Shout! Factory to Release Ultra Q DVD Set [UPDATED]

Shout! Factory opened pre-orders for their upcoming Ultra Q DVD release! This black and white remaster of the predecessor of the Ultraman franchise will be released this August 13th.

This classic 1966 tokusatsu classic had a total of 28 episodes, and is often referred to as Japan's equivalent to America's The Twilight Zone. This 6-disc DVD set costs $59.97 in retail but Shout! Factory offers the set for $47.98. In addition, Amazon offers this set for $41.98. And yes, it is subbed in English. For foreign fans, sadly this set is only available in the US and Canada.

UPDATE (5/12/13): It is confirmed via August Ragone's blog that Shout! Factory's release of Ultra Q is in its original black & white format with English subtitles.

Neo Ultra Q Marks the Return of Ultra Q after 47 Years

After 47 years, Ultra Q, the monster television series that spawned the Ultraman franchise marks its return with Neo Ultra Q, a 12-episode "second season" that will start airing next year.

Gakuryū Ishii, Yū Irie, and other film directors are helming the episodes on the WOWOW cable and satellite channel. It will be a part of “Tsuburaya Productions x WOWOW's Three Great Ultra Projects,” along with HDTV runs of Ultraman and Ultra Seven.

Hailed as the most expensive Japanese TV show during its time, ULTRA Q (1966) is a 28 episode series, and considered as the predecessor to the Ultraman franchise, which became a phenomenon, and one of the best-remembered shows of the 1960s. It is a cross between THE TWILIGHT ZONE and THE OUTER LIMITS, funneled through Toho Monster movies.

The remastered edition of Ultra Q in full color was released in two sets for the Blu-ray and DVD last year.

Source: Sports Hochi, Mantan Web via Anime News Network