Country
Japan
Date
Jul 03, 2026
Certification
G
THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN (2026)
Directed by Yutaka Nakamura, Kazuki Yoshida
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What exactly is "Ultraman"?
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Plot
Produced by acclaimed film director Hirokazu Kore-eda, the film features leading creators from various fields, such as film, special effects, and design from both Japan and abroad have gathered, and their respective perspective intertwine, revealing the essence of Ultraman. It also explores the unique world of Ultraman, and unravel the powerful appeal of both Ultraman and the monster designs. Furthermore, it sheds light on the ideas and work of Eiji Tsuburaya and the staff at the time, tracing how Ultraman spread throughout the world.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Kiyoshi Suzuki | Self |
| Sadao Iizuka | Self |
| Tokuko Shishikura | Self |
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Dettaglio | Valore |
|---|---|
| Titolo originale | THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN |
| Lingua originale | 日本語 (JA) |
| Lingue parlate | 日本語 |
| Paesi di produzione | Japan |
| Stato | Post Production |
| Compagnie di produzione | SlowHand, Tsuburaya Productions, TOHO |
| Data di uscita | 3 luglio 2026 |
| Producer | Takayuki Tsukagoshi, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Yume Minamidani, Takuya Tashiro, Masahiro Onda, Tomoko Izuta |
| Asst. Directors | Yutaka Nakamura, Kazuki Yoshida |
| Production Design | Takashi Shimizu |
| Art Direction | Takashi Shimizu |
| Set Decoration | Takashi Shimizu |
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