Ultraman: The Next
Originally released in 2004. Ultraman: The Next is a family/science fiction film. directed by Kazuya Konaka.
Starring Tetsuya Bessho, Kyooko Tooyama, and Kenya Osumi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 18, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (23 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tetsuya Bessho
as Shunichi Maki / Ultraman the Next
Kyooko Tooyama
as Sara Mizuhara
Kenya Osumi
as Takafumi Udou / Beast the One
Ryohei Hirota
as Tsugumu Maki
Nae Yuuki
as Yoko Maki
Toshiya Nagasawa
as Tsuyoshi Kurashima
Daisuke RyΕ«
as Kazusa Sogabe
Masao Kusakari
as President Manjime
Makiko Amuro
as Yukie
Tatsumi Ishihara
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Tsuburaya Productions
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, b...
Who directed Ultraman: The Next?
Ultraman: The Next was directed by Kazuya Konaka.
How long is Ultraman: The Next?
Ultraman: The Next has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Ultraman: The Next released?
Ultraman: The Next was released on December 18, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ultraman: The Next?
The main cast of Ultraman: The Next includes Tetsuya Bessho, Kyooko Tooyama, Kenya Osumi, Ryohei Hirota, Nae Yuuki.