SingapoReimagine ULTRAMAN

is a collaboration project between the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Tsuburaya Productions meant to commemorate the 55th anniversary of Singapore-Japan diplomatic relations (SJ55) and the Ultraman Series, held between June 2021 and December 2022.https://m-78.jp/news/post-5884>https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/2650
The aim of the collaboration project is to bridge the gap between both countries amid the travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic using the iconic Hero of Light, Ultraman, as the ambassador of amicable relations.
==History==
On June 1st 2021, a press event featuring the original Ultraman unveiled key details and visuals for the SingapoReimagine ULTRAMAN project.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fa6kzxnevog On the same day, Tsuburaya Productions published news articles on both their Japanese and English websites, highlighting information on the project. The SJ55 official website was updated shortly thereafter.https://www.visitsingapore.com/ja_jp/singaporeimagine-ultraman/
On December 5th 2021, travel news site Travel Watch reported on the Ultraman: A New Power of Singapore three-part miniseries that would broadcast exclusively on Tsuburaya Productions' official YouTube channel from December 7th onwards, which would be directed by tokusatsu veteran Kiyotaka Taguchi, the man behind popular works such as Ultraman Z and Ultraman Orb.https://travel.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/1371407.html 
On December 7th, the first episode of the miniseries was uploaded to YouTube, revealing actress Hikari Kuroki of Ultraman Z fame to be part of its cast.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cud_C0tO_Ys In addition, Tsuburaya Productions released more details on the miniseries on their website and teased for more projects to come.
Since March 2022, up-and-coming Singaporean artists have painted Ultraman murals in the streets of Singapore.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUtlaC0Cpbchttps://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=000000010.000061092&g=prt
On March 31th 2022, Gurihiru revealed they were in charge of designing key visuals for the campaign.https://twitter.com/Gurihiru/status/1509487885934010369 Their art was used for a free Singapore tourism guidebook and posters, which were both available at Ultra Heroes EXPO New Generation World in 2022, as well as merchandise, including tote bags and shirts, sold in Japan and Singapore.https://twitter.com/oh_sakana_alter/status/1506582219087052803?t=WQe6zRSenwIi-_ZKDsjClAhttps://twitter.com/Gurihiru/status/1509490114116075520
On April 12th 2021, a media event titled was held in Tokyo.https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2231194/full/ The event described the COVID-19 travel restrictions in Singapore that had been lifted on April 1st 2022, followed by a screening of the three parts of Ultraman: A New Power of Singapore compiled into one, then a short stage show featuring the same characters.https://twitter.com/movie_core2014/status/1513803932572991488http://movie-core.jp/blog-entry-4985.html Hikari Kuroki attended the event and spoke about her experiences with Singapore.
==Projects==
===Ultraman: A New Power of Singapore===
 is a three-part tourism miniseries broadcast exclusively on YouTube.https://m-78.jp/news/post-6158https://en.tsuburaya-prod.co.jp/news/3743 A complete edition with the three parts compiled together with English subtitles was uploaded on April 12th, 2021.https://twitter.com/TsuburayaGlobal/status/1513773918284263426
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Ultraman faces off against monsters that threaten peace in Singapore. The movies feature famous sightseeing destinations such as the Gardens by the Bay, Jewel Changi Airport, Sentosa Island, Marina Bay, and more.
Ep. 	Plot
1 	Unusual phenomena emerges across the island nation of Singapore. As part of her investigations, Dr. Alisha Hoshi reviews photographic material from the past. Suddenly, the skull monster Red King appears in the Gardens by the Bay!
2 	A Kaiju has been seen in Singapore! And just then, another one appears over Jewel Changi Airport!? What will Dr. Alisha Hoshi encounter next?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFfHKa9N0-Q
FINAL	Monsters emerge one after another in Singapore, and the final battle takes place in Marina Bay Sands. Unexpectedly, a new Kaiju makes its appearance!?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV8-c7gChqc
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:SSSP Singapore Branch
::Space Organism Research Lab
:::*Dr. Alisha Hoshihttps://twitter.com/TsuburayaGlobal/status/1468169097389424640
:Ultras
:::*Ultraman
:Kaiju
::Good
:::*Merligerhttps://twitter.com/TsuburayaGlobal/status/1473216677345169412
::Evil
:::*Red King
:::*Neronga
:::*Gubila
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*Director: Kiyotaka Taguchi
*Filming: Satoshi Murakawa
*Storyboard: Yo Takano
*Character Design: Masayuki Gotoh
*Visual Effects: Yuko Tsuda
*Assistant Director/Editor: Jun Shimazaki
==Gallery==
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===Ultraman: A New Power of Singapore===
「ウルトラマン -シンガポールの新たな力- 」エピソード1 - Ultraman- A New Power of Singapore Episode 1 - Visit Singapore|Episode 1
「ウルトラマン -シンガポールの新たな力- 」エピソード 2 - Ultraman- A New Power of Singapore Episode 2 - Visit Singapore|Episode 2
「ウルトラマン -シンガポールの新たな力- 」エピソード FINAL - Ultraman- A New Power of Singapore EP FINAL - Visit Singapore|Episode 3
Full Episode ver. -「ウルトラマン -シンガポールの新たな力- 」- Ultraman- A New Power of Singapore - Visit Singapore|Episodes 1-3
==Trivia==
*The Merliger is a redeco of Gukulushisa.
==External Links==
*Official website
==References==
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