Ultraman: The Next

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Overview

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.

Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details

Who directed Ultraman: The Next?

Ultraman: The Next was directed by Kazuya Konaka.

Where was Ultraman: The Next produced?

It was produced by companies including Tsuburaya Productions, Bandai, Bandai Visual, TBS, CBC, Nippan Group Holdings, dentsu, Shochiku in Japan.

Ultraman: The Next Ending Explained & Trivia

The ending of Ultraman: The Next wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.

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Production

Tsuburaya Productions
Tsuburaya Productions
Bandai
Bandai
Bandai Visual
Bandai Visual
TBS
TBS
CBC
CBC
Nippan Group Holdings
Nippan Group Holdings
dentsu
dentsu
Shochiku
Shochiku