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    The new official Ultraman Channel is now available free on Amazon Prime Video from Mill Creek Entertainment. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Must-See Channel Brings Nearly 210 Hours of Content Spanning the Renowned International Character’s Almost 60-Year Legacy to Audiences Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp Mill Creek Entertainment, a division of Alliance Entertainment Holdings Corp (Nasdaq: AENT), in partnership with Tsuburaya Productions, is excited to announce the launch of the Free Ad-supported Streaming (FAST) ULTRAMAN Channel, now available on Prime Video. Through Mill Creek Entertainment's exclusive license from Tsuburaya Productions, the ULTRAMAN Channel brings together a rich content collection of over 80 films and series that showcase ULTRAMAN's evolution, enabling fans to experience hundreds of hours of thrilling entertainment. From classic adventures to the latest installments, the channel is designed to appeal to dedicated otaku and new fans eager to discover the wonders of

    Author: Keith Aiken Source: Bandai Co. Vendor Division press release   Gashapon Station capsule toy vending machine. Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Bandai Co., Ltd.'s Vendor Division (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo) has released the fourth set in their "Ultraman Monsters Machiboke" (ウルトラマン 怪獣まちぼうけ, Urutoraman Kaijū Machibōke) at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop specialty stores for Bandai's new Gashapon products, toy stores, mass merchandisers, and electronics stores throughout Japan. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy brand named after the capsule containing a toy that "pops" out when the handle is turned on a "gasha" (vending machine). Since the brand's launch in 1977, it has produced a rich lineup of products that match the trends of the times, with many sets and series featuring a variety of beloved anime and tokusatsu characters. Gashopon's current "Machiboke" series was developed under the concept of "sad yet adorable" characters

    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS © 2025 Agile Frameworks. All rights reserved. ©2024 Association for the Understanding of Artificial Intelligence Entrants Will Receive Reply From Ultraman on July 10th!Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Takayuki Tsukagoshi) has announced a collaboration with AiHUB Inc. and MetaField Inc. to create new entertainment experiences through research and development utilizing NVIDIA’s AI technology. Through this initiative, Tsuburaya Productions will expand the world of Ultraman and its iconic kaiju characters—Tsuburaya Productions’ flagship intellectual properties (IP)—into an innovative digital environment powered by cutting-edge AI technology. This initiative aims not only to drive innovation in entertainment but also to explore AI technology applications in addressing social challenges.   Ultraman. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Roles of Each Company ・Tsuburaya Productions and MetaField: To provide IP and assets

    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: CCP JAPAN The Japanese figure manufacturer CCPJAPAN is releasing several monsters from the Ultraman franchise as part of their 1/6 scale Tokusatsu Series, which offers larger, more detailed figures that accurately reproduce the kaiju designs seen in the classic television shows. Some of these figures are brand-new while others are reissues with upgraded painting and/or sculpts. Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ■ 1/6 Tokusatsu Series Ancient Monster Kingsaurus III High Grade Ver. (1/6特撮シリーズ 古代怪獣 キングザウルス三世 ハイグレード Ver., 1/6 Tokusatsu Shirīzu Kodai Kaijū Kinguzaurusu Sansei Hai Gurēdo Ver.)   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS The Ancient Monster Kingsaurus III, which appeared in RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Episode 4: SUPER ATTACK! METEOR KICK (必殺!流星キック, Hissatsu! Ryuusei Kikku), is now back

    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©Eiichi Shimizu,Tomohiro Shimoguchi ©ULTRAMAN PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM ©OK!! Source: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. press release Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. has announced that their consolidated subsidiary, Fields Corporation, will be releasing a new pachislot machine, "L ULTRAMAN" (L・ウルトラマン, L Urutoraman), to pachinko halls throughout Japan in June. This game will be a smart pachislot machine (スマスロ, (Sumasoro)  that allows players to enjoy quicker play. Based on the popular manga and Netflix ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン) anime series, L ULTRAMAN is not only for pachinko and pachislot enthusiasts but a wide range of people, including movie and Ultraman series fans. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions.©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©Eiichi Shimizu,Tomohiro Shimoguchi ©ULTRAMAN PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM ■ About ULTRAMAN ULTRAMAN is a popular manga series written by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi that began serialization in the first issue of the manga magazine Monthly Hero's

     Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS.. In June, Bandai will release a new set of Ultraman HG figures. Named after the 34th episode of the RETURN OF ULTRAMAN (帰ってきたウルトラマン, Kaettekita Urutoraman, 1971-72) series, this set features Ultraman Jack and that episode's kaiju, the Compatibility Monster Leogon.  This set also includes Ultraman Dyna and God Jagila, a plant-based monster from ULTRAMAN DYNA (ウルトラマンダイナ, Urutoraman Daina, 1997-98) Episode 40: "Tree of Jagila". These HG figures are now available for pre-order at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop, specialty stores for Bandai's new Gashapon products, toy stores, mass merchandisers, and electronics stores throughout Japan. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy brand named after the capsule containing a toy that "pops" out when the handle is turned on a "gasha" (vending machine). Since the brand's launch in 1977, it has produced a rich

    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release (Japan)Official Site: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/ Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatake) will hold the first large-scale official tournament for the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME (ウルトラマン カードゲーム, Urutoraman Kādo Gēmu) at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, on Sunday, June 8, 2025. To commemorate the tournament, a campaign to support deck building will be distributed, with promotional cards featuring original designs by Marvel artists. 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 also offers several rare cards to collect from artists and designers who have worked on the Ultraman shows and movies. The game was released simultaneously around the world on

    Logo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://tsubu-con.com/2025/ Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Masayuki Nagatake) is pleased to announce TSUBURAYA CONVENTION 2025 (aka ツブコン / TsubuCon), the largest festival for fans of all TPC’s works, will be held at Tokyo Dome City over two days on September 13 (Saturday) and 14 (Sunday), 2025. TsubuCon was started in 2019 and will be held for the fourth time in 2025. For fans who love the many works and characters that TPC has created over the years, the two-day event will deliver a variety of content and entertainment including appearances from cast members, characters and creators from TPC’s works, and information on the new development of TPC and the latest works. Details, including programming and performers for the two-day event, will be announced as they become available. Please

    Photo courtesy of Nippon Broadcasting System Project Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Nippon Broadcasting System Project Co., Ltd. press release Photo courtesy of Nippon Broadcasting System Project Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Nippon Broadcasting System Project Co., Ltd. has announced pre-orders for pure gold plates depicting 3 popular characters from the original ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン 空想特撮シリーズ, Urutoraman Kūsō Tokusatsu Shirīzu, 1966-67) television series printed on 1g of pure gold. These made-to-order collectibles will have a limited production run of 100 serial-numbered plates for each character (serial number cannot be selected). They come packaged in a paulownia (hardwood) box emblazoned with the ULTRAMAN logo, inside a special sleeve (with its own foil-stamped logo). Customers who purchase 3 gold plates at the same time will receive a bonus "Fantasy Special Effects Series Ultraman" special acrylic display frame. The frame is not for sale separately.    

     Source: Bandai Co., Ltd.   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Bandai will release "CONVERGE MOTION Ultraman 11" figures in March. These are part of the company's Shokugan series of inexpensive yet high quality toys and collectibles packaged with a piece of candy. They are typically sold on the candy shelves in Japanese supermarkets worldwide. The "CONVERGE MOTION Ultraman" line features Ultra Heroes and monsters in their iconic poses in a detailed Chibi/SD style. The upcoming 11th set includes 7 different pre-painted figures, each in blind box packaging with 1 piece of soda flavored gum... 76. Ultraman Arc Galaxy Armor77. Zoffy78. Ultraman 8079. Ultraman King80. Alien Mefilas81. Red King82. Kanegon   CONVERGE MOTION Ultraman 11 (CONVERGE MOTION ウルトラマン11, CONVERGE MOTION Urutoraman 11) Release Date: March 3, 2025 (Japan)Price: 649円 (Approximately $4.26 US, Tax Included) Each Number of Figures: 7Size: Height 55mm (Approx. 2.2 Inches)Ages: 15

    Photo courtesy of Fujita Kanko. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Fujita Kanko, Inc. press release The all-weather hot spring amusement park Hakone Kowakien Yunessun Address: 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture 250-0407; Manager: Motonobu Matsuyama) will host a special Ultraman event from Friday, April 11 to Sunday, July 13, 2025. Entitled "Ultra Hakone Operation in Yunessun" (ウルトラ箱根大作戦inユネッサン, Urutora Hakone Daisakusen in Yunessan), this event will be centered around Yunessun's famed baths and saunas. There will also be a wide variety of Ultraman-themed content that will allow visitors to enjoy the characters and world of the Ultra Series, including special food items, activities, and exclusive merchandise. Additional Ultraman programming is planned for the neighboring Hakone Hotel Kowakien. This event will be perfect for creating memories for Ultraman fans with the theme of "three generations of parents and children". More information will be announced at a later date. Please check

    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings. ©2022 SHIN ULTRAMAN Production Committee ©Tsuburaya Productions ©OK!! Source: Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. press release Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Inc. has announced that their consolidated subsidiary, Fields Corporation, will be releasing a new pachinko machine, "e SHIN ULTRAMAN" (e シン・ウルトラマン, e Shin Urutoraman), to pachinko halls throughout Japan in April. This game will be the first smart pachinko machine (スマパチ, (Sumapachi) to feature a new "P-Skip" (P-スキップ, P-Sukippu) function that allows players to enjoy quicker play. e SHIN ULTRAMAN is not only for pachinko and pachislot enthusiasts but a wide range of people, including movie and Ultraman series fans. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©2022 SHIN ULTRAMAN Production Committee ©Tsuburaya Productions ■ About SHIN ULTRAMAN SHIN ULTRAMAN (シン・ウルトラマン, Shin Urutoraman) is a recent film adaptation of Japan's iconic sci-fi special effects hero Ultraman, released in 2022, by Hideaki

    Source: CCP JAPAN press release Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. CCPJAPAN will exhibit at the “Wonder Festival 2025 [Winter]” event to be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan on Sunday, February 9, 2025. They will be selling a large selection of products, including figures exclusive to the event. There will also be displays of prototypes and coloring samples of upcoming Godzilla, Gamera, Ultraman, Kinnikuman and Evangelion products that wil be released in the near future. Booth Number: 8-03-02                     Wonder Festival 2025 [Winter] Exclusives Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ■CCP Japan 1/6 Tokusatsu Series Ultraman Leo Water Battle Ver. With LED Light-Up Gimmick

    Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: CCP JAPAN press release   Tsuburaya Productions' official web store, Ultraman World M78 ONLINE, is now taking pre-orders for the limited edition Ultraman (B Type) figure, part of the 1/6 scale Tokusatsu Series from CCP JAPAN.   ■CCP Japan 1/6 Tokusatsu Series Ultraman (B Type) Spacium Beam Tokyo Night Battle Ver. With LED Light-Up Gimmick (1/6特撮シリーズ ウルトラマン (Bタイプ) スペシウム光線 東京夜間戦闘Ver. LED発光ギミック付き, 1/6 Tokusatsu Shirīzu Urutoraman (Bī Taipu) Supeshiumu Kōsen Tōkyō Yakan Sentō Ver. Reddo Hakkō Gimikku-Tsuki)   Photo courtesy of CCP JAPAN. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS This Ultraman (B Type) figure is inspired on the nighttime battle with Alien Zarab from ULTRAMAN Episode 18: BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET (遊星から来た兄弟, Yūsei Kara Kita Kyōdai). This sequence was recreated in the hit movie SHIN ULTRAMAN

    Source: Titan Books Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott Photo courtesy of Titan Books. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. TM & ©Netflix. Titan Books is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising, a new hardover book written by Drew Taylor that details the creation of the hit Tsuburaya x Netflix animated family feature film ULTRAMAN: RISING. The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising goes behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the animated movie-making process. Starting at the genesis of the original idea, follow along as the team designs a baby kaiju, creates bold, stylized worlds, and crafts the emotional heart of the story, accompanied by expert commentary from cast and crew, including director and writer Shannon Tindle and co-director John Aoshima. A true love letter to Ultraman, the film and book are treats for fans of the

    Arc races into battle wearing his Solis Armor. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions.©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS Source: Tsuburaya Productions, Bandai Namco FilmworksOfficial Site: https://m-78.jp/arc-the-movie/ (Japan)Official Twitter: twitter.com/ultraman_seriesSpecial Thanks to Yumi Inoue and Kazuko Sato ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL poster, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC FILM PARTNERS Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. and Bandai Namco Filmwork have provided SciFi Japan with a list of theaters that will be screening ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE CLASH OF LIGHT AND EVIL (ウルトラマンアークTHE MOVIE 超次元大決戦!光と闇のアーク, Urutoraman  Āku THE MOVIE Chō Jigen Daikessen! Hikari to Yami no Āku) in Japan. The movie will be released on Friday, February 21, 2025.   For much more on ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan... ULTRAMAN ARC THE MOVIE: THE

    Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO Source: Bandai Spirits Co., Ltd. press release Premium Bandai, the official mail order site of Bandai Namco, is now accepting pre-orders for the "Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION" (アークアライザー MEMORIAL EDITION, Āku Araizā MEMORIAL EDITION) and the "DX Arc Cube Premium Ultraman Arc Set" (DXアークキューブPremium ウルトラマンアークセット, DX Āku Kyūbu Premium Urutoraman Āku Setto) to commemorate the airing of the final episode of Tsuburaya Productions' TV series ULTRAMAN ARC (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman  Āku, 2024-25).   Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO ■ Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION  The "Arc Ariser MEMORIAL EDITION" has an upgraded appearance and sound specifications from the DX version previously released by Bandai. It is designed to be fully compatible with the "DX Arc Cube Premium Ultraman Arc Set" as well as the previously released  "DX

    Japanese artwork for Booster Pack 03. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Dark Heroes and Monsters Will Soon Appear!Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releasesOfficial Site: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/ Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatake)  is pleased to announce that the third Booster Pack for the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME (ウルトラマン カードゲーム, Urutoraman Kādo Gēmu) will be released on Friday, April 25th. 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 also offers several rare cards to collect from artists and designers who have worked on the Ultraman shows and movies. The game was released simultaneously around the world on Friday, October 25, 2024 in 4 languages, a first in the history

    Source: Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE press release Promo art for the Ultraman Zero POP UP STORE feat. Ultraman Leo in JUNGLE. Photo courtesy of JUNGLE. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Jungle Co., Ltd. (Head office: Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture; CEO: Koji Shiota) will host the Ultraman Zero POP UP STORE feat. Ultraman Leo in JUNGLE (ウルトラマンゼロ POP UP STORE feat.ウルトラマンレオ in JUNGLEを大阪, Urutoraman Zero POP UP STORE feat. Urutoraman Reo in JUNGLE) at their Entertainment Hobby Shop JUNGLE location in Osaka from Friday, January 24th to Sunday, February 23rd, 2025. Jungle regularly holds special events at their Japan stores, while their US branch recently ran the Godzilla 70th Anniversary POP UP STORE in Los Angeles.   ■ Event Description Connect the Future! The 15th Anniversary of Ultraman Zero and 50th Anniversary of Ultraman Leo! Ultraman Zero, the son of Ultraseven, made his shocking debut in the 2009

    Source: Booming Co. press release Jacket art for Hikigaeru, the debut record from Lekkazan 3rd. Photo courtesy of Booming. ©Office Lekkazan The visual fitness pop group "Lekkazan 3rd" (三代目レッカザン, Sandaime Lekkazan), known for their connection to Tsuburaya Music, have released their first record. The group's new music distribution is backed by Booming Co. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo/CEO Hidehiro Masuda), producers of the YouTube LIVE series NO. 1 BEAUTIFUL BODY CHANNEL: LEKKAZAN 3rd's EKUCHAN (NO.1美BODYチャンネル:三代目レッカザンのエクチャン,  NO. 1 Bi Bodi Shanneru: Sandaime Rekkazan no Ekuchan), which boasts over 600 live broadcasts to date. Lekkazan 3rd is a three-member fitness artist group based on the themes of beauty, music, and health. The members consist of SINH, the group leader in charge of “Literary Aesthetics,” KO-TA, in charge of “Body Makeup and Physical Aesthetics,” and SEAN, in charge of “Diet and Analytical Aesthetics." All members hold “NO.1 titles” in their respective

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