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    Tsuburaya Productions` new KAIJU STEP Project reimagines some of the most popular kaiju from the ULTRAMAN series as little kids. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: kaijustep.com A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with information and images for their new Ultraman KAIJU STEP (?????????, Kaijuu Suteppu) Project. The family-friendly campaign is particularly focused on young children, and will include merchandising, anime shorts, live events and more. The main characters of KAIJU STEP are the “Little Kaiju” (?????????, Chiisana Kaijuu), based on the monsters and aliens of the ULTRAMAN series, who are popular along with the Ultra Heroes. Over the decades, the creatures have become more than just enemies defeated by the heroes; each has their own special powers, looks, and characteristics which make them all unique. With KAIJU STEP, some of the most popular kaiju from the ULTRAMAN series have been redesigned as though they are little kids. The story is set on the “little planet” where the unique Little Kaiju try

    The JTA Ultraman JET aircraft. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions, Japan Transocean Air Official Site: ultraman.jta-okinawa.com A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos of their new Ultraman JET (??????JET). As a promotional tie-in with Japan Transocean Air (JTA), a commercial airline based in the city of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, the 165 seat Boeing airliner is emblazoned with the images of the original Ultraman and the heroes from the most recent Ultraman series, ULTRAMAN GEED (?????????, Urutoraman Jiido, 2017) and ULTRAMAN R/B (RUEBE) [?????????(???), Urutoraman R/B (Ruubu), 2018]. The Ultraman-themed aircraft will fly between Okinawa, the surrounding islands and the Japanese mainland though April 2019. The JTA Ultraman flights were arranged in partnership with the General Incorporated Foundation, Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau (OCVB) and the Minamihabara-machi Tourism Association to promote tourism to the region. Okinawa is the birthplace of the late Tetsuo

    It`s a family reunion as Mio Minato (Kaori Manabe, center) joins ULTRAMAN R/B alongside (from left to right) Isami (Ryosuke Koike), Asahi (Arisa Sonohara), Ushio (Ginnojo Yamazaki) and Katsumi Minato (Yuya Hirata). Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. © ULTRAMAN R/B PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM?TV TOKYO

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/rb, ani.tv/rb (Japan) Official Twitter: twitter.com/ultraman_series Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with new information and high-res photos from the latest Ultraman series, ULTRAMAN R/B (RUEBE) [?????????(???), Urutoraman R/B (Ruubu), 2018]. Actress and idol Kaori Manabe has been cast as Mio Minato, mother of brothers Katsumi/Ultraman Rosso (Yuya Hirata) and Isami Minato/Ultraman Blu (Ryosuke Koike) as well as their younger sister, Asahi (Arisa Sonohara). A researcher in the field of space archeology, Mio vanished 15 years ago, leaving her husband Ushio (Ginnojo Yamazaki) to raise their children on his own. At the time of her disappearance, she had been studying the Ruebe Gyro and Ruebe Crystal with Makoto Aizen (Motoki Fukami), the president of Aizentech who has since become the evil Ultraman Orb Dark. Mio now comes back to her family under equally mysterious circumstances. What happened to

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and Minilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Gorbagos, Ultraman Jack, Mururoa and Ultraman Taro © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Kong and Skullcrawler © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. Gamera © 1999 KADOKAWA TNHN

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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 more than 200 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in December 2018. The company`s official Shonen-Ric as X-Plus website offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers, with shipping on some items also now available to customers in North America, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers, including SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Daikaiju Series: Mururoa -- Shonen Ric Exclusive /??????? ???? ????????????

    Logo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with some early information for their upcoming ULTRAMAN ARCHIVES (????????????) Project. The Ultraman Series, produced by Tsuburaya Pro for more than half a century, has achieved a strong reputation, not only for its hero and monster characters, but for elements such as its world view and themes. The new ULTRAMAN ARCHIVES turns a spotlight on all generations of the franchise -- including ULTRA Q (????Q, Urutora Kyuu, 1966), the starting point of the Ultraman Series -- to allow fans and newcomers alike a deeper appreciation of these works. Through production materials, video testimonials by cast and crew members, new viewpoints and commentary from outside experts, etc., Tsuburaya Pro will convey the appeal of Ultraman in its various forms (movies, television, animation, publications and commercialization) in ways that even those unfamiliar with the

    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    New "Dark Hero Project: Kicks Off in October Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/solamachi/darkness (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with information and giant, high-res photos for their upcoming Ultraman exhibition, DARKNESS HEELS WORLD, where the villains are the protagonists! Beyond the Ultramen, aliens and kaiju, there are also darker characters with unique personalities in the franchise who have become very popular, particularly among younger fans. This past summer, these characters were featured in a "Dark Hero Special Night" (??????? ????????, Daakuhiiroo Supesharu Naito) stage show held during ULTRAMAN FESTIVAL 2018, and tickets sold out in a single day. This inspired Tsuburaya Pro to develop the "Darkness Heels" project focused on key villains from successive generations of the Ultraman series with the theme of “whispers and temptations from the dark”. DARKNESS HEELS WORLD is the first event

    DVD cover. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: ulfes.com/2018 (Japan) #????? Tsuburaya Productions has announced the Japanese DVD release of ULTRAMAN THE LIVE ULTRAMAN FESTIVAL 2018 (?????? THE LIVE??????????????2018, Urutoraman THE LIVE Urutoraman Fesutibaru 2018) on February 15, 2019. The DVD features two "Ultra Live Stage" performances from the 2018 ULTRAMAN FESTIVAL, the summer vacation event held in Tokyo from July 20-August 27. This year`s show attracted more than 100,000 attendees, bringing the total number of visitors to the annual ULTRAMAN FESTIVALs to over 4.8 million. Ahead of the street date, advance copies of ULTRAMAN THE LIVE ULTRAMAN FESTIVAL 2018 will be available for purchase at two Ultraman events. The ULTRAMAN FESTIVAL IN HIRAKATA PARK 2018-2019 (????????????? in ???????2018-2019, Urutoraman Fesutibaru in Hirakata Paaku 2018-2019) is scheduled from Saturday, December 22, 2018 to Sunday, January 20, 2019. The Festival will be closed from Tuesday, January 8-Friday, January 11 and

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla, Varan and Hedorah TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman Ace, Zazarn and Hanzagiran © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Vegeta © Bird Studio / Shueisha · Toei Animation

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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 100 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster and anime figures scheduled for release in October 2018. The company`s official Shonen-Ric as X-Plus website offers Exclusives and Limited Editions (with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers) with shipping on some items now available to customers in North America, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers, including SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. DefoReal Series: Godzilla (1984) /?????? ???(1984) Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product

    Logo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. © ULTRAMAN R/B PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM?TV TOKYO

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/rb, ani.tv/rb (Japan) Official Twitter: twitter.com/ultraman_series Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for new characters coming to the latest Ultraman series, ULTRAMAN R/B (RUEBE) [?????????(???), Urutoraman R/B (Ruubu), 2018]. ? Ultraman Orb Dark The jet black villain, Ultraman Orb Dark, debuts in ULTRAMAN R/B Episode 8: THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR ME (???????????? Sekaijuu ga Ore o Matteiru), airing the morning of Saturday, August 25. The evil Ultraman transforms via the Orb Ring Neo and wields the Orb Dark Calibur, variations of the devices used by the original Ultraman Orb. ? Saki Mitsurugi (Performer: Ayane Kinoshita) A new main character, Saki Mitsurugi, will be introduced in ULTRAMAN R/B Episode 11, airing Saturday, September 15. A mysterious beautiful girl, Saki suddenly appears during

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Booska © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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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 large, 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 displaying new products and offering overstock and imperfect (display figures, damaged packaging, etc) items at reduced prices at their table, #2-09-01. The 2018 Summer Festival will be held Sunday, July 29 at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 1-8 (2 Chome-1 Nakase, Mihama Ward, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture) from 10:00am-5:00pm. The admission fee is ¥2,500 (Approximately $22.48 US, Tax Included). Gigantic Series: Godzilla 1962 Soft Vinyl Assembly Kit /???????????????(1962) ???????? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Assembled

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Alien Hipporit, Father of Ultra, Verokron and Ultraman © © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Majin Boo © Bird Studio / Shueisha · Toei Animation

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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 nearly 120 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in September 2018. This month marks a big change for X-Plus, as they have updated their Japanese Shounen Ric website into the international Shonen-Ric as X-Plus site, with shipping on some items also now available to customers in North America, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. The new Shonen-Ric will continue to offer Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures will still be sold by stores and online retailers, including SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Most X-Plus figures are

    Japanese and English promotional art for the ULTRAMAN anime. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions and Netflix. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS © Eiichi Shimizu, Tomohiro Shimoguchi ©?ULTRAMAN?FILM PARTNERS

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    Announcement Made at Anime Expo 2018 Source: Tsuburaya Productions, Netflix press releases Official Site: anime.heros-ultraman.com (Japan), netflix.com/ultraman (US) Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya, Tokyo / President: Takayuki Tsukagoshi) and Fields Corporation (Head office: Shibuya, Tokyo / Chairman, President and Group CEO: Hidetoshi Yamamoto) will release the new anime ULTRAMAN (??????, Urutoraman) on Netflix from spring 2019. The comic Ultraman, which has been made into a series on the HERO’S monthly magazine (Author: Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi), will be produced in full 3DCG animation. The anime ULTRAMAN was introduced as one of the featured animations in the Anime Expo 2018 NETFLIX?ANIME panel, held in Los Angeles on July 5, 2018. Through this event, ULTRAMAN attracted attention from all over the world. After half a century from the launch of the first live-action ULTRAMAN (???????????????, Urutoraman: Kuso Tokusatsu Shirizu, 1966-67), the anime ULTRAMAN will finally step

    TOKU`s lineup of Ultraman shows will soon be available on the new VOD streaming service WATCHTOKU. Photos courtesy of TOKU. © Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd

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    Streaming Lineup Includes Multiple Ultraman Series Source: TOKU press release Official Site: Watchtoku.com Special Thanks to Jesús Piñango On July 6th, 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 launch WATCHTOKU, its new and exciting online streaming video service to feature unlimited access to sought-after movies and series, including exclusive U.S. premieres and fan-favorite tokusatsu titles. TOKU’s new VOD service combines high-quality video and multicultural scripted content available on any device with an internet web browser, including smartphones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers. Fans can subscribe by visiting Watchtoku.com to enjoy their free 14 day trial immediately, and then pay just $3.99 per month or $39.99 per year to access to TOKU’s unrivaled titles. The on-demand content available on TOKU’s new VOD service comprises world-renowned franchises and sagas, including acclaimed

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and Jet Jaguar TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultra Seven, Samekujira, Ultraman Gaia, Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna and Ultraman Jack © Tsuburaya Productions. KONG: SKULL ISLAND and all related characters and elements © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. Kamen Rider Kuuga © Ishimori Pro?Toei

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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 nearly 150 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in August 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 (2016) /??30????? ????????????? ???(2016) Sales Agent: Plex

    Teaser art, courtesy of Pony Canyon. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS © 2018 TRIGGER, AKIRA AMEMIYA/ GRIDMAN PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM

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    Source: Anime Expo press release Official Site: gridman.net Yesterday, SciFi Japan broke the news that the Tsuburaya Productions superhero anime series, SSSS.GRIDMAN (SSSS.??????, SSSS.Guriddoman), would have its world premiere at at Anime Expo 2018. Anime Expo has now issued a press release with additional details... Anime Expo to host World Premiere of SSSS.GRIDMAN, Studio TRIGGER’s upcoming animation series! We are excited to welcome Studio TRIGGER’s Shigeto Koyama and Hiromi Wakabayashi as Guests of Honor for Anime Expo 2018! Animator and character designer, Masaru Sakamoto, and animation producer, Masato Takeuchi, will also join Koyama and Wakabayashi for a Q&A session during the SSSS.GRIDMAN premiere event. Sakamoto, Koyama, and Wakabayashi will also do autograph signings throughout the weekend (schedule TBA). Event Details ? Date: Friday, July 6 ? Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM ? Room: LACC / Main Events (Hall B) Anime Expo 2018 will run from

    Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©2018 TRIGGER, AKIRA AMEMIYA/ GRIDMAN PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM

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    Source: Pony Canyon Official Site: gridman.net Special Thanks to Toshiya Kitabayashi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Sales agent Pony Canyon has revealed that the Tsuburaya Productions superhero anime series, SSSS.GRIDMAN (SSSS.??????, SSSS.Guriddoman) will have its world premiere at Anime Expo 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Further details are scheduled to be announced tomorrow (June 13) on the Anime Expo official website. SSSS.GRIDMAN is an animated adaptation of the 1993 live-action series GRIDMAN THE HYPER AGENT (??????????, Denkoo Choojin Guriddoman). The show will air in Japan beginning this October with international airdates TBA. About Pony Canyon Inc. Pony Canyon has been at the forefront of Japan`s video entertainment industry. Pony Canyon also develops digital software, utilizing the latest interactive and multimedia technology. Pony Canyon is a part of the Fuji Media Holdings Inc. which is Japan`s largest and influential media conglomerate. About

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Ultraseven X, Alien Fire and Ultraman © Tsuburaya Productions. Spacegodzilla, Little Godzilla and Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. KONG: SKULL ISLAND and all related characters and elements © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

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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 nearly 100 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in July 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: Spacegodzilla /???????????????? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 26cm (10.2

    The brothers Ultraman Blu and Ultraman Rosso. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. © ULTRAMAN R/B PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM?TV TOKYO

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/rb, ani.tv/rb (Japan) Tsuburaya Productions has provided SciFi Japan with an update on ULTRAMAN R/B (RUEBE) [?????????(???), Urutoraman R/B (Ruubu)], their upcoming television series featuring a pair of Ultraman brothers. Having already introduced the show`s new Ultramen -- Ultraman Rosso and Ultraman Blu -- and lead actors Yuya Hirata and Ryosuke Koike, Tsuburaya Pro has now revealed some additional members of the main cast; Arisa Sonohara as the pair`s little sister, Asahi Minato, Ginnojo Yamazaki as their father, Ushio, and Motoki Fukami as research company president, Makoto Aizen. More information on the Ultraman Brothers, their transformation device and weapons have also been shared. The cast and crew of ULTRAMAN R/B will make their first public appearance during the INTERNATIONAL TOKYO TOY SHOW 2018 at the Tokyo Big Sight Exhibition Hall on June 7th. See below for details. ULTRAMAN R/B will premiere

    ULTRAMAN MEBIUS GAIDEN: GHOST REBIRTH is one of the Mebius specials airing on the TOKU network in June. Photo courtesy of TOKU. © Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd

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    Source: TOKU press release Special Thanks to Jesús Piñango As part of its industry-leading efforts to provide its audience with more top-quality tokusatsu 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 the network premiere of three Ultraman Mebius side stories; ULTRAMAN MEBIUS GAIDEN: GHOST REBIRTH, ULTRAMAN MEBIUS SIDE STORY: HIKARI SAGA and ULTRAMAN MEBIUS SIDE STORY: ARMORED DARKNESS. “Last March we introduced our audience to one the most successful characters in the Ultra Series in recent years, ULTRAMAN MEBIUS. The premiere was received with great success, leading to a very special and highly-anticipated presentation of all three of Ultraman Mebius’ side stories,” stated Jesús Piñango, Director of TV Content Strategy at Olympusat. “Since its inception, TOKU has played a big role creating a strong and passionate tokusatsu fanbase

    Redman and a trio of his kaiji foes in promotional artwork by Matt Frank. Images courtesy of Matt Frank and Night Shining, Inc. © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Source: Night Shining, Inc. Official Site: nightshininginc.com/redman Special Thanks to Matt Frank and Jesse Wittenrich He is Redman, the Kaiju Hunter... Trapped in a desolate and yet somehow familiar world populated with an vast array of the ferocious beasts known as "Kaiju," Redman continues his endless Red Fight, battling tirelessly to cull the monsters. With each fierce battle, the mysterious, blood-splattered "hero" sinks closer to his prey, ready to strike. This while a sinister form watches and records his every move... The Tsuburaya Productions series REDMAN (?????, Reddoman) debuted April 24, 1972 as part of GOOD MORNING! KIDS SHOW (????!??????, Ohay?! Kodomo Sh?, 1965-1980), a popular weekday morning series for small children that aired on the Nippon Television Network. It ran for 138 episodes, ending on October 3rd of the same year, and featured numerous monsters recycled from Tsuburaya`s Ultra Series. While each

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