Shin Ultraman" (in theaters now), a film depicting the new birth and battle of a national tokusatsu hero, will be screened at overseas film festivals. The film is planned and written by Hideaki Anno, who himself professes to be a fan of the Ultraman series. The film opened in 401 theaters nationwide (including 39 IMAX theaters) on May 13, and drew 2.42 million viewers and grossed over 3.6 billion yen in the 33 days from the opening day to June 14. Shin Ultraman" is finally set to take off around the world. The film will be exhibited at the "Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival" in Neuchatel, Switzerland from July 1, the "Fantasia International Film Festival" in Montreal, Canada from July 14, and the "New York Asian Film Festival (NFF)" in New York City, USA from July 15. Asian Film Festival (NYAFF), which will be held in New York, U.S.A. from July 15. The film has been highly acclaimed overseas as "an update of the original by special effects master Eiji Tsuburaya, which increases the thrill of the film and at the same time does not lose the dynamic nature, jargon exchange, and framing of the series" (NYAFF website). Director Higuchi also appeared on stage at the Fantasia International Film Festival and New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF) screenings. He was to speak about his thoughts on this film. Box Office Revenue Surpasses 3.6 Billion Yen (C) 2022 "Shin Ultraman" Production Committee (C) Tsuburaya Productions
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
