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Ultraman Card Game will Enjoy an Industry-First Release in Four Languages & 23 Regions Simultaneously on October 25th
Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release
Official Site: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/
Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatake) is pleased to announce that the territories where the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME (ウルトラマン カードゲーム, Urutoraman Kādo Gēmu) will be released has expanded to 23 countries and regions, now including Europe. The game will be released simultaneously around the world on Friday, October 25, 2024 in 4 languages, a first in the history of trading card games.
A second wave of products have also be announced. "Booster Pack 02: Vortex of Crimson and Azure," which contains random character cards, and the pre-built special deck "Extra Deck 01: Ultraman: Rising" will both be released in January 2025.
■ ULTRAMAN CARD GAME to Be Simultaneously Released in 23 Countries and Regions
The ULTRAMAN CARD GAME is a new trading card game inspired by the world of Ultraman featuring playability appealing to both adults and kids, as well as collectability with specially designed cards by renowned creators from around the globe. The game will also offer several rare cards to collect from artists and designers who have worked on the Ultraman shows and movies.
With the decision to start service in Europe, the sales area has been expanded from the initially announced "15" to "23" countries and regions.
● Added Countries in Europe
In addition to the previously revealed countires, the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME will be released in the UK, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and France.
The CG animated feature film ULTRAMAN: RISING, co-produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Netflix, which has been distributed worldwide on Netflix since this past June, has made it into the weekly Top 10 rankings in over 20 countries in Europe, further spurring the expansion of the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME.
English and Japanese logos for Booster Pack 02. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
■ 2nd Booster Pack Information
Each Booster Pack contains 12 random cards (Japanese release packs have 6 cards each). They can be purchased in either single packs or 24-pack boxes, allowing players to build their own original decks, collect their favorite characters, and enjoy the game in their own way.
*Some product specifications may differ depending on the language version.
● Booster Pack 02: Vortex of Crimson and Azure (ブースターパック02 吹き荒れる紅と蒼, Būsutā Pakku 02 02 Fukiareru Kurenai to Aoii) Pack
Release Date: January 2025 (Exact Date TBA)
Retail Price (Japan): 198円 (Approximately $1.31 USD, Including Tax)
Retail Price (US): TBA
Contents
・6 Cards (Japan)/12 Cards (US)
● Booster Pack 02: Vortex of Crimson and Azure Box
Release Date: January 2025 (Exact Date TBA)
Retail Price (Japan): 4,752円 (Approximately $31.48 USD, Including Tax)
Retail Price (US): $71.00
Contents
・24 Packs
■ Extra Deck Information
The Extra Deck includes 50 cards, a playsheet, and one Booster Pack to provide players with everything they need to immediately start playing the game.
This product is based on the popular ULTRAMAN: RISING and features many characters from the movie, including Ultraman (Ken Sato) and the baby monster Emi. The Extra Deck entry-level product that allows players to learn the basic rules of the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME.
● Extra Deck 01: Ultraman Rising (エクストラデッキ01 Ultraman: Rising, Ekusutora Dekki 01 Ultraman: Rising)
Release Date: January 2025 (Exact Date TBA)
Retail Price (Japan): 990円 (Approximately $6.13 USD, Including Tax)
Retail Price (US): TBA
Contents
・50 Cards
・1 Playsheet
・1 Booster Pack 02: Vortex of Crimson and Azure
■ ULTRAMAN CARD GAME Details
Release Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
*Release Date for United States, Canada, and Mexico: Saturday, October 26, 2024
Available Countries and Regions: Japan, Mainland China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand, Australia, USA, Canada, Mexico, UK, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, France
Available in the above countries/regions at retail stores, toy stores, and trading card stores, etc.
Official Website: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/ (Japanese, English, Chinese)
Official X
English: https://x.com/ucg_en
Japan: https://x.com/ucg_jp
South Korea: https://x.com/ucg_kr
Taiwan: https://x.com/ucg_tw
Official Facebook
English: https://www.facebook.com/ultramancardgame
Taiwan: https://www.facebook.com/UltramanCardGame.TC
Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
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.
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