THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN

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

Guillermo del Toro

as Self

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Hirokazu Kore-eda

as Self

Hideo Kojima

Hideo Kojima

as Self

Hideaki Anno

Hideaki Anno

as Self

Shinji Higuchi

Shinji Higuchi

as Self

Nicolas Winding Refn

Nicolas Winding Refn

as Self

Shannon Tindle

Shannon Tindle

as Self

John Aoshima

John Aoshima

as Self

Kairi Narita

Kairi Narita

as Self

Pat Cadigan

Pat Cadigan

as Self

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