Since Netflix acquired the rights to Ultraman, the streaming platform has not stopped taking advantage of it to make different productions. The first thing they did was a series, which already has three seasons, of the stellar hero. And they also brought Shin Ultraman, the live-action of the character, to the platform.
Now, it has raised the stakes with Ultraman: Rising, an animated science fiction film that tells a new story of the character from a unique perspective. The film has reached the Top 2 worldwide in Netflix movies and is making a big impact internationally in a way that very few films on the platform achieve. The trailer makes it clear why it has conquered the global audience:
Why should you watch Ultraman: Rising?
Ultraman: Rising tells the story of Ken Sato, a baseball superstar who returns to Japan to become the latest hero to take on the mantle of Ultraman. However, his plans take a twist when he is forced to raise a newly born kaiju monster, the son of his greatest enemy as if it were his own child. Sato will also have to confront his relationship with his estranged father and the plans of the Kaiju Defense Force.
As a mix of action, adventure, and drama, the movie has managed to conquer all kinds of audiences with a risky bet that, at times, resembles the premise of The Mandalorian. Undoubtedly, this co-production between the United States and Japan is making Netflix bet even more on the character, so it could be the first of several animated films in this sense. Taking advantage of its success, I recommend taking a look at the original Netflix series, which despite having its flaws, is a little gem from Asia.
