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    Japanese logo for the new series, ULTRAMAN OMEGA. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN OMEGA PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO New Series Coming July 5th Worldwide! Source: Tsuburaya ProductionsOfficial Sites: https://ani.tv/ultraman_omega/, https://m-78.jp/omega/ (Japan)Official Twitter: twitter.com/ultraman_series ULTRAMAN OMEGA Japanese key art, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN OMEGA PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO Tsuburaya Productions (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masayuki Nagatake)has provided SciFi Japan with images and press notes for their upcoming television series ULTRAMAN OMEGA (ウルトラマンオメガ, Urutoraman Omega). The show will premiere on Japanese television on the six TV Tokyo affiliates from 9AM on Saturday, July 5th, 2025 (Japan time), and will also be broadcast and streamed simultaneously both domestically and overseas in more languages ​​than the previous series, ULTRAMAN ARC (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman Āku, 2024-25). An English dubbed version will be available online. The Ultraman series has been loved by generations from Showa

    Source: U-Treasure Co., Ltd.   U-Treasure Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Koichi Aoki, consolidated subsidiary of K-Uno Co., Ltd.) is now taking pre-orders for their Pure Gold Mini Figures of the popular monsters Alien Baltan and Zetton 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. These figures are available at the U-Treasure Online Shop, the U-Treasure Concept Store Ikebukuro, and Tsuburaya Productions' Direct Online Store "Ultraman Store M-78". Photo courtesy of U-Treasure Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS □ Alien Baltan Pure Gold Mini Figure (バルタン星人 純金ミニフィギュア, Barutan Seijin Junkin Mini Figyua) Approximately 1cm (0.39 Inch) pure gold Alien Baltan is here! Since its first appearance in ULTRAMAN Episode 2: SHOOT THE INVADER, the space ninja Alien Baltan has been loved by Ultra fans. The charm of Alien Baltan has been precisely recreated in a size

    Win the ULTRAMAN Z: The Complete Series Blu-ray set from Mill Creek Entertainment. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN Z PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. All Rights Reserved. Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN Z PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. All Rights Reserved. Mill Creek Entertainment is offering our readers a chance to win their new Blu-ray set of ULTRAMAN Z: The Complete Series . This 3-disc collection presents the 25 episode series with Japanese and English audio tracks, 3 Bonus Recap episodes, plus a 12-page booklet with hero character profiles, a main enemy & Kaiju guide, and episode synopses. ULTRAMAN Z: The Complete Series will be released April 22, 2025 and has a SRP of $39.98. The set can be pre-ordered now from Amazon, Deep Discount and other retailers (both online and in

    Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Filmworks. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO Source: Bandai Namco Filmworks press release Bandai Namco Film Works Inc. (President and CEO: Makoto Asanuma, Address: Suginami-ku, Tokyo) hasl released the ULTRAMAN ARC Blu-ray BOX (ウルトラマンアーク Blu-ray BOX, Urutoraman Āku Blu-ray BOX) in Japan. The special set collects the television series directed by Takanori Tsujimoto, which aired from July 2024 to January 2025, packaged with an array of special features.   Contents of the ULTRAMAN ARC Blu-ray BOX (Special Limited Edition. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco Filmworks. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN ARC PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO ■ ULTRAMAN ARC Blu-ray BOX (Special Limited Edition) Product Features This set includes all 25 episodes of the series on 4 Blu-ray discs, as well as 2 bonus Blu-rays containing various video extras, a 52 page production booklet, and an Ultraman Card Game Blu-ray BOX limited PR

    The Live Show at TSUBURAYA CONVENTION 2025 will feature Ultraman, Ultraseven, Ultraman Leo, Ultraman Mebius, Ultraman Zero, Ultraman Ginga, Ultraman Victory, Ultraman X, Ultraman Orb, Ultraman Geed, Ultraman Rosso, Ultraman Blu, Ultrawoman Grigio, Ultraman Taiga, Ultraman Z, Ultraman Trigger, Ultraman Decker, Ultraman Blazar and Ultraman Arc. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://tsubu-con.com/2025/ Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Takayuki Tsukagoshi) has decided to hold "NEW GENERATION THE LIVE Stars Edition Ultraman Zero - The Story of the Beginning - TSUBURAYA CONVENTION 2025 SPECIAL STAGE" (NEW GENERATION THE LIVE スターズ編 ウルトラマンゼロ~はじまりの物語~TSUBURAYA CONVENTION 2025 SPECIAL STAGE, NEW GENERATION THE LIVE Sutāzu-hen Urutoraman Zero ~ Hajimari no Monogatari ~ TSUBURAYA CONVENTION 2025 SPECIAL STAGE) at Kanadevia Hall in Tokyo Dome City on Saturday, September 13, 2025 as part

    Front and back packaging artwork for the ULTRAMAN Z: The Complete Series Blu-ray set. Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN Z PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO. All Rights Reserved. Source: Mill Creek Entertainment Special Thanks to Spencer Kopp Mill Creek Entertainment, a division of Alliance Entertainment, will release ULTRAMAN Z: The Complete Series on Blu-ray and Digital April 22, 2025. This set will include both the original Japanese audio and the English dub. This release comes from Mill Creek Entertainment’s recently announced extension and expansion of its current partnership with Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment, Inc. The deal includes digital and physical rights for a full slate of episodic series and feature films from the international powerhouse brand, ULTRAMAN, including many that have not been available in the US previously Photo courtesy of Mill Creek. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN Z PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO.

    Photo courtesy of Shin Nippon Air Technologies Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Shin Nippon Air Technologies Co., Ltd. press release “Be a Hero to Protect the Comfort of the Earth” (地球の快適を守るヒーローでありたい, Chikyū no Kaiteki o Mamoru Hīrō Dearitai) Shin Nippon Air Technologies Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Hiroshima Masanori) has begun the advertising campaign  "Kaiteki Hero" (カイテキヒーロー, Kaiteki Hīrō), featuring Ultraman as its mascot, in video commercials, newspaper ads, and other media. Since its establishment in 1969, the company has been creating comfortable spaces through the construction and design of building facilities, mainly air conditioning. In recent years, the company has also focused on environmentally friendly initiatives, such as promoting energy conservation and carbon neutrality. This ad campaignt was created to convey that Shin Nippon Air Technologies employees are "contributing to creating comfortable spaces." The company aims to improve its corporate value and

    Photo courtesy of Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.shintetsu.co.jp/saiyoucampaign/ (Japan)   The Kobe Electric Railway (Head Office: Hyogo-ku, Kobe City, President: Hiroshi Inami) Group is currently developing multiple projects using Ultraman, a hero beloved by people all over the world. As part of this initiative, the Shintetsu Group will be implementing the campaign "Ultra Daisakusen" (ウルトラ大作戦, Urutora Daisakusen), meaning "Ultra Operation," featuring Ultraman-themed trains and a recruitment program for new employees.   Photo courtesy of Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS 1. Operation of Special "Ultra Daisakusen" Wrapped Trains From Tuesday, April 1, 2025 to Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Kobe Electric Railway will operate trains wrapped in a special "Ultra Daisakusen" wrapping. Both front cars of the 3017 train set (4-cars) will be completely covered in "Ultra Daisakusen" coloring and display

    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

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