Experience the charm of Ultraman through pop art, illustrations, and interactive photo spots!
Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release
Official Site: https://kusou-ultraman.m-78.jp/fue/  (Japan)
Official X (Twitter): https://x.com/tsuburaya_event

My First Ultraman Exhibition poster, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatake) will hold the "First Ultraman Exhibition"(はじめてのウルトラマン展, Hajimete no Urutoraman-ten) from Friday, November 1 to Sunday, November 17, 2024 at PARCO FACTORY on the 7th floor of Ikebukuro PARCO Main Building (1-28-2 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo).

The "First Ultraman Exhibition" is being developed as one of the projects of the "Ultraman Fantasy Special Effects Series" (空想特撮シリーズ ウルトラマン, Kūsō Tokusatsu Shirīzu Urutoraman) project, which uses "fantasy" as a keyword to enjoy the charm of Ultraman. In the exhibition area, episodes and characters are introduced with pop art and cute illustrations so that attendees can enjoy the charm of Ultraman without any stress. There are also many photo spots for fans, and a photo session with Ultraman and Ultra Monsters will be held every day in commemoration of the event.

Much of the artwork displayed in the exhibition are also feature on original products exclusive to the event. These items can be purchased at the merchandise corner. 

Tickets will be available for pre-sale from Monday, October 14th for paid members of "TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION", and general sales will start from Tuesday, October 15th at L-Ticket, CN Play Guide, and Seven Ticket.

 

Exhibition Highlights

Highlight 1: Lots of fun pop art and cute illustrations!

Ultraman will be featured with many art pieces and illustrations that will be publicly shown for the first time.  Details about the characters will be revealed through cute illustrations and many little tidbits that will be on display.

In addition, digital content at the exhibition will allow even those who have never seen the show to easily learn about all 39 episodes of the original 1966-67 ULTRAMAN television series.

There will also be question and answer panels  that will spark conversation with friends and family, making for a fun introduction to the show.

 

Ultraman Neon Art. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Highlight 2: Get into the spirit of Ultraman and the monsters and enjoy taking photos!

There will be numerous photo spots featuring Ultraman and neon art with a motif of Ultraman's special attack move, the Spacium Ray, as well as Ultra Monsters such as Alien Baltan and Seabozu.

Seabozu's Photo Spot. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

 

Highlight 3: A Polaroid photo session where you can take photos with Ultraman, Ultra Monsters, and aliens will be held every day during the event!

Polaroid photo sessions with Ultraman, Ultra Monsters, and aliens will be held every day during the exhibition. The Polaroid frames are exclusive to this event. The Ultra Heroes and Ultra Monsters that appear will vary depending on the date and time.

The participation fee for each Instax photo shoot is 1,000円 (Approximately $6.70 USD, Including Tax)

*INSTAX and Instax are registered trademarks or trademarks of Fujifilm Corporation.

 

Key visual clear file . Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Highlight 4: The merchandise corner will have a wide selection of event-exclusive goods featuring the exhibited art!

In addition to clear files, drawstring bags, accessory cases, and other miscellaneous goods featuring the key visuals, a wide selection of apparel items will be available for sale.

*Only those with an admission ticket can purchase merchandise.

Art badges. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

 

What is "Fantasy Special Effects Series Ultraman"?

"Fantasy Special Effects Series Ultraman" is a project to deliver new video works and events following the 60th anniversary of Tsuburaya Productions' founding in 2023. With "fantasy" as the keyword, the organizers will focus on the charm packed into the special effects TV drama ULTRAMAN, the origin of the Ultraman series.

 

Exhibition Outline

Title: "First Ultraman Exhibition"
Dates: Friday, November 1, 2024 - Sunday, November 17, 2024 [17 days in total]
Venue: PARCO FACTORY, Ikebukuro PARCO Main Bldg. 7F (1-28-2 Minami Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
Open Hours: 11:00 a.m. / last admission 8:30 pm, closing 9:00 p.m. (last admission 4:30 p.m. / closing 5:00 p.m. on the last day only)

Ticket Information (Advance Tickets and Day-of-performance Tickets)
General Admission Ticket: 1,500円 (Approximately $10.05 US, Tax Included)
Student Discount Admission Ticket: 1,000円 (Approximately $6.70 US, Tax Included)
General Admission with Photo-Taking Ticket: 2,500円 (Approximately $16.75 US, Tax Included)
Student Discount Admission with Photo-Taking Ticket: 2,000円 (Approximately $13.40 US, Tax Included)

Same price for advance tickets and day-of-performance tickets
Children under 2 years old are free of charge.
Children aged 3 to 12 years old are admitted free with one adult (18 years old or older).

 

Advance Tickets
TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION paid members pre-sale
Admission ticket with checkered photo ticket (general/student discount)
Sales period: Monday, October 14, 10:00 a.m. - Wednesday, October 30, 11:59 p.m.

Admission tickets (general/student discount)
Sales period: Monday, October 14, 10:00 a.m. - Sunday, November 17, 4:00 p.m.

E-plus: https://imagination.m-78.jp/contents/d2ViL05ld3NfMDA5MjI

 

General/Student Discount Admission Tickets
Sales period: Tuesday, October 15, 10:00 a.m. - Sunday, November 17, 4:00 p.m.

E-plus: https://eplus.jp/ultraman_exhibition/　
LOTIKE: https://l-tike.com/event/mevent/?mid=734971 (L code: 36229)
CN Playguide: https://www.cnplayguide.com/m78_ultraman　
Seven Ticket: https://7ticket.jp/sc/jnly

 

Same-Day Tickets
Sales period: Friday, November 1, 2024 11:00 a.m. - Sunday, November 17, 2024 4:00 p.m.

Same-day tickets for “Admission Ticket with Photo Ticket” will be sold at the venue counter if there are spaces available on the day of the event.
Tickets will be closed as soon as they reach the maximum number. Please understand this in advance.
Same-day tickets can be purchased by cash, credit card, electronic money, and transportation IC.

Organizers: "My First Ultraman Exhibition" Executive Committee
Planning: Tsuburaya Productions Co.
Production and Management: S's Live Inc.

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About Tsuburaya Productions

Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. has created dozens of heroes and other characters, including Ultraman, who have been loved from generation to generation. The base for the company was Tsuburaya Visual Effects Research, which was launched by the Japanese “Father of Tokusatsu” Eiji Tsuburaya. After showing his skill and making a name for himself working on many monster movies and special effects laden fantasy science films, in 1963 Tsuburaya incorporated Tsuburaya Visual Effects Research and established Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. in order to advance further research and development of special effects technologies and release visual works that could be enjoyed by a wider audience. The company has continued to maintain Eiji Tsuburaya’s policies even after his death. 2023 marked the 60th anniversary of the company’s founding, and it continues its work to this day. Currently, the company carries out activities including production of works for television, original video works, and films for theatrical release; licensing of owned characters’ content; development of various products; event planning and live staged events that bring out the maximum appeal of its owned characters, and development of facilities that handle related items.

For more information, please visit https://tsuburaya-prod.com/