Many readers may not be familiar with Ultraman, but in Asia, particularly Japan, he is a revered superhero. Officially, Ultraman holds the Guinness World Record for most spinoff shows (36). Beyond that, Ultraman has appeared in 35 films (including one in production), live stage shows, and even has his own indoor theme park, called ULTRAMAN STADIUM. Add in merchandise like action figures, comics, video games, and clothing, and collectively Ultraman has generated billions of dollars in a period stretching from 1966 to 2020.