Ultraman: The Next (2004)

Ultraman: The Next (2004) poster

First Lieutenant Shun'ichi Maki of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force is a prestigious F-15 Eagle jet pilot (or "driver" as he is called in the film). A lifelong fan of flying since he was a child, being a pilot is his ultimate dream. Unfortunately, his duties distance himself from his wife, Yoko, who always ends up being neglected, and his son, Tsugumu, who has a congenital blood disease and has a high risk of dying at a young age.Maki decides to quit the Air Force to devote more time to his family and to spend whatever is left for his son. He takes a part-time job as a commercial tour guide run by a kindly group of people who allow him time to work and to also take care of his family.

Director: Kazuya Konaka
Genre: Family, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Tak Matsumoto
Cinematography: Shin'ichi Ôoka
Editing: Akira Matsuki
Production: Tsuburaya Productions
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Superheroes and Power, Superhero Ascent: Divine Power, Epic Superhero Battles, Superhero Origin and Initial Powers

Keywords

japan, superhero, sick boy, kyodai hero, ultraman, ultra n project, tokusatsu

Trailer

Ultraman: The Next Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ultraman: The Next about?
First Lieutenant Shun'ichi Maki of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force is a prestigious F-15 Eagle jet pilot (or "driver" as he is called in the film). A lifelong fan of flying since he was a child, being a pilot is his ultimate dream. Unfortunately, his duties distance himself from his wife, Yoko, who always ends up being neglected, and his son, Tsugumu, who has a congenital blood disease and has a high risk of dying at a young age.Maki decides to quit the Air Force to devote more time to his family and to spend whatever is left for his son. He takes a part-time job as a commercial tour guide run by a kindly group of people who allow him time to work and to also take care of his family.
Who directed Ultraman: The Next?
Ultraman: The Next was directed by Kazuya Konaka.
Who stars in Ultraman: The Next?
Ultraman: The Next stars Tetsuya Bessho, Kyooko Tooyama, Kenya Osumi, Ryohei Hirota, Nae Yuuki, Toshiya Nagasawa.
How long is Ultraman: The Next?
Ultraman: The Next has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is Ultraman: The Next?
Ultraman: The Next is a Family, Science Fiction, Action, Adventure film.
Where was Ultraman: The Next produced?
Ultraman: The Next was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Ultraman: The Next?
The themes of Ultraman: The Next include: Superheroes and Power, Superhero Ascent: Divine Power, Epic Superhero Battles, Superhero Origin and Initial Powers.