Tsuburaya Productions` ULTRAMAN Z will be released on Japanese home video in January 2021. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN Z PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO

Author: Keith Aiken Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: ani.tv/ultraman_z, m-78.jp/z (Japan) Official Twitter: twitter.com/ultraman_series

Blu-ray Box I art, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN Z PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO

Tsuburaya Productions` latest Ultraman show, ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) 『ウルトラマンＺ(ゼット), Urutoraman Z (Zetto)』, will be released on Japanese home video early next year. ULTRAMAN Z Blu-ray Box I [『ウルトラマンＺ』Blu-ray BOX I], containing Episodes 1-13 of the series plus a Special Disc of exclusive bonus features, will be available on January 27, 2021. Among the extras are a `Making Of` featurette, episode commentaries and a 24 page, full color booklet featuring cast and crew interviews and details on the show`s production. Six rental DVD volumes of ULTRAMAN Z will also be released, two per month, starting January 27. ULTRAMAN Z Blu-ray Box II -- containing Episodes 14-25 of the series -- is scheduled for March 26, 2021. PRODUCT DETAILS ■ Blu-ray BOX I (Episodes 1-13) Japanese Release Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Product Code: BCXS-1561 Region Code: 0 (Region Free) Number of Discs: 3 Price: ¥23,000 (Approximately $217.77 US, Plus Tax) ● Main Feature (Episodes 1-13) Running Time: Approximately 310 Minutes ● Special Disc (Extras) Running Time: Approximately 110 Minutes ● Main Feature Specs: 16:9 (1080p High Definition) / AVC / BD50G × 2/ Linear PCM (Stereo) ● Special Disc Specs: 16:9 (1080p/1080i High Definition) / AVC / BD50G × 1 / Linear PCM (Stereo) Bonus Content: 24 Page Full Color Reference Book Manufacturer: Tsuburaya Productions Distributor: BANDAI NAMCO Arts Inc. ■ Blu-ray BOX II (Episodes 14-25) Japanese Release Date: March 26, 2021 Product Code: BCXS-1562 Region Code: 0 (Region Free) Number of Discs: 3 Price: ¥23,000 (Plus Tax) RETAILER EXCLUSIVES A handful of Japanese retailers are offering exclusive gifts with preorders of the ULTRAMAN Z Blu-ray Box sets... ● Amazon.co.jp: Storage box for both volumes, featuring artwork depicting Ultraman Zett`s various forms: Alpha Edge, Beta Smash, Gamma Future and Delta Rise Claw. ● Rakuten Books: Acrylic keychains of Sevenger (for Box I) and Windam (Box II). ● A-on STORE・Premium Bandai: A3 clear poster I + B2 cloth poster of Ultraman Z (for Box I) and A3 clear poster II + B2 cloth poster of Celebro (Box II).

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.

For more information on ULTRAMAN Z please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan:

• ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) -- Press Notes and Large Photos For New TV Series From Tsuburaya Pro
• ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) -- Update and Large Photos For New TV Series From Tsuburaya Pro
• ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) — Updates From Tsuburaya Pro
• ULTRAMAN Z (ZETT) — Press Kit From Tsuburaya Productions
• ULTRAMAN Z Figures From Bandai