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The new Netflix animated sci-fi movie Ultraman: Rising might at first seem somewhat imposing.

The movie follows baseball star and reluctant superhero Ken Sato after he inherits the role of Ultraman.

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It’s a lot!

“And we just wanted you to connect with the character of Ken.

He’s been separated from his father for quite some time.

Ultraman: Rising | Official Trailer | Netflix - YouTube

So the answer is you don’t have to have anything, and we worked really hard.

And you learn who he is and what the meaning of heroism is through the stories and characters.”

Why Ultraman as opposed to literally anything else?

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And there’s a mystery to him that I love.

Ultraman: Rising is now available to stream on Netflix.

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