Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release Official Site: m-78.jp/acrobattle
In 2015, the long-running Ultraman franchise goes beyond the confines of the television screen with an all-new "Hero Live Entertainment Spectacular". Tsuburaya Productions and Fields have announced that ULTRA HEROES THE LIVE ACRO BATTLE CHRONICLE (????????? THE LIVE ?????? ?????, Urutorahiiroozu THE LIVE Akurobatoru Kuronikuru) will be held in sequentially Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka starting March 2015. ULTRA HEROES THE LIVE ACRO BATTLE CHRONICLE will present an onstage "Ultra Battle" by top sport athletes and other stage performers, using 3D projection mapping and other high-end imaging techniques. The show stars Olympic gold medalist Daisuke Nakano and parkour performer ZEN. The show`s producers promise an unprecedented "Ultra World" that can be widely enjoyed by families and people of all ages. The popular Ultraman Ginga and Ultraman Belial will be joined by new characters that can only be seen on the live stage. International performances are also planned for late 2015. ? Story The "Acro Battle Unit" is a group of super-powered soldiers who belong to the Ultra Safety Security Force. They fight with the "Power of Light", but... one of their members is kidnapped by monsters! As war breaks out among humans, monsters lurk in the shadow and make secret moves against the Power of Light. The Ultra Heroes once again challenge the evil Ultraman Belial, this time in an exciting and wonderful Acrobat × Battle! A super huge monster appears! Doomsday quickly approaches! Now, the battle of the new Ultra Heroes begins!
? Cast Daisuke Nakano Daisuke Nakano represented Japan at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, winning the gold medal in the all-around gymnastics competition. He now trains the next generation of Japanese gymnasts. ZEN (Yoshi Shimada) ZEN is Japan`s first parkour performing star, with numerous public and media appearances. His parkour skills have been featured in commercials, modeling and motion capture, and he is also a choreographer and event coordinator. ? Performance Overview Sponsored by: TBS / Tsuburaya Productions / Fields Planning, Production: Tsuburaya Productions / Fields Production: Tsuburaya Productions / Wamhouse / Fields © Tsuburaya ? Fields ? Tokyo Performance Dates: Wednesday, March 25 - Monday, March 30, 2015 (Twice Daily, 12 Performances Total) Venue: The Galaxy Theatre Ticket Prices Advance Tickets: 1st Floor Seats: ¥3,600 / 2nd Floor: ¥2,800 Same-Day Tickets: 1st Floor Seats: ¥3,900 / 2nd Floor: ¥3,100 ? Fees for Ages 3 Years and Up. Tax Included. Ticket On-Sale Date: Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 10:00am (General Sale) Ticket Handling · Ticket Pia TEL: 0570-02-9999 (P code: 441-511) ? Nationwide 7-Eleven, Circle K · Sunkus, and PIA Over-the-Counter Sales · Lawson Ticket TEL: 0570-084-003 (L code: 33308) / 0570-000-777 (Operator) ? Nationwide Lawson Stores and MINISTOP Loppi · Seven Ticket ? Nationwide 7-Eleven Stores · The Galaxy Theatre Ticket Center TEL: 03-5769-0011 (Weekdays 10:00am-6:00pm ? Release Date Only 10:00am-1:00pm) ? Osaka Performance Dates: Saturday, June 6 - Sunday, June 7, 2015 (Twice Daily, 4 Performances Total) Venue: Prism Hall (Yao City Culture Hall) ? Ticket Prices TBA ? Fukuoka Performance Dates: Saturday, July 25 - Sunday, July 26, 2015 (Twice Daily, 4 Performances Total) Venue: Canal City Gekijo ? Ticket Prices TBA
About Tsuburaya Productions
Tsuburaya Productions, creator and copyrights owner of the superhero ULTRAMAN series was founded in 1963 by Eiji Tsuburaya, world-renowned special effects wizard also known for his special effects work on the Godzilla series. With close to fifty years` experience, it is one of Japan`s oldest and most respected independent film and television production houses. Its popular Ultraman TV and film series which premiered in 1966 has been seen in over 100 territories worldwide and has spawned over 3,000 licensed products. In addition to production, the company also handles character licensing and program distribution and staging live stage shows both domestically and internationally.