THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN

THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN

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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.

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"How the Light became a Legend"

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July 3, 2026

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SlowHand
SlowHand
Tsuburaya Productions
Tsuburaya Productions
TOHO
TOHO
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Japan

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Japanese
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