Arthouse Ultraman (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film

Arthouse Ultraman poster

Released in 2005, Arthouse Ultraman is a fantasy, adventure, science fiction and tv movie film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. In the 21st century, multiple mysterious phenomenon began to occur as monsters who were initially thought to be a part of mythology had come to life. These phenomenons had also resulted from human activities that disrupted the nature of the ecosystem. Ultraman Max is the titular giant of his series. Originally a civilization observer sent from Nebula M78, the sacrifice of Kaito Touma changed his mind into bonding with with the youth and actively defending Earth from monsters and alien attacks. Arthouse Ultraman is a movie with four episodes edited together, theatrically released at Fantasia Festival 2006.

Who’s in it. Arthouse Ultraman stars Hitomi Hasebe as Koishikawa Mizuki, Sota Aoyama as Kaito Toma, Shiro Sano as Narrator and Hikari Mitsushima as Elly, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arthouse Ultraman page.

If you liked it. Fans of Arthouse Ultraman tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Arthouse Ultraman (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Arthouse Ultraman change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Arthouse Ultraman?
Arthouse Ultraman stars Hitomi Hasebe, Sota Aoyama, Shiro Sano, Hikari Mitsushima and Kunio Masaoka.
When was Arthouse Ultraman released?
Arthouse Ultraman was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.