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THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN
★ 6.5/10•2026•1h 45m•I•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.

Yu Nakamura · Director

Kazuki Yoshida · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageJA
Release DateJul 3, 2026

Actors

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

Self

Pat Cadigan

Self

Takashi Shimizu

Self

Noi Sawaragi

Self

Hidenori Okada

Self

Susumu Kurobe

Susumu Kurobe

Self

Hiroko Sakurai

Hiroko Sakurai

Self

Sandayuu Dokumamushi

Self

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