Designs Featuring Ultraman Heroes and Monsters Appear in "Photo Booth" and "Name Sticker Machine"! Special Templates Released for "Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary"!!

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ME Group Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, Representative Director: Oliver Patrick Leaf), the Japanese subsidiary of ME Group International plc, a UK-based company that operates automated service machines, including photo booths, in 20 countries worldwide, will begin offering special templates featuring Ultraman heroes and monsters on "Photomaton" (a photo service brand) flagship machine "EVO" and "Names" (a name sticker machine) starting in early July to commemorate the "Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary."

[Next-Generation Photo Booth EVO]

The latest photo booth "EVO" from the "Photomaton" brand, which launched its service in Japan in May 2026, is equipped with a function that allows for "JOY PHOTOTM*" (Joy Photo), a first in Japan, in addition to traditional ID photos. You can enjoy new services full of playfulness, including "4 Poses," which allows you to take four different shots at once.

"JOY PHOTO" plans to offer a wide variety of special templates featuring live-action images, silhouettes, and stylized characters of Ultraman heroes and monsters, including "Ultraman Teo," which will be broadcast on TV Tokyo network and other stations starting July 4 (Sat.). *Trademark pending.

Examples of JOY PHOTO Templates

Ultraman, Ultraseven, Ultraman Taro

Ultraman Omega, Ultraman Z, Ultraman Geed

Ultraman Omega

Ultraman Teo

Stylized Designs

Silhouette Art

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Planned Locations for Photomaton EVO Installation

• Odakyu Electric Railway Soshigaya-Okura Station (1-7-1 Soshigaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo)

• Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba (1-1 Kanda Hanaoka-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)

• Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Ikebukuro (1-28-1 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)

• Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Kawasakiルフロン (1-11 Nisshin-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture)

*Installation locations will be expanded sequentially and announced on the official Instagram account.

Photomaton Official Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/photomaton_japan

[Name Sticker Machine Names]

"Names," where you can create one-of-a-kind name stickers by choosing from a wide range of characters and designs, will offer special templates that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations, from children to adults, including designs using illustrations, silhouettes, and stylized characters of popular past Ultraman heroes and monsters by era.

Examples of Names Templates

Ultraman

Ultraman Tiga

Ultraman Zero

Stylized Designs

Silhouette Art

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Machine Location Search: https://locator.me-group.jp/

Names Official Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/names_onamae

About ME Group Japan

ME Group Japan Co., Ltd. is a pioneer that first introduced automated photo booths to Japan. Established in 1963 as the Japanese subsidiary of ME Group International plc (Headquarters: UK), the world's No. 1 share holder, the company leads the industry with approximately 14,000 automated photo booths installed nationwide in Japan. They also operate fresh juice vending machines and amusement machines. Through automated machines, they provide services that make people's lives easier and more convenient (Making Easy).

Website: https://www.me-group.jp

About the Ultraman Series

The "Ultraman Series" began with "Ultra Q" and "Ultraman" in 1966 and has been loved by generations for 60 years. The series, which depicts Ultraman fighting monsters and aliens for the peace of the universe, has gained popularity for its thrilling special effects and innovative stories. Since the broadcast of "Ultraman," new heroes have appeared with each era, and the series has been broadcast and developed not only in Japan but also overseas.

"Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Commemorative Site": https://60th.m-78.jp

Official Website: https://m-78.jp

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Contact for Press Release Inquiries Regarding This Press Release

ME Group Japan Co., Ltd. Marketing Department corporate@me-group.com