We take a look at the creation of the Ultraman franchise and how that history informs the newly released Shin Ultraman film, then review the original Ultraman show, as well as Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman and Ultraman Vs. Kamen Rider.

Daicon Films Presents Return of Ultraman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DccY2560nW0&t=38s

Ultraman Vs. Kamen Rider (subbed by Lan):

https://revilarksubsnscrubs.wordpress.com/2022/02/12/super-battle-ultraman-vs-kamen-rider/

Lan’s extended notes with visual aids:

https://midnightgrappleranimals.wordpress.com/2023/01/24/midnight-grappler-animals-episode-06-shin-ultraman-born-again

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