60's Japanese sci-fi?

Question

Does anyone remember 2 Japanese Sci-fi shows called Ultraman and Johnny Socko and the Flying Robot? and can I get them on DVD?

Answer 1

You can get from here.
YesAsia
http://global.yesasia.com/en/Index.aspx

Select "Videos" category and search with a keyword "ultraman".

If you have Japanese friends, let them search with Japanese keywords, such as ウルトラマン.
You will able to find domestic videos in Japan as well.
eg.
http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-j/section-videos/pid-1002789651/
http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-j/section-videos/pid-1004183435/

But be ware, they are only in Japanese and the region code is 2 (US is 1). You need region free player.


Johnny Socko and the Flying Robot are not from Japan.

Answer 2

My husband was a huge Ultraman fan, but I've never heard of Johnny Socko. I can't tell ya where to get the DVD. My husband only has an Ultraman collectible figure. Sorry.

Answer 3

Oh God, I loved that show. Ok, maybe not love, but it stands out in my memory as one of the most unintentionally funny products ever to be released from Japan. Sorry, I can't find any dvd's (checked both yahoo and google) but you might find them playing in syndication somewhere.