THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN (2026)

0.0/10 0 min Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Guillermo del Toro

Self

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Self

Hideo Kojima

Self

Hideaki Anno

Self

Shinji Higuchi

Self

Nicolas Winding Refn

Self

Shannon Tindle

Self

John Aoshima

Self

Susumu Kurobe

Self

Hiroko Sakurai

Self

Sandayuu Dokumamushi

Self

Toshihiro Iijima

Self

Kazuo Sagawa

Self

Sadao Iizuka

Self

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