No41 [Interview] In the shadow of the superheroes
after playing the key character in Ultraman’s first series, kurobe Susumu still remains very popular 50 years later. Since the beginning of the Ultraman saga […]
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No41 [Memory] Q-chan, or the testimony of a fan
Since the character was first shown in 1966, the various Ultraman series have enjoyed a unprecedented level of popularity in Japan. The good folk who […]
No41 [Encounter] A unique skill
President of Tsuburaya Productions, Ooka Shinichi looks back on his career and the incredible longevity of his superhero. Though most movie fans are interested […]
No41 [Focus] Happy birthday Ultraman!
Ultraman, a hero created by Tsuburaya Productions, inspires nostalgic memories in Japan. At a time when Hollywood superheroes are increasingly invading our screens, to the […]
No23 [Focus] Characters who serve the public interest
In Ishinomaki, in the region ravaged by 2011’s tsunami, mascots are a source of comfort. They have been the height of fashion lately, and one […]
No23 [Focus] Mascot planet
After becoming Japan’s favourite little characters, the rest of the world is now falling for this army of cheerful town mascots. You simply cannot miss […]
No23 [Mascot] Kumamon, a hairy bear
Koyama Kundo’s mission is to make people happy, a mission that he has accomplished admirably thanks to his popular mascot character. Script and broadcast writer […]
No23 [Mascot] Goda Tsuneo’s lucky star
Since he created Domo, NHK’s star character, this animator has experienced great success. A Japanese dwarf is conquering the West, one country after another, with […]
No14 [Mascot] The Kumamon bear – happiness, made in Japan
One of the hundreds of friendly mascot characters in Japan, this adorable bear from Kumamoto prefecture who has captured the hearts of a nation came […]