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Release Year2026
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorYu Nakamura, Kazuki Yoshida
WritersYu Nakamura, Kazuki Yoshida
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTHE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN
About 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.
Directed by Yu Nakamura, Kazuki Yoshida, THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN leans on a strong ensemble — Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2026.
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