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Netflix Releases 'Ultraman: Rising' Video Featuring Voice Cast Including Hiroko Sakurai as Akiko Fuji

Tsuburaya Productions and Netflix have released a new key visual and the official Japanese trailer for the CG animated feature film 'Ultraman: Rising' (global release on June 14). The Japanese voice cast has also been announced.


Netflix Releases 'Ultraman: Rising' Video

Netflix Releases 'Ultraman: Rising' Video


Yuki Yamada voices the main character Ken Sato, with Fumiyo Kohinata as Professor Sato, Akari Hayami as journalist Ami Wakita, Fumihiko Tachiki as Dr. Onda, and Ayumi Tsunematsu as the supercomputer Mina.


Netflix Releases 'Ultraman: Rising' Video

Netflix Releases 'Ultraman: Rising' Video


Hiroko Sakurai, known for her role as Akiko Fuji in the 1966 'Ultraman,' will voice Ami's mother, while Takaya Aoyagi, known for his role as Jugglus Juggler in 'Ultraman Orb' and 'Ultraman Z,' will voice Lieutenant Aoshima.


Netflix Releases 'Ultraman: Rising' Video

Netflix Releases 'Ultraman: Rising' Video


'Ultraman: Rising' revolves around themes of "parent and child" and "family." Baseball star Ken Sato is secretly Ultraman, defending Earth from giant monsters. He faces new challenges when a powerful monster, Gigantoron, disrupts his peaceful life, and he must care for a baby monster named Emi.

The trailer features Ken Sato fighting as Ultraman, struggling with parenting duties, and clashing with the Kaiju Defense Force. Music by Grammy-winning producers Diplo, Oliver Tree, and Alisha Creti enhances the battles.


Netflix Releases 'Ultraman: Rising' Video

Netflix Releases 'Ultraman: Rising' Video


Yuki Yamada as Ken Sato:

"I hope Ultraman fans and those who love heroes will enjoy this film. It's a heartfelt story about family and relationships. I pray it reaches many people. Please watch it."


Fumiyo Kohinata as Professor Sato:

"I watched 'Ultraman' when it first aired in 1966. This story is about family love and features an adorable monster, Emi. I hope families with children and those who have experienced parenting will enjoy it together."


Akari Hayami as Ami Wakita:

"I'm honored to be part of the Ultraman series again. Fans will see a new Ultraman, and Emi is so cute you'll want to hug her. The film explores themes of parent-child relationships and coexistence with monsters. Please look forward to it."



Source : ORICON NEWS

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