Fight kaiju in style with new Shin Ultraman eyeglasses
With the release of Shin Ultraman, Neon Genesis Evangelion maestro Hideaki Anno’s take on iconic tokusatsu hero Ultraman, fans have been treated to a slew…
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Anno Hideaki’s “Shin Ultraman” tag teams with McDonald’s on “Shin Tatsuta” chicken burger
McDonald’s Japan Corporation has teamed up with one of Japan’s most famous heroes, Ultraman, in conjunction with the highly anticipated reimagining of the series by…
Japanese kid too embarrassed to say “mom” comes up with hilarious nickname
There are many ways for children to call their mothers in English, such as “mom,” “mommy,” “mum” and the like. In Japanese, in addition to…
Japanese folklore demon museum celebrates the career of Ultraman series monster creator Toru Narita in special exhibit
Toru Narita is most famous his work on the Ultraman series, particularly his creative monster design, but took much inspiration from oni, the demons of…
Toddler turns father’s Ultraman oversized costume into hall-wandering nightmare fuel
Japanese tokusatsu hero and icon Ultraman isn’t in the business of scaring anyone exactly (although Neon Genesis Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno’s upcoming Shin Ultraman movie…
World’s first custom 3D-printed unibody carbon fiber e-bike Superstrata gets Ultraman edition
If you bike a lot, you can appreciate the benefit of having a sturdy, lightweight bike. If you follow bike-related or crowdfunding news, then you…
The Beatles, Jaws and other classic icons get a Japanese fan re-invention
Isshindo is a Japanese company that creates products that add a modern twist to traditional Japanese items. One of their products, for example, repurposes the…
Evangelion’s Hideaki Anno on Board For New Ultraman Film, “Shin Godzilla” Director at Helm
According to announcements by Khara, Inc. (the studio behind Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (the studio behind the Ultra series which includes…
You Can Now Wear Giant Kaiju And Robot Gloves To Use As Pillows
Premium Bandai has made some really great items available for your home, most recently the incredibly popular giant Snorlax pillow. Now they’re tackling the work…
Kitten Given One Week To Live “Raised” By Ultraman Toy Grows Up Big, Strong, And Sleepy
Ultraman has some tough days on his work schedule. After foiling villainous plots and battling kaiju all day, the tokusatsu superhero doesn’t have much downtime…
Japanese Superhero “Ultraman” Reaches 50… We Look Back At Iconic Ultraman Variants
January 2, 1966. “Ultra Q” – known by some as the father of Japanese special effects drama – was broadcast for the first time. Then…