Editing Ultraman (1966 TV series) (section)

==Post-release==
===Proposed sequels===
Due to the show's success, a feature film titled ''Ultraman: Operation Giant'' was planned. [[Toshihiro Iijima]] was attached to write the script. The film was to be filmed in CinemaScope and was to introduce new characters, such as a self-sacrificing automaton built by the Science Patrol, the Baltans invading Earth with the help of a human scientist, a new subterranean monster named "Morugo", and Ultraman was to be given a new sword weapon. A sequel series tentatively titled {{nihongo|''Ultraman Continues''|続ウルトラマン|Zoku Urutoraman}} was also proposed; however, neither project ever materialized.{{sfn|Asahi Sonorama|1982|p=83}}{{sfn|Ragone|2007|p=129}}{{sfn|Ragone|2012|p=12}}

===Adaptations===
[[Harvey Comics|Harvey Comics Entertainment]] published two short comic book series based on Ultraman in 1993 and 1994. [[Bandai]] published the video game ''Ultraman'' for [[Super Famicom]] in 1990, and ''[[PD Ultraman Battle Collection 64]]'' for the Nintendo 64 in 1997. The games were released in Japan only. In 2011, a manga adaptation simply titled ''[[Ultraman (manga)|Ultraman]]'' began serialization in [[Shogakukan]]'s ''Monthly Hero's'' magazine. It serves as a sequel to the television series. It was released on August 18, 2015, in North America by [[Viz Media]], who had received the rights on February 18, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.viz.com/news/newsroom/1006195|title=VIZ MEDIA ACQUIRES ULTRAMAN MANGA SERIES|publisher=[[Viz Media]]|date=2015-02-18|access-date=2016-07-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2015-08-11/viz-media-launches-the-new-ultraman-manga-series/.91555|title=Viz Media Launches The New Ultraman Manga Series|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=2015-08-12|access-date=2016-07-19}}</ref> The manga was adapted into a [[Ultraman (manga)#Anime|3DCG anime of the same name]] and released on [[Netflix]] in April 2019.<ref name="Slash"/> In September 2020, [[Marvel Comics]] launched a monthly series titled ''The Rise of Ultraman''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/comics/2020/9/11/21432981/marvel-comics-rise-of-ultraman-issue-1-review|title=Japanese superhero Ultraman barely shows up for his Marvel Comics debut|last=McWhertor|first=Michael|work=Polygon|date=September 11, 2020|access-date=December 3, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203093921/https://www.polygon.com/comics/2020/9/11/21432981/marvel-comics-rise-of-ultraman-issue-1-review}}</ref>

In May 2022, [[Toho]] released a reimagining of the series, titled ''[[Shin Ultraman]]'', directed by [[Shinji Higuchi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-feature/2022/05/19/review-shin-ultramans-fanatic-and-hope-filled-entry-in-the-shin-universe|title=REVIEW: Shin Ultraman's Fanatic and Hope-Filled Entry in the "Shin" Universe|first=Alicia|last=Haddick|work=Crunchyroll|date=May 19, 2022|access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref> Using [[motion capture|motion capture technology]], [[Bin Furuya]], the original [[Ultraman (character)|Ultraman]] suit actor, portrays the titular hero alongside [[Hideaki Anno]].{{sfn|Anno|2022|p=74}}

===Legacy===
Since its debut, both the show and character became international pop culture phenomena,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2182224/chinese-ultraman-fans-win-plaudits-their-tribute-video|title=Ultraman scenes remade with cardboard and sticky tape become social media hit in China|last=Yan|first=Alice|work=South China Morning Post|date=January 15, 2019|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212010850/https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2182224/chinese-ultraman-fans-win-plaudits-their-tribute-video}}</ref> inspiring rip-offs, imitators, parodies, tributes,<ref name="Slash">{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/ultraman-trailer-netflix-adapts-the-japanese-pop-culture-icon-into-an-anime/|title='Ultraman' Trailer: Netflix Adapts the Japanese Pop Culture Icon Into an Anime|last=Bui|first=Hoai-Tran|work=[[/Film]]|date=November 28, 2018|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=November 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108094558/https://www.slashfilm.com/ultraman-trailer-netflix-adapts-the-japanese-pop-culture-icon-into-an-anime/}}</ref> and a multimedia franchise centered around spin-off characters based on Ultraman.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/07/ultraman-north-american-streaming-shout-factory-mill-creek-distribution-deal-1202982694/|title='Ultraman' Flies To North American Streaming In Sweeping Shout! Factory-Mill Creek Distribution Deal|last=Hayes|first=Dade|work=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=July 10, 2020|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212000715/https://deadline.com/2020/07/ultraman-north-american-streaming-shout-factory-mill-creek-distribution-deal-1202982694/}}</ref> The series has been recognized by [[Guinness World Records]] for "TV series with most number of spin-offs."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2013/09/12/video-ultraman-gets-guinness-record-for-most-spin-off-shows|title=Ultraman Gets Guinness Record for "Most Spin-Off Shows"|last=Macias|first=Patrick|work=Crunchyroll|date=September 12, 2013|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=April 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200402001006/https://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2013/09/12/video-ultraman-gets-guinness-record-for-most-spin-off-shows}}</ref> [[Mark Schilling]] from ''[[The Japan Times]]'' called the series "a rite of passage for Japanese boys (and a few girls) and their families" since the series' debut and noted "the series is as much a part of the national fabric as furikake (rice topping) and chopsticks."<ref name="Forever"/> SciFi Japan called the 1966 series "the gold standard of Japanese special effects television series."<ref name="Nex"/> Ultraman has been parodied, tributed, and referenced in various media such as ''[[Ben 10 (2016 TV series)|Ben 10]]'',<ref name="CBR">{{cite web|url=https://www.cbr.com/things-about-ultraman/|title=Ultraman: The 19 Most Bonkers Things About Japan's Biggest (And Weirdest) Superhero|last=Magazzu|first=Andrew|work=[[Comic Book Resources]]|date=October 7, 2018|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212003844/https://www.cbr.com/things-about-ultraman/}}</ref> ''[[Ready Player One]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2396142/5-ready-player-one-references-from-the-book-we-missed-in-the-movie|title=5 Ready Player One References From The Book We Missed In The Movie|last=Libbey|first=Dirk|work=Cinema Blend|date=April 1, 2018|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212003526/https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2396142/5-ready-player-one-references-from-the-book-we-missed-in-the-movie}}</ref> ''[[The Simpsons]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ultraman-how-to-bring-it-to-america/|title=The Challenge of Bringing Ultraman to America|last=Kelley|first=Shamus|work=Den of Geek|date=March 19, 2019|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=November 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201107230650/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ultraman-how-to-bring-it-to-america/}}</ref> ''[[South Park]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-complete-guide-to-south-park-movie-parodies-and-references/|title=The Complete Guide to South Park Movie Parodies and References|date=April 16, 2019|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212003220/https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-complete-guide-to-south-park-movie-parodies-and-references/}}</ref> ''[[Kyoei Toshi]]'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/city-shrouded-shadow-kaiju-best-game/|title=City Shrouded In Shadow: Why The Best Kaiju Game Never Came to the US|last=Madsen|first=Hayes|work=[[Screen Rant]]|date=March 2, 2020|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212004240/https://screenrant.com/city-shrouded-shadow-kaiju-best-game/}}</ref> and ''[[Ant-Man (film)|Ant-Man]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-surprising-tokusatsu-influences-of-ant-man/|title=The Surprising Tokusatsu Influences of Ant-Man|last=Kelley|first=Shamus|work=Den of Geek|date=October 3, 2018|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828233314/https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-surprising-tokusatsu-influences-of-ant-man/}}</ref> [[Chris Kirkpatrick]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/when-ultraman-met-nsync/|title=When Ultraman Met *NSYNC|last=Kelley|first=Shamus|website=[[Den of Geek]]|date=May 1, 2017|access-date=April 30, 2020|archive-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827103910/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/when-ultraman-met-nsync/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Will Smith]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inverse.com/article/34439-ultraman-english-dub-movies-release|title=Three 'Ultraman' Movies Are Coming Stateside, in English|last=Francisco|first=Eric|work=[[Inverse (website)|Inverse]]|date=July 20, 2017|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212054852/https://www.inverse.com/article/34439-ultraman-english-dub-movies-release}}</ref> and [[Guillermo del Toro]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2013/07/01/guillermo-del-toro-on-classic-kaiju-and-why-pacific-rim-doesnt-feature-robo|title=Guillermo Del Toro On Classic Kaiju And Why Pacific Rim Doesn't Feature Robots|last=Faraci|first=Devin|work=Birth.Movies.Death|date=July 1, 2013|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212055922/https://birthmoviesdeath.com/2013/07/01/guillermo-del-toro-on-classic-kaiju-and-why-pacific-rim-doesnt-feature-robo}}</ref> have cited the 1966 series as one of the shows they grew up watching as kids. Del Toro named Ultraman and Pigmon as his favorite characters from the show and cited ''Ultraman'' as an influence on ''[[Pacific Rim (film)|Pacific Rim]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://eltiempolatino.com/news/2013/jul/05/guillermo-del-toro-creador-imparable/|title=Guillermo del Toro, creador imparable|last=Fuentes|first=Jennice|work=El Tiempo Latino|date=July 5, 2013|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212060716/http://eltiempolatino.com/news/2013/jul/05/guillermo-del-toro-creador-imparable/}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2013/07/10/pacific-rim-premiere-guillermo-del-toro-monsters/|title='Pacific Rim': Guillermo del Toro, cast talk favorite creatures|last=Bell|first=Carrie|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=July 10, 2013|access-date=December 11, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212060255/https://ew.com/article/2013/07/10/pacific-rim-premiere-guillermo-del-toro-monsters/}}</ref>