THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN
How the Light became a Legend
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
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Guillermo del Toro Self -
Hirokazu Kore-eda Self -
Hideo Kojima Self -
Hideaki Anno Self -
Shinji Higuchi Self -
Nicolas Winding Refn Self -
Shannon Tindle Self -
John Aoshima Self - Kairi Narita Self
- Pat Cadigan Self
- Takashi Shimizu Self
- Noi Sawaragi Self
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