Shuwatch! Ultraman fans join writer Hiroyasu Yamaura (front row, second from right) in striking Ultraman's Specium Ray pose.
Tonight I attended an after-party celebration for a new stage play by famed screenwriter Hiroyasu Yamaura. Yamaura-san was in great spirits after a successful performance. The cast and crew joined fans and had a great time mingling with one another.
Yamaura-san signs my The Genesis of Ultraman 1966-1980 book. Photo by Brett Homenick.
Yamaura-san wrote several episodes of many Tsuburaya programs, but the most notable were
Ultra Q (1966) and
Ultra Seven (1967-68). Naturally, I asked him to sign my
The Genesis of Ultraman 1966-1980 book, which he enjoyed thumbing through. Several tokusatsu fans gathered around during this time, and we took several group shots together.
I hadn't seen Yamaura-san since June, so it was a great opportunity to catch up. While I wasn't able to see the play (it sold out before I could reserve tickets), Yamaura-san invited me to attend the after-party celebration. Suffice it to say, I was only too happy to accept.
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