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Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature

Name: Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
Director: Hajime Tsuburaya
Released: 1967
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1967

Director

Hajime Tsuburaya

Runtime

79 minutes

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This film serves as a documentary-like account of the giant hero's actions. Its structure emphasizes traditional hierarchies and institutional stability over diverse viewpoints. The movie sticks closely to the social and cultural norms of its era. It presents a centralized and homogeneous view of societal defense, reinforcing established power structures. Overall, the film centers on preserving the existing social order and the effectiveness of scientific authority in addressing external threats.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender gender expressions. Character interactions are based on traditional relationships typical of the time period.

How does Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature portray gender?

Limited

Male characters hold most of the authority and play key roles in the Science Special Search Party. Female characters have limited influence and are mostly in supporting roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature?

Fair

The film features a predominantly Japanese cast reflecting its local production context. It avoids Western casting norms but does not actively diversify its cast.

How does Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative highlights the effectiveness of organized science and the importance of maintaining social order. It emphasizes the role of state-sanctioned defense organizations.

Does Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or hidden disabilities. The cast is shown as physically and mentally capable for military service.

Present on Screen

The film avoids the issue of whitewashing or imposing Western casting norms.
It offers a culturally consistent portrayal of a unified national identity.

Limited or Absent

The narrative reinforces traditional mid-century gender hierarchies by focusing on male characters.
The film lacks representation of neurodivergence, physical impairment, or diverse LGBTQ+ identities.
The focus on institutional stability limits exploration of diverse social perspectives.

Official Synopsis

The film consists of re-edited material from the original television series Ultraman. Episodes 1, 8, 26, and 27 were used for the film. They were narrated by Hikari Urano as an "Ultraman Documentary". Allegedly only one new scene was shot, and that some parts of the movie where shot in black and white for unknown reasons. The movie screened at the same time as the Toho movie King Kong Escapes.

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