The aim of the collaboration project is to bridge the gap between both countries amid the travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic using the iconic Hero of Light, Ultraman, as the ambassador of amicable relations.
History[]
On June 1st 2021, a press event featuring the original Ultraman unveiled key details and visuals for the SingapoReimagine ULTRAMAN project.[3] On the same day, Tsuburaya Productions published news articles on both their Japanese and English websites, highlighting information on the project.[1][2] The SJ55 official website was updated shortly thereafter.[4]
On December 5th 2021, travel news site Travel Watch reported on the Ultraman: A New Power of Singapore three-part miniseries that would broadcast exclusively on Tsuburaya Productions' official YouTube channel from December 7th onwards, which would be directed by tokusatsu veteran Kiyotaka Taguchi, the man behind popular works such as Ultraman Z and Ultraman Orb.[5]
On December 7th, the first episode of the miniseries was uploaded to YouTube, revealing actress Hikari Kuroki of Ultraman Z fame to be part of its cast.[6] In addition, Tsuburaya Productions released more details on the miniseries on their website and teased for more projects to come.[7][8]
Since March 2022, up-and-coming Singaporean artists have painted Ultraman murals in the streets of Singapore.[9][10]
On March 31th 2022, Gurihiru revealed they were in charge of designing key visuals for the campaign.[11] Their art was used for a free Singapore tourism guidebook and posters, which were both available at Ultra Heroes EXPO New Generation World in 2022, as well as merchandise, including tote bags and shirts, sold in Japan and Singapore.[12][13]
On April 12th 2021, a media event titled SingapoReimagine ULTRAMAN: Travel Again. Singapore was held in Tokyo.[14] The event described the COVID-19 travel restrictions in Singapore that had been lifted on April 1st 2022,[10] followed by a screening of the three parts of Ultraman: A New Power of Singapore compiled into one, then a short stage show featuring the same characters.[15][16] Hikari Kuroki attended the event and spoke about her experiences with Singapore.[16]
Projects[]
Ultraman: A New Power of Singapore[]
Ultraman: A New Power of Singapore is a three-part tourism miniseries broadcast exclusively on YouTube.[7][8] A complete edition with the three parts compiled together with English subtitles was uploaded on April 12th, 2021.[17]
- Synopsis
Ultraman faces off against monsters that threaten peace in Singapore. The movies feature famous sightseeing destinations such as the Gardens by the Bay, Jewel Changi Airport, Sentosa Island, Marina Bay, and more.
| Ep. | Plot |
|---|---|
| 1 | Unusual phenomena emerges across the island nation of Singapore. As part of her investigations, Dr. Alisha Hoshi reviews photographic material from the past. Suddenly, the skull monster Red King appears in the Gardens by the Bay![6] |
| 2 | A Kaiju has been seen in Singapore! And just then, another one appears over Jewel Changi Airport!? What will Dr. Alisha Hoshi encounter next?[18] |
| FINAL | Monsters emerge one after another in Singapore, and the final battle takes place in Marina Bay Sands. Unexpectedly, a new Kaiju makes its appearance!?[19] |
- Characters
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- SSSP Singapore Branch
- Space Organism Research Lab
- Dr. Alisha Hoshi[20]
- Space Organism Research Lab
- Ultras
- Kaiju
- Cast
- Dr. Alisha Hoshi : Hikari Kuroki
- Suit Actors
- Hideyoshi Iwata
- Daiki Yazaki
- Kenji Kajikawa
- Hiroyuki Arai
- Shinnosuke Ishikawa
- Fumihiko Nemoto
- Shun Takahashi
- Staff
- Director: Kiyotaka Taguchi
- Writer of Alisha Hoshi's lines: Junichiro Ashiki
- Cinematographer: Satoshi Murakawa
- Storyboards: Yo Nakano
- Action coordinator: Hiroyuki Okano
- Suit actor support: Mayumi Oono
- Character designer: Masayuki Gotoh
- Visual effects: Yuko Tsuda
- Assistant director and editor: Jun Shimazaki
- Sound effects: Yuji Furuya
- Setting supervision: Akitaka Hara, Ryo Ikeda
Gallery[]
Ultraman: A New Power of Singapore[]
Trivia[]
- The Merliger is a redeco of Gukulushisa.
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://m-78.jp/news/post-5884>
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/2650
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa6kzxnevog
- ↑ https://www.visitsingapore.com/ja_jp/singaporeimagine-ultraman/
- ↑ https://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1371407.html
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cud_C0tO_Ys
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 https://m-78.jp/news/post-6158
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/3743
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUtlaC0Cpbc
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=000000010.000061092&g=prt
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Gurihiru/status/1509487885934010369
- ↑ https://twitter.com/oh_sakana_alter/status/1506582219087052803?t=WQe6zRSenwIi-_ZKDsjClA
- ↑ https://twitter.com/Gurihiru/status/1509490114116075520
- ↑ https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2231194/full/
- ↑ https://twitter.com/movie_core2014/status/1513803932572991488
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 http://movie-core.jp/blog-entry-4985.html
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TsuburayaGlobal/status/1513773918284263426
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFfHKa9N0-Q
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV8-c7gChqc
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TsuburayaGlobal/status/1468169097389424640
- ↑ https://twitter.com/TsuburayaGlobal/status/1473216677345169412