'Battle Kaiju Series #01 — Ultraman vs Red King' Due on Blu

Jan 31, 2024

Stephanie Prange

June 8, 2023

Mill Creek Entertainment will release Battle Kaiju Series #01 — Ultraman vs Red King, the first installment from a newly curated collection on the most popular Ultra foes, on Blu-ray Disc June 27.

The release comes from Mill Creek's license of the "Ultraman" back-catalog via international distribution company Indigo Entertainment from Tsuburaya Productions Co. Ltd.

The "Skull Monster" Red King has been a fan favorite since he was introduced back in 1966. Incredibly strong but none-too-bright, the monster is a classic bully who loves nothing more than pummeling other kaiju and fighting Ultra heroes. The Battle Kaiju Series #01 — Ultraman vs Red King set collects 16 Red King episodes from across the "Ultraman" franchise, starting with their first appearance in the original "Ultraman" series and continuing through to 2019's "Ultraman R/B." Alongside the original Red King, the collection presents multiple versions of the monster, including an animated Red King, a Red King controlled by the mind of a teenage girl, and the powered-up, Popeye-armed EX Red King.

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Included in the two-disc Blu-ray release is the bonus special The Birth of Ultraman, a live stage show that introduced Ultraman, the Science Patrol, Red King and other monsters to Japanese audiences. Rounding out the set is a slipcase featuring Marvel Comics artwork, plus a 12-page collectible booklet and episode guide.

The release features DTS-HD Master Audio of the original Japanese soundtrack with English subtitles.

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