Ultraman: Rising, the new film from Netflix, has landed a perfect 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The animation follows Ken Sato, a famous but egotistical baseball player who lives a secret life as the giant superhero Ultraman. He meets his match, however, when he is forced to adopt a 35-foot-tall, fire-breathing baby kaiju.
Sato then has to rise above his ego to balance work and parenthood, all while protecting the baby from forces bent on exploiting her for their own dark plans.
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Ahead of the film’s release on Netflix on Friday (June 14), the first reviews have landed, and they have been unanimously positive thus far as it received a perfect 100% approval rating from its first eight reviews.
You can read a selection of reviews below:
“A fun, sincere, and thoughtfully conceived piece of kids entertainment. And it’s liable to make young viewers more curious about the world around them – not less.”
“This English-language charmer boasts vibrant visuals that mostly make up for a fairly pedestrian story about a selfish baseball superstar who begrudgingly accepts his responsibility to be the new Ultraman.”
“Ultraman: Rising doesn’t hit quite as hard as its hero’s Spacium Beam, but the adorable movie looks great and works perfectly as a standalone story for series newcomers.”
“Captures an interesting atmosphere of heroism in many forms, keeping Ken a layered character dealing with most unusual responsibilities.”
“Ultraman: Rising wields enough kaiju-stomping, flying giant robot action to delight hardcore fans of the genre. It also has an inclusive, family-friendly tone that makes it the perfect gateway experience for young newcomers.”
“Ultraman: Rising is a touching animated film that offers a perfect blend of action, drama, and heartfelt moments. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Ultraman or new to the franchise, this film is definitely worth watching.”
Ultraman: Rising is released on Netflix on June 14.
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