For Tokusatsu fans, the “Original Ultraman” is truly the origin and an eternal hero. To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Original Ultraman in 2026, the commemorative photo collection “Ultraman VS. Baltan, Gomora, and Zetton” has appeared. It is not merely a memoir. This single volume is also a “new encounter,” reconstructing the enduring appeal of the series from a contemporary perspective. It offers an experience where a story you thought you had seen once shows you an entirely different and fresh expression.

The greatest appeal of this photo collection lies in the fact that photographer Manabu Nakanishi has completely re-shot and reproduced the famous scenes from all 39 episodes of Ultraman. While retaining the atmosphere of 1966, these photographs, finished with modern photographic techniques and aesthetics, are like beautiful works of art that exquisitely blend nostalgia and novelty. With every turn of the page, the excitement dormant in the depths of your memory is awakened, and the moments you held your breath in front of the TV as a child vividly return. It is truly a journey to reunite with the past through sight.

Baltan, Gomora, and Zetton—the familiar faces for Ultraman fans—appear with star-level treatment in this photo collection. Their unique designs and overwhelming presence are further enhanced by modern technology, compelling you with breathtaking power with every turn of the page. Going beyond the simple framework of fighting enemies, the profound composition allows readers to sense the story and background of each Kaiju, as well as their relationship with Ultraman, making it irresistible content for Kaiju fans.

And another unmissable feature is the special dialogue between Bin Furuya, who played the “Original Ultraman,” and Hideyoshi Iwata, a modern suit actor. On this page, you can access the real voices of the people who have supported Ultraman across generations, as they share their techniques, passion, and feelings about the existence of Ultraman. To be able to read such a valuable interview within a photo collection is surely an unparalleled joy for fans.

Packed into the 96 pages is dense content that is not just photos and explanations, but what could be called “the feelings of people who love Ultraman.” This photo collection is imbued with the intention of looking back on the culture of Ultraman while passing the baton to the future, offering a depth that can only be savored now as an adult. The value to be inherited across generations is present here, both for those who were once boys and girls, and for the children who are currently absorbed in Ultraman.