Zany + Style + Monsters = Awesome Ultraman Costumes
If you’ve ever seen a Japanese game show then you know the zany side of Japanese culture. In “Slippery Stairs”, contestants in vinyl onesies attempt to climb a rubber staircase covered in liquid soap. Hilarious.
Japanese people are some of the most stylish in the world. Even Japanese uniforms are stylish.
Consider also their love of monsters. The Yokai were supernatural monsters from Japanese folklore who appeared as early as the first century.
And then of course, there were the Kaiju. The giant monsters that began appearing in film with Godzilla as the grandaddy of them all.
In subsequent films, Godzilla fought other giant monsters.
Later, came Ultraman. The TV show became a pop culture phenomenon and “spawned dozens of sequels, spin-offs, rip-offs, imitators, parodies and tributes.” (Wikipedia)
From all of this, came the most delightful costumes the world has ever known.
And yes, ultra bad guy, Starfish Hitler.
See more photos of awesomeness on my Ultraman Pinterest Board
Your site is very impressive. Makes me want redecorate everything…my blog, my house. Dye my hair. Thanks for visiting me. SB
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Haha! Loved your stories, made me miss NYC
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Starfish Hitler… Wow… Only in Japan!
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Reblogged this on Nicholas C. Rossis and commented:
Starfish Hitler and more Japanese zaniness, courtesy of Ted Jackson!
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I’ve seen Japanese game shows, but I’dlove to see the slippery stairs one. sounds hilarious.
I notice there’s a handrail on the right. Why don’t they use that?
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Here’s a clip of the show!
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As a professional Costume Designer, I say What fun!!!
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I thought you might appreciate this!
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Those are some zany costumes!
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