he didn't pursue further education but instead found himself deeply contemplating his own sense of self-worth and enduring inner turmoil. In 1991, during a visit to Kyushu, he encountered the predecessor organization of TPC. The following year, under Tetsuji Yoshioka's guidance, he entered the Tokyo Officer School and spent four challenging years in service. Upon graduation, he was immediately assigned to the UNDF.
Hibiki who became a member of TPC Police Department.
In 2001, Hibiki was assigned to work in the UNDF South Asia Branch. Here, he displayed his innate leadership abilities, serving as the branch's chief of staff. Between 2007 and 2010, as a member of the TPC Police Department, he actively engaged on the frontlines to combat erupting monster disasters. Known as a "TPC Wild Eagle".
Hibiki was present in the battle against Fire Golza where he participated as a TPC ground patrol troop. After the failed attack against Golza by GUTS, Hibiki attempted to take down the Kaiju on his own. In doing so, he inadvertently wound up getting his colleague, Washizu, critically injured.
After Fire Golza was defeated, Hibiki watched as Washizu was taken to the hospital. He began to break down as he blamed himself for the accident. At that moment, a little girl approached Hibiki and gave him some flowers to cheer him up. She introduced herself as Haruna. Hibiki quickly learned that the young child had been orphaned due to the attack of Golza. Empathizing with the girl, Hibiki broke out into tears as he comforted her.
This act of kindness would prompt Hibiki to anonymously send encouraging cards and picture books to Haruna during her birthdays and Christmas time in order to emotionally support her in return. Captain Long-Legs
Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey
Hibiki was the leader of the fleet sent by Tetsuji Yoshioka to assist GUTS in the battle against the Shibito Zoiger army. Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey
Ultraman Dyna
Star of Peace
During a press conference where Super GUTS introduced their new Eagle - Alpha Superior - Hibiki butted heads with a reporter named Kaoru Hasumi where the two discuss their stance on the continued armament of TPC. Hibiki's daughter, Sonoka, sees this confrontation on TV and thus decides to work with Hasumi on a suspected alien case in an attempt to get on her father's nerves. It is revealed that the two would often argue, and had a rocky relationship.
Eventually, Hibiki tracks down Sonoka at a warehouse the young girl was investigating. The two seemingly reconcile but it is soon found out that Sonoka's minus energy had been drained from her by the Alien Naltis. After Super GUTS faced off against Naltis, Menorfa was summoned. Ultraman Dyna was no match for the kaiju, and Hibiki was left with the decision to kill Menorfa and release his daughter's negative emotions; or cease fire and have his daughter be forever freed from negativity. He ultimately shoots at the kaiju as he would rather have his daughter be her true self. Some time after Menorfa's defeat, Sonoka confirms to Hasumi that she has begun to truly reconcile with her father. Star of Peace
Captain Long-Legs
Hibiki and Asuka have a kendo match, in which the captain easily wins. Afterwards he lectures the young man about learning to control his rage. It is then that Hibiki is notified of an abnormal event occurring at Kirimon Peak. He joins the dispatch towards the volcano along with his crew. Hibiki recalls his previous encounter at Kirimon Peak over 10 years prior. It is here that Hibiki reunites with Haruna, who is now a young woman; though the two have no time to catch up.
Asuka, Hibiki and Haruna scale a nearby mountain in order to save three children who were accidentally left behind in the evacuation. Unfortunately, on their way down, they find that the road had been destroyed, With no other option, the six of them travelled the rest of the way by foot. After the attack on Golza II failed, the kaiju was heading towards Hibiki and the kids' way. Hibiki anonymously confesses how Haruna had helped him through his dark time, before rushing ahead to distract Golza. He manages to buy enough time for Asuka to lead to children to safety and transform into Ultraman Dyna.
After Golza is defeated, Haruna is able to express her gratitude towards Hibiki for the emotional support he has provided her all these years; and the two are finally able to catch up. Captain Long-Legs
Ultraman Saga
Gousuke Hibiki had been promoted to Inspector General and head of the TPC, he was seen as a hologram on the Mars Base where he honored the 15th anniversary of Asuka's sacrifice. Ultraman Saga
Gallery
Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey
Ultraman Dyna
Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light
Ultraman Dyna: The Return of Hanejiro
Great Decisive Battle! The Super 8 Ultra Brothers
Miscellaneous
Trivia
- Hibiki is the only married member of Super GUTS.
- Ironically enough, though Hibiki lectures Asuka on controlling his anger, he often is the one to lose his temper.