Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release
Official Site: https://seven55th.m-78.jp/ (Japan)
Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has announced the "ULTRASEVEN=6+1 Exhibition: The Future of Diversity as Seen by Alien Seven" (ULTRASEVEN＝6＋1展 ～宇宙人セブンが見た多様性の未来～, Urutorasebun = 6 + 1-ten ~ Uchūbito Sebun ga Mita Tayō-sei no Mirai ~) will be held at the PARCO South Building 9F in Nagoya City and at PARCO FACTORY on the 7th floor of the Ikebukuro PARCO main building in Tokyo. The event, which will explore the world of Ulraseven through contemporary art, is the latest part of the year-long Ultraseven 55th Anniversary Project (ウルトラセブン55周年, Urutorasebun 55-Shūnen) that kicked off last October, the month the ULTRASEVEN (ウルトラセブン, Urutorasebun) televsion series premiered in Japan.
What Is ULTRASEVEN?
In 1967, ULTRASEVEN was broadcast following the conclusion of ULTRAMAN.
In the early days of special effects TV series, the young staff who created ULTRA Q and ULTRAMAN demonstrated their growing talent by producing many acclaimed episodes of ULTRASEVEN.
Monsters whose home planets were destroyed in an arms race, invaders who shook the trust of the people of Earth, aliens who reined destruction upon Earth, lifeforms that may have lived on Earth long before humans... several episodes are still relevant to modern viewers.
Throughout the story, Ultraseven fought many aliens, but he, too, was also an alien.
Like Ultraman, he loved the Earth and mankind. Now that the world is in turmoil, it is time for his return.
He is an immortal hero, the Ultraman whose name is "Ultraseven".
Event Concept
Even when he was hurt, weak, and exhausted, he continued to aim for "a future where we can understand each other".
Encounter the world of Ultraseven, an alien who loved the earth more than anyone else.
Fifty-five years ago, Ultraseven, a hero who stood "in between" people and aliens and tried to understand both sides while fighting numerous aliens, was created be a team mainly in their 20s at that time.
In order to reintroduce Ultraseven to the people of the future, Tsuburaya will display the hero, the Ultra Guard, and the monsters and aliens that appeared in the series in a new form, along with scenes from the time when the show was created in 1967.
In addition, there will be a section where the Eye Slugger, the symbol of Ultraseven, will be exhibited not only as a weapon but also as a symbol of peace, with a new interpretation of it.
Exhibition Contents
Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
■ Area 1: Ultraseven and 1967
The culture at the time of the series' broadcast and the thoughts of the creators as well as the characters of Ultra Seven and the Ultra Guard will be introduced.
■ Area 2 Multifaceted Justice
The event will present the aliens who have visited the earth for various reasons as icons of diversity through a well-designed exhibition.
■ Area 3: The Future Reflected in the Eye Slugger
This area will display the Eye Slugger not as a weapon but as a symbol of peace. Various artists will participate in this area and exhibit their Eye Slugger designs based on various themes such as "Symbiosis," "Future," and "Imagination."
Participating Artists
・Shunji Iwai
・Jin Katagiri
・Jooemaa
・Tominaga Bond
・Shinsuke Nakamura
・Moga Mogami
Moga Mogami. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions.
Comment by Moga Mogami, participating artist
I had no idea that "Moga Mogami" would appear alongside these artists!
I was very surprised when I was asked to participate.
I am happy to be able to take part in this event, having been involved in Ultraman works as "One-Zero.' *
I hope you will come and see it.
* Moga Mogami played the character "Android Maiden One-Zero" in the series ULTRAMAN GINGA S (ウルトラマンギンガS, Urutoraman Ginga Esu, 2014).
■ Area 4: Passing on the Ideas of Ultraseven
Heroes who have inherited Ultraseven's thoughts on coexistence will be on display.
Many products will also be on sale in conjunction with the exhibition. Details will be updated on the official website as needed.
Exhibition Outline
Title: ULTRASEVEN=6+1 Exhibition: The Future of Diversity as Seen by Alien Seven
URL: https://seven55th.m-78.jp/keyword_5/20230315-576/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/seven55th
■ Nagoya Venue Details
Dates: Saturday, April 22 - Sunday, May 21, 2023 [Total 30 days]
Venue: Nagoya PARCO South Building 9F (3 Chome-29-1 Sakae, Naka Ward, , Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 460-0008)
Time: Doors Open 10:00am, Last Admission 8:30pm
Ticket Information
Advance Tickets Sales Period: 10:00am Saturday, March 25 - 11:59pm Friday, April 21, 2023
General: ¥900 (Approximately $6.88 US, Tax Included)
Ticket Pair: ¥1,600 (Approximately $12.24 US, Tax Included)
Ticket Agent: Lawson Ticket L code 42002
URL: https://l-tike.com/ultraseven_55th/
Same-Day Tickets
Same-day tickets will be sold at the venue.
Sales Period: 10:00am Saturday, April 22 - 8:30pm Sunday, May 21, 2023
General: ¥1,000 (Approximately $7.65 US, Tax Included)
Ticket Pair: ¥1,800 (Approximately $13.77 US, Tax Included)
Adult and child tickets are the same price
■ Tokyo Venue
Venue: Ikebukuro PARCO Main Bldg. 7F PARCO FACTORY (1 Chome-28-2 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 171-8557)
Details will be announced at a later date.
Organizers: ULTRASEVEN=6+1 Exhibition Executive Committee
Planning: Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd.
Production and Management: S's Live Co.
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 more than 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.