Debuting In August
May 21, 2003
The classic 'kaiju' warrior Ultraman , created by Eiji Tsuburaya (aka the father of Godzilla ) in 1966, is coming to the U.S. courtesy of Dark Horse Comics.
New Series Set for Spring Debut
October 13, 2002
Bandai StudioWorks' first series of collector figures, which are based on the popular Japanese live action series Kikaida will be released in the U.S. in the spring of 2003.
First English-Language Japanese Toy Magazine
October 2, 2002
This Halloween will see the debut of the first-ever English language magazine devoted to the culture of Japanese live action science fiction and fantasy character toys-- Super 7.
Stargate, Others Start in September
May 14, 2002
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be returning to American television on Fox in January.
More Announcements to Come
January 26, 2002
4Kids Entertainment, which won the bidding war to take over the four-hour Saturday morning block on the Fox Network, has announced two programs that will be airing on Saturday mornings beginning September of 2002.
Outbids DIC and Nick for Saturday Morning
January 22, 2002
4Kids Entertainment, the company that packages Pokemon , Yu-Gi-Oh , and Cubix, outbid both DIC Entertainment ( Sailor Moon ) and Nickelodeon for the four-hour Saturday morning block.
Ultraman Returns
February 6, 2001
4Kids Entertainment, the American licensee and packager of Pokemon, announced the production of three Japanese series for the American market.
