Ultraman rising review: The Ultraman franchise has been a beloved staple for millions of Japanese viewers and fans worldwide. It features a giant superhero battling giant kaiju creatures.
Ultraman rising review
Since its debut as a TV series in the 1960s, it has captured the hearts of many. However, for this critic and potentially numerous other viewers, particularly in the United States, the new English-language reboot, Ultraman Rising, will introduce them to a character who has been soaring through various mediums for more than fifty years.
The experience of watching this movie is similar to discovering Star Wars for the first time through the 2015 J.J. Abrams version.
The team behind ultraman rising movie does a great job of introducing us to a new world of heroes and villains, even though the story may feel familiar.
The writers, Shannon Tindle and Marc Haimes, try to make the recycled material more meaningful by adding new elements. One of these additions is a subplot about the baseball career of Kenji “Ken” Sato, also known as Ultraman, voiced by Christopher Sean.
They also delve into the hero’s past trauma and explore a heartwarming fatherhood narrative where Ultraman must raise an orphaned child.
Emi, the child played by Julia Harriman, is not your average baby. She is a tiny kaiju dragon, resembling the size of a garbage truck. Despite her cute and pink appearance, Emi has the power to demolish a state-of-the-art mansion with just one tantrum. After a fierce battle with Gigatron, one of the many monsters Ultraman fights as a professional monster-fighter, Emi is rescued by Ultraman himself. It’s worth noting that Ultraman also has a successful career as a professional baller.
Interestingly, Ken is not only a skilled baseball player, but he is also considered one of the best in the world. At the beginning of the movie, he is traded from the L.A. Dodgers to Japan’s Yomiuri Giants, making a triumphant return to his homeland, which he left behind with his mother when he was a child. Ken’s father, Professor Sato (played by Gedde Watanabe), was the original Ultraman, and now it’s Ken’s turn to carry on the family legacy. However, Ken would much rather relax in his luxurious villa and hit home runs.
The Spider-Man motto is all about responsibility, while the Ultraman motto focuses on bringing balance. In the American reboot, Ultraman: Rising tells the story of Ken, who tries to juggle two demanding jobs and raise his lively daughter Emi. As Emi grows older, she becomes more unruly, with powerful vomiting and pooping.
Ultraman rising review: Final words
The original Ultraman shows were known for their epic battles between monsters and the superhero, but Ultraman Rising touches viewers with its tale of a young man striving to be a good father and reconnect with his estranged dad. It ultimately becomes a story about responsible parenting. For kids who haven’t seen the previous Ultraman movies or shows, Ultraman Rising may be a revelation. The relaunch of this fifty-year-old franchise brings something new, although it may seem redundant to those familiar with the kaiju genre.
Read it also: Bridgerton season 4 will release on this date