Tsuburaya Productions has tapped The Licensing Group as exclusive licensing agent for Japan’s famous superhero Ultraman in North America.

License Global

December 13, 2018

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The “Ultraman” licensing program will focus on the original 1966-’81 live-action series with a focus on collectibles, video games, collectible card games, publishing, and apparel.

A CG anime version of the show will air in April 2019 on Netflix. Starlight Runner is on board to extend the world of “Ultraman” across multiple platforms.

The “Ultraman” TV series aired in the 1960s and 70s and was known for its special-effects driven children’s entertainment. The original series aired in the U.S. through the early 80s. Ultraman is a silver being who protects Earth and the human race from aliens and other invaders.

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