Bandai Namco Announces Western Release for Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher

Last Wednesday, during the Japanese edition of the June Nintendo Direct Mini, it previewed an all-new Ultra Series video game. However, it is also a collaboration and spin-off of the Monster Farm (Monster Rancher in North America) series. Titled, Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher, it will be a Monster Farm game that exclusively features the Ultra Series’ monsters. In addition, the game’s roster will expands past 200 characters, and include the series’ iconic aliens alongside the monsters. Furthermore, the game will be NFC compatible like the previously released Monster Rancher 1 &…

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Tsuburaya Productions Releases Ultraman Decker “Main Story” Trailer

Recently, Tsuburaya Productions released the official trailer for the next installment within the Ultra Series, Ultraman Decker. For those unaware, this series was announced in early 2022, while an early premise trailer was presented in late March. The upcoming series is a sequel to the previous installment, Ultraman Trigger, with both shows reimagining Ultraman Tiga and Dyna. Since Ultraman Decker is reimagining Ultraman Dyna, the series takes place several years after Ultraman Trigger. However, the time between both series has not been determined, so we can assume it is more…

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[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 Ultrawoman Grigio

Today, Tamashii Nations finally decided to pull the trigger, and announce the release details for S.H.Figuarts Ultrawoman Grigio! For those unaware, the figure has been previously shown during various Tamashii events for past few years. Whereas, each time the prototypes or finish product was on display, they were given no dates for release. As a result, fans began to believe Ultrawoman Grigio was being sidelined for reissues and other popular characters expected to sell better. However, the wait is over, and the character is being released to promote her appearance…

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Tsuburaya Productions Releases the Ultraman Decker Official Trailer

Earlier today, Tsuburaya Productions released the first official trailer for their next installment in the Ultra Series, Ultraman Decker. The series was officially announced a few months ago, but Ultraman Decker was not unveiled until recently. Whereas, the reveal for the titular was during a teaser trailer following Ultraman Trigger: Episode Z’s conclusion. Now, as most fans assumed, Ultraman Decker will continue the current theme of reimagining the TDG Trilogy, specifically Ultraman Dyna.   So, since Ultraman Decker is reimagining Ultraman Dyna, longtime fans should expect elements of Ultraman Trigger…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Kyrieloid

Last week during the Tamashii Nations Online event, teaser images were shown for the upcoming S.H.Figuarts Kyrieloid release. Then following the premiere for Friday’s episode of Ultraman Trigger, the product was confirmed to be a Premium Bandai exclusive. The announcement was to coincide with the character’s onscreen return to franchise and appearance within the episode. However, for those unaware, the character previously appeared in Ultraman Tiga as reoccurring antagonist. Yet, even though Kyrieloid had minor appearances within Ultraman Tiga, the character would become a cult favorite among fans. Now, the…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Z Delta Rise Claw

Recently, Tamashii Nations confirmed the release details for S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Z Delta Rise Claw. The figure was previously shown during the most recent Tamashii Features events held in Japan. Now, for those unaware, the figure is based on the titular character, Ultraman Z in his strongest Ultra Fusion form. The form, itself, is the combination of powers from Ultraman Zero Beyond, Ultraman Geed Primitive and Ultraman Belial Atrocious. In addition, the character obtains the living weapon, Beliarok which its theme is based on Ultraman Belial. Anyway, below is the gallery…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts King Joe STORAGE Custom

Over the weekend, Tamashii Nations announced that they will be releasing the previously teased S.H.Figuarts King Joe STORAGE Custom. However, along with the announcement it was confirmed that this item’s release would be through Premium Bandai. Now, for those unaware, this figure is based on the mecha kaiju, King Joe, who made its debut in Ultraseven. Yet, during the character’s reappearance in Ultraman Z, it was destroyed and rebuilt by the anti-kaiju team STORAGE. As a result, this rebuilt and modified version of King Joe received the suffix STORAGE Custom…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Golza & S.H.Figuarts GUTS Wing Set

Today, Tamashii Nations announced the official release details regard two upcoming S.H.Figuarts products. Now, these products are for the previously teased S.H.Figuarts Golza and S.H.Figuarts GUTS Wing Set from Ultraman Tiga. For those unaware, the ancient kaiju Golza is one of the first monsters seen in Ultraman Tiga. However, it made additional appearances throughout the season, as well as appeared in other Ultra Series productions. Surprisingly, S.H.Figuarts Golza will feature a new seamless joint tail to recreate the original suit’s foam tail. Unfortunately, Tamashii Nations has not specified what materials…

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[Official Images] Ultra Replica Black Spark Lens 25th Anniversary ver. & Camearra ver.

Recently, Premium Bandai announced the Ultra Replica Black Spark Lens 25th Anniversary ver. & Spark Lens Camearra ver. set. For those unaware, this set commemorates the Spark Lens used in the Ultraman Tiga film, Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey. The Black Spark Lens was Daigo Madoka’s second transformation device that he received from Camearra. Then when using the item Daigo assumed Tiga’s original form as Tiga Dark before reclaiming the powers of light. Whereas, the Spark Lens Camearra Ver. is Camearra’s personal transformation to assume her Giant of Darkness form.  …

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