The Ultraman franchise is in the midst of its 60th anniversary in 2026, with a documentary film, new streaming availability, digital manga releases, and extensive merchandise lines.
The Ultraman franchise is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026 with a coordinated push across media and merchandise. Tsuburaya Productions announced a documentary film titled The Origin of Ultraman, opening July 3, with Hirokazu Kore-eda as planner and interviews with original cast, crew, and notable fans including Guillermo del Toro, Hideaki Anno, and Hideo Kojima. The documentary will also screen at the Fantasia International Film Festival in July and August.
Streaming access expanded: U-Next will stream Ultraman Tiga and Ultraman Dyna for the first time starting July 10 in HD remastered editions, alongside a limited-time lineup of 23 classic Ultraman and Tsuburaya titles. The complete 16-volume prequel manga Ultraman STORY 0 by Kazuo Mafune, supervised by Tsuburaya Productions, became available digitally on July 9.
Merchandise releases are extensive. Bandai Spirits and Plex have announced multiple figure lines: S.H.Figuarts releases include a Monochrome Ultraman (A-Type) figure for the anniversary, a Zarab Alien 60th Anniversary Edition, and Dark Zagi from Ultraman Nexus with a second lottery order. The Great Monster Series added Ultraman Z Original with a light-up limited edition. The Ningen Daisu line introduced 12 magnet-backed heroes. The Ichiban Kuji lottery series launched with a full prize lineup. Banpresto revealed upcoming prize figures. A collaboration with mofusand produced plushies of cats dressed as Ultraman, Baltan, and Pigmon, with a regular edition and a store-exclusive Ultraman Tiga version at the new ULTRA MART TOKYO in Harajuku. A collaboration with the game Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium was announced, though specific content and timing are not yet disclosed.
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Passion Republic Games will release the Ultraman Zero collaboration DLC for GigaBash on July 10, 2026 at noon Japan time. The pack includes Ultraman Zero and his rival Ultraman Belial. A developer commentary video details the design process, citing two Zero films as references and noting the technical challenge of implementing the Giga Battle Nizer.
Nasu Highland Park will introduce a ride-type VR attraction 'Ultra Seven THE ATTRACTION: The Fastest Operation in History' starting July 18. Co-developed by Tsuburaya Productions and Dynamo Amusement, it is the first hands-on VR experience for the tokusatsu hero. Guests board the Ultra Hawk 1 to save Ultra Seven from King Joe. The attraction costs 800 yen and requires a height of 100 cm or taller.
Takara Tomy's BEYBLADE X has announced its first collaboration with the Ultraman series, releasing a starter set themed after Ultraman Tiga on September 12, 2026. The set features interchangeable parts to replicate Tiga's three forms, a special launcher, and a sticker. It will be displayed at events in July and released in eight Asian regions.
The Ultraman Tiga 30th Premium Stage was held on July 10 at Suginami Public Hall, reuniting original cast members Hiroshi Nagano, Takami Yoshimoto, Mio Takaki, and Akitoshi Ōtaki. The event featured a reading, the appearance of the three Ultraman Tiga forms, and the playing of V6's 'TAKE ME HIGHER,' which drew loud cheers. The cast shared memories and behind-the-scenes stories from the series.
Bandai Spirits has announced a new S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocho Seiho) Ultraman (A-Type) figure based on the 1966 television special 'Ultraman Eve Festival: The Birth of Ultraman'. The figure is cast in monochrome coloring to replicate the viewing experience of the original broadcast, which was shown in black and white on monochrome televisions. Pre-orders open July 10, 2026 at 16:00 via Premium Bandai at 11,000 yen (tax included, shipping not included). The figure stands 150mm tall and includes a new Spacium beam effect part sculpted from episodes 1-13, left and right replacement hands (7 left, 6 right), and a 60th anniversary commemorative base. The suit actor at the time, Satoshi Furuta, was body-scanned to recreate the A-Type costume accurately. The prototype was sculpted by Jo Narita, with cooperation from Tsuburaya Productions' modeling department LSS. The figure is scheduled to ship in March 2027.
Gray Parker Service has released the mofusand × Ultraman Kiramekko vol.1 plush line, featuring cats dressed as Ultraman, Alien Baltan, and Pigmon. The collaboration commemorates Ultraman's 60th anniversary. The regular edition follows a special edition at Anime Japan. Only three of the planned six characters are available now, with the rest to follow.
Kazuo Mafune's Ultraman STORY 0 manga, which depicts the early battles of Ultraman characters from their youth, has been digitized. All 16 volumes are now available as Kindle comics on Amazon.co.jp, priced at 792 yen each. The series, supervised by Tsuburaya Productions, follows Zoffy and other Ultraman brothers in original stories.
Bandai's Premium Bandai store opened pre-orders on July 6, 2026, for a 12-piece box of Ningen Daisu figures featuring past Ultraman heroes. The human-format figures stand approximately 45mm tall and are designed with a forward-leaning pose, both arms thrust forward, to convey tension in battle. Each figure has a flat back and contains a built-in neodymium magnet, allowing them to be attached to steel surfaces such as desks, shelves, walls, or even bottle caps. The set includes 12 characters: Ultraman, Zoffy, Ultraseven, Ultraman Jack, Ultraman Ace, Ultraman Taro, Ultraman Leo, Ultraman Jonias, Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Zero, Ultraman Zett, and Ultraman Omega. The figures are made of ABS plastic and manufactured by Plex. The box is priced at 7,656 yen including tax, with shipments scheduled for October 2026. One box contains all 12 types. The product may also be sold at stores or events.
Bandai Spirits has revealed the full prize lineup for Ichiban Kuji Ultraman 60th Anniversary, a lottery series launching sequentially from July 24, 2026. Prizes include the A Prize Ultraman Sōsō Nostalgio figure, B Prize Zetton Sōsō Nostalgio, a bowl, eco bag, Hero Head Gallery bust magnets, poster collection, and acrylic stand, each at 900 yen.
Kore-eda Hirokazu is planning the Ultraman series 60th anniversary documentary "THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN." Comments from 18 celebrities, including Takumi Saito and Takeshi Tsuruno, have been released. The film features testimonies from creators like Guillermo del Toro and Hideo Kojima. It is scheduled for release on July 3.
Gray Parker Service will release the regular edition of the "mofusand x Ultraman Kiramekko vol.1" accessory plush on July 10, 2026. The collaboration marks the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series. The regular edition features three types of cats wearing costumes of Ultraman, Baltan, and Pigmon. It follows a pastel-colored special edition that was pre-sold at Anime Japan. The regular edition uses familiar colors. Originally six types were planned, but the first three are being released in advance due to circumstances; the remaining three are scheduled for later sale. The plushies come in individually wrapped random items at 2,420 yen each or a BOX containing all three types for 7,260 yen. Online sales begin at 11:00 on July 10 at "mofusand Mofumofu Market," "Tsuburaya Store ONLINE," and "Ultraman World M78 ONLINE." Physical stores include "ULTRA MART TOKYO," which opens the same day in Harajuku as a new experiential culture hub from Tsuburaya Productions, plus "mofusand Mofumofu Store," "mofusand TOKYO," "LINE FRIENDS SQUARE SHIBUYA," and select Kiddy Land locations nationwide. The ULTRA MART TOKYO store will also carry a store-exclusive Ultraman Tiga version of the plush, sold via lottery.
All 16 volumes of the manga 'Ultraman STORY 0' will be released as e-books on July 9, 2026. The series, by Kazuo Mafune of 'Doctor K' fame, was serialized in Magazine Z starting 2005 under Tsuburaya Productions supervision. It tells original stories of the Ultra Brothers' early battles and the founding of the Land of Light.
U-Next announced it will stream Ultraman Tiga and Ultraman Dyna for the first time, starting July 10 in HD remastered editions. The service also adds related films and a 30th anniversary stage event. A limited-time lineup of 23 classic Ultraman and Tsuburaya titles runs from July 1 to August 31.
Sunborn revealed during the 1.5th anniversary program for Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium a large-scale collaboration with Ultraman and SSSS.Gridman. Specific content and timing are not yet disclosed. A limited-time Bee Robo Kabutack collaboration skin for Voimastina is also available until June 30, 2026.
Plex is adding Ultraman Z Original to its Great Monster Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION figure lineup. Pre-orders open June 17, 2026 on Premium Bandai. A limited edition with a light-up gimmick for the eyes and color timer is also available.
The S.H.Figuarts Dark Zagi figure from 'Ultraman Nexus' is getting a second lottery order at Premium Bandai, with applications open from June 16 to June 25, 2026. The figure includes effect parts for the Lightning Zagi beam technique and a bonus beam clash effect part for use with the separately sold Ultraman Noa figure. It is scheduled to ship in February 2027 for 9,900 yen.
Bandai Spirits announced a new S.H.Figuarts Zarab Alien 60th Anniversary Edition, with coloring based on the night battle scene from Ultraman Episode 18 "Brothers from Another Planet." Pre-orders open June 12, 2026, at the Premium Bandai Tamashii Web Store for 11,000 yen, with shipment scheduled for December 2026.
Bandai Spirits announced an S.H.Figuarts action figure of Dark Zagi from Ultraman Nexus, sculpted with Tsuburaya Productions' modeling department LSS. The figure includes Lightning Zagi effect parts and a bonus Beam Clash Effect Parts set to recreate the final episode battle with the separately sold Ultraman Noa figure. Pre-orders open June 5, 2026, at Premium Bandai's Tamashii Web Shop for 9,900 yen, shipping January 2027.
The 30th annual Fantasia International Film Festival will host the world premiere of the Cherry and Virgin film, the North American premiere of the Sekiro: No Defeat anime, and international premieres of the live-action WIND BREAKER film and The Origin of Ultraman documentary. The festival runs July 16-August 2 in Montreal.
At the 84th Prize Fair in Tokyo, Bandai Spirits' Banpresto brand displayed upcoming prize figures for release from October to December 2026. The lineup includes figures for Blue Archive, Ultraman Series, Baki, Witch Hat Atelier, Ranma 1/2, Dandadan, Naruto, Gintama, and JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.
Tsuburaya Productions announced a documentary film titled The Origin of Ultraman, opening July 3, to celebrate the tokusatsu franchise's 60th anniversary. The film covers the creation of the original series with archival footage and interviews with original cast, crew, and notable fans including Guillermo del Toro, Hideaki Anno, and Hideo Kojima. Hirokazu Kore-eda is credited as the documentary's planner.