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THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN (2026)

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN (2026)

Documentary

How the Light became a Legend

Release Date: 2026, July 3
Directors: Yu Nakamura, Kazuki Yoshida
Countries: Japan
Production: SlowHand, Tsuburaya Productions, TOHO
Cast: Sandayuu Dokumamushi, Hideo Kojima, Susumu Kurobe, Hiroko Sakurai, Kairi Narita, Pat Cadigan, Noi Sawaragi, Hidenori Okada, Tokuko Shishikura

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.

Keywords:

tokusatsu anniversary ultraman documentary japanese special effects