Return of Ultraman Robo

Gen Kitajima, professionally known as P.P.Pudding, is a Japanese designer toy artist celebrated for his charming and whimsical creations. His work often features anthropomorphic characters with minimalist designs that exude a sense of innocence and playfulness.  One of Kitajima’s notable creations is the “Kinohel” series, which includes various iterations such as “Kinohel - Ghost” and “Kinohel - Pink.” These figures showcase his signature style of simple yet expressive characters. Eiji Tsuburaya (1901–1970) was a pioneering Japanese filmmaker and special effects director, best known as the co-creator of Godzilla and the founder of the Ultraman franchise. He played a crucial role in shaping the tokusatsu (live-action special effects) genre, developing innovative techniques in miniatures, suitmation, and optical effects. As the special effects director for Godzilla (1954), Tsuburaya crafted the iconic monster using rubber suits and detailed miniature city sets, influencing generations of filmmakers. In 1963, he founded Tsuburaya Productions, which launched Ultraman (1966), a landmark in Japanese superhero television. His work remains highly influential in global science fiction and special effects cinema.