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The Man Who Wanted to Be Ultraman

1993 · 114 min Drama

Hiroshi Asami has been working at Tsuburaya Productions for nearly 20 years. He is a member of the special effects team who both creates and wears kaiju costumes, making him an expert on how they move. As a seasoned veteran of the Ultraman Series, Hiroshi is involved in the production of a new movie. However, when it is decided to replace the traditional kaiju costumes with CGI to make the film more internationally appealing, he is removed from the team and transferred to another department.

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Year 1993
Country Japan
Genre Drama
Director Rokuro Sugimura
Runtime 114 min.

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The Man Who Wanted to Be Ultraman is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1993. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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