Seven Seas Unearths Original Ultraman Manga for 60th Anniversary
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Talk about a blast from the past! Seven Seas Entertainment is bringing Ultraman's foundational manga to English readers for the very first time, just in time for the iconic hero's 60th anniversary. This isn't the modern series many fans know; we're talking about the original 1966 manga adaptation by Kazuho Ikeno. For decades, fans have only dreamed of reading this classic piece of tokusatsu history in English. Seven Seas, known for its diverse and often surprising manga catalog, is making that dream a reality. This marks a significant moment, finally bridging a major gap in the availability of classic Ultraman media for Western audiences. Get ready to dive into the very roots of the Giant of Light’s comic adventures.
“Seven Seas is making that dream a reality, bringing Ultraman's foundational manga to English readers for the very first time.”
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This is huge for classic tokusatsu enthusiasts! While the modern Ultraman manga is great, getting access to the original comic incarnation is a whole different level of historical significance. Fans will want to keep an eye on Seven Seas' release schedule for more details. We file it under 1. Read it as a first move, and notice what had to not exist for this to be possible.
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