THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN

A warm, reverent look at how a rubber-suited hero shaped imaginations, carried by the infectious enthusiasm of famous fans recalling childhood wonder.

Directed by

Kazuki Yoshida, Yu Nakamura

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima

Tagline

How the Light became a Legend

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.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, uplifting and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, memory, identity, celebrity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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