THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN - Official Trailer -

Featuring exclusive interviews with world-renowned directors and creators, including Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Koreeda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, and Nicolas Winding Refn. A commemorative documentary celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman series. This masterful film explores the origins of the legendary Japanese Tokusatsu series, Ultraman. Through the eyes of today's most influential filmmakers and visionaries, the truth behind Ultraman is finally unveiled. ■ About THE ORIGIN OF ULTRAMAN 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 (Film Director) Hirokazu Koreeda (Film Director) Hideo Kojima (Game Creator) Hideaki Anno (Film Director/Producer) Shinji Higuchi (Film Director) Nicolas Winding Refn (Film Director) As their perspectives intertwine, the true essence of Ultraman begins to take shape. The film explores the series’ one-of-a-kind worldview—where the Kaijus are given complex backstories as meaningful as the hero’s—and uncovers the enduring visual appeal of both the giants and the creatures. Furthermore, the film retraces Ultraman’s journey to the global stage, shedding light on the visionary concepts and craftsmanship of Eiji Tsuburaya and his original production team. ■ Credits Supervised by: Takayuki Tsukagoshi Planned by: Hirokazu Koreeda Planning & Production: Kei Minamitani, Takuya Tashiro Planning Cooperation & Interviews: Takashi Shimizu Directed by: Yu Nakamura, Kazuki Yoshida Produced by: Masahiro Onda, Tomoko Izuta (SLOW HAND) Featuring: Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Koreeda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, Nicolas Winding Refn, Shannon Tindle, John Aoshima, Kairi Narita, Pat Cadigan, Takashi Shimizu, Noi Sawaragi, Hidenori Okada, Bin Furuya, Hiroko Sakurai, Sandayu Dokumamushi, Toshihiro Iijima, Kazuo Sagawa, Kiyoshi Suzuki, Sadao Iizuka, Tokuko Shishikura Production: SLOW HAND Produced & Copyright by: Tsuburaya Productions Distributed by: TOHO NEXT, Tsuburaya Productions ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Official Film Website: http://m-78.jp/origin/ Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary Project Official Site: https://60th.m-78.jp