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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and 70 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in April 2018. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Toho Daikaiju Series: Sanda /????????? ??? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm (9.4

    SAMURAI CAT and AMAZING DETECTIVE DI RENJIE 2 Also Airing in March Source: TOKU press release Special Thanks to Jesús Piñango TOKU, the only 24/7 live and on demand television network dedicated to eye-catching anime, popular live-action titles and cult classics from Asia dubbed into English, will feature for the first time in the U.S. the critically-acclaimed Chinese historical period drama television series AMAZING DETECTIVE DI RENJIE 2 (?????2, Shen Tan Di Renjie 2, 2006). “We are proud to introduce the second installment of the highly-rated Chinese series AMAZING DETECTIVE DI RENJIE to the American audience,” stated Jesús Piñango, Director of TV Content Strategy at Olympusat. “We feel confident that this series is going to enjoy great success, it features a captivating story that successfully blends historical elements with exciting crime fiction.” Starting March 21st, every Wednesday at 9 p.m. EST, the TOKU audience will continue to

    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Tsuburaya Productions` ULTRAMAN has teamed up with the anime series MR. OSOMATSU for a super-powered collaboration! The television anime MR. OSOMATSU (?????, Osomatsu-san) is based on Fujio Akatsuka’s original comedy manga, Osomatsu-kun, featuring the six brothers as adults -- now good for nothing, lazy, NEETs (Not currently engaged in Employment, Education or Training). The first season aired from October 2015 to March 2016 on TV Tokyo, and the first volume DVD sold an extraordinary 120,000 copies. In 2016, it was nominated for Japan’s “Buzzword of the Year Prize,” and became a huge nationwide hit. The highly anticipated second season began airing on TV Tokyo on October 2, 2017, at 1:35 AM. (The series is licensed in North America by VIZ Media and streaming on Crunchyroll.) The Ultraman franchise and MR. OSOMATSU both share a common theme of six brothers, naturally leading them to unite.

    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their Event Exclusive products to be sold at the upcoming Japanese hobby show, Wonder Festival. In addition to the exclusives, X-plus will be offering overstock and imperfect (display figures, damaged packaging, etc) items at reduced prices at their table, #4-01-02. The 2018 Winter Festival will be held Sunday, February 18th at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 1-8 (2 Chome-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture) from 10:00am-5:00pm. Toho 30cm Series: Godzilla 1995 Burning Clear Version /??30?????????1995 ????????Ver. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 33cm (13 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Unpainted; Some Assembly Required

    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: k-j-m.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions has provided new photos of their entertainment restaurant KAIJU MUSUME 6 (????? ??? ????, Kaijuu Musume Shikkusu). The limited-run establishment opened in Tokyo`s Roppongi district on January 26 and will run for one year only. 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

    Source: TOKU press release Special Thanks to Jesús Piñango As part of its efforts to connect its viewers with more top-quality Japanese content, TOKU, the only 24/7 live and on demand television network dedicated to eye-catching anime, popular live-action titles and cult classics from Asia dubbed into English, will feature for the first time in the U.S. four of the most highly-anticipated titles in the Ultra Series: THE ULTRAMAN, ULTRAMAN GINGA, ULTRAMAN GAIA and ULTRAMAN GINGA S. “Tokusatsu is one of the most popular Japanese genres, and certainly a big part of our programming offering. TOKU has played a big role introducing new audiences to the genre through the U.S. premiere of multiple acclaimed series and movies, creating a strong and passionate fanbase,” stated Jesús Piñango, Director of TV Content Strategy at Olympusat. Starting on January 29th, every Monday at 8 p.m. EST,

    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: k-j-m.jp (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd., in cooperation with THINKR Co., Ltd., will open the entertainment restaurant KAIJU MUSUME 6 this Friday, January 26th. The limited-run establishment will be open in Tokyo`s Roppongi district for one year only. KAIJU MUSUME 6 is the latest step in Tsuburaya`s “ULTRA KAIJU HUMANIZATION PROJECT”, a promotional campaign in which monsters from the Ultraman Series are re-imagined as as young women and schoolgirls. The line includes the anime series KAIJU GIRLS (??? [?????????], Kaijuu Musume [Kaijuu Gaaruuzu]), a manga serialized in Kadokawa Publishing’s Dengeki G’s Magazine (??G’s????), plus novels, apparel, videos and collectibles. KAIJU MUSUME 6 will allow customers to experience the world of the new "Ultra Monster animation plan" with monster-themed food and drink. The look of the restaurant and employee uniforms have been designed by

    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in March 2018. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Soft Series: Stegon -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /?????????????????????????????? Product Code: 411-TYST03R Product Size: Length Approximately 20cm (7.9

    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in March 2018. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Soft Series: Stegon -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /?????????????????????????????? Product Code: 411-TYST03R Product Size: Lenght Approximately 20cm (7.9

    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd., Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/geed/movie (Japan) Tsuburaya Productions has provided information and high-res images for their upcoming theatrical feature based on the ULTRAMAN GEED (?????????, Urutoraman Jiido, 2017) television series. In ULTRAMAN GEED THE MOVIE, the titular hero teams up with Ultraman Zero, Ultraman Orb and Orb`s sometime friend/sometime foe Juggrus Juggler against an alien force threatening intelligent life across the universe. Geed also takes on a new form -- Ultimate Final -- and wields a powerful new weapon, the Giga Finalizer. The film is directed by Koichi Sakamoto, lead director on the ULTRAMAN GEED series. A former action director and executive producer on the American POWER RANGERS franchise, Sakamoto made his directing debut in Japan with MEGA MONSTER BATTLE ULTRA GALAXY: THE MOVIE (?????? ???????? THE MOVIE, Daikaiju Batoru Urutora Ginga Densetsu THE MOVIE, 2009). Sakamoto`s credits include

    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: ani.tv/uo (Japan) ULTRAMAN ORB THE CHRONICLE will begin airing on six TV Tokyo affiliates on January 6, 2018. The 25 episode television series will be presented in the same style as ULTRAMAN ZERO THE CHRONICLE (???????? ? ?????, Urutoraman Zero Za Kuronikuru, 2017) by using footage from previous shows and movies, mixed with new content, to present a comprehensive look at Ultraman Orb. Orb`s alter ego, Gai Kurenai (Hideo Ishiguro), returns to host and narrate the series. Gai will also select the best episodes from the original ULTRAMAN ORB (?????????, Urutoraman Oobu, 2016) TV show and look back at the battles of Ultra Heroes of the past. ? Sources ULTRAMAN ORB THE CHRONICLE contains material from the following titles... · Series: ULTRAMAN ORB · Online Series: ULTRAMAN ORB: THE ORIGIN SAGA (????????? THE ORIGIN SAGA, Urutoraman Oobu THE

    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in February 2018. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older."/> Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection: Godzilla (1954) GODZILLA KING OF THE MONSTERS! /??30????? ????????????? ???(1954)

    Product Info and GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in December 2017 and January 2018. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Daikaiju Series: Leogon -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ???? ???????????? Product Code: 411-TSLG11R Product Size:

    Author: Richard Pusateri A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE In the Matter of UM Corporation v. Tsuburaya Productions Co. Ltd., in Los Angeles Federal Court, at 11:30 am Monday, November 20, 2017, the eight jurors delivered a unanimous verdict in favor of Tsuburaya Productions. The jury determined the controversial 1976 "Agreement" (granting licensing rights for Ultraman material to Thai businessman Sompote Saengduenchai and Chaiyo Productions) to be "not authentic." The jurors indicated they thought the document was "...not actually signed by Norobu Tsubaraya." After the case was declared closed by Judge André Birotte Jr., jurors were thanked by Judge Birotte and the lawyers for both sides. Some of the jurors explained to the lawyers what evidence and testimony influenced their decision. This latest installment of the ongoing legal battle between UM Corporation (“UMC”) and Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (“TPC”) began in Los Angeles

    On August 7, 2017, the news came out that Haruo Nakajima, beloved Godzilla and Kaiju suit actor and a pioneer of the art, had passed away. Word spread through fandom quickly via social media and the outpouring a affection, grief and shock was amazing and heartfelt. At SciFi Japan, we felt a fitting tribute needed to be done and it was something that should not be rushed or thrown together. Over the last month we have been talking to people who worked closely with Mr. Nakajima to bring him to the US and around the world, to meet his fans and share his stories of the golden years of suit acting in Japanese films. We start off with an overview of his life and career, written by author Ed Godziszewski, followed by remembrances from a variety of colleagues that traveled with him over the last few years.

    Product Info and GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in October and November 2017. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Toho Daikaiju Series: Destoroyah Light-Up Version /????????? ?????? ??Ver. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Code:

    Details on Events and Players Behind DRAGON FORCE: SO LONG ULTRAMAN Author: Keith Aiken Special Thanks to Bob Johnson, Brad Warner, Kazuo Suzuki and Robin Kwok On July 10th in Beijing, the Chinese animation studio Guangzhou BlueArc Culture Communications Co., Ltd. hosted a promotional event for DRAGON FORCE: SO LONG ULTRAMAN (??????????, G?ngti? f?ilóng zh? zàijiàn àotèmàn), a 3D computer animated film featuring the iconic Japanese superhero, Ultraman. Director/BlueArc Founder/President Wang Wei -- aka Tommy Wang -- described his movie as an official re-interpretation of the classic character, saying, "This domestic animation film presents a new image of the hero Ultraman to the world, in the hopes it can surprise adults and children." BlueArc`s announcement certainly came as a surprise to Tsuburaya Productions, creator and copyrights owner of the Ultraman series. On July 19th, Tsuburaya President and CEO Shinichi Oka issued a press

    Exclusive Large Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of their Event Exclusive figures for the Tokyo hobby show, Wonder Festival. These items will be available at the X-Plus booth (#4-01) this Sunday, July 30th at Makuhari Messe exhibition center. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. DefoReal Series: Godzilla (2016) 4th Form Clear Red Ver. /?????? ???(2016)?4?? ??????Ver. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 14cm (5.5 Inches), Length Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Unpainted Package: Window Box Price: ¥3,000 yen (Approximately $26.98 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Shin Godzilla Figure Celebrate Summer with this red color variant of the

    Highly-anticipated NEO ULTRA Q, ULTRA GALAXY MEGA MONSTER and ULTRAMAN ZERO to Launch Next Month Source: TOKU press release Introduction: Keith Aiken Special Thanks to Jesús Piñango After a decades-long drought, fans of Tsuburaya Productions` Ultraman franchise are finally seeing a veritable monsoon of Ultra Series releases in North America. Over the past few years, the streaming service Crunchyroll has licensed 11 different Ultra shows, including simulcasts of the newer series like ULTRAMAN GEED (?????????, Urutoraman Jiido, 2017). Tsuburaya has also partnered with William Winckler Productions to create all-new English language dubbed and subtitled versions of the most recent Ultraman feature films; the English language ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE (??? ?????????? ??! ????10??!!, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Ginga S Kessen! Urutora 10 Yuushi!!, 2015) and ULTRAMAN X THE MOVIE (??? ??????? ??????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman X Kita Zo! Ware-ra no Urutoraman, 2016) both played in theaters in 2017, and

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