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3DCG Anime Ultraman (2019x10)

: 06, 2019

This episode of imagine-nation will be featuring "ULTRAMAN," the anime that began streaming worldwide in April 2019. "ULTRAMAN," a story of a new generation of national heroes Ultraman that everybody is familiar with, is a manga that's also hugely popular with overseas fans, and its long-awaited anime adaptation in full 3DCG has finally arrived. The original manga is being serialized in the "Monthly Comic Magazine HERO'S." It's become popular not only among longtime fans who grew up with Ultraman but also among younger generations who do not know about Ultraman. Currently, the manga boasts a cumulative circulation of over 2.80 million copies. Having been translated into 11 languages including English, French, and Chinese, it has proven to be popular overseas as well. It has even won international comic awards. Its anime adaptation, directed by a two-man team made up of the top 3DCG creator of the anime industry, namely Kenji Kamiyama and Shinji Aramaki, has made it one of the most anticipated anime titles of this season. Through this feature covering the scenes of anime production, we'll uncover the behind-the-scenes story of what has made Ultraman a timeless global masterpiece!