Jirahs and the Face of the Kaiju Boom
By Christopher Stewardson Ultraman (1966-67) turned 60 this past July. Naturally, Tsuburaya Productions has capitalised on the anniversary with an array of merchandising, special events, its newest Ultraman series (Ultraman Teo), and a far-reaching documentary (The Origin of Ultraman) which traces the global resonance, cultural position, and personal meaning of the Ultraman character. When Ultraman…
