The Shin Universe has given fans very different takes on classic Japanese characters, including Godzilla, Kamen Rider, and Ultraman. With next year set to see Kamen Rider hit the big screen in Japan, following this year’s release of Shin Ultraman, many are wondering whether the Shin universe will bring together these monsters and heroes in a dream project that could rival the Marvel Cinematic Universe for many fans. Now, a new line of figures sees these characters side-by-side thanks to the Shine Universe’s new continuity.
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At present, it has yet to be confirmed whether we’ll actually see a live-action crossover that brings together the Godzilla, Eva Units, Kamen Rider, and Ultraman of the Shin Universe, though there has certainly been a lot of merchandise and events that have been hinting that this team-up might eventually take place. At Universal Studios Japan, the theme park even took the opportunity to create an attraction that saw Shin Godzilla fighting against NERV and the Eva Pilots, while also introducing a terrifying take on what a “Shin Ghidorah” would look like. Recently, a new Godzilla film was announced to arrive in Japanese theaters next year, though without Hideaki Anno directing, many wonder if the movie will focus on a new iteration of the king of the monsters rather than the Shin iteration.
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The producers at Tamashii Nations shared a radical new display that sees the Shin Universe’s major players assembling side by side, with new figures created for Shin Godzilla, Shin Ultraman, Shin Kamen Rider, and Eva Unit 01, hinting at the idea that there might just be a project in the future that sees all these classic characters join forces:
Next year, Shin Kamen Rider is set to be what might be the final entry in the Shin Universe, as creator Hideaki Anno has not confirmed whether he will return for new projects in the drastically different new reality. Should a “Miracle Collaboration” actually happen, it wouldn’t just see the return of these classic characters, it might also offer fans the first time to see what NERV and the Eva pilots would look like in live-action.
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