Ultraman Special Stage Report on the "Ultraman R/B the Movie" Production Announcement & "TDG Project" Announcement to Re-Enliven the Heisei Trilogy! In Tokyo Comic-Con 2018

The latest in the Ultraman series, "Ultraman R/B (Rube)," is making its way to the screen.

The "Ultraman Special Stage" was held at Tokyo Comic-Con 2018, one of the world's largest pop culture events, at Makuhari Messe on November 30, 2018. On stage, "Ultraman R/B the Movie: Select! Crystal of Bonds" and the new project "TDG Project" to enjoy the Heisei trilogy in various forms, new Ultraman developments were unveiled at once.

New Ultraman & Zeedo also joined the project! We can't help but have high expectations for "R/B the Movie!

Ultraman R/B" is a special effects drama that has been airing since July 2018, featuring sibling heroes for the first time in the Ultraman series. The older brother "Minato Katsumi" (played by Hirata Yuya) is Ultraman Rosso, and the younger brother "Minato Isami" (played by Koike Ryosuke) is Ultraman Bull, each transforming into a different Ultraman, which has attracted much attention.

Yuya Hirata and Ryosuke Koike appeared at the production announcement of the theatrical version of the film.

Speaking to the fans and press in attendance, Hirata said with a smile, "I am happy that we have finally reached the announcement. We are also looking forward to the release of the film.

Since the story of this film is a continuation of the TV series currently being broadcast, Mr. Koike urged the audience to "watch the TV series as much as you can" to prepare for the film.

He also said that the bonds between siblings and family members established in the TV series are very important in this film. In the film version, these bonds, as well as many other bonds, will be depicted, so the drama aspect of the film is also worth watching.

It was also announced that Ultraman Jeeed/Asakura Riku (played by Tatsuomi Hamada) from the previous "Ultraman Jeeed" would appear in the movie version, and the audience was filled with joy.

Regarding his collaboration with the senior Ultraman, he said, "(Mr. Hamada) is an Ultraman geek, and he also loves "R/B." Maybe that's why he has a slight admiration for us. Maybe that's why he looked at us with some admiration (laughs). I didn't feel like he was a senior. We became good friends," said Koike. We look forward to the co-starring of the old and new Ultraman.

And since the movie version will feature two new heroes, Ultraman Groove and Ultraman Tregear, they appeared on stage as well!

Hirata-san said, "Both are cool. It is typical of the theater version that something new will be created", he commented.

The surprise information is not over yet. When it was announced that Takeshi Tsuruno, who played Ultraman Dyna/Aska Shin in "Ultraman Dyna," would sing the theme song for the movie version, fans, especially those who knew him back then, gasped with excitement, "Wow! and a gasp went up from the crowd, especially from fans who knew the character back then.

Mr. Tsuruno dashingly appeared on stage and said, "I was asked to sing this song to enliven the younger generation. （I was given a dream (from my Ultraman), and I want to pass it on forever," he said enthusiastically, bringing the curtain down on the event.

Ultraman R/B Select the Movie! Kizuna no Krystal" is scheduled for a nationwide roadshow on March 8, 2019 (Friday).

Let's enjoy the Heisei trilogy again! New Project "TDG Project" Announced

The Ultraman Special Stage is not over yet.

The presentation of the new project "TDG Project" continued.

This project is a new project to promote the appeal of "Ultraman Tiga," "Ultraman Dyna," and "Ultraman Gaia," which were broadcast in the late 90's and are still loved as the Heisei Ultraman Trilogy, through books, goods, events, and other forms of entertainment that will bring the stories, worldview, characters, and the thoughts of their creators to life. The "Ultraman Gaia" series will be newly spun into various forms of entertainment, such as books, goods, events, and so on.

At the presentation of this project, which aims to reexperience the Heisei trilogy from various angles, including "Ultraman Tiga," which marks its 22nd anniversary this year, Takeshi Yoshioka, who played Ultraman Gaia/Kamu Takayama in "Ultraman Gaia" and Ultraman Aguru/Hiroya Fujimiya in "Ultraman Gaia" were joined by Kazuo Takano, who played the role of Ultraman Tiga in the "Ultraman Tiga" trilogy. Hachimasa Takano, who played the role of Ultraman Agul/Hiroya Fujimiya in "Ultraman Gaia," took the stage.

Mr. Yoshioka said, "This year marks the 20th anniversary of "Gaia. I'm glad that my friends who watched it when I was little have grown up and rushed to the show!" he commented to the audience. he commented to the audience.

The purpose of the "TDG Project" was announced as a project to revitalize the Heisei trilogy.

Then, Mr. Tsuruno appeared on stage again. The unexpected appearance of the senior member of the trilogy surprised not only the audience but also Mr. Yoshioka and Ms. Takano!

Mr. Tsuruno said, "I would like to get together with T (Tiga) and others," and Mr. Takano said, "I would like to get together and do the full-length movie as well.

Finally, each of them took their respective transformation items and shouted, "Transformation! Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Gaia, and Ultraman Agul appeared on stage!

The audience cheered loudly at this dream collaboration that transcended time.

We look forward to the future development of this project.