---
title: "Shin Ultraman"
year: 2022
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shin-ultraman-2022"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 634429
imdb_id: "tt10737918"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 112
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 251
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Shin Ultraman (2022) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shin-ultraman-2022

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Japanese government establishes a task force to combat giant creatures appearing in the country. This special unit encounters a giant silver humanoid entity that coincidentally appears whenever a space monster attacks. The humanoid's presence is a result of the task force's efforts to fight these extraterrestrial threats. The entity's actions are a consequence of the government's initiative to counter the sudden appearance of giant creatures. The humanoid's role in relation to the space monsters is a direct outcome of the task force's operations. The government's response to the giant creatures and the humanoid's connection to them are key aspects of the story. The events described in the synopsis highlight the government's efforts to address the sudden and unexplained appearance of giant creatures and the humanoid's unexpected involvement in the situation.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A secret task force battles colossal monsters alongside a mysterious silver giant."

### Why Watch
- Spectacular giant monster fights
- Dynamic heroics from a silver giant
- Fast-paced sci-fi action

### Caveats & Content Note
- Prioritizes action over character depth
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for viewers comfortable with intense sci-fi action and giant creature violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, science-fiction, high-energy

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV, Retrocrush, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, RetroCrush Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel | Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, YouTube Free, Filmzie, Cineverse, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | SBS On Demand | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Shinji Higuchi
- **Networks / Studios**: Tsuburaya Productions, TOHO, khara

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Takumi Saitoh** as *Shinji Kaminaga*
- **Masami Nagasawa** as *Hiroko Asami*
- **Hidetoshi Nishijima** as *Kimio Tamura*
- **Daiki Arioka** as *Akihisa Taki*
- **Akari Hayami** as *Yumi Funaberi*
- **Tetsushi Tanaka** as *Tatsuhiko Munakata*
- **Koji Yamamoto** as *Mefilas*
- **Ryo Iwamatsu** as *Hajime Komuro*
- **Kyusaku Shimada** as *Taishi Okuma*
- **Toru Masuoka** as *Kunihiko Kariba*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Shin Ultraman?
The Japanese government forms a special task force to combat giant creatures that suddenly appear across the country.

### Q: Who does the task force encounter?
They encounter a giant silver humanoid who appears whenever a space monster attacks.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is an action and science-fiction film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and fifty-two minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It was released in the US on January 11, 2023.

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