THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN (2026)
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.
Release: 2026-07-03
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Guillermo del Toro
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Hideo Kojima
Hideaki Anno
Shinji Higuchi
Nicolas Winding Refn
Shannon Tindle
John Aoshima
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Kairi Narita
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Pat Cadigan
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Takashi Shimizu
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Noi Sawaragi
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Hidenori Okada
Susumu Kurobe
Hiroko Sakurai
Sandayuu Dokumamushi
Toshihiro Iijima
Kazuo Sagawa