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    ULTRAMAN ARCHIVES presents a special night devoted to ULTRA Q Episodes 16: GARAMON STRIKES BACK. Photos courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/ultraman-archives (Japan) Special Thanks to Saori Izumi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has announced the second ULTRAMAN ARCHIVES Premium Theater Screening & Special Talk will focus on ULTRA Q Episodes 16: GARAMON STRIKES BACK (???????, Garamon no Gyakush?). Tsuburaya launched the ULTRAMAN ARCHIVES (????????????) Project in October 2018 as a way to generate a deeper appreciation of the 50 year heritage of the Ultraman Series, both for longtime fans and those unfamiliar with the franchise. The centerpiece of Premium Theater 2 will be a live event at the Aeon Cinema Itabashi, Tokyo, on Saturday, February 16 starring guests Katsuro Onoe and Toshio Miike. Katsuro Onoe started his filmmaking career as art director on the cult hit BURST CITY (????, Bakuretsu Toshi, 1982) and worked his way up to becoming special effects director

    DRAGON FORCE: RISE OF ULTRAMAN theatrical poster. Ultraman © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS.

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions On October 1, 2017, the Chinese animation studio Guangzhou BlueArc Culture Communications Co., Ltd. released DRAGON FORCE: SO LONG ULTRAMAN (??????????, G?ngti? f?ilóng zh? zàijiàn àotèmàn), a 3D computer animated film featuring Tsuburaya Productions` Ultraman. But BlueArc hadn`t licensed the character from Tsuburaya, but rather from UM Corporation, a Japanese company claiming it had worldwide rights outside Japan to Ultraman. Tsuburaya Productions has long disputed this claim, with the case against UMC being heard in multiple countries, most recently the United States (where Tsuburaya prevailed in 2018). Today (January 18, 2019), BlueArc released DRAGON FORCE: RISE OF ULTRAMAN (??????????, G?ngti? f?ilóng zh? àotèmàn juéq?), a sequel to the 2017 film, in Chinese cinemas. Tsuburaya Productions has issued the following statement in response... Notice on unauthorized use of ULTRAMAN character in Chinese film We, Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd, (“TPC”), express our views on the

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla, Gaira and Sanda TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman 80 and King Maimai © © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS.

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in March 2019. The company`s official Shonen-Ric as X-Plus website offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers, with shipping on some items also now available to customers in North America, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers, including SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Toho Daikaiju Series Limited Edition: Godzilla (2016) Second Form Clear Version /????????? ????

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    12 Months of Exclusive Content Direct From Studios and Distributors! Author: Keith Aiken SciFi Japan is proud to remain the one and ONLY English language website devoted to Japanese fantasy films and TV that is officially press registered with all five major Japanese studios (Toho, Toei, Shochiku, Nikkatsu and Kadokawa), several Japanese production companies, plus their distributors and licensees. While other sites will run information and images taken from Japanese news sources and publications, SciFi Japan regularly posts content provided directly to us by the companies and people making and releasing Japanese movies, programs and merchandise. This allows us to present our readers with accurate, verified information rather than rumors and speculation, and also run larger and higher quality photos and artwork than can be found elsewhere. Thanks to all our writers, contributors, sources and readers for your support! Be sure to check

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Kamen Rider Faiz © Ishimori Pro?Toei. Fiveking and Gamas © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Goku Black © Bird Studio / Shueisha · Toei Animation

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster and anime figures scheduled for release in February 2019. The company`s official Shonen-Ric as X-Plus website offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers, with shipping on some items also now available to customers in North America, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers, including SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION: Fiveking (Light Up Version) /??????? ULTRA

    Ultramen will take the stage at ULTRA HEROES EXPO 2019: New Year Festival in Tokyo Dome City. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release Official Site: ultra-expo.com/2019/prism (Japan) Official Twitter: twitter.com/m78expo Official Hashtag: #????EXPO Ultraman heads to Tokyo Dome City for the holidays! The ULTRA HEROES EXPO 2019: New Year Festival in Tokyo Dome City (????????????? ???? ????????????? ?? ????????, Urutora H?r?zu Ekisupo 2019 Ny?i Y? Fesutibaru in T?ky? D?mushiti) will be held from December 29th (Sat), 2018 ~ January 6th (Sun), 2019 at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall. Last year, the Expo attracted more than 64,000 visitors. Running for 9 days, this year`s event will feature an expanded lineup and improved layout to offer attendees a more enjoyable and comfortable experience. The highlight of the Expo will be the "Ultraman Battle Stage" live shows starring the cast of latest Ultraman series, ULTRAMAN R/B (RUEBE) [?????????(???), Urutoraman R/B (Ruubu), 2018] -- Yuya Hirata as Katsumi Minato/Ultraman Rosso, Ryosuke Koike as Isami Minato/Ultraman

    Festival poster, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release Official Site: ulfes.com/2018/osaka (Japan) Official Twitter: #????? The ULTRAMAN FESTIVAL has been a popular annual event in Ikebukuro Sunshine City, Tokyo for decades, attracting more than 4.9 million visitors to date. Now the Festival will now also be held in Hirakata Park, Osaka, starting this Saturday! Experience the excitement of ULTRAMAN FESTIVAL in Hirakata Park 2018-2019 (????????????? in ??????? 2018-2019, Urutoraman Fesutibaru in Hirakata Paaku 2018-2019) through the gigantic “Ultraman Brothers VS Army of Monsters and Aliens” (??????VS????, Urutora Ky?dai VS Kaij? Gundan) photo spot, the fascinating live-action stage show with radio control lights and huge LED screens, the “Gigantic Battle Diorama”, and more! The will also be two special event nights that start after the main ULTRAMAN FESTIVAL closes for the day. “Ultraman Dark Hero Special Night” will take place on December 25th and “ULTRAMAN GAIA 20th Anniversary HYPERSPACE Festival”

    KAIJU STEP Project Instagram photos, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: kaijustep.com A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for their new Ultraman KAIJU STEP (?????????, Kaijuu Suteppu) Project, the family-friendly campaign devoted to young children and their “first steps” in life. In cooperation with developer LIDDELL Co., Ltd., TPC has launched the official KAIJU STEP Instagram, which features photos of the “Little Kaiju” in everyday settings such as playgrounds and parks. The Instagram page is targeted to women of all ages, including moms, in the hopes of expanding the brand to a wider audience. Tsuburaya will also conduct digital marketing using Instagram Influencer for the first time in the company`s history. The marketing company CtoC Press Release (EMERALD POST) will be sending KAIJU STEP updates to users via 20,000 registered Influencers. Through Wednesday, December 12, Tsuburaya is

    Logo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: ani.tv/ngc (Japan) Official Twitter: twitter.com/ultraman_series A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and large promotional pics for their new television series, ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION CHRONICLE (?????? ????????????????, Urutoraman Nyuu Jenereeshon Kuronikuru), which will air on Saturday mornings in Japan starting January 5, 2019. ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION CHRONICLE will follow the style of the previous "Chronicle" series ULTRAMAN ZERO THE CHRONICLE (???????? ? ?????, Urutoraman Zero Za Kuronikuru, 2017) and ULTRAMAN ORB THE CHRONICLE (????????? ? ?????, Urutoraman Oobu Za Kuronikuru, 2018) by using footage from previous shows and movies, mixed with new content. The show will focus on the 2013-2018 "New Generation Ultra Heroes" Ultraman Ginga, Victory, X, Orb, Geed, Rosso and Blu. The 2018 feature film ULTRAMAN GEED THE MOVIE: CONNECT THE WISHES! (??? ????????? ????! ??!!, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman

    Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of of their next collaboration with Bandai; a light up figure of Fiveking from ULTRAMAN GINGA S (??????????, Urutoraman Ginga S, 2014). The body of the super-combined monster is made up of the Heisei Ultra Kaiju Fire Golza, Melba, Gan-Q, Reigubas and Ultra C.O.V. X-Plus first released Fiveking in June 2015. This new edition comes with a gimmick that illuminates the figure`s eyes, spines and the Gan-Q eye on the left arm. The light-up feature requires two AA batteries (sold separately). This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and Shonen-Ric, and will not be available from retail stores. Daikaiju Series

    Ultraman Blu, Ultraman Rosso and Ultraman Geed in the first promotional image for ULTRAMAN R/B THE MOVIE ? SELECT! THE CRYSTAL OF BOND. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©UR/B FILM PARTNERS

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/rb/movie (Japan) Official Twitter:twitter.com/ultraman_series A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for the next Ultraman theatrical feature film, ULTRAMAN R/B THE MOVIE ? SELECT! THE CRYSTAL OF BOND (?????????????????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman R/B Serekuto! Kizuna no Kurisutaru). The movie will open in Japanese cinemas on March 8, 2019. ULTRAMAN R/B THE MOVIE ? SELECT! THE CRYSTAL OF BOND is based on the ULTRAMAN R/B (RUEBE) [?????????(???), Urutoraman R/B (Ruubu)] television series that has been airing in Japan since July 2018. ULTRAMAN R/B was the first Ultraman series to feature, from the start, two brothers who transform into Ultramen. Promoted as a "dynamic tokusatsu family drama", show follows the adventures of Katsumi/Ultraman Rosso (Yuya Hirata) and Isami Minato/Ultraman Blu (Ryosuke Koike); their younger sister, Asahi, a high school student; their

    TSUBURAYA CONVENTION 2019 logo, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Event To Be Held Every 2 Years Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has issued a dual-language press release for their upcoming global fan event, TSUBURAYA CONVENTION 2019... “To spark viewers’ imaginations, provide hope for the future, and cultivate kindness in young viewers’ hearts.” The above quote from Eiji Tsuburaya, the founder of Tsuburaya Productions, is the roots of Tsuburaya Productions and our continuous goal for the future. This large-scale global fan event “TSUBURAYA CONVENTION” shall be held for the first time in winter 2019 to show our appreciations to all our fans across the universe who have supported us until now! We shall be sharing the front line of Tsuburaya Productions where surprises and excitement are imagined and created, and we shall also be revisiting the classic works seeking for new discovery by investigating the works from unique and

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla, Ebirah and Mothra TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman Great, Eleking and Astromons © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS.

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and nearly 100 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in January 2019. The company`s official Shonen-Ric as X-Plus website offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers, with shipping on some items also now available to customers in North America, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers, including SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. DefoReal Series: Godzilla (1964) /?????? ???(1964) Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product

    Tsuburaya Productions` new KAIJU STEP Project reimagines some of the most popular kaiju from the ULTRAMAN series as little kids. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: kaijustep.com A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with information and images for their new Ultraman KAIJU STEP (?????????, Kaijuu Suteppu) Project. The family-friendly campaign is particularly focused on young children, and will include merchandising, anime shorts, live events and more. The main characters of KAIJU STEP are the “Little Kaiju” (?????????, Chiisana Kaijuu), based on the monsters and aliens of the ULTRAMAN series, who are popular along with the Ultra Heroes. Over the decades, the creatures have become more than just enemies defeated by the heroes; each has their own special powers, looks, and characteristics which make them all unique. With KAIJU STEP, some of the most popular kaiju from the ULTRAMAN series have been redesigned as though they are little kids. The story is set on the “little planet” where the unique Little Kaiju try

    The JTA Ultraman JET aircraft. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions, Japan Transocean Air Official Site: ultraman.jta-okinawa.com A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos of their new Ultraman JET (??????JET). As a promotional tie-in with Japan Transocean Air (JTA), a commercial airline based in the city of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, the 165 seat Boeing airliner is emblazoned with the images of the original Ultraman and the heroes from the most recent Ultraman series, ULTRAMAN GEED (?????????, Urutoraman Jiido, 2017) and ULTRAMAN R/B (RUEBE) [?????????(???), Urutoraman R/B (Ruubu), 2018]. The Ultraman-themed aircraft will fly between Okinawa, the surrounding islands and the Japanese mainland though April 2019. The JTA Ultraman flights were arranged in partnership with the General Incorporated Foundation, Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCVB) and the Minamihabara-machi Tourism Association to promote tourism to the region. Okinawa is the birthplace of the late Tetsuo

    It`s a family reunion as Mio Minato (Kaori Manabe, center) joins ULTRAMAN R/B alongside (from left to right) Isami (Ryosuke Koike), Asahi (Arisa Sonohara), Ushio (Ginnojo Yamazaki) and Katsumi Minato (Yuya Hirata). Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. © ULTRAMAN R/B PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM?TV TOKYO

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/rb, ani.tv/rb (Japan) Official Twitter: twitter.com/ultraman_series Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with new information and high-res photos from the latest Ultraman series, ULTRAMAN R/B (RUEBE) [?????????(???), Urutoraman R/B (Ruubu), 2018]. Actress and idol Kaori Manabe has been cast as Mio Minato, mother of brothers Katsumi/Ultraman Rosso (Yuya Hirata) and Isami Minato/Ultraman Blu (Ryosuke Koike) as well as their younger sister, Asahi (Arisa Sonohara). A researcher in the field of space archeology, Mio vanished 15 years ago, leaving her husband Ushio (Ginnojo Yamazaki) to raise their children on his own. At the time of her disappearance, she had been studying the Ruebe Gyro and Ruebe Crystal with Makoto Aizen (Motoki Fukami), the president of Aizentech who has since become the evil Ultraman Orb Dark. Mio now comes back to her family under equally mysterious circumstances. What happened to

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and Minilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Gorbagos, Ultraman Jack, Mururoa and Ultraman Taro © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Kong and Skullcrawler © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. Gamera © 1999 KADOKAWA TNHN

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and more than 200 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in December 2018. The company`s official Shonen-Ric as X-Plus website offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers, with shipping on some items also now available to customers in North America, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers, including SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Daikaiju Series: Mururoa -- Shonen Ric Exclusive /??????? ???? ????????????

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with some early information for their upcoming ULTRAMAN ARCHIVES (????????????) Project. The Ultraman Series, produced by Tsuburaya Pro for more than half a century, has achieved a strong reputation, not only for its hero and monster characters, but for elements such as its world view and themes. The new ULTRAMAN ARCHIVES turns a spotlight on all generations of the franchise -- including ULTRA Q (????Q, Urutora Kyuu, 1966), the starting point of the Ultraman Series -- to allow fans and newcomers alike a deeper appreciation of these works. Through production materials, video testimonials by cast and crew members, new viewpoints and commentary from outside experts, etc., Tsuburaya Pro will convey the appeal of Ultraman in its various forms (movies, television, animation, publications and commercialization) in ways that even those unfamiliar with the

    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    New "Dark Hero Project: Kicks Off in October Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/solamachi/darkness (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with information and giant, high-res photos for their upcoming Ultraman exhibition, DARKNESS HEELS WORLD, where the villains are the protagonists! Beyond the Ultramen, aliens and kaiju, there are also darker characters with unique personalities in the franchise who have become very popular, particularly among younger fans. This past summer, these characters were featured in a "Dark Hero Special Night" (??????? ????????, Daakuhiiroo Supesharu Naito) stage show held during ULTRAMAN FESTIVAL 2018, and tickets sold out in a single day. This inspired Tsuburaya Pro to develop the "Darkness Heels" project focused on key villains from successive generations of the Ultraman series with the theme of “whispers and temptations from the dark”. DARKNESS HEELS WORLD is the first event

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