The Origin of Ultraman

Name: The Origin of Ultraman
Genre: Documentary

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2026

1h 45m

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Panos Kotzathanasis

Asian Movie Pulse

Jul 26

Despite a few minor issues, "The Origin of Ultraman" is an excellent documentary that functions particularly well as both a presentation and an analysis

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Jennie Kermode

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Jul 22

4.5/5

The unfussy format suits the clarity and minimalism of the Ultraman design and narratives.

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Dan Tabor

Cinapse

Jul 19

Informative, nostalgic, and deeply heartfelt, The Origin of Ultraman is essential viewing for both lifelong Ultra fans and anyone curious about why this silver-and-red giant remains one of Japan’s greatest cultural icons.

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Yutaka Nakamura

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Kazutaka Yoshida

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Guillermo del Toro

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Hirokazu Koreeda

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Hideo Kojima

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Hideaki Anno

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Director: Yutaka Nakamura, Kazutaka Yoshida
Creator: Hirokazu Koreeda
Production Co: Tsuburaya Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: Japanese
Runtime: 1h 45m

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