Tag: Shin Godzilla

[Review] Shin Ultraman: A Tribute to the Classic Series

Hero Club

On August 1, 2019, Tsuburaya Productions announced that Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi would be collaborating again for another production. Titled, Shin Ultraman, the film would be the second Shin film in the pair’s growing library of reimagining classic icons. As the title states, the pair would be rebooting Tsuburaya Productions’ most famous and largest hero, Ultraman.   Now, Shinji Higuchi served as the film’s director, while Hideaki Anno was its producer and wrote the script. Surprisingly, Anno also took part in the motion-capture process, portraying the titular hero, since…

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Fathom Events to Release Shin Ultraman in US Theaters

Pak Hanu

Recently, Fathom Events updated site regarding the official theatrical announcement for Shin Ultraman, as a special two day event. Alongside the standard subtitled version of the film, a English Dub will also be available for viewing. The news was first announced during the Ultraman panel at Anime NYC 2022 earlier today. For those unaware, the film is a modern adaptation of the original Ultraman series from 1966. Shin Ultraman is directed by Shinji Higuchi and written/ produced by Hideaki Anno who previously collaborated together on Shin Godzilla.   Now, Shin…

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Khara, the Studio Behind ‘Rebuild of Evangelion,’ Announces Hideaki Anno’s ‘Shin Ultraman’

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Khara, Inc. the animation studio behind the Rebuild of Evangelion series, announced that Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi are teaming up again for an all-new ‘Shin’ production. However, this new production is not a sequel to Shin Godzilla, but their take on Tsuburaya Productions’ Ultra series! Yes, after begin rumored and joked about for the past few years, ‘Shin Ultraman’ is finally going into production, with its release intended for 2021. Now, this announcement confirms the first draft of the script was finished earlier this year, on February 5th,…

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Chrono Clash System Announces Godzilla Card Game

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Yesterday, the trading card company known as Chrono Clash System announced they will be releasing to North America an all-new series, the Godzilla Card Game. Anime fans may easily recognize Chrono Clash System, as they are the company that distributes and releases the Naruto/ Boruto trading card game.   Now, the preview artwork and teaser trailer reveals that several of Toho’s iconic kaiju will be featured in this brand new trading card game alongside the King of the Monsters. In addition, the monsters themselves do not consist of just their…

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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 85 – A Crash Course on Godzilla

Hero Club

Welcome to an all-new episode of Hero Club’s first original podcast, “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Today’s episode is all about the King of the Monsters, Godzilla. Now, this was not the original plan, but was on the back burner in case of an emergency. In addition, Cinemassacre luckily helped to provide a template to structure the episode with his video “Godzilla for Beginners.” So, please check out his video before hand before listening to our take on the subject matter. However, for those who do not want to see the…

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Official Godzilla Anime Trilogy Theme Song Music Videos Available for Streaming

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Within a day before the release of the third theme song on CD for the Godzilla anime trilogy, the official website uploaded three anime version music videos. Each video based on the individual chapters in the Godzilla anime trilogy and their accompanying theme song. The first song, “WHITE OUT” focuses on Planet of the Monsters, while “THE SKY FALLS” is on the sequel, City on the Edge of Battle. Whereas, the final song and newest one, “live and die” is only the short version to hype up the CD’s release…

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Official Images: S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla (2016) Fourth Form Frozen Ver.

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Tamashii Nations has updated their S.H.MonsterArts listings for an all-new Premium Bandai exclusive figure. This figure is based on the blood coagulant frozen Godzilla from the 2016 blockbuster, Shin Godzilla! Properly titled S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla (2016) Fourth Form Frozen Ver. this figure captures the final scene of the film, where Godzilla is frozen during its next phase in evolution. The figure will be cast with three-dimensional scanning to insure the emergence of the Fifth Form from the tail is met properly. The figure is also being modeled and designed by Takayuki…

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Holiday Buyer’s Guide 2017 Day 2: Home Video & Video Games

Hero Club

Welcome back for our second day of the Holiday Buyers’ Guide! Today’s listing will feature home video releases, and video games. Our listing features some of the summer’s hit blockbusters, favorite on-going television series, and distributions of international films/series as well as what we thought were great games released this year. Also, what better way to talk about these titles than on a Tuesday, since that is the day when these titles are normally released!   Home Video Releases Wonder Woman MSRP: $35.99 After her debut in Batman vs. Superman:…

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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 19 – Building the Space Squad

Hero Club

Welcome to an all-new episode of “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Today, we open with the news for Kamen Rider Build! That is followed by our reviews for Space Squad: Gavan vs. Dekaranger, and Girls in Trouble: Space Squad Episode Zero. In addition, to Kamen Rider Build and the Space Squad double feature, our hosts go into another tangent on Shin Godzilla. This was due to Shinji Higuchi’s recent comments on the film and Godzilla: Monster Planet during G-Fest. Next week is our 20th Episode, and we intend to talk about…

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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 13 – Heroes & Concepts

Hero Club

Welcome to an all new episode of “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” We come to our unlucky thirteenth episode where we open on a lost, as Tatsuya Nomi (Daigo/Shishi Green) has passed away. Wheelz and Joker talk about the lost, and express their condolences. The gang also announces that next week will be a review on Daigo’s story-arc in remembrance of the actor. Following the depressing news the duo debut two new segments, LET’S MAKE A HERO, as well as CONCEPTS & CREATIONS! Let’s Make A “Hero”, is a segment where…

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