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How's your mood for the premiere of Ultraman Teo next month?
>>23909910As with any premiere, tentatively excited. Arc was fantastic, while Omega took a while to find its footing but ended well. I’m hoping we get more of the former, but we’re also due for a truly bad show.
>>23909748Next year series seems gonna get affected the most with many TsuPro employee leaving the company.https://bunshun.jp/articles/-/89560
>"We received a series of resignation notices from multiple employees. Many long-serving contributors, including a famous suit actor who appeared in 'Ultraman Cosmos,' have left the company one after another."JP fans speculated Daisuke Terai left TsuPro too.
>>23909910I'm excited to see what Teo can do
>>23909910Looking forward on cinematography considering they split episode director and tokusatsu director like the old days.
>>23910037>>23910061https://x.com/i/status/2067126004645253312Read this.
>>23910037>>23910061Update from their shareholders meeting today, kinda coincidental with Bunshun publishing their article today.https://x.com/gi4UBcmuRVuSX11/status/2067127460718858387
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>>23910181>Change of broadcast stationImagine if Ultraman joins Toei Nitiasa?
You know what will fix this mess? Bring back Fusion, brings in money and save the franchise
>it was trueTabloids are the most truthful news outlets, they rarely agree to cover up the dirty laundry of companies and influential people unlike conventional newspapers which are run by this same kind of people. If something gets exposed on the tabloids, it's only a matter of time before it breaks out to the mainstream news as the evidence piles up.
>>23910221tabloids derailed gozyugers and spent months pushing an AI deepfake of one of the actresses until finally settling on underaged drinking photos
>>23909910Skeptical. We know the budget is going to be shoestring and Tsubu's focus is on the Zero movie, so I have serious doubts it'll be anything remarkable.
>>23910105>chico martinez is more reliable than actual industry people
>>23910230>tabloids derailed gozyugersThey just told the truth, it's Imamori and Asai's fault for getting into an affair despite knowing the risks.>spent months pushing an AI deepfake of one of the actresses until finally settling on underaged drinking photosYou literally made all of this up, her own agency was the first one to bring up the underage drinking when they suddenly fired her, but the affair leaks predate both her and her married lover's unexpected departures from the show.
>>23910233The premise sounds like at attempt at cashing in on Cosmos' appeal despite forgetting Cosmos also had the Chaos header mutating and corrupting monsters to make them evil
>>23910105Ah yes, because exposing a corporation's shitty practices is so fucking evil.
>>23910186There's more detail of shareholders meeting
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Remember there was a blog (?) from ex-employee of TsuPro who left after Omega production and talked about many bad things happened? Although he said good things about Sorato's actor being friendly.
>>23910183China really don't like Arc and Omega, huh?
>>23910252I remember that, tho I forgot the link to the blog, do anyone still have the blog links?
>>23910252What things did they mention?
>>23910260china are the shonensloppers of toku
>>23910264what I remember is he was the assistant producer
>Sentai crashed and burned>Project RED flopping like a fish>Ultra dying a slow death>Kamen Rider has been disappointment after disappointment all ReiwaTokusatsu is a dying genre
>>23910295Sounds like it's time for tokusatsu and tokusatsu inspired anime to take center stage
>>23910260i guess armors aren't as cool as tsubu thought huh
>>23910181>>23910183>>23910186>>23910247>>23910249so all of these confirmed legit now yeah? dang, wonder how's this gonna affect their 3 year series plan and bunch of other things now.
>>23910275That explains their taste on Rider.
>>23910295Gavv was well received, you shit stirring retard.
>>23910312As a holdover I could picture a world where toku goes through a retraction and instead Toei uses a more [adult] normalfag friendly medium of anime to build public interest.I'd have faith in a Gagaga adaptation, if it had more time to breathe and cover the content that was about the artistry of tokusatsu.The manga is something else, it helps foster an appreciation how productions handle the "various circumstances" that some people view as a weakness of toku related to having to adjust it on the business side of things. The chapter about how weird magical girl kigus look can actually make you say, "Oh, I get it now."Also an anime would let all the various different parodies shine. People saying, "I want to watch something like Stranger V" or "What is Byakkomaru based on?" would be able to ask toku fans for suggestions.Sol-Man is actually just straight-up Ultraman 1966. "Not broke don't fix it" I suppose.
>>23910403Not in China
>>23910407Who cares?
It's all Blazar's fault. New Gen formulae works
>>23910407? look here >>23910383Top 3 rider show in China
>>23910403Toy sales were abysmal and that's all that matters
>>23910186>Decline in content and quality of the characters Jeez that's a little harsh isn't it? Isn't it deepry dishonorabur to basically insult the efforts of your hard working staff by insulting their work and shit?
>>23910379China loves Saint Seiya though, maybe they just needed to make the armor cover more of the ultra's bodyAnd have wings, wings are a big deal
>>23910443or bring back their Saint Seiya ripoff from the 90s.
>>23910439It's the shareholders who said, not the actual company staff.
>>23910426Recency bias
>>23910454Still a very faggy thing to do, but that's expected considering who we're talking about
I’ve said it before, you want ultra to work for china they have to be gold and red and have armor, those motherfuckers love gaudy imperial shit, make sure there is some sort of asian dragon too and that the ultra is related to sun wukong.
>>23910498>Nigga really being this retarded and not know the most popular ones in China
>>23910448Seriously they need to re-release the manga.
Ultra dies in two years, mainly cause of Tsupro, you have to do some major reallocation to turn this around by 2030.
>>23910312>>23910405Honestly it looks like getting more and more closer to this. Godzilla very much went full CG even for the Japanese ones, Ultra had anime spinoffs and Rider working on it too and I'm not talking about Tojima but whatever their upcoming project that announced last April.
>>23910506The most popular Ultra in China is Zero, who's clearly based on Sun Wukong.
So is Ultraman dead or?
>>23910454It's from the president of Tsuburaya Fields himself, not a shareholder or staff.
>>23910806holy shit they're fucked
>>23910820The most fucked up thing is that this guy previously tried to acquire Gundam (lol) and Kamen Rider, but ended up with Ultraman after failing to get either one.
So Ultra is being cancelled
Ultraman being cancelled on it's 60th anniversary year would be some grisly shit
Wellll
Welllll
https://twitter.com/t_features/status/2067381819469934650
>>23910930what is that exactly?
>>23910938Nothing, I'm just a random poster posting a batch of crossover Ultraman screenshots.
>>2391089365th. They already laid out a five year plan.Huh, where have I seen that before
>>23910560>>23910775>>23910893lemme guess, at least one of you are from death battle on /co/.
Doubt Ultraman's being canceled. Because it was going Bankrupt during Max, and then Mebius pulled it to safety.
Too much confidence
>>23910988Sounds like the usual kind of hot air bullshit you'd hear at that kind of thing
>>23910976Ultra series with the shit ass lineup that Omega had with barely anything to sell is grossing higher than fucking Orb, I think it's gonna more than fine. A cinematic movie might improve things a lot and the recent victory against UM might also turn things around.
>>23911003Yeah they can bring back Galaxy Fight.
>>23910988Give us Fruit Ultraman first, coward
>>23911012Their talk about trying to distance Bandai from production indicates they specifically don't want things like that.Although it's kind of funny a lot of people on twitter seem to think if they manage to get Bandai less involved in production they somehow will have -more- funds. They will have more creative freedom, but funds will likely get worse if anything. Why would Bandai keep financing the show as much as they do now if the show wants them less involved?
>>23910893Happened to Godzilla 40th and Super Sentai 50th.
>>23910988because DCEU saying Fuck Marvel was a success right
THE GUN IS GOODTHE PENIS IS EVIL
yeah ultraman ain't toei owned, so it's not getting canceled
>>23911094At worst, we'll go back to the post Mebius era. I imagine more Youtube shows like UGF, which honestly might be what they need to invite the fans back
I was expecting the press release regarding bunshun would be longerhttps://tsuburaya-prod.com/news/11707
>Middle schooler has to take up being Ultraman when his mother, an Ultra who has been defending this Earth, is gravely injured. Kaiju Photography Club is the "Attack Team"Imagineeeee
>>23911034What they really need is platform money, either from TV stations or one of these streaming sites. I bet you Bilibili would shell out beaucoup bucks for a bigger slice of the Ultraman pieAlthough that isn't an indicator of quality either. Wasn't Orb Origin an Amazon production
>>23911034Then they will never beat Kamen Rider. I'm starting to believe the claim that TsuPro is run by boomers who believes that they just need to recreate the good old days
>>23911302Showa good old days, tdg good old days or both? They need to remember what caused them to hibernate before Tiga and what caused to get bought out after Mebius.
>>23911309Whatever that's not New Gen, apparently. You know, the very damn thing that save their company from being run to the ground
>>23911153it was a nothingburger after all. this should be obvious considering if tsuburaya REALLY did something to violate labor laws, we'd see it in the news by now, not some fuck ass tabloid. did we not learn from the gozyuger tabloid drama at all? these tabloid people are basically internet trolls. theyre like those people in the US who barge into schools and provoke the security into doing something so they can sue for petty gains
>>23911320Okay, but how will this get Imamorin casted as the next Ultraman MC?
>>23910940No, we're asking where those art came from if it even was a crossover, or if it's something you just generated through AI. If it is AI, get out of here. I hate generative AI.
>>23911375>I hate generative AIThen you should get the fuck out of here then chuddie. Tsuburaya loves AI.
>>23911382This is why their company is dying
>>23911311hah....I never understand why the ones in-charge thinking going back to pre-new gen days would be close to a good idea...
Saars, a second plane has hit the tower.
>>23911320>if tsuburaya REALLY did something to violate labor laws, we'd see it in the news by now, not some fuck ass tabloid.You got it backwards.>did we not learn from the gozyuger tabloid drama at all? The only things to be learned from that is that Shukan Bunshun is always right and that the simps of those who they expose will always be in denial to the point of delusion.
>>23911153>"we swear we did nothing wrong so please stop asking questions, we won't answer them"What a great response.
>>23911330She will be the heroine when she's like 29
Just bring back the guy that was in charge during the Z to Decker period. TsuPro actually felt ambitious then with Shin Ultra and so many spin off
>>23911451Blazar really killed the momentum, huh? It's a good thing the armour shit has stopped but let's see how traditional form changes pay off
This was the real death knell for Ultraman right here.
>>23911462This is one of the spin offs I meant. Quality aside, it shows how TsuPro was putting money where their mouth were then, instead of whatever it is that's happening lately with the low budget feel and one movie that's eating the rest of the production budget
>>23911462>ultraman rising>death knellthis movie did good for the IP. the actual death knell was 3 seasons straight of armour swapping instead of unique forms
>>23911486>3 seasons straight of armour swapping instead of unique formsIf anything I'd just blame the general lack in... interesting stories that keep people interested?Blazar was pretty alright with Gento being a family man and also defence team. Presented an interesting angle especially with Gento and his family.I'd say Arc is where they kinda dropped the ball.
>>23911491gento's family man wasnt even a thing in the show. if anything, he was supposed to be a genius tactician commander type of character but episode 2 onwards just felt like the type of shit you see in Ginga. Arc was just gay. Omega spent too much time on set ups and lore dropped way too late.
>>23911493>Omega spent too much time on set ups and lore dropped way too late.That I agree.
>>23911493>gento's family man wasnt even a thing in the showWhy are you just lying for no reason? You do know everybody else here watches the shows, right?
>>23911486The real death knell is several seasons in a row of mediocre at best shows. Orb and Geed and Z were really popular and successful but everything after that lost all of that momentum.
>>23911496NTA but there's few episodes of him being a family man. People who watch it blind may not realize until nearly halfway that Gento has a family.
>>23911496Yeah. We saw a few episodes among the 25 that show off his family man side (especially in regards to the Gavadon and Demaaga episodes, where even Blazar is starting to feel like the coolest uncle for Jun if Gento alone isn't enough).
>>23911462Rising was absolutely fine and gets way more hate than it deserves.
>>23911498B-but NewGen bad!!
>>23911498 Gee I wonder why
>>23911496Yes, we do and anyone who seen it knows the whole family thing felt like an afterthought Hell, him being a captain felt like an afterthought since that didn't end up play that big of a role beyond the dumb Gento ex machine>Random military officer: Oh, Captain Gento? Yeah, I trust your callThey had something interesting when Blazar and Gento were split on how to handle Demaaga but then didn't expand on it
>>23911462Rising was fine but the problem is people who experienced it as their first Ultra wanted more Rising rather than watching the live action ones.
Armors are identical to form changes and certainly have no monetary effect on the IP.
The only Tokusatsu franchise that'll be left standing after Ultraman kicks the bucket.
>>23911656dogshit after the showa era
>>23911496him having a family hardly plays a part in his character retard. outside of the finale with the bracelet, him being a family might as well not an angle at all. did YOU watch the show retard? the whole point of gento being older than the typical MC is that was supposed to be EXPERIENCED, not because he has a wife and kid. RETARD
>>23911498Orb earned less than Omega lol
>>23911521Zero wasn't in Orb aside from being a component of a couple of his forms.
>>23911647They cost more because each one needs a separate standalone mould
>>23911762As opposed to making a whole suit and sometimes even mask?
>>23911797I can't imagine an alternate undersuit costs more than fully molded chest and shoulder parts.
>>23911802Given the suits are thick rubbery suits with foam padding in them, in groups for both stunt and presentation, they probably cost about the same. IIRC Color even said as much.
Tsuburaya shareholders Q&A MTL translationhttps://www.tsuburaya-fields.co.jp/ir/j/library/meeting/https://www.tsuburaya-fields.co.jp/ir/j/files/press/2026/press_20260618d.pdfQ1: How does the company view the current situation where business performance remains strong, yet the stock price appears undervalued? What measures will be taken going forward?>A1: Our group takes seriously the fact that our stock price has continued to decline despite achieving record-high profits for three consecutive fiscal years.>To address this issue, we will continue optimizing our cost structure while actively reinvesting the profits generated from our strong performance into future growth initiatives. As part of this effort, we will fully launch a company-led product planning, development, and sales system starting this year.>Although the global expansion of our IP business will require a medium- to long-term commitment, we intend to build a robust business model comparable to those of companies that entered the market earlier.>In the future, we aim to leverage the business foundation established through Ultraman and expand additional new IPs across multiple areas, ultimately becoming a globally competitive “Global IP Platformer.”>By steadily executing these business strategies and achieving sustainable growth, we seek to enhance corporate value and meet the expectations of our shareholders.
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>>23911826Q2: How does the company view concerns regarding the visual quality and production structure of recent Ultraman works? Additionally, what are the medium- to long-term plans for maintaining and improving quality?>A2: We take concerns regarding declining visual quality seriously and will pursue fundamental improvements.>The quality of television series is an important factor directly linked to merchandise sales both domestically and internationally, as well as evaluations in the Chinese market. However, in recent years, production has been led by multiple partners, resulting in differences in target audiences and inconsistencies in quality.>Going forward, we will utilize retained earnings to significantly increase investment in video production and IP acquisition. Specifically, beginning last year, we transitioned to a company-led production structure by increasing our ownership stake in the production process.>Due to production scheduling constraints, the full effects of this new structure will not be reflected until next year and beyond. Nevertheless, we will strengthen quality control and maximize the value of our works.>At the same time, while paying close attention to external factors such as changes in local market evaluations and country-specific risks in China, we will work to enhance our brand value globally on a sustainable basis.
>>23911828Q3: Other companies have successfully developed high-quality transformation devices aimed at adult consumers. Is there any intention to pursue similar product development for the Ultraman series?>A3: This aligns with the direction in which we intend to focus our efforts.>Currently, the domestic Ultraman market remains around ¥15 billion in size. In contrast, the Chinese market has generated substantial sales through collaboration with highly motivated partner companies and a diverse range of products.>Historically, in Japan, we mainly operated as a licensor, leaving product commercialization to partner companies (licensees). However, moving forward, we will shift toward a model in which we handle product planning, manufacturing, and sales ourselves.>As part of this initiative, beginning with the opening of a directly operated store in Harajuku, we plan to expand official Ultraman shops throughout Japan.>Furthermore, we will promote the production of new films, collaborations with animation studios, and the development of large-scale visual projects.
>>23911830Q4: Have rising prices and increasing production costs affected product quality, including card games, and production environments? What is the company's current assessment and response policy?>A4: In the Chinese market, growing demand for card games generated significant sales.>In light of the recent stabilization of that market, we have begun offering an Ultraman card game as part of the rollout of new proprietary products in Japan.>We believe that if we are to operate this business, we should aim for the highest level of quality. At the same time, we recognize that in some areas of our current television programs and merchandise, specifications were adjusted with short-term profit considerations in mind, resulting in quality that has not fully met desired standards.>Considering our current profit levels, we intend to appropriately increase investment in visual productions and product development in order to improve overall quality.>This policy will be incorporated into each business segment beginning in the first year of our three-year business plan.
>>23911833Q5: As a strategy to strengthen the female and adult market, are you considering developing plush toys of Ultraman and monsters that utilize AI?>A5: We recognize plush toys as a highly profitable and important product category. While Ultraman is generally not viewed as a character that speaks much, we will consider various possibilities involving Ultraman, kaiju, and other characters, taking into account the keyword “conversation” mentioned in the proposal.
Watching Ultraman Taro as my first ever Ultraman. Is it a running gag that they just keep killing the dog? Poor guy not only got eaten twice but was also literally replaced at the end of episode 6.
>>23911835Q6: Given the current primarily local broadcasting structure, how does the company plan to strengthen nationwide broadcasting and reach new audiences?>A6: One of the periods in which Ultraman enjoyed particularly favorable market conditions was during the broadcast of Ultraman Tiga. That series benefited from factors such as the participation of popular actors and nationwide broadcasting during an evening time slot. As a result, it continues to receive very high evaluations today, including in China. In contrast, current television series are broadcast in a 30-minute Saturday morning slot at 9:00 a.m. We recognize that the scale of exposure differs significantly from the era of nationwide broadcasting. Going forward, we intend to take a more proactive leadership role and examine possibilities such as achieving nationwide broadcasting and reconsidering broadcast time slots. Regarding casting, we will continue pursuing talent selections that contribute to enhancing the value of our productions. Due to production schedules, it may be difficult to reflect these changes immediately in works scheduled for release within the next one to two years. However, we will address these issues as medium- to long-term priorities. Additionally, we will create more opportunities for people to engage with Ultraman through the nationwide expansion of official stores, live stage shows, and various events. We also plan to develop collaborative merchandise with other IPs that are popular among young women, thereby steadily revitalizing the domestic market.
>>23911837Q7: As a measure to encourage long-term ownership by individual shareholders, is the company considering introducing a shareholder benefit program similar to the commemorative gifts distributed in the past?>A7: The pin badges distributed in the past were prepared at the time of the business integration of Tsuburaya Productions and Fields with the aim of expanding the shareholder base among fans. As part of our measures to return profits to our shareholders, we will proceed with consideration towards the early implementation of a shareholder benefit program.
>>23911841Q8: Could you discuss the progress of overseas expansion outside Japan and China, as well as the company's approach to creating new IPs for future growth?>A8: Outside Japan and China, sales in the ASEAN region have been growing, and we have secured stable profits through our Singapore subsidiary. Regarding the North American market, we are exploring the development of Hollywood projects. In August last year, we visited the United States and conducted promotional activities to facilitate negotiations, including participation in a ceremonial first pitch event at Dodger Stadium. As for future global expansion, our policy is to first further strengthen our growth foundation in Japan and China, and then gradually expand into ASEAN, North America, and the rest of the world.Q9: In preparation for the 60th anniversary of Ultraman, we would like to ask about your plans for maintaining and improving event quality, as well as your operational and personnel structure in light of some media reports.>A9: Regarding some media reports, we will refrain from answering individual cases as they are not based on our official announcements and may contain interpretations or factual errors. Our basic policy is to comply with laws and regulations, and we strive to maintain an appropriate working environment and sound organizational management. We also take the criticisms regarding the quality of our events and products very seriously. We recognize that we are a company that should always provide top-level quality, and going forward, we will implement fundamental structural reforms rather than gradual improvements. By completely revamping our organizational structure and building a system that can stably provide high-quality products, events, and video works, we aim to increase the profitability of our domestic business and enhance corporate value.
So supposedly all the current internal problem is cause by Tsuburaya-Fields CEO, Hidetoshi Yamamoto. Who also supposedly the one fired Takayuki Tsukagoshi.
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So is there any hope at all?
>>23912022Well, there's the off chance their future investment will pay off, but if it doesn't blow up significantly later entries in the series likely will have even less money.
>>23912022>no Tsukagoshi>no Taguchi>no Sakamoto>no AnnoIt's over.
>it is over>All of our staff have either been laid off or switched jobs>But tsuburaya...>It is no use bandai!>I too am joining the china league!
>>23911883I call bullshit, Yuki Yamamoto husband is Geki Violet actor and they're saying he's working at Tsuburaya for a long time now?
What's next for Ultraman after Teo?
>>23912137nothing
Niggas don't understand this is like the fifth time Ultraman faced this, and they always come back.
>>23912137The Ultraman Zero movie.
>>23912199Yeah, and we're at a better place too. So maybe Ultraman yearly series might have to pause at some point, but the YouTube channel can still carry it for a bit
>Ultra series will end after Ultraseven!>Ultra series will end after Leo!>Ultra series will end after 80!>Ultra series will end after Mebius!>Ultra series will end after the Zero saga!>Ultra series will end after Teo! (we are here)spinoffs>Chaiyo will kill Ultraman!>UMC will kill Ultraman!
>>23912210Yeah, it'll probably be a hiatus like between 80 to Neos. They got a bit of funds from expanding into the American market too.
Maybe their need of money will spur some more homemedia sales so I can FINALLY FUCKING GET A COPY OF ULTRAMAN MEBUS!
Worse case scenario, they take a hiatus like the one between Kamen Rider Black RX to Kuuga.
>>23912214it was on amazon like yesterday...
>>23912217It’s been out of stock for a while now. C and Orb have also gotten rarer.
