Photo courtesy of Fukkan.com. ©Yuriko Hishimi 60th Anniversary Planning Executive Committee
Source: Fukkan.com Co., Ltd.
Official Site: https://greenfunding.jp/lab/projects/8867/
Fukkan.com Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Toshiaki Iwamoto) has launched the crowdfunding project "Yuriko Hishimi 60th Anniversary Project -Road to 2026-" (ひし美ゆり子 デビュー60周年記念プロジェクト -Road to 2026-, Hishimi Yuriko Debyū 60 Shūnenkinen Purojekuto - Road to 2026 -) in collaboration with Meijo Sake Brewery Co.(Headquarters: Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture; CEO: Kunimasa Imai).
Born June 10, 1947, Yuriko Hishimi made her debut in the movie PUNCH YARO (パンチ野郎, Panchi Yarô) in 1966, then starred as Anne Yuri in the 1967-68 series ULTRASEVEN (ウルトラセブン, Urutorasebun) produced by Tsuburaya Productions and as Tomoko Tomoe in Toho's 1972 movie GODZILLA VS. GIGAN (地球攻撃命令 ゴジラ対ガイガン, Chikyū Kōgeki Meirei Gojira Tai Gaigan). Her additional credits include several appearances in the Ultraman franchise, the movies AMBITION IN THE MIRROR (鏡の中の野心, Kagami no Naka no Yashin, 1972), BOHACHI BUSHIDO: CODE OF THE FORGOTTEN EIGHT (忘八武士道, Bōhachi Bushidō, 1973), and THE STORY OF A NYMPHOMANIAC (好色元禄（秘）物語, Kōshoku Genroku (hi) Monogatari, 1975) - for which she won the Best Actress Award at the First Film Festival for Movie Fans - and TV dramas such as PLAYGIRL (プレイガール, Pureigāru, 1973-74). Yuriko Hishimi, an actress who has captivated many fans as "Officer Anne" and continues to be active as a symbol of Japanese special effects culture and Showa culture to this day, will reach the milestone of her 60th anniversary since her debut in 2026.
In this project, with the cooperation of Hishimi herself, we aim to create and provide valuable commemorative items that look back on her 60th anniversary, and we are looking for your support for a limited time.
◆Purpose Of The Project
This project aims to go beyond simply producing commemorative products to commemorate Hishimi's 60th anniversary since her acting debut, and to give it value as a "cultural archive that evokes memories of those who knew her at the time and connects it to the future."
The project will offer a total of five original commemorative items that will give shape to "memories," including a commemorative calendar made up of photos selected by Hishimi herself, a nostalgic reproduction pendant, a limited edition T-shirt featuring her favorite photo, and a specially labeled sake from Meijo Sake that will bring back memories of Hishimi at age 20.
Photo courtesy of Fukkan.com. ©Yuriko Hishimi 60th Anniversary Planning Executive Committee
◆ Crowdfunding Rewards And Benefits (Some In Limited Quantities)
1) A message of thanks from Yuriko Hishimi to her fans
2) Yuriko Hishimi's favorite photo T-shirt and 2 bromide sets
3) A calendar autographed by Yuriko Hishimi to commemorate the 60th anniversary of her debut
4) The first drink “Meijo” that Yuriko had on her coming-of-age ceremony.
5) 60th anniversary Hishimi Yuriko photo book pendant reprint *Limited quantity
Please check the project page (https://greenfunding.jp/lab/projects/8867/) for details of each prize item.
◆ Outline of Implementation
Period: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 12:00pm JST - Thursday, July 31, 2025, 11:59pm JST
Sponsor: Yuriko Hishimi 60th Anniversary Planning Executive Committee (lead company: Fukkan.com, Inc. / participating company: Meijo Sake Brewery Co.)
Format: Crowdfunding (All-or-Nothing method)
Scheduled Item Delivery: Mid-September 2025 Onward
◆ Message From Yuriko Hishimi
Next year will mark the 60th anniversary of my debut, and I have decided to launch a special project to express my gratitude to all the fans who have supported me over the years. In the past, Reprint.com has produced many goods for me as “Anne,” but this time I would like to shed light on my life and thoughts as “Yuriko Hishimi,” and deliver souvenirs that will lead to the future. We hope to deliver souvenirs that will lead to the future.
Photo courtesy of Fukkan.com. ©Yuriko Hishimi 60th Anniversary Planning Executive Committee. ULTRASEVEN ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
About Fukkan.com Co., Ltd.
Since its establishment in 1999, this publishing company has aimed to reprint out-of-print or hard-to-find books in response to requests from users. With the support of many members and publishers, we have received more than 960,000 reprint requests and have reprinted more than 6,000 books from a variety of genres including literature, comics, picture books, photo books, and illustrated books. URL: https://www.fukkan.com/
About Meijo Sake Brewery Co.
Founded in 1864, this sake brewery is headquartered in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. The company name is derived from Himeji Castle, and the white, dignified appearance of the castle is the inspiration for the sake brewed here. Combining traditional methods with modern technology, the brewery produces sake that is close to the people, the region, and their daily lives.