THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN (2026)

N/A 105 min Movie
Documentary

How the Light became a Legend

The landmark Japanese Tokusatsu TV series Ultraman became a massive social phenomenon upon its debut in 1966, reaching a staggering peak viewership rating of 42.8%. Six decades later, Tsuburaya Productions continues to introduce new entries into the Ultraman series, expanding its unique universe to a global audience across generations. This documentary brings together leading voices from the fields of cinema, Tokusatsu, and design. Witness profound testimonies from an international assembly of creators, including: Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, and Nicolas Winding Refn.

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Cast

Guillermo del Toro Guillermo del Toro Self
Hirokazu Kore-eda Hirokazu Kore-eda Self
Hideo Kojima Hideo Kojima Self
Hideaki Anno Hideaki Anno Self
Shinji Higuchi Shinji Higuchi Self
Nicolas Winding Refn Nicolas Winding Refn Self
Shannon Tindle Shannon Tindle Self
John Aoshima John Aoshima Self
Kairi Narita Kairi Narita Self
Pat Cadigan Pat Cadigan Self
Takashi Shimizu Takashi Shimizu Self
Noi Sawaragi Noi Sawaragi Self

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