Japanese Tokusatsu History Doc ‘The Origin of Ultraman’ Full Trailer​

“Children need to be shown something real.” Toho Next & Tsuburaya Productions have unveiled the official trailer for a documentary film titled The Origin of Ultraman, retelling the history of this iconic Japanese franchise. This is opening in cinemas in Japan starting in July, though we’re not sure when it’ll show up in the US. This masterful film explores the origins of the legendary Japanese Tokusatsu series, Ultraman. Through the eyes of today’s most influential visionaries, the truth behind Ultraman is finally unveiled. The doc brings together leading voices in cinema, Tokusatsu, and design. Plus interviews with world-renowned directors/creators: Guillermo del Toro, Hirokazu Koreeda, Hideo Kojima, Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi, Nicolas Winding Refn. As their perspectives intertwine, the true essence of Ultraman begins to take shape. This explores the series’ one-of-a-kind worldview: where Kaijus are given complex backstories as meaningful as the hero’s, and uncovers the enduring visual appeal of both the giants and the creatures. There was an awesome new animated Ultraman movie a few years ago. Yep, this sounds like a blast! Even if you’re not an Ultraman fan already, you will be one by the end of this film. Enjoy the first look trailer below. // Continue Reading ›