Imagine being there from the very beginning - witnessing the grand cosmic vision that defied all odds and limitations to deliver an iconic cultural achievement for the ages. In the summer of 2022, acclaimed filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa teamed up with Tsuburaya Productions to embark on an unprecedented gambit - a total reinvention of their signature sci-fi superhero franchise Ultraman for a groundbreaking new live-action feature film experience.

With a daring grounded sensibility and cutting-edge effects approach, the goal was nothing short of redefining how mainstream global audiences perceived the character's imaginative universe. What followed was a monumental multiyear journey navigating extreme creative, technical, and logistical challenges from every conceivable angle.

Kurosawa assembled a maverick creative coalition - from a diehard Ultraman super-fan writer to a production brain trust breaking norms to breathe new authenticity into the mythos. Follow along as the tireless team constructs an entirely new design foundation, big screen language, and mythological context for Ultraman's otherworldly arrival amidst environmental and metaphysical cataclysms.

Step behind the curtain as they conjure revolutionary visual effects wizardry that seamlessly blends practical stunts and digital artistry to render each mind-bending action sequence and transformation. Experience the grueling physical toll and relentless determination of the elite stunt/suit teams willing to put their bodies on the line to imbue the character's otherworldly gravitas and movements with tangible force.

Observe the painstaking logistical choreographies required to capture these spectacles amidst Japan's most unforgiving wilderness landscapes. Most importantly, immerse yourself in the sheer creative audacity and intellectual passion driving every decision - from story to characters to intricate world-building details.

All fueled by a fervent mission to reinvent Ultraman into a global fantasy that rings true to our present-day human realities. Unparalleled behind-the-scenes access, candid interviews, and hundreds of stunning photography and concept illustrations take you to the frontlines of an iconic production where creativity transcended boundaries, budgets were shattered, and a massive cultural footprint was cemented.

Whether you're a lifelong devoted fan or a newcomer to the ultra-verse, "The Making of Ultraman: Rising" offers a singularly transporting look inside the big screen spectacle and artistic perseverance that transformed a cult classic into this generation's new universally beloved modern mythology. .