Ultra‑Thrashes, Singapore Blazes: New Short‑Episode U‑Series for 55 Years of Diplomacy
Back in December 2021, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and a team of Ultraman masterminds kicked off a tiny, but mighty campaign to salute 55 years of Singapore‑Japan diplomatic ties. The result? A trio of super‑short episodes where our beloved Ultraman zooms into the Lion City and battles a handful of kaijus.
Why You’ll Love the Bite‑Size Bonanza
Each episode is just about two minutes long—short enough to fit between a cup of kopi and your next scroll‑through, but long enough to see Ultraman smash a monster (or two) and keep the story snappy.
Meet the Crew
Director Kiyotaka Taguchi, who also helmed Ultraman Z (2020) and Ultraman Orb (2016), steered this mini‑series, giving it the slick, familiar style fans adore.
Merlion to the Rescue
We’re not shy about re‑imagining icons—starring the iconic Merlion, this kaiju is a spiky, sea‑foam‑colored beast that even ultraman Geed The Movie (2018) couldn’t have seen coming. It turns the Merlion into a true Singaporean superhero.
All for One
STB stitched the three two‑minute tales into a single binge‑ready video and dropped it on ULTRAMAN’S OFFICIAL YouTube channel. You can now relax, roll back your seat cushions, and watch Ultraman protect the island from monster chaos.
- Episode 1: Ultraman attacks a kaiju in the Marina Bay area.
- Episode 2: Merlion‑kaiju takes on the hero in a dramatic showdown.
- Episode 3: The climactic battle ends with triumph and a twist of national pride.
Want more? The “SJ55” campaign drops a splash of trivia, pop culture, and sweet Singaporean flair, proving that a little creativity can turn a diplomatic commemoration into a blockbuster hit.
