[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Astra from Ultraman Leo

Recently, Tamashii Nations announced the official release details for the previously shown, S.H.Figuarts Astra from Ultraman Leo. For those unaware, the figure is based on the brother of the Ultra Series’ seventh entry’s titular character. Originally, Astra was believed to be dead after their home was destroyed, but he was captured by the Alien Magma. However, Ultraman King would eventually rescue him, and Astra would go onto occasionally appear to help his brother, Ultraman Leo. Also, Astra even became one of the Ultra Brothers like Leo, even though they were…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Leo

Today, Tamashii Nations confirmed that they will releasing S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Leo this Fall at retail. The figure has been previously teased and shown at events with no release information until now. For those unaware, the figure is based off the titular character of the seventh installment in the Ultra Series. Ultraman Leo succeeded the sixth Ultra Brother, Ultraman Taro on April 12, 1974 with the series spanning 51 episodes. Whereas, the character has appeared in other installments within the franchise throughout the years and received various merchandise. Nevertheless, below is…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Special Airborne Armor Unit 1 Sevenger

Today, Premium Bandai open the order page for S.H.Figuarts Special Airborne Armor Unit 1 Sevenger on its site. The figure is based on the character’s updated form seen in the currently airing Ultra series, Ultraman Z. However, the character officially made its debut within the franchise during the events Ultraman Leo. Originally, Sevenger was the fourth Capsule Monster given to Ultraseven when he was unable to transform. Whereas, in Ultraman Z, Sevenger is mecha unit created by the anti-monster unit STORAGE.   Now, S.H.Figuarts Sevenger is in scale with other…

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Tsuburaya Productions to Simulcast Ultraman Z via YouTube

Today, Tsuburaya Productions announced that they will be simulcasting Ultraman Z with English subtitles via their official YouTube channel. Now, episodes of the upcoming series will be made available each Friday at 8:30 pm EST, following their broadcast in Japan. However, episodes will only be made available for two weeks, so fans need to watch them fast. Nevertheless, Ultraman Z’s (Zett) premiere episode is scheduled to premiere this Friday, June 19. Whereas, the Japanese audience will be able to view the series on TV Tokyo each Saturday at 9:00 am…

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Ultraman Z Promotional Video & Details: Forms, Transformation Gimmick & Theme Songs

Today, Tsuburaya Productions released new information regarding their upcoming series, Ultraman Z. The new information consists of Ultraman Z’s forms, transformation items, and additional cast/ staff. Interestingly enough, this press release from Tsuburaya also reveals the series will feature a major guest star, Riku Asakura/ Ultraman Geed (with Tatsuomi Hamada returning)! However, we are getting ahead of ourselves, so let us start with our star and titular Ultra, Ultraman Z.   As previously reported, Ultraman Z will link himself to the human, Haruki Natsukawa (portrayed by Hirano Kohshu). In the…

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Tsuburaya Productions Announces Ultraman Z the Series

Today, Tsuburaya Productions announced the newest installment to the Ultra Series, Ultraman Z! The show is officially the 32th installment in the Ultra Series, but the 24th televised program in the franchise. In addition, the series is the second one to air within the Reiwa era, while being apart of the New Generation Heroes saga.   Now, the series features Ultraman Zero mentoring the newest Ultra Hero, Zett during his mission to Earth. Ultraman Zero’s involvement as a mentor is to cap-off the character’s 10th anniversary, as well as continue…

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Official Images: Ultraman Orb Ultra Fusion Card Special Sets

Bandai Japan has updated with official images of the Ultraman Orb Ultra Fusion Card Special Sets. The special sets include various Ultra Fusion cards that can be used with the Ultraman Orb Ring. Each set will be released on December 27 and will be priced at 1,296 Yen, alongside the Ultraman Orb – DX Orb Ring Special Set.   The sets include: Ultra Fusion Special Card Set 1 Ultraman Ginga Ultraman Victory Ultraman X Ultraman Hikari Kaiser Belial Darklops Zero   Ultra Fusion Special Card Set 2 Ultraseven Ultraman Leo Ultraman Cosmos Ultimate Zero Zetton Pandon   Ultraman Orb is the…

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Review: Ultraman Geed DX Ultra Capsule Solid Burning Set

“Here we go” again, as we look at the next item I purchased in the Ultraman Geed toy-line. This review is on the DX Ultra Capsule Solid Burning Set! Now, the Solid Burning Set is the second in the series. It contains two Ultra Capsules, and two Kaiju Capsules (actual kaiju may vary). The focus on the set is on Ultraman Geed’s form Solid Burning, and the form’s first foe Darkclops Zero. Along with being able to summon an army of Darkclops Zeros to fight Ultraman, one can also summon…

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Throwback Thursdays – Review: Cyber Card Set Vol. 4

Here is a “throwback” to November 2015, to when I reviewed the Cyber Card Set Vol. 4  from Ultraman X. Down below is the original description for the video on YouTube: Volume 4 is practically the best set for someone if his or her favorite series are Ultraman Leo, Ginga, Ginga S, and Ultra Victory Fight. Now, for my reasons to get this set is slightly out of the ordinary seeing that I do not like Leo or Ginga’s original series, but sought out to complete my Ginga based cards…

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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 8 – Xead into the Abyss

Welcome to a brand new episode of “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Last week, we were on hiatus due to Easter and because Projekt is still MIA. He is not dead or hurt, he has just been busy working as well as our time zones do not match up well. Luckily enough, I managed to pull in our Sixth Senshi sooner than later… The GREEN VAPER! Now, the Green Vaper is El Ingobernable, Janitor Joker of the Toku Warriors. He was intended to debut in episode 17 similar to the original…

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