THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN
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THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN

“How the Light became a Legend”

★ 6.5/10 TMDB 2026-07-03 105 min

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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Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro
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Hirokazu Kore-eda
Hirokazu Kore-eda
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Hideo Kojima
Hideo Kojima
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Hideaki Anno
Hideaki Anno
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Shinji Higuchi
Shinji Higuchi
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Nicolas Winding Refn
Nicolas Winding Refn
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Shannon Tindle
Shannon Tindle
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John Aoshima
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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