In the midst of all the Shin Ultraman hype following the recently released teaser trailer, Medicom have revealed they too will be joining the merchandising train with the announcement of a MAFEX Shin Ultraman figure. So far this reveal only consists of a teaser image of the figure, so how this will differ from Bandai’s S.H. Figuarts offering outside of sculpting is still unknown. We’ll update you on accessories, release date, pricing and any other news as it comes!
“We, the ultimate lifeform, Absolution, have decided to take over your planet The Land of Light and make it our second home planet – The Kingdom.”
A new enemy threatens the Land of Light, manipulating events across time itself! In his bid to take over the Ultras homeworld, Absolute Tartarus is recruiting an army from across various dimensions and timelines. But where darkness threatens the light, Ultraman will be there – and it’s going to take numerous Ultramen from across the galaxy to stop it.
Last year Tsuburaya Productions released Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy, the latest in the Ultra Fight range of miniseries, to their official YouTube channel. The ten episode series was made available with both Japanese subtitles and an English language dub. If you haven’t checked it out already, be sure to do so and then check out site contributor My Shiny Toy Robots‘ review and let us know your thoughts in the linked discussion thread!
Bandai Japan has released the first official images of the newest Ultraman– the title character of Hideaki Anno’s upcoming cinematic project, Shin Ultraman!
The Shin Ultraman design pays homage to the classic Tsuburaya design with a few tweaks for the modern era.
SH Figuarts Shin Ultraman is scheduled for release in June 2021. The price is a modest 5000 Yen before shipping and handling.
The first teaser for Hideaki Anno and Shin Higuchi‘s Shin Ultraman has landed!
From the writer/director combo behind 2016’s Shin Godzilla, Shin Ultraman is a new feature length reimagining of the original Ultraman series. Though only brief, this trailer gives us our first glimpse at some of the movie’s cast, its kaiju and finally Shin Ultraman himself.
Shin Ultraman is set for release in Japan Summer 2021. Check out the trailer below and share your excitement for the movie in the comments!
Great news Ultraman fans – another series enters the realm of Blu-ray DVD with the upcoming release of Ultraman Leo the Complete Series. The this title will release on April 13th 2021 and is currently priced at $45.99.
You can pre-order it via Amazon.com by clicking here.
The next Ultra has finally been confirmed!
Tsuburaya Productions has filed a trademark for the next Ultrman project- which will apparently be known as Ultraman Trigger!
The trademark was initially filed on Christmas Day 2020 and is now officially approved for use.
Could Ultraman Trigger be included in Tsuburayas’ continuing worldwide Ultraman viewing expansion? Only time will tell!
Tsuburaya Productions has announced that the newest Ultraman series will be made available on YouTube with official English subs!
Titled Ultraman Chronicles Z: Heroes Odyssey this new series features tales from the Ultras of the Heisei and Reiwa eras- Ultraman Z & Ultraman Tiga and retells their adventures through some alternate perspectives.
Ultraman Chronicles Z: Heroes Odyssey officially begins January 9 2021! Episodes will be uploaded to the Tsuburaya YouTube channel every Friday at 7:30 PM EST.
Yesterday we saw Bandai Tamashii Nations jump into the world of high-end statues with the announcement of the Tamashii Studios Premium Ultraman Zero -10 Years of Trajectory- figure, but it looks as though the line won’t be just a one-off thing to celebrate Zero’s 10th anniversary!
A further two releases in this new line have been unveiled at Tamashii Nations 2020 – one of Zero’s rival Ultraman Belial, and another of Kamen Rider Double facing off against two Masquerade Dopants! Like the Zero figure both sport incredible detailing, however it’s unclear whether they also feature illuminating parts. One thing’s for sure though – they won’t come cheap.
Check out the full selection of images after the jump and join in on our Tamashii Nations 2020 discussion!
Tamashii Nations 2020 is underway and it’s another good year for Ultraman. On display at the online event are a number of different S.H. Figuarts dioramas, primarily focusing on Ultraman Z, Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy, Ultraman Zero, Ultraman Leo and initial six Ultra Brothers. Displays are made up of released, previously revealed and brand new reveals.
Ultraman Z:
Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy
Ultraman Zero:
Ultraman:
Ultra Brothers
Ultraman Leo
Stay tuned to Tokunation for more Tamashii Nations 2020 reveals over the weekend!
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Ultraman Zero, Bandai Tamashii Nations have unveiled the Tamashii Studios Premium Ultraman Zero -10 Years of Trajectory-, the first in a line of high quality statues.
Sitting atop a rocky plinth (featuring a miniature Pigmon!), Ultraman Zero features illuminating eyes and colour timer as well as a removable cloak. This extremely high quality statue mirrors the detailing of the suit down to the finest detail, making it one of the most impressive pieces the company has produced to date.
Such quality does not come cheap though, with the Tamashii web exclusive statue costing a hefty 132,000 yen. If you’d like to add this incredible piece to your collection though, it will be releasing in July 2021.