‘Ultraman: Rising’ Premieres on Netflix Next Month

(Featured Image Source: Netflix Animation / Tsuburaya Productions)

A hero returns next month with the premiere of Ultraman: Rising, the latest entry in the long-running science fiction action series.

Ultraman is focused on a race of aliens called Ultras, fighting to protect the earth from other aliens and destructive kaiju. The series was created by Eiji Tsuburaya alongside Kazuho Mitsuta, Tetsuo Kinjo, and Tohl Narita. First starting in 1966, the series has gone on to be a pop culture staple, currently sitting as one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time, it has inspired countless other creators around the world.

Ultraman: Rising is the 44th film in the franchise and follows Ken Sato as he balances life between being a famous baseball player, Ultraman, and taking care of a baby kaiju. The film is directed by Shannon Tindle, who also wrote the film alongside Marc Haimes. The English language cast includes Christopher Sean, Gedde Watanabe, Tamlyn Tomita, Keone Young, and Julia Harriman. The Japanese language cast stars Yuki Yamada, Fumiyo Kohinata, Ayumi Tsunematsu, Fumihiko Tachiki, Akari Hayami, Hiroko Sakurai, and Takaya Aoyagi. Ultraman: Rising is co-produced between Netflix Animation and Tsuburaya Productions, with animation by Industrial Light & Magic.

Ultraman: Rising will be released worldwide on Netflix on June 14, 2024.

(Source: Netflix)

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