Bandai is continuing its absolute tear of legendary pop-culture virtual pet crossovers. Hot on the heels of their Monster Hunter and Godzilla collaborations, Bandai has officially unveiled the Digital Monster COLOR Ultraman Series 60th Edition.
Commemorating the milestone 60th anniversary of Tsuburaya Productions’ iconic tokusatsu franchise, this release brings your favorite Ultra Heroes and Kaiju directly into the retro 1997 brick shell layout—now upgraded with stunning modern tech.
Two Visually Striking Shell Variations
True to Bandai's premium release standards, the device comes in two distinct, high-quality UV-printed physical shell variations:
- ULTRAMAN HENSHIN COLOR – A red and silver-accented casing heavily inspired by the flash and energy of an Ultra Hero's transformation sequence.
- GRAFFITI ULTRAHEROES COLOR – A darker, stylistically striking layout that seamlessly blends classic pixel art styling with high-impact artwork of iconic giants like Ultraman Tiga and Ultraman Zero.
While the outer shells differ, the internal software content and gameplay parameters are completely identical across both versions.
Raise Over 40 Iconic Tokusatsu Characters
This device swaps out your traditional Digital Monsters for a roster of over 40 raisable tokusatsu characters. You can choose to raise and nurture noble warriors down the Ultraman Route, or opt for massive behemoths along the Ultra Monsters Route. Watch them grow via completely unique pixel evolution animations tailored specifically to this special release!
The cross-pollination doesn't stop there—Digimon will appear as enemy adversaries throughout the game's battle modes, offering a unique mashup experience that can only be found on this anniversary device.
Premium Built-In Modern Upgrades
Fans familiar with the premium Digital Monster COLOR hardware can expect all the standard quality-of-life additions:
- Color LCD Display: Vibrant backlighting paired with a selection of easily swappable graphic background screens.
- USB Type-C Charging: Replaces fragile coin batteries with a built-in, long-lasting lithium-ion rechargeable battery.
- Sleep & Backup Systems: Busy collectors can pause growth progress seamlessly or safely store past raised characters without losing data.
- System Connectivity: Wirelessly communicates with previously released Digital Monster COLOR and Digimon Pendulum COLOR devices for cross-battle functionality.
Pre-Order Details and Price Breakdown
Pre-orders across select importing outlets and official distribution channels are open right now and will run until September 6, 2026. Each device retails at an MSRP of ¥7,700 (roughly $49 USD or regional equivalent). The initial wave of units is officially scheduled to ship globally out to collectors in February 2027.
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