#TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION

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映画『ウルトラマンブレーザー THE MOVIE 大怪獣首都激突』を観てきた

1月に最終回を迎えたテレビシリーズ「ウルトラマンブレーザー」の映画「ウルトラマンブレーザー THE MOVIE 大怪獣首都激突」を観てきた。 ウルトラマンブレーザー THE MOVIE 大怪獣首都激突 入場者特典は限定ブレーザーストーンと、TSUBURAYA IMAGINATIONで配信されるボイスドラマ「首都直下撃滅作戦」と限定フォトフレームが貰えるクーポンコード。 そして、昨年の「ウルトラマンデッカー最終章 旅立ちの彼方へ」と同様今回もちゃんとパンフレットがちゃんと販売されてる。(だいぶ薄いけど) https://blog.negativemind.com/2023/02/23/ultraman-decker-final/ Continue reading 映画『ウルトラマンブレーザー THE MOVIE 大怪獣首都激突』を観てきた

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#TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION #ウルトラマン #円谷プロ

[detco-hell]

top 10 anime fates worse than death

[episode 112 - The Seven Mysteries of Teitan Elementary School Case]

#imagine children laughing at you... id shrimply perish #Such a good episode tho!!! i love detective boys cases with silly resolutions <3 #also it is very pretty thank you atsushi aono sir #detective conan #episode 112 #The Seven Mysteries of Teitan Elementary School Case #manga based #1998 #100-200 #edogawa conan #yoshida ayumi #kojima genta #tsuburaya mitsuhiko #kobayashi sumiko #vest classic #detective boys #detco hell original #dcmk

[astoundingbeyondbelief]

Kaiju Weeks in Review (March 31-April 13, 2024)

It took forever (maybe they were waiting on the returns for Godzilla x Kong), but Apple TV+ has finally greenlit season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. According to its listing on the WGA site, it'll run from 2024 to 2025. Multiple spinoffs are also in development at Apple; no details on those yet.

Speaking of Godzilla x Kong, it continues to do well, staying #1 at the domestic box office in its second weekend and falling to #2 (behind Civil War) in its third. Current totals are $158 million domestic and $437 million worldwide. It'll soon pass the domestic gross of Kong: Skull Island and the total gross of Godzilla vs. Kong.

Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II #1 promises more of everything: more heroes (the White Ranger joins our heroes from the first comic), more villains (including Psycho Ranger Ghidora up there), and more alternate universes. Godzilla gets a bit buried in all the Ranger antics though.

A couple of kaiju series debuted on TV too: Kaiju No. 8 and Season 2 of Chibi Godzilla Raids Again. The former followed the manga very closely, and as such didn't really keep my attention; hopefully it innovates a bit more going forward. Chibi Godzilla's as irreverent as ever.

Tsuburaya Productions has released preliminary information on the next installment of the Ultra Series, Ultraman Arc. The logline:

A town called Hoshimoto City... On Mt. Shishio, there is a gigantic object towering above the city. Named "Monohorn," (モノホーン, Monohōn) it is actually a kaiju’s horn stuck in the ground since an incident 16 years ago. After the incident known as "K-DAY" in which kaiju appeared all over the world at the same time, monster disasters have become commonplace. In Japan, the Global Defense Force (GDF) uses force to deal with them, while SKIP works closely with the community in scientific investigations and evacuation guidance to prevent the occurrence and aggravation of kaiju disasters. SKIP has also been investigating the Monohorn, the horn of the galactic beast Monogelos (モノゲロス, Monogerosu) that appeared on K-DAY. Yuma, then only 7 years old, was camping with his parents in Mt. Shishio when Monogelos attacked. After miraculously surviving unscathed, he decided to pursue research into monster biology. Despite his traumatic past, he has not lost his “power of imagination” to dream. As a rookie investigator, Yuma joined SKIP and was assigned to the Hoshimoto City Branch. Not long after, another large-scale monster disaster occurs in Hoshimoto City. As Yuma sees the desperate people in front of him, a strong will springs into his mind — “I want to protect them!” At the moment when this strong and straightforward desire welled up from the bottom of his heart, Yuma hears the voice of Rution  (ルティオン,  Rution) a being of light that he once saw as a child: “You and I are one and the same… Unleash your imagination!” When a mysterious light appears in Yuma's hand and envelops his body, the unleashed power of imagination unites light and man and he transforms into Ultraman Arc, the Giant of Light who protects the future! Alongside his precious friends, Yuma, as well as Ultraman Arc, races towards his everlasting dream!

Yuma is played by Yuki Totsuka, while Takanori Tsujimoto is the lead director. He's directed for the series since Ultraman X, but this is his biggest assignment to date.

After beginning to release select Movie Monster Series figures in the States, Bandai America is now fully back in the Godzilla game, with articulated figures, 5-inch vinyls, blind box figures, and transforming eggs all up for preorder at the Godzilla Store and other toy sites. The eggs come from the 2014 Godzilla-E.G. line and the rest is all-new. Not much of a selection so far, but with how big Godzilla is right now, I'm sure there'll be more to come.

SRS Cinema has opened preorders for its War of the Ninja Monsters: Jaron vs. Goura Blu-ray, due in late July or August. Shinpei Hayashiya's latest epic, it'll come with behind-the-scenes footage and maybe a commentary track, which would be nice given how little information is available about his films online.

#kaiju week in review #godzilla #monarch legacy of monsters #war of the ninja monsters jaron vs. goura #toys #ultraman arc #Youtube

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since we're on the subject what are your honest thoughts on eva. me personally i think its really great in a lot of ways but also completely full of shit and really falls apart when analyzed non-emotionally (in more ways than just it's *extremely* loose Christian theming)

I think it's fantastic, at least the original series and EoE. Many of the criticisms commonly levied against it are justified- this is a series that castigates its otaku audience for leering at its grossly sexualized portrayal of adolescents while at the same time constructing one of the most vociferous merchandising apparati ever conceived around exactly that purpose- but it's greater than the sum of its defects.

In the matter of broad aesthetics, direction, and composition, I would place Evangelion near the apex of the medium. The industry mechanism necessary to create something that looks like this simply no longer exists. The philistine reaction against the long takes, which would elsewhere be recognized as part of the basic grammar of any serious film, is a credit to Anno's sensibilities as director. There aren't any characters that I particularly dislike, and I think Shinji and Asuka are near to brilliant. And the first thirteen episodes are simply exceptional, even fairly undemanding genre fare. The fucking Israfel one is just an outstanding episode of television. The dramatic idiosyncracies that the series is known for don't manifest in greater quantity until the latter part, which is I imagine where less receptive audiences will start to check out, but I think they're both necessary complements to the whole.

I think about Eva-02 catching that missile to the face on a semi-regular basis. The entire MPE scene is one of the most compelling pieces of animation ever put to film. This and the Gouf battle from 08th MS Team around the same time are the acme of the thought that emphasized plausible heft and momentum in mechanical animation.

The extent to which the original series is celebrated as 'deconstructive', or as a radical departure from previous, less 'cerebral' works, is grossly exaggerated and I think dependent on a historical ignorance of the genre. That isn't to say that it's complete equivocation, but Amuro's first character arc in 0079 is going catatonic after being compelled to fight in the ambulatory war crimes machine, and Pen Pen is not some sort of embedded reflexive criticism- he is a fun penguin who basically loves to hang out. Much of the thematic material is indebted to Ideon-era Tomino, who was at least as catastrophically depressive as Anno during the period of his most prolific cultural output.

The greater innovation in Eva is its radical orientation towards psychodrama, which I think does finally reach a deconstructive apogee in EoE. Still, the basic theme of the series, the communicative impediments to human intimacy, is also the overriding concern of the first several incarnations of Gundam- but only Evangelion will have a character literally describe the hedgehog's dilemma aloud. So a lot of the perceived deconstruction is a maximal treatment of what was marginally less explicit in earlier works, and I think Anno's direction does produce striking and beautifully affective turns on that material. But the old joke that this mecha anime is about the characters is still descriptive of the entire genre. This isn't meant to be a criticism- I think it's infinitely more engaging to consider Eva as the ultimate Lost Decade continuation of earlier forms than some sort of iconoclastic rupture from tradition.

The Judeo-Christian imagery is another point of radical continuity with hyper-influential genre fare, in this case Ultraman. Anno's recent directorial output is enough to evince the tremendous debt owed to the series, but whereas the religious iconography was a genuine article of faith for Tsuburaya, in Eva the material is valued more for its aestheticizing effect. It was only when transplanted to a Western audience that the desacralized treatment of religion assumed a transgressive quality that happened to be a perfect 'in' for adolescents nationwide. Shinji is a Midwest emo icon and I can make an AMV of the series set to Chop Suey by System of a Down? This phenomenon is, to me, more interesting than the actual thematic connections the series draws from myth, which is certainly not what the thing is 'about' in any case.

Also, I am an episode 25-26 truther. EoE is great but the television finale is its obvious complement. If you're out here telling people to watch EoE immediately after episode 24... grow the fuck up! bitch!!!*

*parody parody

#ask #neon genesis evangelion #evangelion #the end of evangelion #mobile suit gundam #ultraman #ping pong the animation #haven't watched the rebuild films yet

[etude-in-citrine]

Detective Conan Drama CD: A Written Challenge from the Detective Boys

So I've noticed this drama CD has been out for more than ten years (October 2011) but the most I've seen are tidbits of it, especially regarding a.. certain scene. (￢_￢) No one has really translated the whole thing though and after taking that mantle it myself, I see why... If anyone is interested in matching this to the drama CD video, be my guest but I ask of you just to ask and credit me. ( ﾟ∀ﾟ)

So heads up before we start (warning: super long), I translate most of the terms to English but kept some Japanese terms like most honorific like -kun, -san, etc. I sometimes would switch between Professor/Prof. and hakase but they're both the same. However I have switched meitantei to great detective since it's a smoother transition in translation and it has a nice ring to it.

I also kept classic Conan phrases like oi oi, arere, barou because they're too iconic not to. (*´∀`)♪

I decided to differentiate Kaito and Kaitou Kid because Yamaguchi has a specific way of voicing them, just like how he does with Kid and Shinichi.

Italics are thoughts

Bold is codes/ciphers

*(word)* are actions

TN is translation notes to clarify riddles/codes/jokes that get lost in translation.

And I have loads of side comments in forms of SN(side notes) so apologies if it ruins your experience.

Also to make this a more amusing read, I litter face emojis in some of the dialogue, mostly those with strong reactions.

Watch out for this face specifically (◕∇◕) because that means Conan is speaking in his cute childish voice.

Now with all that mumble jumble out of the way, enjoy!

*Watching Detective Red Jacket*

Ayumi: It was so interesting!

Genta: Detective Red Jacket was so cool!

Mitsuhiko: Yeah! The action and story were perfect! It's the best movie I've watched! Number 1!

Ayumi: Yup! There's no doubt about that, right Conan-kun?

Conan: You think so?

Ayumi: Eh?

Conan: I figured out the killer in 5 minutes.

Haibara: Is that so?

Conan: And also- Ah.

Ayumi: What's wrong Conan-kun? You suddenly turned around.

Conan: Nah. It felt like someone was watching me..

Kaito: Shoot this is bad! To think these guys were watching the same movie as me. And it just had to be the seats right in front of me...

Conan: Was it my imagination?

Haibara: Well, what were you planning on saying?

Conan: Well the protagonist Sannomiya Kazunori's acting wasn't very good.

*crunch*

Ayumi: Huh? What's wrong Ai-chan? You're crushing the pamphlet very tightly.

Haibara: Uh.. a-ah-

Mitsuhiko: I know!! Why don't we all go to Mitsubo shop? If I remember correctly, the Detective Red Jacket special edition is being released today!

Genta: Let's go then!!

Ayumi/Mitsuhiko: Yeah!!

Conan: You guys seriously like it that much? Sorry but I'll head back first. See you guys!

Genta: What's with Conan? Always saying stuff and being a wet blanket just when everyone is so enthusiastic.

Haibara: I'm going to buy another new pamphlet.

Ayumi: Sure..

Genta: Let's hurry up and go!

Mitsuhiko: It'd be bad if it sold out! Especially since it comes with a special poster of the protagonist Sannomiya Kazunori as a bonus.

Ayumi: Oh, Ai-chan came back.

Haibara: Tsuburaya-kun, is that true?

Mitsuhiko: Uh yeah.

Kaito: It's true that Detective Red Jacket is super cool! A far cry compared to certain midget detective.. (SN: (≖_≖ ))

*theme song playing*

Conan: Detective Conan Drama CD A Written Challenge from the Detective Boys

Agasa: So in the end, you weren't able to buy the Detective Red whatjamacallit's book.

Ayumi: Yup that's right!

Mitsuhiko: A middle aged man with a weird hat bought the last book in stock!

Genta: That's definitely harassment!

Mitsuhiko: Right!!

Genta: Because no way an old man would be a fan of Detective Red Jacket!!

Kaito: *old man voice* Well turns out he was a fan~ Hehe. Sorry about that but I'll partake myself with the last book in stock~ (SN: childish.. (￢_￢;))

Agasa: That certainly is a bummer. *ahem* Now here comes a question!

Detective Boys: Ehhh?!?!

Genta: Another of Prof's pun quiz??

Mitsuhiko: It's so sudden as always.

Agasa: Sorry about that.

Which martial arts is most suitable for you guys today?

A) judo 受動

B) kendo 剣道

C) karate 空手

Ayumi: Eh? Ayumi has never done any of them before.

Mitsuhiko: Me too.. I'm bad at martial arts after all.

Genta: Ran-neechan would be karate though.

Haibara: The answer is A) judo

Agasa: Eh? Your reasoning behind it?

Haibara: Kendo and karate have thrusts ( 「突き(つき)」(tsuki)) but judo doesn't have any. In other words, it means we're unlucky (TN: phrase: 「月(つき) がない」(tsuki ga nai):not having luck on your side) right?

Agasa: Bravo!! That's the correct answer!!

Mitsuhiko: I see. We have no luck, huh? That's true..

Genta: But that's all Conan's fault right?

Agasa: Huh? What do you mean?

Genta: Because even though everyone was so hyped up in the movie, Conan kept saying stuff that spoiled the mood!

Mitsuhiko: But I don't think that has anything to do with not being able to buy the Detective Red Ja-

Haibara: It's related, don't you think?

Mitsuhiko/Ayumi: Eh?

Haibara: They say "Once you start finding faults, your luck/moon will leave you". I think there's some truth to that.

Genta: *whisper* Don't you think Haibara is somehow scary?

Mitsuhiko: She's probably angry because Conan-kun badmouthed Sannomiya Kazunori.

Genta: Ehhh??? Does that mean Haibara is a fan of Sannomiya?

Haibara: (ʘ言ʘ╬)

Mitsuhiko: *shriek*

Genta: W-w-what?

Mitsuhiko: Haibara is glaring at us with scary eyes..

Genta: Huh-Waahhh! Her eyes are a little..Ahhh.. I might have leaked a little...

Mitsuhiko: But that kind of expression is also quite lovely. (SN:(￢_￢;) Is Mitsuhiko an m??) But now that you mention it, Conan has just been talking down on us.

Genta: Sometimes I want Conan to be (surprised and) speechless.

Ayumi: Well then, let's all challenge Conan-kun then!

Genta: Challenge Conan?

Ayumi: Yup, let's all prepare super difficult problems and let Conan solve it.

Mitsuhiko: Ahh... but don't you think the riddles we think of will be solved very easily?

Ayumi: To make up for that, we'll have Prof. Agasa and Ai-chan to participate with us, right?

Agasa: Sure.

Haibara: That sounds interesting.

Agasa: Now that we've settled on it, let's start the plan.

Haibara: First the words for the cipher.

Genta: Hmm you're right. Okay Haibara, we'll leave you to a really difficult one!

Ayumi: No Genta! We're all going to think for it!

Genta: You're right.

Mitsuhiko: To start off..

Kaito: A challenge to the great detective huh? It's gotten interesting! I was wondering what was up so I'm glad I made the right choice to place the miniature microphon- DAAAHHHH!!!! Y-you idiot! Go over there!! I'm not a telephone pole!! \(º □ º l|l)/

(SN: I think some birds pooped on him. Poor guy, I thought you knew how to deal with them considering you own doves..)

Conan: So what business do you have with me?

Ayumi: We Detective Boys are sending a challenge to Edogawa Conan-kun!

Conan: Ha?

Mitsuhiko: In other words, it's like this. We're going to send four codes for you to solve from here on out and have you find the treasure that's somewhere around this city.

Genta: The time limit is until 5 in the evening! So you have 2 hours!

Conan: Oi wait just a minu-

Ayumi: If you can solve all the codes and find the treasure until then, it's Conan-kun's win!!

Haibara: But if you can't find it, it's Edogawa-kun's loss.

Ayumi: Here! The first code is in this envelope!

Conan: No, like I sai-

Genta: *gibberish sounds* You can't open it yet until 5 minutes passed. You got that?

Mitsuhiko: Well then, let's hurry to our designated spots!

Genta/Ayumi: Yeahhh!!!

Conan: Oiiii you guys!!! *Detective Boys run away* It's not like I agreed to this and they ran away.. Haibara, what's the meaning of this?

Haibara: Who knows? Isn't it because you don't normally treat them nicely?

Conan: Huh?

Haibara: So, what are you going to do?

Conan: Even if you tell me what to d-

Haibara: A great detective will accept any challenge, wouldn't you agree?

Conan: What's with you? You've been quite snarky today.

Haibara: You think? Isn't that your imagination? Ah, 5 minutes passed.

Conan: *sigh* Fine! If you're going to go that far, then I'll participate. *rips envelope* Is this the cipher?

"A comedian hates octopus(お笑い芸人はタコが嫌い)"?

Haibara: If you go to the location this code indicates, you'll be able to get the next code.

Conan: An octopus huh? If we're talking places that have octopus, the first things that you would think of is a fish market, a sushi restaurant, or an octopus ball(takoyaki) stall.... Ha! As if!! It's not even worth trying to deduce! Such an easy riddle! Just to add onto this, it's not just comedians, exam students hate octopus too.

Haibara: Heh...

Conan: Something a comedian and exam student both hate is failing/falling (滑る(suberu)). In other words, the location this code is pointing at is a sliding (also すべる(suberu)) octopus. If you put it that way, there's only one place like that in this town.

Conan: So, why are you coming with me? Aren't you Genta and the others' side?

Haibara: I'm here as your observer.

Conan: Ha! With such easy riddles, I'm not going to stoop so low and cheat.

Haibara: Not that! I'm here to see if you're going run away in the middle of this challenge.

Conan: Run away? Yeah right! Look, we've arrived. It's here.

A sliding octopus means that, the octopus playground slide.

Random girl: Mister, hurry up and slide down already!

Mitsuhiko: Ah, I'm sorry. I'll slide right away. *slides down* As expected of Conan-kun, to think you arrived here already.

Conan: This is only park to have a octopus slide in this town after all.

Mitsuhiko: But! This is only the beginning! Here. This is the second code.

Conan: Oi, I'm telling you in advance. I'll be able to solve codes of this level in a heartbeat.

Mitsuhiko: Muhuhuhuhu. The next code is going to be even more difficult. Well then, I'll be waiting at the location of the treasure!

Conan: Good grief. So what's the next riddle?

"Economy at Siberia(エコノミーでシベリア��)"?

Economy...Siberia?

Haibara: What's wrong? Weren't you going to solve it in a heartbeat?

Conan: Shaddap!

Haibara: Don't hold yourself back meitantei-san!~

Conan: *huff* Like I thought, Haibara seems to be in a bad mood. I don't know what happened, but spare me from your venting.

Travel agency saleswoman: A travel ticket to overseas is currently discounted in this campaign at the moment!

Conan: It seems Ayumi and the others aren't around. It seems a travel agency would be too straightforward as expected.

Haibara: A~rere~ It can't be that with economy and Siberia as keywords, you would think it's a travel agency right?

Conan: Hufufufufufu! I was only coincidentally passing by!

Haibara: You're right! A great detective like yourself wouldn't make such a childish deduction like that right?~

Conan: Hmph, shaddap with all the nitpicking. Just you wait! I'll solve it for you right now!! (*｀□´)

Economy and Siberia, there should be a different meaning to them. First economy, other transliterations have meanings such as 「経済(keizai)」: economy/finance, 「節約(setsuyaku)」: economy/savings, 「景気(keiki)」: economic activity/marketing. Hm? Mm?? 「けいき(keiki)」? 「ケーキ(keiki)」:cake.. Siberia... Siberia cake.... I see! I figured it out! It's this way Haibara! Follow me!!

Haibara: Ah!

*opens door*

Pastry waitress: Welcome!

Haibara: Isn't this a pastry shop? Why?

Conan: Don't play dumb with me. Well whatever! I'll explain it to you right now.*in the cutest childish Conan voice* Excuse me, do you have Siberia cake? (◕∇◕)

Pastry waitress: Yes! It's right at the far end of that case!

Conan: Thank you!!~ (◕∇◕)

Hehe! This is it! A Siberia cake is sweet bean jelly sandwiched between the Castella cake. It was popular between the Taisho and Showa Era. But nowadays, you barely see it around anymore so this is the only shop in town where you can buy this fabled cake. I can't imagine Ayumi and the others to be aware of this so I bet Prof. suggested this.

Haibara: pachi pachi pachi (TN: it means clap but pachi sounds cute so I kept it)

(¬へ¬) Hmph. As expected. It was a perfect deduction, although it's very fustrating. Yoshida-san, you can come out now.

Ayumi: Okay.. Aww you found out. Here, this is the next code.

Conan: Sure, thank yo- Oi oi! We're still doing this?

Ayumi: Obviously!! This is our challenge after all!! (｀ｴ´) Don't flake out until the very end! See you! *goes out the shop*

Conan-kun is amazing as expected! We might not be able to win even with Professor's and Ai-chan's help. Ah! *bumps*

Kaito: Oops! Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?

Ayumi: I'm okay! I'm sorry! *runs away*

Kaitou Kid: Now then, I guess it's about my time to shine.

Conan: Hah... what's next? *rips envelope*

The panda shop is a fruits parlor without fruits (パンダのお店はフルーツがないフルーツパーラー).

Haibara: This one is simple. You can just check all the fruits parlors in town.

Conan: You're one to talk. Judging from all the previous riddles, you can at least tell that it won't point towards the location the code writes word for word..

Hm? Word for word? I see!! It is supposed to be seen word for word!

Genta: *badge beeps* Is that Ayumi? Eehhh?!?!?! Conan already cleared it?! Are you for real?! An hour hasn't even passed yet!... Okay I got it! Wait for me at the final place! See you! *beeps* So does that mean Conan will be able to arrive here quickly then? Ooohhh!! Is that Conan?.. Hah, wrong person... AAHH!! OVER THERE IS-

Agasa: Genta-kun.

Genta: Yes?! You scared me.. What is it? It's just Prof. Don't scare me like that!

Agasa: Haha.. sorry about that.

Genta: Anyways why are you here? Aahh! Did you come here to play pachinko?

Agasa: Of course not! I came here to trade places with you.

Genta: Huh? Trade?

Agasa: That's right. When you think about it, it's not proper to have an elementary schooler constantly wait in front of a pachinko (gambling) parlor. We're talking about Conan-kun. He'll arrive here momentarily. Leave this place to me and you should head to final destination.

Genta: I see! That's smart Prof! Okay I got it! This is the riddle! *hands envelope* Then I leave this place to you Prof!

Agasa: Sure!

Kaitou Kid: Leave it to me.

Haibara: How did you figure out it was a pachinko parlor?

Conan: Hm? I just followed it literally. It's because it's a 'fruits parlor without fruits'. Without the fruits, you remove the fruits from fruits parlor and it just becomes parlor. And then, you can call a pachinko by its other name parlor. Oops! *ding dong* Excuse me! We're getting off!! (◕∇◕)

*getting off the stop*

Haibara: So then, what about the panda shop?

Conan: It's the name. The pandas in the zoo further down at moment is named Lily and Xinxin. Hey Haibara, read the pachinko's name on the signboard.

Haibara: Parlor Lily...

Conan: There you have it!

*enters parlor*

Agasa: I've been waiting for you Conan-kun. You have such good timing!

Conan: Professor! That paper bag...

Agasa: Well, since I was free, I wanted to kill some time. It kept on coming out one after another nonstop! (SN:じゃんじゃんバリバリ,(janjan baribari)(￣∇￣*) Reminds me when Kaito disguised as Subaru in the New Years opening) It's a big fever dream!

Conan: 'Continuously nonstop' you say? Huh? *opens bag* it's all candies....

Haibara: Professor. What do you plan on doing with those candies? (・∀・#)

Agasa: What's this? Do you want it? Then take as much as you want! I can't eat it all by myself after all.

*realization hits*

Haibara: Is that so? You're going to eat it...

Conan: You're... not Agasa-hakase are you?

Agasa: Hm?

Conan: Haibara strictly monitors Professor's meals and nutrition. For you to talk about eating candy so casually in front of Haibara... The real professor would be trembling to his bones and would definitely never dare say something like that.

Haibara: Saying trembling was unnecessary.

Conan: I'm sorry...

Agasa: As expected of the great detective..

Kaitou Kid: Hmph, it seems you've figured it out!

Conan/Haibara: Kaitou Kid?! Σ(ﾟДﾟ)

Kaitou Kid: Well then well then~ What I have produced here is a single red rose. There are no tricks or contraptions. One two three *poof* Wow how mysterious~♡ The red rose swapped places and became a challenge notice~

Conan: Wow how mysterious~ What do you mean by challenge notice?（￢へ￢）

Kaitou Kid: Nah~ I just happened to coincidentally witness a scene of some innocent little boys and girls that wanted to make Conan-kun speechless. It looked interesting so I decided to partake myself as a contestant. (SN: Sure Kaito.. I'm sure no listening devices were involved when you happened to hear them right? (;￢_￢))

Conan: What?! (　ﾟ皿ﾟ)

Kaitou Kid: You'll naturally accept my challenge right oh great detective!? *throws a flash bomb*

Conan: So bright! Y-You bastard!! He disappeared...

Haibara: Kudou-kun, open the envelope!

Conan: S-Sure.. *rips open the envelope*

To my beloved great detective,

I will be appearing at one of the following jewelry stores at 5 in the evening today.

イ(i): Niaoka Jewelry

ウ(u): Jewel Yuki

エ(e): Crystal Gem

Now to figure out where I'll appear, try your hand at deciphering the next code.

Orion's children all know this. Four of the sons love taking a walk. Three of the sons gaze at the sky. Five of the sons are left-handed. (オリオンの子供たちは知っている。四つの息子は散布好き、三つの息子は空をみやげ五つの息子は左利き)

The end. I wish you the best of luck,

Kaitou Kid

Haibara: If it's 5pm, we have less than 30 minutes. For now, let's contact Inspector Nakamori and have the police guard all three stores.

Conan: S-Sure... *dials* *uses Shinichi's voice*

Shinichi: Hello is this Inspector Nakamori? This is the detective Kudo Shinichi. I've just received a challenge letter from Kaitou Kid.

Haibara: It means we won't be answering to Kid's challenge but it can't be helped... This isn't a game after all.

Shinichi: Yes. The place where Kid will appear? That is... I will definitely figure it out within 30 minutes. So can you please stay on standby until then?

Haibara: Kudo-kun?!

Conan: Heh.. Haibara. You told me this right? A great detective will accept any challenge.

Haibara: Hmph. You idiot.

Conan: Now that that's settled, the Detective Boy's treasure hunt will have to be put on hold. We don't have time.

Orion's children all know this. Four of the sons love taking a walk. Three of the sons gaze at the sky. Five of the sons are left-handed.

Haibara: Show me the first page.

To my beloved great detective,

I will be appearing at one of the following jewelry store at 5 in the evening today.

イ(i): Niaoka Jewelry

ウ(u): Jewel Yuki

エ(e): Crystal Gem

Isn't this a little strange?

Conan: Hm?

Haibara: Normally, the order of the katakana is generally either ア(a)イ(i)ウ(u) or イ(i)ロ(ro)ハ(ha).

Conan: Right...

Haibara: But what's written here is イ(i)ウ(u)エ(e). Why didn't he start from ア(a)?

Conan: Hm.. there must be a reason behind that. But, let's decipher the code first.

Haibara: Then let's start from Orion's children. What is the meaning behind it?

Conan: Hmmmm... Kid is aware of Ayumi and the others challenging me with riddles. If he took advantage of that opportunity, then this code is like theirs. There's no doubt it's guiding us to a specific location.

Haibara: And that's where we'll get the hint about the jewelry store.

Conan: Yeah.. now that you mention it, if I remember correctly, back then there was a movie theater called Orion Seat right? But it's already been demolished and became a plot of land.

Haibara: If we consider any other areas with the term Orion, myth「神話(shinwa)」, Beltegese 「ベテルギウス」, Orion's belt「三星(mitsuboshi)」: Three Stars).. Hm? Ah! Mitsubo shop!

Conan: That's it!

Haibara: Then what about the children part?

Conan: I'm not sure. But let's go there first. We might be able to figure something out when we're there.

Haibara: You're right. Okay.

Conan: Mitsubo shop. There should be a clue to which jewelry store Kid is aiming at inside this shop.

Haibara: The Detective Red Jacket will come out again soon. Please look-... Look....Look.........

Conan: Hey Haibara- SCARY!!! W-What's wrong Haibara? You have such a scary look on your face. Σ(Дﾟ;/)/

Haibara: I-It's nothing.

Conan: Hm? An automatic eclipse machine...(SN: it was really difficult to hear so I'm not entirely sure if this is accurate. Please correct me if I'm wrong.)

Haibara: Orion's... children!

Conan: Let's go check it out!

*runs*

Haibara: If that's the case then the next line is

Four of the sons love taking a walk. Three of the sons gaze at the sky. Five of the sons are left-handed.

But is it referring to three siblings?

Conan: Oh about that, don't you think it's strange then? If they were siblings, then isn't it more natural to refer them as 5th, 4th, and 3rd and follow them by age? (TN: the way 五つ(itsutsu), 四つ(yotsu), 三つ(mitsu) is used is either by numeric counters (ex:I would like 3 of these please) or comparing ages(ex: He's older than me by 3 years))

Haibara: You have a point. It's quite strange to order it by fourth, third, and fifth.

Conan: Which means those numbers doesn't mean age. It's referring to the amount. Let's first find stuff that comes in four.

Haibara: Things that come in four? *bumps into child* Ah!

Random lady: Ah! I'm sorry. Are you hurt anywhere?

Haibara: I'm okay.

Random lady: Jeez! Cut it out already! I told you it's dangerous to run around the bookcases already!!

Haibara: Bookcases? Look Kudo-kun! There's four bookcases!

Conan: There's.. four! Then what's the three referring to? There should be some type of rule that contains three. And that hint is most likely within 'taking a walk', 'sky', 'left-handed'. I see! I figured it out! 'Love taking a walk' means to walk! It's four so that means you have to walk to the fourth shelf!

Haibara: Then what does 'Three of the sons gaze at the sky' mean?

Conan: It's 'gaze' so you count from the bottom. It's three so it's the third row!

Haibara: The third row is... the children's literature!

Conan: 'Five of the sons are left-handed.' So counting from the left is the 5th book!

Haibara: One.. two.. three.. four five. *picks out the book* This? This book is.. Sans Famille 「家なき子(ie nakiko)」!

Conan: Sans Famille「家なき子(ie nakiko)」?... I see! So that's what it means! *realization* I figured it out which jewelry store Kid is aiming for!

Conan: The store Kid is aiming for is Jewel Yuki!

Haibara: There's only 7 minutes until 5pm! I'll notify Inspector Nakamori!

Conan: Sure! I'll go ahead and head towards the store!

Conan: I won't make it if I just run! Guess I'll go retrieve my skateboard then! *opens door* I'm home Ran-neechan!! Ran-neechan, I'm leaving! *door closes* TURBO ENGINE FULL POWER!!!! 🎵

Just you wait Kaitou Kid!!!

Conan: Where are you?! Show yourself Kid!!

Kaitou Kid: As expected of the great detective. Impressive that you figured out it was this place.

Conan: It took quite some time to arrive at finding Sans Famille「家なき子(ie nakiko)」 but everything fell into place after that. The biggest indication was the three options. Instead of using ア(a), イ(i), ウ(u) nor イ(i), ロ(ro), ハ(ha), you opted for イ(i), ウ(u), エ(e). (SN: I'll be utilizing the Japanese translation of the book title rather than the original because it would only make sense with this cipher)

「家なき子(ie nakiko)」. There is no イ(i)エ(e) 「いえがない(ie ga nai)」. In other words, you remove the イ(i) and エ(e). Therefore the answer is ウ(u)'s Jewel Yuki. (TN: To further explain this, the hiragana for 家 is いえ(ie). なき(naki) can mean lacking or non-existing so Kid used this word play of removing the いえ(ie) literally with his options)

Kaitou Kid: Right on the mark! Hehe, maybe it was a little too simple. (SN: For a guy who was planning alongside the rest by himself, I'm pretty sure Conan appreciates your 'easy' riddles more than what the Detective Boys and Agasa planned together. Also there's a transition to Kaito in voice here but I'll be using Kid because that's how Conan perceives him.)

Oh? They're as punctual as always. Guess I'll take my leave for today. Besides, I already got my hands on today's loot. *poof*

Conan: Eh? Is that.. Detective Red Jacket special edition? You're going to stoop so low to steal something like that?! (＃ﾟДﾟ)ﾉ

Kaitou Kid: *splurts in offended* So rude!!! Of course not!!!! Σ(｀Д´#)

Conan: Hah?

Kaitou Kid: I bought it with my own money obviously! (SN: as a 'law-abiding' citizen *coughcough*)

Conan: BOUGHT IT?!?!?!?!?!?!??!!?!!! YOU?!?!?!?! Σ(○ﾛ○￢)

Kaitou Kid: Yeah...

Conan: A PHANTOM THIEF?!?!?!!?!?

Kaitou Kid: Nngh..

Conan: THE DETECTIVE RED JACKET SPECIAL EDITION?!?!?!!?!

Kaitou Kid: *speechless as he tries to regain his poker face* ...Doesn't matter. You wouldn't mind if a phantom thief came to like detectives, would you? (σゝω・)σ (SN:(￢_￢;)........)

Conan: Eh? (ﾟﾛﾟ) (*Conan's turn to be speechless*)

Kaitou Kid: SEE YOU!! *escapes*

Officer #1: Kid is running away!!

Officer #2: After him!! We're definitely going to catch him!!!!

*police sirens blaring*

Conan: Huh.... Ah? Another envelope. The seal is open. *opens envelope* It's Ayumi and the others' fourth riddle. Hmmm? Kid's message seems to be included in this. 'I deciphered it for you as a bonus. The answer is the bathhouse.' Barou, it's already past the time limit.

Haibara: He's arrived.

Genta: Ooohhh!! He's here he's here!!

Ayumi: Conan-kun!!!

Conan: Yo!

Mitsuhiko: As expected of Conan-kun to be able to solve all the codes. BUT UNFORTUNATELY-

Detective Boys: TIME'S UP!!!!!

Conan: I know...

Ayumo: Then you'll obediently admit defeat right?

Conan: Yeah...

Ayumi: Hmmm? I can't hear you~

Conan: It's my loss.

Detective Boys: Huh?

Conan: Like I said, it's my loss.

Genta: What did you say?

Mitsuhiko: We couldn't hear you.

Genta: Yeah not at all.

Conan: *sigh* It is my loss!

Detective Boys: YESSS!!! o(^o^)o

Ayumi: We made Conan-kun admit it!!

Mitsuhiko: We did it!!!

Genta: Now that we're here, let's all take a dip here!

Mitsuhiko: That's a great idea!

Ayumi: Ayumi loves the bathhouse!

Haibara: Good work Kudo-kun.

Conan: Haha shddap....

Genta: What are you doing Conan?!

Ayumi: Ai-chan hurry up!!

Haibara: I'll be there.

Conan: I mean, not only was I forced to run around the whole town, the true identity of the treasure is just a bathhouse called Yuu Treasure. (SN:unless I see the kanji for yuu, I'm unable to translate it) That's it?! That's all my hard work amounted to?! It's probably one of Agasa-hakase's ideas again.. Jeez he has no taste, not even a shred of it!

Haibara: This place.. was actually my idea though. (#ﾟ∇ﾟ)

Conan: Ehh? ((ﾟ□ﾟ;))

Genta: Aahhh that hits the spot. It feels so good.

Mitsuhiko: Yeah...Bathhouses are really nice once in a while.

Genta: Right? Oh yeah Conan. Since you lost, wash my back later.

Conan: Don't joke with me. I never signed up for that.

Kaitou Kid: Stop being a sore loser.

Conan: Aahhhh!! Where the hell did you come from?! Σ(°Дﾟ/)/

Kaitou Kid: I suggest you should gracefully *wash face* do what they tell you.

Genta/Mitsuhiko: Kaitou Kid?!?!?!?!

Conan: *speaking underwater* Why the hell are you here?

Kaitou Kid: Hehehe... Magicians are elusive. *sirens blaring in the background* Nah~ The policemen were so persistent you know?

Conan: You know... if you're taking a bath, you should at the very least remove your silk hat.

(SN: What the honest... what the hell are you doing taking a bath with your hat (and possibly your monocle) Kaito? Did you even remove your costume? (￢_￢;) Bruh Kid, you're sullying your dad's outfit)

Genta: You need to put more strength in it Conan!

Conan: Sure SURE!

Genta: As gratitude for us everyday.

Conan: For who?

Genta: Don't say everyone.

Conan: *huff*

Genta: Oh yeah Conan. Haibara was mad at you all day right?

Conan: Yeah... What was that? Did I do something?

Genta: ?!

Mitsuhiko: Conan-kun you didn't realize?

Conan: Heh? 'Didn't realize'... so I did do something?

Mitsuhiko: Aahh... Conan-kun really doesn't understand a woman's heart.

Genta: Right?

Mitsuhiko: You ready? Haibara-san is actually Sannomiya Kazunori's closet fan. But despite that, you decided to badmouth him in front of her!

Conan: Eeeeehhhhh?!?!?!?!? Haibara is Sannomiya Kazunori's fa-

Mitsuhiko: Ssshhhhh!!! Your voice is too loud!!!

Conan: Pah! If I remember correctly, Sannomiya Kazunori is one of the members in the Fubuki Idol group right? That Haibara?! There's no way she's a fan of such a popular idol!!! Haha!! Ahahhaha! That's a lie!! Ahahaha!

(SN: Conan is willing to dig his grave super early apparently ((( ；ﾟДﾟ))) )

(In the girl's bath)

Haibara: ( º言º╬╬)

Ayumi: Ai-chan? Where are you going with your bath towel wrapped around you? E-Eeehhh? That's the boy's bath- Hiiiieeeeee!!! Ai-chan's face.. is so scary!! ((( ；ﾟДﾟ)))

(In the boy's bath)

Conan: Kyahahaha! Because this is Haibara we're talking about! You know, Haibara! For Haibara to be an idol fan, that's impossible. No way that's happening!

Genta: Hey stop that!

Conan: Huh? Why? There's no way she's an (idol) enthusiast after all.

Mitsuhiko: Idiot!

Conan: Huh?

Mitsuhiko: Conan-kun!

Conan: What is it?

Mitsuhiko: Behind behind behind behind behind behind-

Conan: Cow? Moo moo~ (TN: Mitsuhiko is stuttering the word 後ろ(ushiro):behind and Conan stupidly mistakes it as 牛(ushi):cow.

ε-(ｰдｰ) And I thought Kaito was the insensitive one.)

Mitsuhiko: Behin-behind you.

Conan: Behind me? What's behind m- Uop-!!!

Haibara: (╬ಠิ益ಠิ) Sorry about being an ENTHUSIAST!! *SLAPS*

Conan: Ooowww!!

Kaitou Kid: Heh. The tongue is the root of calamities, great detective. (TN: A proverb meaning the more you speak, the more you'll put your foot in your mouth.

Wise words you should follow as well, our fellow magician (￢_￢;))

#dcmk #detective conan #dcmk translations #detective conan drama cd #Detective Conan Drama CD A Written Challenge from the Detective Boys #where haibara is perpetually rightfully annoyed #conan is a dense idiot #and kaito is bored and decides to be a certified stalker #also kaito lost his braincells and traded it to protect his identity(?) #also loads of kaishin moments where it became a fangirls grave to heaven #edogawa conan #haibara ai #kaitou kid #detective boys #yoshida ayumi #tsuburaya mitsuhiko #kojima genta #agasa hiroshi

[thekaijudude]

Blazar concept art revealed

Leaked from a recent Tsuburaya Imaginations installment

#ultraman #ultraman blazar

[mizuki-t-a--art]

Fanart of Mefilas from the movie Shin-Ultraman. Drawn with colored pencils, alcohol ink markers on paper.

Mefilas is doing Zen meditation...  This pose came from the short movie "Shin-UltraFight" available in Tsuburaya Imagination in Japan. I was motivated to draw that by myself as it's where my favorite character and my interested religion meet each other!

I think one of his attractive features is the beauty of deep black on his body. And with a white background, it stands out well! This background is also related to Zen. I made it looking like a Buddhism sutra.

What's written in background in Japanese: - Ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary - Extraterrestrial the 0th - Mefilas - Evangel to the planet - Fulfilled peaceful world - "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" That's my favorite phrase

...Those are all related to Mefilas, something used in the official movie. By the way, they are my handwriting too. Proud to be a handdrawn artist!

* Don't steal / trace / copy / edit / use my artworks. Thanks for reading! *

#art #traditional art #handdrawn #drawing #illustration #coloredpencil #copic #fanart #ultraman #shin ultraman #mefilas #tokusatsu #tsuburaya productions #mecha #japan #buddhism #アナログイラスト #イラスト #手描き #手書き #絵 #ウルトラマン #シンウルトラマン #メフィラス #ウルトラファイト #特撮 #色鉛筆 #コピック #書道 #仏教

[thebrikbox]

Godzilla, 1954

The most iconic and most recognized movie star in the world isn’t Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp, or anyone else on the Hollywood A-list; it’s the one, the only: GODZILLA!

Godzilla is the most recognized movie star in the world and he is the most beloved character. From his Japanese debut in 1954, and introduction to American audiences in 1956, Godzilla struck a chord with newfound fans and his popularity continued to grow tremendously so much so that fans get antsy between releases. What will be his new nemesis? Will he have a makeover from the last movie? What? When? Ahhh!

The beginning

We owe Japanese filmmaker, Tomoyuki Tanaka, an honorable bow for bringing his imagination to life. Tormented by the destruction caused by the atom bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Tomoyuki conjured a symbol that reflected the fear of his country’s people - radiation. He imagined a giant monster appearing out of the ocean while on a plane. Looking down at the Pacific Ocean, Tanaka not only imagined a monster, but he thought about the trauma he and his people suffered and their struggles of rebuilding from the tragedy. The monster would be an enormous size and with radioactive powers.

“Japanese people back then had a great fear of radiation which is what gave Godzilla his enormous size. He always stood for nature’s retaliation against humanity.” - Tomoyuki Tanaka

Tanaka collaborated with Ishiro Honda and Eiji Tsuburaya to create Godzilla’s personality, a history if you will, where soon after, the idea for a monster took shape. The team wanted a significant menacing look for monster yet to be named. Tanaka remembered an American movie, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, and the scary T-Rex which became the inspiration for Godzilla’s look.

Appearance

Akira Watinabe knew what to do. The monster needed to be amphibious and reptilian. He combined features of a T-Rex, an alligator, a stegosaurus, and an Iguanodon and designed a menacing being. The skin’s texture represented keloid scars from the survivors of the atom bomb. Three rows of serrated plates were placed along the back down to its powerful long tail and this feature allowed the monster to swim flawlessly in water.

Teizō Toshimitsu sculpted a prototype figure to give it life, a realistic concept and Tanaka couldn’t have been more satisfied. Now, what to call it.

A name

How Godzilla was named will always be debated. One tale claims Tonaka named the monster Gojira afrer learning of a Toho worker who was nicknamed that. Gojira is a combined word of “gorira - gorilla” and “kujira - whale.” The name suited the monster’s origin and it was perfect. Toho Studios confirmed this, however, Tonaka’s widow disputes this. No matter, the name was selected and couldn’t be more fitting.

Gojira was changed to Godzilla once American studios collaborated with Toho.

Abilities

It was important to Tanaka that radiation was a part of Godzilla. He would generate nuclear power from within with the idea of him using it as a weapon. The creating team wanted Godzilla to have atomic breath, a radioactive beam so powerful it could melt steel like wax. His skin couldn’t be pierced by any kind of man-made weapon; the idea was to give mankind a sense of hopelessness and doom.

Godzilla’s voice

Akira Ifkube created a chilling roar with pine tar resin on a glove that he rubbed on a contrabass. The recorded sound was played back, but to get it right, the recording was slowed down at various speeds until it was perfect.

The suit

The original monster suit was made of hard to find materials after WWII. Plastics, rubber, cotton, and silicone were these materials, and Toho used whatever they could get and they made it work, but at the expense for the actor. Wires and bamboo was used to shape Godzilla’s body and chicken wire held the shape together. For comfort, fabric was used to cushion the inside. The finished product weighed 100kg and was grueling for Haruo Nakajima. Lack of ventilation made it difficult to breathe and he’d sweat profusely as soon as the headpiece was put on. He was Godzilla for over a decade and in the duration of his time, the suit changed to latex materials which was lighter and easier to move in, but still with some challenges when filming.

Miniature scale locations, landscapes, and the ocean. Special effects artist, Eiji Tsuburaya was limited to resources for the filming of Gojira, he used wiring and support mechanisms when filming. Eiji’s bigger challenge was Godzilla in water. The material absorbed too much water and proved difficult for Haruo to walk; Eiji incorporated support beams and wires that attached to the suit.

Release

October 27, 1954, Gojira premiered in Nagoya, and then released in Japan November 3. Edmund Goldman of Jewell Enterprises heard about wanted the movie adapted for American audiences. He worked out an agreement with Toho studios in 1955 to remake the movie by adding Raymond Burr as an American journalist in Japan when Godzilla emerged. The movie was remade with English dubbing added and was released in America as Godzilla, King of the Monsters.

The movie was a sensation, except for one man who hated it. Ray Harryhausen made the claymation movie The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms and he accused Toho Studios of stealing his T-Rex and mimicking his movie. He believed that Japan mocked him and he remained bitter his entire life. Yes, Godzilla was inspired by the T-Rex, but they did not steal anything from the the movie. Rumors claimed Ray was angry, jealous, of Godzilla’s success.

Global impact

American critics of Japan accused them for exploiting the devastation they suffered from the atomic bomb in WWII and the Daigo Fukuryū Maru incident, a claim Japan denied.

"They called it grotesque junk, and said it looked like something you'd spit up. I felt sorry for my crew because they had worked so hard!" - Ishiro Honda, quoted in the Tokyo Journal.

The same critics said Godzilla’s atomic breath was strange, nothing alive would have such physical traits. But after the movie received great reviews, the critics began singing a different tune. Millions of fans loved everything about him.

From 1954 to today, millions of fans worldwide anticipate every movie release because of how he destructive he is, how the Japanese defend themselves, but mostly to see what new nemeses the king of monsters will battle. I will admit that it’s a grueling wait between movie releases. Godzilla is my all-time favorite movie star and I’ve seen every movie made multiple times with a fluttering heart and excitement like seeing them for a first time.

Cast and crew

1954 Gojira -

Actors: Akira Takarada, Momoko Kochi, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura

Directed by: Ishiro Honda

Produced by: Tomoyuki Tanaka

Story by: Shigeru Kayama

Special effects: Eiji Tsuburaya

Written by: Takeo Murata, Ishiro Honda

Score: Akira Ifukube

Cinematography: Masai Tamai

Edited by: Taichi Taira

Productions: Toho Co., Ltd.

Movie Grade: 0.0 to 4.0

Score: 4.0

Photo references: Getty Images

#godzilla #blog post #blogger #blog #movies #movie history #movie review #monster #monster movies #japanese movie #sci fi and fantasy #movie blog #movie thoughts #movie time #movie commentary #movie classics #movie talk #movie things #movie theme #movie theater #movie critic #movie critique #classic monsters #classic movies #movie stars

[usagirotten]

Netflix Reveals “Ultraman: Rising” – A CG Animated Film Set to Soar!

In an electrifying announcement, Netflix has unveiled its latest cinematic gem: “Ultraman: Rising”, a thrilling CG animated film that promises to redefine the superhero genre. Based on the iconic Ultraman franchise from Tsuburaya Productions, this visually stunning movie is set to premiere on June 14, 2024.

A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

“Ultraman: Rising” seamlessly blends traditional anime aesthetics with cutting-edge CG animation. The result? A mesmerizing visual spectacle that pays homage to the beloved Ultraman legacy while propelling it into the future. Imagine vibrant battles, cosmic mysteries, and heart-pounding heroics—all rendered with breathtaking detail.

The Plot Unveiled

Set against a backdrop of intergalactic conflict, “Ultraman: Rising” follows the journey of Shin Hayata, a young pilot who unexpectedly inherits the power of Ultraman. As Earth faces an otherworldly menace, Shin must rise to the occasion, donning the iconic suit to protect humanity. But the true battle lies within, as he grapples with his newfound responsibilities and the weight of destiny. Tsuburaya describes the film: Baseball superstar Ken Sato returns to his home country of Japan to pick up the mantle of Earth-defending superhero Ultraman, but quickly finds more than he bargained for when he's forced to raise the offspring of his greatest foe, a newborn Kaiju. Struggling to balance the roles of teammate and new father, Ken must confront his own ego, his estranged father, and the conniving Kaiju Defense Force to rise up and discover what it truly means to be Ultraman.

Stellar Cast and Creative Team

While casting details remain under wraps, Netflix has hinted at a star-studded ensemble. Expect a mix of Japanese and Western talent to breathe life into these iconic characters. The film’s directors, Kenji Kamiyama and Shinji Aramaki, both renowned for their work in the anime industry, ensure that “Ultraman: Rising” will resonate with fans worldwide.

A Glimpse Behind the Scenes

As we eagerly await the film’s release, let’s delve into the meta. “Ultraman: Rising” isn’t Netflix’s first foray into the Ultraman universe. The streaming giant previously treated viewers to an exhilarating Ultraman anime series spanning three seasons, with the final installment dropping in May 2023. Now, with the upcoming film, Netflix aims to elevate the Ultraman saga to new heights. So mark your calendars, fellow Ultraman enthusiasts! June 14, 2024, is the date when the cosmos collides with Earth, and heroes rise. Prepare for an adventure that transcends dimensions, fueled by courage, legacy, and the indomitable spirit of Ultraman. Stay tuned for exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and more as we countdown to the premiere of “Ultraman: Rising.” And remember, when darkness threatens, the light of Ultraman shines brightest.    

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#animation #anime #TsuburayaProductions #ultraman #Ultraman:Rising

[himitsusentaiblog]

With Fuuto PI existing, you think there’ll be more animated Toku shows? Super sentai maybe?

I think it's a safe bet. Given the success of Tsuburaya/Trigger's SSSS.Gridman (and to a lesser degree SSSS.Dynazenon) and the hopefully soon to be released animated Ultraman film (and the CG Ultraman Netflix series based on the manga) it's not a hard sell anymore to make animated versions of toku shows that are NOT SD Parodies like they did in the 80s and early 90s.

I am REALLY hoping Fuuto Pi does well because (despite my issues with some of the fanservice) it's a cracking follow up to Kamen Rider W and I am so wonderfully happy to have these characters back in any capacity.

Also, there have been a number of fun parodies of Toku that have come out lately like Love After World Domination which is basically a romantic Sentai comedy.

My dream would be to get adaptations of things like Kamen Rider Spirits or the Chojin Sentai Jetman follow up manga (even though that's kind of old at this point) but I can see someone making an anime out of some of Shotato Ishinomori's works. I mean, can you imagine a Cyborg 009 vs. Himitsu Sentai Gorenger anime in the same vein as the Cyborg 009 vs. Devilman series from half a decade back?

So, with the growing availability and popularity of Tokusatsu in the West, I really hope someone takes a gamble on more anime adaptations. Thanks for the question and happy viewing!

#Askbox Replies #Anime Adaptions of Tokusatsu #Modern #Anime #Tokusatsu #Kamen Rider #Ultraman #Gridman

[cultfaction]

The Origin of Ultraman documentary announced

The official Tsuburaya Production Twitter account has revealed The Origin of Ultraman documentary. ​Released as part of the franchise’s 60th anniversary, this documentary is focused on the “power of imagination.” That being said, director Guillermo del Toro (Pacific Rim, Hellboy) is part of the documentary’s cast. A big fan of the franchise, Tsuburaya acknowledged said director with Planet…

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#The Origin of Ultraman #Ultraman

[negativemind]

2023年 観に行った映画振り返り

昨年映画館で観た映画は48本。映画館へ行った回数としては54回。 https://blog.negativemind.com/2022/12/30/2022-movies/ 1年間、映画や動画コンテンツとどう接したのか今年も振り返る。 今年映画館で観た本数は102本。「シン・仮面ライダー」を6回、「ゴジラ-1.0」を4回観ているので映画館で映画を鑑賞した回数としては110回。去年の倍映画を観に行ったわけだ。去年は去年で一昨年の倍だったはずなので、倍々に増えてきている。(じゃあ来年はさらに倍？) 内訳で言うと、厳密には映画でないものや旧作のリバイバル上映も多々含まれている。新作映画についても、有名作品の続編や毎年恒例のジャンルもの、有名原作の映画化などが多くて、純粋な映画オリジナル作品はやはり少ない。 「SSSS.GRIDMAN」と「SSSS.DYNAZENON」はテレビシリーズの総…

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#Amazon #COVID-19 #Netflix #TSUBURAYA IMAGINATION #ウルトラマン #ガメラ #ガンダム #ゴジラ #コンテンツ #シン・仮面ライダー #スター・ウォーズ #ディズニー #仮面ライダー #振り返り #記録

[chernobog13]

Jean-Bot, a member of Ultimate Force Zero (which really, really needs its own series!!!!!), and the re-imagining of the older Tsuburaya hero, Jumborg Ace.

(I always thought Jean-Bot looked more like Gridman, but who am I to argue with Tsuburaya?)

#Jean-Bot #Ultimate Force Zero #mecha #tokusatsu #Tsuburaya Productions #Japanese superheroes

[astoundingbeyondbelief]

Kaiju Week in Review (November 19-25)

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters remains must-see kaiju TV with its third episode. The flashbacks revisit the U.S. attempt to kill Godzilla with an H-bomb in 1954, making a few retcons to the 2014 film that I think are largely for the better. This might be the Monsterverse Godzilla work that best understands it's adapting a Japanese story. There's also a delightful new critter who shows up at the end of the main story and will surely continue to be a threat in the next installment. On the human side of things, we're starting to see how Monarch became more and more obsessive about secrecy over the decades, paralleled with the infidelity at the heart of the story.

Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2 delivers the Superman/Godzilla fight that's probably what people most wanted out of this crossover. I was surprised at how well Godzilla did, although it wasn't quite a clean victory. Camazotz's duel with the Bat-Family in Gotham City was more interesting, as bizarre as it is to see some of the most famous superheroes in the world taking on a Titan who's never even been in a movie before. Meanwhile, Scylla's in Central City and Behemoth's closing in on Themyscira. Odd choices considering Scylla's Greek name, but then I can't see her doing well against Wonder Woman.

As is New Generation Ultra Series tradition, Ultraman Blazar will be quickly followed by a movie (Tokyo Kaiju Showdown) released early next year (February 23). Most of these things are pretty forgettable, but director Kiyotaka Taguchi was also behind the Ultraman X movie, which I thought was one of the best ones. The plot:

A wave of kaiju emerges from an industrial zone, prompting Capitan Gento and the Special Kaiju Reaction Detachment (SKaRD) to engage in the relentless battle. Yet despite their efforts, the endless kaiju attack continues. Suspecting a link to Necromass Co., an advanced chemical company that researches kaiju corcasses and owns factories in the industrial zone, SKaRD rushes to the company’s CEO and renowned chemist, Dr. Mabuse. At Necromass Co.’s research facility, Dr. Mabuse explains the development of the damudoxin, a substance on the brink of achieving immortality. Meanwhile, Alien Damuno, who claims themselves as the “ruler of the universe” appears! Chaos ensues when damudoxin leaks from the destroyed tanks, consuming samples of kaiju carcasses and giving rise to the giant Gongilgan, the Demonic Carcass. Set in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, Ultraman Blazar and SKaRD clash in a showdown against the giant kaiju!

This year's Ultraman Decker movie was available to rent on Tsuburaya Imagination the same day it released in Japanese theaters, so I'd expect the same from the Blazar movie.

I'm typing this hours before I see Godzilla Minus One in IMAX. The date crept up on me, but I can feel every atom in my body vibrating right now, so yeah, almost time for the new Godzilla movie. High hopes with the reviews it's getting!

#kaiju week in review #godzilla #ultraman #ultraman blazar #monarch legacy of monsters #justice league vs. godzilla vs. kong #kaiju

[jedivoodoochile]

Godzilla is a landmark in film history, a cinematic colossus with an inmensurable legacy. Like Mickey Mouse or Spider-Man, Godzilla himself is a timeless global icon, unmistakable all around the world and infinitely larger than any one film, product, or even time period. The Godzilla film franchise is recognized as the "longest continuously running film franchise" ever, with dozens and dozens of films spanning more than half a century. It all grew from the unflinching mastery of the first film, released in Japan in 1954 and localized for American audiences in 1956 as Godzilla, King of the Monsters.

Toho Co. pioneered tokusatsu, a style of genre films that utilize a distinct form of special effects, with Godzilla. Some techniques can be traced to a lost Japanese film from 1934 titled The Great Buddha Arrival, but Godzilla spawned the boom that would lead to properties such as Gamera, Ultraman, and countless others. Godzilla was inspired by King Kong and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms but when stop motion animation proved unrealistic for the production the tokusatsu methods of miniature sets and actors in suits (suitmation) was born.

Producer Tomoyuki Tanaka and Director Ishiro Honda brought the vision of Godzilla into reality and would work together on the series for the next two decades. Toho’s team of special effect artists, led by Eiji Tsuburaya and Akira Watanabe, revolutionized the entire industry with their work on the film. An unforgettable soundtrack and portfolio of sound effects by Akira Ifukube have endured within the franchise for generations.

In subsequent sequels Godzilla became a hero in increasingly family friendly monster battles but the first film is famously somber and grim, reflecting worldwide nuclear anxiety and the post-war fallout of 20th century Japan. It confronts themes of humanity’s helplessness in the face of natural and manmade disasters, pointing directly to the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and a fishing boat crisis of radiation poisoning in 1954. The nuclear metaphor is well known and documented, it is impossible to see the bleak scenes of devastation and not instinctively feel the allegory. It may be harder for modern audiences to appreciate how naturally terrifying something like this was at the time, when the world still felt uncharted and full of dangerous mystery. This was the era of Bigfoot, Nessie, and UFOs in the sky, so the prospect of a city crushing dinosaur ignited imaginations, especially as the world grappled with the consequences of the nuclear age.

The Americanized release added actor Raymond Burr, changing much of the setup and story to center around his character, while largely staying true to the aesthetic and themes of the film. The original release carries more weight and class - it is quite simply a better made movie - but King of the Monsters propelled the picture to an international audience in a respectable way and deserves credit for building a bridge to the brand’s enduring success. With tragic beauty the Japanese original portrays the sincere gravitas of the subject in a way King of the Monsters only brushes against but it is still considerably more serious and dark than most American monster movies.

Godzilla transcends time, genre, and the film industry as a whole, it’s an immortal work of art that is representative of an entire era in human history. The character will be with us forever now; as long as there is popular media there will be a concept of giant monsters that destroy cities irreversibly linked to Godzilla. The 1954 masterpiece that started it all will persist too, with its everlasting message about humanity’s self-destructive hubris living on in its indestructible avatar.

#godzilla

[kirnx-art]

Headcanon: age of some students

I've always thought about the 16-17-18 y.o. system since it's a high school. However, I did not think about "inaccuracies", that is students who are a year younger or older than most in the class

In this case, it turns out that in 1-3 grade students who are 15-17 years old, respectively, study. This is a fairly common occurrence, and usually these are students whose birthday is at the beginning of the school year (like me, for example), and within 1-3 months their age aligns with the rest

What about older students? These are rare examples: students who as children went to elementary school not at 7, but at 8, students who failed to get into school the first time, or even more rarely those who missed a year of school in the past due to injuries or other serious reasons. Such students in 1-3 years of study are 17-19 years old, respectively

So,

My headcanons about the age of some students

1. Chigusa Busujima

Chigusa is a first-year student, which surprised me earlier, cause she looks more like she's already in university.

I remembered a character with appearance quite similar to her - Mitsuko Souma from Battle Royale manga. She is 3rd grade student in the middle school, and she is like... 15 years old

(Btw this is the first time I've seen the last picture... She literally looks like Mida here lololol)(I also like that Mitsuko has blonde hair here... I'm thinking about drawing Chigusa with similar hairstyle)

So, what if Chigusa is also 15? It would surprise others, given her adult appearance and uh...peak physical strength (always wondered by this fact, hmm)

2. Oka ruto

Let's imagine that Oka is in the 3rd grade, as it was before. And so... she's 19 years old. Oka, despite her tiny appearance, is one of the oldest students at the Akademi. In this case, it turns out that Taro calls her senpai, even though they are in the same class

3. Shoku Tsuburaya

Shoku is older brother of Geiju Tsuburaya. Shoku is 19 years old, and Geiju is 18. However, they are in the same grade, because 3 years ago Shoku failed to get into Akademi the first time, so he tried again in the next year, with Geiju at this time

3. Hanako Yamada

Hanako is the oldest first-year student - she is 18 years old (headcanon that she and Taro are twins). Why did she get into high school later than Taro? I think she had some kind of injury in middle school that caused her to miss one year of school. Later, she failed to get into Akademi the first time (similar situation with Shoku). By the way, maybe this is one of the reasons for her attachment to Taro? Like, she actually sat alone at home for 2 years, while Taro and Osana were at school

5. Toga Tabara

The same extremely rare case as Hanako. In the 3rd year of high school, he was already 20 years old, so he is the oldest student in the Akademi. Toga thinks more maturely, therefore he is like a mentor for his younger friends (Otohiko, Hazu, Kyuji). Sometimes it happened that he flirted with young teachers, but he did not seem to go beyond this (probably)

#yandere simulator #headcanon #yansim #yandere sim #chigusa busujima #oka ruto #shoku tsuburaya #hanako yamada #toga tabara