Get in the Ultraman Suit, Anno! Evangelion Director Gets Legendary Figure from His Fan Film Past!

Hold onto your Progressive Knives, anime fans, because one of the most unbelievable pieces of merchandise has just been announced! The legendary director and creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hideaki Anno, is getting his very own figure. But this isn't just a static model of the master at work; in a truly wild turn of events, the figure depicts Anno himself suited up as the iconic tokusatsu hero, Ultraman! It's a mind-bending, meta-collectible that perfectly celebrates the director's lifelong passion for the genre.

Now, before you think this is just a wild tie-in for his recent hit film Shin Ultraman, the truth is even better and dives deep into otaku history. This amazing figure is a direct tribute to Anno's pre-professional days as an amateur filmmaker. It's an homage to the 1983 fan-made parody short, "Daicon Film's Return of Ultraman," created by Anno and his future Gainax co-founders. In this incredible piece of fan history, a young, spectacled Anno himself wears a homemade Ultraman costume to battle monsters over a meticulously crafted miniature cityscape. This figure is a snapshot of that raw creative passion brought to life!

This isn't just another toy for your shelf; it's a testament to a creator's journey. It beautifully connects the fan who made a parody in his youth to the acclaimed director who would eventually get the keys to the official franchise. For fans of Anno, Evangelion, or tokusatsu history, this is an absolute must-have. It’s a celebration of fandom, creativity, and the incredible full-circle moment that is Hideaki Anno's career. Start clearing a space for the one and only Anno-man!