Riku Asakura (Tatsuomi Hamada) and his alter-ego, Ultraman Geed, battle Ultraman Belial in the stage show ULTRAMAN THE LIVE ULTRA HEROES EXPO 2018 BATTLE STAGE. Photos courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © Tsuburaya Productions

Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/prism/2018 (Japan)

DVD cover. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © Tsuburaya Productions

Tsuburaya Productions has announced the Japanese DVD release of ULTRAMAN THE LIVE ULTRA HEROES EXPO 2018 BATTLE STAGE "AWAKEN! MIRACLE!!" (?????? THE LIVE ?????????EXPO 2018???????????????????????, Urutoraman THE LIVE Urutora Hiiroozu EXPO 2018 Batorusuteeji `Okosu ze! Kiseki!!`). The 2018 ULTRA HEROES EXPO ran from December 29, 2017 – January 8, 2018 at Tokyo Dome City. Each day of the event included live ULTRAMAN GEED-themed “Battle Stage” shows starring Tatsuomi Hamada (as Riku Asakura) and Yuta Ozawa (as Leito Igaguri) with music by Voyager (TAKERU & Chiaki Seshimo). A DVD edition of this show will be sold by retailers starting September 5, with advance copies available for purchase at the ULTRAMAN FESTIVAL 2018 in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro beginning July 20. The DVD comes with a bonus Ultraman Geed sticker. STORY Ultraman Geed (Riku Asakura), who inherited the genes of the evil Ultraman Belial, rejected his fate and became a force for good. Peace has come to the world... but the fight was not over yet! The darkness has absorbed the power of Ultraman King and resurrected Belial! Can Ultraman Geed change his destiny once again? The battle of new generation heroes begins! PRODUCT DETAILS ? General & Rental Release Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Price: ¥1,800 (Plus Tax) ? Advance Release Date: Friday, July 20, 2018 (ULTRAMAN FESTIVAL 2018) ? Running Time: 38 Minutes ? Specs: One Side Single Layer / 16:9 ? Audio: Japanese Dolby Digital (Stereo) ? Bonus Content: Original Ultraman Geed Sticker ? Distributor: Tsuburaya Productions, TC Entertainment

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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.