"Ultraman Decker" is a modern adaptation of the worldview of "Ultraman Dyna," one of the Heisei Ultraman trilogy. Have you looked into the item that Asumi Kanata, the protagonist of this work, uses to transform into Ultraman Decker? In the Ultraman and Kamen Rider series, the item that allows the protagonist to transform into a hero is synonymous with that series. There have been many Ultraman series so far, but there are hardly any works that don't feature a transformation item! Aren't you excited to see how these important items have evolved in the latest Reiwa Ultraman work? From here, we'd like to introduce the Ultra D Flasher, the item used to transform into Ultraman in this work, and its related item, the Ultra Dimension Card!
Ultraman Decker's Transformation Item!
First, let me introduce the Ultra D Flasher, the series' most important item. The Ultra D Flasher is used by the series' protagonist, Kanata Asumi, to transform into Ultraman Decker, making it the item most frequently used in the series.
A traditional Ultraman flasher!
Ultraman is a warrior of light who came from the Land of Light, so he usually transforms using items that utilize light. As the name "Flasher" suggests, the Ultra D Flasher in this film is a tool that uses light to transform into Ultraman, so it can be said to be an item that carries on the Ultraman tradition.
Does the "D" stand for Decker?
The Ultra D Flasher is the film's most noteworthy item, but you're probably wondering what the "D" means. While detailed information hasn't been released yet, it's likely the "D" stands for "Decker" in Ultraman Decker. Therefore, the correct name is "Ultra Decker Flasher."
Links with Ultra Dimension Cards
The Ultra D-Flasher, the item used to transform into Ultraman Decker, not only transforms you into Ultraman, but also seems to link with the Ultra Dimension Cards. It seems interesting that it can be used as a toy in ways other than just transforming.
Check out the promotional video!
The Ultra D Flasher has already been prominently featured in the trailer, where Asumi Kanata uses it. Readers interested in learning more about the Ultra D Flasher should definitely check out the trailer!
Deep Dive into the Ultra Dimension Cards!!
Now, let's introduce another item in this series: the Ultra Dimension Cards!
It contains information on various monsters and Ultramen!
Like the Ultra D Flasher, Ultra Dimension Cards are card items available in Ultraman Decker. Unlike the Ultra D Flasher, they are easy to obtain.
Previously appearing monsters and Ultramen are also featured!
It seems that not only the monsters that appear in this work, but also monsters and Ultramen that have appeared so far will be commercialized as Ultra Dimension Cards. This makes it a very attractive product for fans who aren't interested in Ultraman Decker but who love the Ultraman series so far.
It's also available in wafers and other items!!
In addition, Ultra Dimension Cards will not only be sold individually, but will also be included with wafers and other merchandise as a bonus, adding another layer of fun to your collection.
Highly collectible!
As you can see, Ultra Dimension Cards are highly collectible, so it seems like it would be quite a challenge to collect them all. For us otaku, this is both a happy and sad thing. Well, we'll still buy them, but...
You'll also get to see monsters that haven't even appeared yet!!
While previous monsters have been commercialized, Ultra Dimension Cards have also revealed monsters that have yet to appear in the film. The Ultra Dimension Cards give you a sneak peek at the monsters in this film.
Will they appear in the main story?
Unlike the Ultra D Flasher, the Ultra Dimension Cards have yet to be seen in action in promotional videos. Will they actually feature in the main story?
Maybe it's just Bandai's convenience...
That's because the Ultra Dimension Card is an item that's meant to be developed into a product. This is common in special effects works, but it's usually just a product created for Bandai's convenience, as they own the merchandising rights to Ultraman Decker.
There have been many cases in the past where accessory items have generated excitement.
In particular, Bandai has successfully revitalized the toy, game, and anime industries in the past with items such as the Yo-kai Medals from the Yo-kai Watch series. With its extensive know-how in this area, Bandai is likely aiming to revitalize both the special effects and toy industries with the Ultra Dimension Cards for Ultraman.
Ultraman Dyna Doesn't Have Dimension Cards
Ultraman Dyna, the source material for Ultraman Decker, doesn't have anything like an Ultra Dimension Card, so it's a complete mystery how it will function in this film.
How will it play a role in the main story?
However, there is a scene in which Asumi Kanata herself is wearing the item that stores the Ultra Dimension Cards from this work, so it seems certain that they will appear in the main story.
The Ultra Dimension Cards may be out of stock!?
The Ultra Dimension Card is already attracting a lot of attention, but I'd like to briefly discuss the possibility that the Ultra Dimension Card may be out of stock. Many people may associate special effects items with being out of stock, but what about the Ultra Dimension Card in this film?
It's difficult to balance supply and demand for children's goods...
In conclusion, I think there's a good chance that the Ultra Dimension Cards will sell out. This is because it's incredibly difficult to balance supply and demand for children's goods. Children are honest, so sales really depend on the quality of the work. In that sense, it really depends on how well this work is received by children.
Bandai's Bitter Failure
You might think that if you don't know whether a product will run out, it's fine to just increase production. In fact, Bandai once adopted this strategy and was pushed to the brink of bankruptcy. In the 1990s, they increased production of Tamagotchi, a huge hit, without considering demand. As a result, they ended up with a huge amount of excess inventory, which put a huge strain on Bandai's finances.
There is a possibility that production will not be sufficient.
Following this incident, Bandai has stopped aggressively increasing production of children's goods. As a result, it is now completely unpredictable how inventory will move with regards to Ultra Dimension Cards.
If you're interested, get yours early!!
So, if you're even slightly interested in Ultra Dimension Cards, make sure you get them as soon as possible. If you think you can buy them later, you might find yourself in a situation where you can't buy the cards you want for a while once Ultraman Decker's popularity takes off. This also applies to merchandise from other series, so when it comes to items from your favorite series, keep in mind the following: "If you want it, buy it now!"
Summary
So, what did you think? This time, we've introduced two items that will be useful in the series "Ultraman Decker." Both the Ultra D Flasher and Ultra Dimension Cards are items that could become extremely popular and unavailable at any time, so if you see something that piques your interest, buy it right away! But make sure to leave at least enough for your children to enjoy. True otaku considerately considerate of the next generation, so be sure to enjoy Ultraman Decker merchandise without resorting to the same dirty tricks as the Spheres that appear in Ultraman Decker!
