Announcement of New Pachislot Machine "L ULTRAMAN Saishu Kessen"
Fields Corporation, a subsidiary of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Co., Ltd., announced the release of its new pachislot machine, "L ULTRAMAN Saishu Kessen." This smart pachislot machine, based on the popular "ULTRAMAN" series, is expected to be available in pachinko halls nationwide by July 2026, targeting a broad audience of fans.
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Fields Corporation, a consolidated subsidiary of Tsuburaya Fields Holdings Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce the launch of its new pachislot machine, "L ULTRAMAN Saishu Kessen."
This gaming machine will appear as a smart pachislot machine (Sumasuro).
■ What is "ULTRAMAN"?
"ULTRAMAN" is a popular manga series created by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi, which began serialization in the inaugural issue of "Monthly Heroes" manga magazine (first published on November 1, 2011). Its comic books have been published in 11 languages across 24 countries worldwide, with total circulation exceeding 4 million copies.
Set in the world after the special effects TV series "Ultraman" broadcast in 1966, it depicts a "life-sized" hero drama where Shinjiro Hayata, the son of Shin Hayata (the protagonist of "Ultraman"), fights while wearing an enhanced suit (Ultraman Suit). By incorporating novel settings such as a "mechanical life-sized hero" instead of a giant hero, and new elements like "the destiny of father and son" and "speedy battle action," it has significantly redefined the traditional image of Ultraman, gaining high popularity not only in Japan but also among overseas fans.
In 2019, a 3DCG anime adaptation was produced as a Netflix original series and distributed worldwide. The directors were Kenji Kamiyama (known for the "Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C." series) and Shinji Aramaki (known for "APPLESEED"), with animation production by Production I.G × SOLA DIGITAL ARTS. To faithfully reproduce the intricate textures of the Ultraman Suit and inherit the visual style of the original manga, a cel-look (a drawing style similar to traditional animation) was adopted. Additionally, motion capture technology, which reflects actors' performances onto characters, was utilized to achieve dynamic action expressions.
According to Netflix's announcement ("What's Hot? 2019"), it ranked first in the anime category and sixth overall among titles streamed in Japan in 2019, making it the most-watched series in Japan that year. Directors Kenji Kamiyama and Shinji Aramaki were also nominated for the Director's Award (TV/Media category) at the 47th Annie Awards for this work. Season 2 was released in 2022, and Season 3 (the final season) in 2023, with the stylish ending sequence featuring the ULTRAMAN characters dancing also becoming a big topic.
Beyond the series expansion of video content, various other developments have been made, including anime screening events, orchestral concerts performing anime music, goods, and games.
This gaming machine is scheduled to be enjoyed by a wide range of people, including pachinko and pachislot fans, as well as anime, tokusatsu (special effects), and Ultraman series fans, through pachinko halls introduced nationwide by July 2026.
This gaming machine will appear as a smart pachislot machine (Sumasuro).
■ What is "ULTRAMAN"?
"ULTRAMAN" is a popular manga series created by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi, which began serialization in the inaugural issue of "Monthly Heroes" manga magazine (first published on November 1, 2011). Its comic books have been published in 11 languages across 24 countries worldwide, with total circulation exceeding 4 million copies.
Set in the world after the special effects TV series "Ultraman" broadcast in 1966, it depicts a "life-sized" hero drama where Shinjiro Hayata, the son of Shin Hayata (the protagonist of "Ultraman"), fights while wearing an enhanced suit (Ultraman Suit). By incorporating novel settings such as a "mechanical life-sized hero" instead of a giant hero, and new elements like "the destiny of father and son" and "speedy battle action," it has significantly redefined the traditional image of Ultraman, gaining high popularity not only in Japan but also among overseas fans.
In 2019, a 3DCG anime adaptation was produced as a Netflix original series and distributed worldwide. The directors were Kenji Kamiyama (known for the "Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C." series) and Shinji Aramaki (known for "APPLESEED"), with animation production by Production I.G × SOLA DIGITAL ARTS. To faithfully reproduce the intricate textures of the Ultraman Suit and inherit the visual style of the original manga, a cel-look (a drawing style similar to traditional animation) was adopted. Additionally, motion capture technology, which reflects actors' performances onto characters, was utilized to achieve dynamic action expressions.
According to Netflix's announcement ("What's Hot? 2019"), it ranked first in the anime category and sixth overall among titles streamed in Japan in 2019, making it the most-watched series in Japan that year. Directors Kenji Kamiyama and Shinji Aramaki were also nominated for the Director's Award (TV/Media category) at the 47th Annie Awards for this work. Season 2 was released in 2022, and Season 3 (the final season) in 2023, with the stylish ending sequence featuring the ULTRAMAN characters dancing also becoming a big topic.
Beyond the series expansion of video content, various other developments have been made, including anime screening events, orchestral concerts performing anime music, goods, and games.
This gaming machine is scheduled to be enjoyed by a wide range of people, including pachinko and pachislot fans, as well as anime, tokusatsu (special effects), and Ultraman series fans, through pachinko halls introduced nationwide by July 2026.