The film 'ULTRAMAN: RISING' officially enters the Emmy nominations in the category of Outstanding Animated Special

Kapanlagi.com - The animated film Ultraman: Rising has recently succeeded in breaking into the nominations at the Children's & Family Emmys 2025. This success adds to the long list of achievements for the film since its release in 2024. With modern visuals and a more emotional story, this film has managed to capture the attention of global audiences of all ages.

The popularity of Ultraman: Rising is not only reflected in its number of streams on Netflix but also through various achievements it has received via international nominations. The success of this film proves that the collaboration between Netflix and Tsuburaya Productions has successfully brought this classic tokusatsu icon to a higher and more modern level while still maintaining a sense of nostalgia.

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1. The Success of Ultraman: Rising

Clip from Ultraman: Rising (Credit: @ToonHive)

The National Academy of Television Arts and Science officially nominated Ultraman: Rising in the Outstanding Animated Special category at the Children's & Family Emmys 2025. This nomination adds to the achievements of the film Ultraman: Rising after previously being nominated for Best Feature at the 52nd Annual Annie Awards in December 2024, as well as two nominations at the 23rd Annual VES Awards, namely Outstanding Visual Effect in an Animated Feature and Outstanding Effects Simulations in an Animated Feature.

The film first debuted worldwide at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June 2024, before eventually streaming on Netflix at the end of the same month. The film also received a limited exclusive screening in theaters in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Globally, the film achieved impressive results by ranking #2 on Netflix Global Top 10 from June 17-23, 2024, with a total of 7.9 million viewers. The film entered the top 10 Netflix films in 69 countries, generating 16 million hours of viewing.

In its production process, the film marks the feature film debut of director Shannon Tindle, who is previously known for his work on Coraline and Kubo and the Two Strings. Tindle collaborated with John Aoshima as the assistant director, with Tsuburaya Productions and Industrial Light and Magic as the production studios. The film's screenplay was written by Tindle and Mac Heimes, while the producer roles were held by Tom Knott and Lisa Poole. This film is based on the iconic tokusatsu character created by Eiji Tsuburaya.

2. Synopsis of Ultraman: Rising

Film Clip of Ultraman: Rising (Credit: @NitroSpidey)

Ultraman: Rising follows the story of Ken Sato, a professional baseball player and superstar who returns to Japan to take on his role as Ultraman, the protector of Earth from the Kaiju. However, his main mission takes a drastic turn when he accidentally has to care for a baby Kaiju, the child of the monster he fights. This unexpected situation forces him to balance life as Ultraman, an athlete, and a new father struggling to understand his new responsibilities.

In the process, Ken must confront his own ego, a fractured relationship with his father, and the pressures from the Kaiju. The film offers a narrative filled with action, humor, and touching moments through Ken's struggle to find meaning in his fight and family.

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