Visit the world of the new ULTRAMAN BLAZAR show at Ultra Heroes EXPO 2023 Summer Festival. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ULTRAMAN BLAZAR PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO
Become a Member of SKaRD!
Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release
Official Site: https://www.ultra-expo.com/summer/2023/
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/m78expo
Ultra Heroes EXPO 2023 poster art, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatakei) will host the "Ultra Heroes EXPO 2023 Summer Festival in Ikebukuro Sunshine City" (ウル トラヒーローズ EXPO 2023 サマーフェスティバル IN 池袋・サンシャインシティ, Urutora Hīrōzu EXPO 2023 Samā Fesutibaruin Iikebukuro Sanshainshiti) at Ikebukuro Sunshine City (3-1-4 Higashi-ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) from Satuday, July 22 to Monday, August 28, 2023.
"Ultra Heroes EXPO" is a popular summer event for the Ultraman series, with the 2023 festival set to promote the new television series ULTRAMAN BLAZAR (ウルトラマンブレーザー, Urutoraman Burēzā) which will air every Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. on the TV Tokyo network starting July 8. Attendees will receive a free membership card for "SKaRD" ( Special Kaiju Reaction Detachment), the show's defense team led by the main character, Gento Hiruma. In addition, Ultraman Blazar will appear on the live stage every day, and visitors to the exhibition area will be able to take in the perspective of the series .
Furthermore, the heroes of ULTRAMAN NEW GENERATION STARS (ウルトラマン ニュージェネレーション スターズ, Urutoraman Nyū Jenerēshon Sutāzu), the TV series currently being broadcast, will also appear together on the live stage. There will be an exhibition area based on the theme of "bonds" between New Generation Ultramen, a large collectibles store, and "Ultra Shot," a photo shoot area with Ultra Heroes.
Advance ticket sales will begin on Wednesday, May 10 for TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION subscribers, with general sales starting on Friday, May 12.
Visit the Exhibition Area to Enjoy the World of ULTRAMAN BLAZAR and the New Generation Ultramen!
In the exhibition area, the headquarters of SKaRD, the special monster response detachment captained by Gento Hiruma, will be on display, allowing visitors to experience the world of ULTRAMAN BLAZAR early in new show's run. There will be an exhibit that allows visitors to return to the 10-year history of the New Generation Ultraman brand, from Ultraman Zero to Ultraman Decker, based on the theme of the bond between those characters.
New Generation Ultraman display area from last year's Ultra Heroes EXPO. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
Live Stage Show from last year's Ultra Heroes EXPO. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
Ultraman Blazar will appear on the live stage every day, and the New Generation Ultramen will also unite on stage. In addition, "Color Timer Lights," which light up in conjunction with the stage performances, will be available for purchase at the venue. The lights will change color according to the heroes appearing on stage, and when an Ultra Hero is in trouble, everyone in the venue will be able to send their thoughts to the Ultraman as light energy.
Image of the Color Timer Light from last year's Ultra Heroes EXPO. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
The Ultra Shot photo area from last year's Ultra Heroes EXPO. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
The "Ultra Shot", where fans can take commemorative photos with the heroes, and the "Ultraman Department Store", where attendees can get commemorative goods for the event, will be held at the venue.
The Ultraman Department Store from last year's Ultra Heroes EXPO. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
"Ultra Heroes EXPO 2023 Summer Festival in Ikebukuro Sunshine City" Outline
■ Event Period
Satuday, July 22 ~ Monday, August 28, 2023. includes Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
■ Venue
Sunshine City Cultural Hall Bldg. 4F Exhibition Hall B (3-1-4 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)
■ Schedule
First Semester/STAGE 1: Saturday, July 22 ~ Monday, August 7
*Closed: Tuesday, August 8
■ Event Opening Time / Stage Show Starting Time
1 - 9:30 a.m. Doors Open / 10:30 a.m. Live Stage Show Begins
2 - 10:45 a.m. Doors Open / 11:45 a.m. Live Stage Show Begins
3 - 12:15 p.m. Doors Open / 1:15 p.m. Live Stage Show Begins
4 - 1:30 p.m. Doors Open / 2:30 p.m. Live Stage Show Begins
5 - 3:00 p.m. Doors Open / 4:00 p.m. Live Stage Show Begins
■ Ticket Sales Schedule
Advance Tickets for TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION Premium Plan Members
Wednesday, May 10, 10:00 a.m ~ Friday, May 12, 9:59 a.m,
URL: https://imagination.m-78.jp/contents/d2ViL05ld3NfMDA1OTM
General Sales
Friday, May 12, 10:00 a.m ~
URL: https://l-tike.com/event/ultrasummer2023/
■ Ticket Prices
Weekday
Bench seat reserved seat ticket (group rate with 1 colored timer light): 17,500円 (Approximately $131.06 US). Adult (junior high school age and older) reserved seat ticket: 3,500 円 (Approximately $26.21 US). Child (3 years old to elementary school student) reserved seat ticket: 2,800円 (Approximately $20.97 US).
Weekends
Bench seat reserved seat ticket (group fare with 1 colored timer light): 19,500円 (Approximately $146.04 US). Adult (junior high school students and older) reserved seat ticket: 4,000円 (Approximately $29.96 US). Child (3 years old to elementary school student) reserved seat ticket: 3,300 円 (Approximately $24.71 US).
TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION streaming service members (Premium Plan and Standard Plan) can purchase tickets at a discount of 300 円 (Approximately $2.25 US)..
Bench seats are seats that can be used by a group of people (families, etc.). Bench seats come with one "Color Timer Light" that lights up in conjunction with the stage performance. Children under 2 years old are free of charge, but if you need a seat for a child under 2 years old, please purchase an admission ticket. There are no unreserved seats. Please note that if reserved seats are sold out, you will not be able to enter the venue.
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©ULTRAMAN BLAZAR PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM・TV TOKYO
Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
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.