THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN
“How the Light became a Legend”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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『THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN』本予告【7月3日(金)公開】Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-05-13
Top Cast
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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
Hidenori Okada
Self
Susumu Kurobe
Self
Hiroko Sakurai
Self
Sandayuu Dokumamushi
Self
Toshihiro Iijima
Self
Kazuo Sagawa
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival 2026
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yu Nakamura, Kazuki Yoshida
- Original Title
- THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- SlowHand, Tsuburaya Productions, TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yu Nakamura, Kazuki Yoshida
Hirokazu Kore-eda, Takuya Tashiro, Masahiro Onda, Tomoko Izuta, Kei Minamitani
Department Leadership Roster
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Producer
Takuya Tashiro
Producer
Yu Nakamura
Director
Kazuki Yoshida
Director
Masahiro Onda
Producer
Tomoko Izuta
Producer
Kei Minamitani
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN
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What is THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN about?
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.
Who directed THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN?
THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN was directed by Yu Nakamura, Kazuki Yoshida.
Who stars in THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN?
The principal cast of THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN includes Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi.
When was THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN released and how long is it?
THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.