Ultraman: Rising
Ultraman: Rising
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What this film brings
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Ultraman: Rising is an animated action and science fiction film with a family friendly spirit, large scale monster battles, and a strong emotional thread about family, grief, and responsibility. The main sensitive elements come from repeated kaiju fights, military attacks, danger involving a baby creature, and tense parent child conflict linked to loss and resentment. The intensity is moderate rather than extreme, because the violence is highly stylized and not graphic, yet several scenes of destruction, pursuit, separation, and injury may still unsettle younger viewers, especially when a protective figure is hurt or a determined antagonist threatens the baby. There is no sexual content and no substance use, and the language is mild. For a child aged 5, the noise, scale, and emotional themes may feel overwhelming, while most children around 7 and up are more likely to enjoy it comfortably with an adult nearby to explain the sadness, anger, and caregiving themes.
Synopsis
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.
Difficult scenes
Early on, several action scenes pit Ultraman against giant kaiju in the city and near a stadium, with missiles, crashes, explosions, and civilians in danger. The presentation stays very animated and non graphic, yet the scale and noise may still be intense for children who are easily frightened by monsters or urban destruction. The baby kaiju is presented in an endearing way, but she is also placed in direct danger several times because adults want to capture or kill her. One scene may especially affect children, when Ken accidentally injures her while trying to protect her, adding guilt and emotional distress to the moment. The story carries real family sadness connected to the missing mother and the resentment between Ken and his father. These scenes are not harsh in language, but they contain anger, rejection, and grief, which may be harder for very young viewers to process than the action scenes themselves. Around the middle section, the KDF attacks the characters' home, leading to destruction, pursuit, and separation. This sequence can feel upsetting because a protective character is injured and another reassuring presence is lost from the scene, creating a temporary sense of vulnerability and fear.
Where to watch
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Availability checked on Apr 01, 2026
About this title
- Format
- Feature film
- Year
- 2024
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Countries
- Japan, United States of America
- Original language
- EN
- Directed by
- Shannon Tindle
- Main cast
- Christopher Sean, Gedde Watanabe, Tamlyn Tomita, Keone Young, Julia Harriman, Rob Fukuzaki, Frank Buckley, François Chau, Robert Yasumura, Artt Butler
- Studios
- Tsuburaya Productions, Netflix
Content barometer
Violence
2/5
Moderate
Fear
2/5
A few scenes
Sexuality
0/5
None
Language
1/5
Mild
Narrative complexity
2/5
Moderate
Adult themes
0/5
None
Expert review
Ultraman: Rising is an animated action and science fiction film with a family friendly spirit, large scale monster battles, and a strong emotional thread about family, grief, and responsibility. The main sensitive elements come from repeated kaiju fights, military attacks, danger involving a baby creature, and tense parent child conflict linked to loss and resentment. The intensity is moderate rather than extreme, because the violence is highly stylized and not graphic, yet several scenes of destruction, pursuit, separation, and injury may still unsettle younger viewers, especially when a protective figure is hurt or a determined antagonist threatens the baby. There is no sexual content and no substance use, and the language is mild. For a child aged 5, the noise, scale, and emotional themes may feel overwhelming, while most children around 7 and up are more likely to enjoy it comfortably with an adult nearby to explain the sadness, anger, and caregiving themes.
Synopsis
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.
Difficult scenes
Early on, several action scenes pit Ultraman against giant kaiju in the city and near a stadium, with missiles, crashes, explosions, and civilians in danger. The presentation stays very animated and non graphic, yet the scale and noise may still be intense for children who are easily frightened by monsters or urban destruction. The baby kaiju is presented in an endearing way, but she is also placed in direct danger several times because adults want to capture or kill her. One scene may especially affect children, when Ken accidentally injures her while trying to protect her, adding guilt and emotional distress to the moment. The story carries real family sadness connected to the missing mother and the resentment between Ken and his father. These scenes are not harsh in language, but they contain anger, rejection, and grief, which may be harder for very young viewers to process than the action scenes themselves. Around the middle section, the KDF attacks the characters' home, leading to destruction, pursuit, and separation. This sequence can feel upsetting because a protective character is injured and another reassuring presence is lost from the scene, creating a temporary sense of vulnerability and fear.