Makoto Shibasaki

Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. is an independent television and film production company founded in 1963 by special effects man Eiji Tsuburaya. The company specializes in creating live stage events featuring their own characters as well as those of other production companies. Aside from creating programs, the company also promotes the careers of actors and musicians.

Bandai Co., Ltd. manufactures and distributes toys and video games. Its products include action figures, pokemon toys, girl's dolls and playsets, and children's playthings. The company was founded on July 5, 1950 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.