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Fans of classic Japanese superheroes rejoice! The massively beloved Ultraman has returned in a brand new 3D animated movie from Netflix. Both new fans being introduced to the character and fans of the original will love this movie, which brings both generations together. With beautiful animation, jaw-dropping fights, and a wonderful message, Ultraman: Rising is a film the whole family can enjoy.
Story
Story
In a world overrun by giant monsters known as Kaiju, one hero looks to protect not only the people of Earth but also the misunderstood Kaiju: Ultraman. Taking on the powers and responsibilities of Ultraman from his father, baseball superstar Ken Sato tries to uphold his father’s legacy while maintaining his baseball career. Things get even more complicated when, after defeating one of the monsters, he comes into contact with an infant Kaiju and must protect and raise it. Now faced with more responsibilities than he could have ever imagined, Ken must find the balance between caring for the baby Kaiju and his baseball career while confronting his ego, estranged father, and the mysterious and deadly Kaiju Defense Force. By doing this, he may discover what it truly means to be Ultraman.
Cast and Characters
Cast and Characters
The cast does a very good job of portraying their characters. Christopher Sean is absolutely fantastic as the egocentric Ken Sato. He comes across as wholly selfish but also funny, witty, and relatable. His journey throughout the movie as he comes to terms with the responsibilities he initially took for granted is one of the main highlights of the film. It’s a humorous and touching journey that makes this film definitely worth watching. He is joined by his dad, Professor Sato (Gedde Watanabe), and his robot helper, Mina (Tamlyn Tomita). Keone Young does an excellent job as the movie’s villain, Dr. Onda. While he is the main villain, the way the film shows him makes his motives and actions understandable and does a great job of making him a sympathetic villain.
Themes and Message
Themes and Message
The film profoundly explores the concepts and importance of family. Almost every character in the film is driven by family. Ken Sato is driven by the love of his missing mother and his deep desire to reconnect with his estranged father. He also must now learn the responsibilities of being the new, albeit reluctant, father of the baby Kaiju, Emi. Professor Sato loves his son and wishes to reconnect and be a proper family again. And even the main villain of the film is motivated by family. Family is a very important thing in the world of Ultraman: Rising, not only the family you are born into but the family you make as well.
Animation
Animation
The animation in this film is truly beautiful, on occasion going from being jaw-droppingly badass to downright beautiful. Some of the shots in this movie look like they belong in a museum. There are a few fights throughout the movie. If you are a fan of giant monster fights, there are plenty to go around in the film. The quality of the animation is comparable to the fantastic animation of the Spider Verse films, which is saying a lot since the animation of those films is nothing short of perfect.
Overall, Ultraman: Rising is an outstanding film filled with amazingly written characters, great performances, fantastic fights, and jaw-droppingly gorgeous animation. If you’re looking for an excellent action-filled family film that everyone can enjoy, then this film is for you!
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