Ultraman: Rising
2024 · Directed by Shannon Tindle
Original language: English
- animation
- science fiction
- family
- action
The story
A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father's duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monsters as he becomes a legendary hero.
What it’s like
Bright, painterly animation with saturated city colors: sunset oranges over Tokyo rooftops, neon signs glowing in rain-soaked alleys, and kaiju rendered in bold, almost storybook shapes that shift between tender and thunderous. Action is kinetic and cleanly staged, with big sweeping camera moves through skyscrapers and dynamic close-ups of fists and fire, while quieter scenes linger on warm kitchen lighting, family dinners, and a small baseball field under open sky. The score swells with brass and taiko-tinged percussion during battles and softens to gentle piano for domestic moments. Its vibe is warm, earnest, and upbeat, a comfortable blend of heartfelt and playful. The pacing is brisk, with the emotional arc of a stubborn young man slowly learning to accept his father's legacy and his own place in a family. Violence is present through monster fights and property destruction, with cartoonish peril and some intense sequences, but no gore and little real menace. This suits a family movie night, a lighthearted Saturday afternoon, or anyone who wants a hopeful, adventurous story about responsibility, belonging, and a bit of giant-monster spectacle.
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