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there is 3 type of ultraman: 1. ultraman that have a human host, in this case the ultraman come to earth and bond with a human to live there 2. the ultraman have a human form,the ultraman taking a form of a human to live there 3.a human who become ultraman, the ultraman on this movie (ken) is likely based on this
Though when they were at the lake house Ken’s father commented on how Ken’s mom “showed [him] what it means to be human”, that could indicate the dad was a number 1 or 2 type of Ultraman.
@@TheoVorster It's a number 2. The director confirmed it a few days ago. Also, this movie did take inspirations from Ultraseven (the 2nd series in the franchise) where the Ultraman disguised himself by taking a human form.
@@hybridstudio4435the weird thing is,ultraman have a very very long life span,but ken dad aged like normal human,maybe it's different in this universe
“Has Ultraman had crazy crossovers?” In the 1990s, the original Ultraman teamed up with Kamen Rider, another popular superhero in Japan from a rival company to take down a super Kaiju. They also had video games called Compati Heroes where they interacted with other franchises like Gundam in Chibi form. Lastly, the matriarch of the Ultra Bros, The Mother of Ultra, promoted a fashion line as a model in commercials, tv spots and in magazines. The movie is its own universe, one that the production crew hopes to continue. There are a lot of easter eggs for tokusatsu fans in this movie, which definitely makes it worth rewatching to find them all. For example the title card with the swirls is a tribute to the original 1966 show’s opening title which used paint swirling in reverse footage. Also Ken was a kid in 2004, and he has a both a Chogokin and DX Abarenoh/Dino Thunder Megazord. Nice of Tsu Pro to give a bit of love to the competition and makes sense continuity wise in real time as Abaranger was airing its last set of episodes in 2004.
"Has Ultraman had crazy crossover?". In Malaysia, Tsuburaya decide to do collab with Les' Copaque, which crate Ultraman Ribut, the first 3D animated Ultraman appear in Upin & Ipin and later got into live action with more role in Ultra Galaxy Fight....
Agreed! I’ve watched this movie a few times since stumbling upon it on Netflix and am just hooked in to watching it every time and I barely know much about Ultraman
This movie is like a great amalgamation of many elements & references from various Ultraman titles. Just from the top of my head: - The MC is the son of Ultraman who has to inherit the legacy just like in the *Ultraman manga* (which was also adapted by Netflix) - This Ultraman seems to transform without using an obvious tool like *Ultraman Jack* - The defense force (KDF) doesn’t necessarily side with Ultraman just like TLT/Night Raider in *Ultraman Nexus* - The KDF uniform is a fusion between SSSP & Ultra Guard uniforms from *OG Ultraman* & *Ultraseven* - Prof. Sato (the dad) got his leg broken, using a crutch that’s similar to Dan Moroboshi (Ultraseven) who is also the mentor for the current Ultraman just like in *Ultraman Leo* show - The overall sentiment that humanity need to live in harmony with kaiju was a big theme in *Ultraman Cosmos* - Dr. Onda (the antagonist) being the defence organization’s head honcho who hates all kaiju after losing his family member(s) is mirroring Yoichiro Matsunaga, the director of TLT, from *Ultraman Nexus* - The Ultraman being boisterous & tend to speak to people freely is just like *Ultraman Zero* - The MC’s mother went missing in a mysterious way is very much a major plot in *Ultraman R-B* - The kids TV program that Emi watched in the movie is a real thing. - Gigantron got modified into Mecha Gigantron is referencing the same thing that happened to Pandon -> Mecha Pandon in *Ultraseven* - Gigantron is an original kaiju but you also see classic Ultraman kaiju in this movie like Bemular, Neronga and even Gomora also got mentioned. All of them from *OG Ultraman* in 1966. - And many more references not only to other Ultra titles but also a couple Godzilla movies.
- The father was placed in a Beta Capsule to heal - The design of the father's glasses is similar to Dan Moroboshi's Ultra Eye - And of course, the iconic "Schuwatch" sound Ultraman makes
Kinda wish in my honest opinion The movie was named ultraman origins or something cause it focuses more on the story and how it came to be. But that's my opinion feel free to disagree with it if you don't like it
If y'all want more Ultraman, the main live action entries are available for free on TH-cam and uploaded by Tsuburaya themselves. Three series are also dubbed in English. Two already released (Z and Blazar) with one upcoming (Arc), this July 6th. By the way, Johnny Yong Bosch (Adam from MMPR) is the VA for the main character in Blazar!
Seeing how you guys are curious, let me tell you the history of the Ultraman series in which this movie is based. The first and original Ultraman series aired in 1967 as a sci-fi, special drama, commonly known as Tokusatsu. The story tells of a silver and red alien giant chasing an escaped space kaiju from the Nebula M78, the home galaxy of all Ultras, till they made it to Earth. The giant crashed into the defense force pilot and fused with him as a human host. This is to ensure that not only it will save the pilot's life but to help the alien blend in on Earth while standing by for any upcoming threats, from kaijus to alien invaders, and is then returned to his home planet after his mission was done. After the original series had ended, many new Ultraman series grew into the franchise following the same concept as the first. In some series, sometimes an Ultra would fuse with a human host, or a human can become an Ultraman through some unknown/mystical power. In this movie, the titular hero's design is based on the original first Ultraman in a different storyline. In the movie's storyline, it is stated that Ken's father is the first Ultraman to descend upon Earth, following the concept of the first series. After some time defending the Earth and having a family, it is likely that the Ultra gene is then inherited through Ken, allowing him to be the next Ultraman. This is the first and new concept where an Ultraman marries a human, and the Ultra gene is then passed on through their child. There have been instances of Ultras having children either with their own or with other races, but this is the first where the child directly inherits the Ultra parent's gene/powers.
The reason ultraman didn’t fly I believe is because he can only fly vertically, so he wouldn’t be able to turn to catch Emi. Also the reason you see the mustache on kenjis dad ultrasuit is because the suit is really not a suit. It is skin, THEIR skin. It’s genetic I believe
Fantastic reaction. As one of the people who worked on the movie for a long time, it is so satisfying to watch people get all the big stuff and a bunch of the details as well, even predict a few plot points, and just enjoy the film. Good on ya both. 🤘🧐🤘
@linksavetheday I don't see how that's the case, Ken father is an ultra in human form. We'll definitely see the home planet of Ultra in the sequel, the ending already confirmed it
@@linksavetheday well it is admittedly left intentionally vague but kenjis dad does say of his wife "she taught me what it means to be human" which is a clear nod to him possibly being an alien, he also wears Dan moroboshi style glasses and his license plate on his car is "M78-U7" suggesting that his origin is more similar to ultrasevens story of being an alien in human form
Now that I'm done watching the reaction, I'm super happy that y'all enjoyed Ultraman: Rising. I think this was released with perfect timing for a great Father's Day watch, especially if one could enjoy it with their dad and kids. The generational story-telling element brings so much to the watchable experience with family. This is also such a great entry point into the Ultraman-verse because it uses the old elements that made the Ultraman IP what it is, and added all of the new tricks from the advancement in animation and story-telling styles. The Ultraman IP is really rich in the sense of all that it has to offer throughout the years and eras so being a noob with this entry I think would only enrich ones experience diving into the other films and TV-series. Netflix did an anime in 2019 which lasted 3 seasons and ran for 25 mins an episode, and the Shin Ultraman film of 2022 are two great watches. I think Ultraman Max had some uniqueness to it where there was an episode that referenced the airing of the 1964 series Ultra Q which spawned Ultraman. The lore is deep, take a dive and enjoy as much as you can, guys!
Yeah, there is a comic series by Marvel called The Rise of Ultraman which was published in 2019, there's also The Trials of Ultraman and The Mystery of Ultraseven. Right now, there's gonna be a new series called Ultraman x Avengers coming out this August
I love that the baby dose the fuckn Godzilla victory dance heh Also the baby knows the mother by sounds, Animals as well as people communicate to their baby’s before their even born. And as we saw, she had been vocalizing with the egg since she found it again till the end. doing this allows them to know the sounds of their parents, from Other animals or people Not just visual recognition
Someone may have mentioned this already, but it’s interesting that Ken chose to play with the Yomiuri Giants when they’re the rivals of his mom’s favorite team, the Hanshin Tigers. The two teams are based out of Tokyo and Osaka, respectively, kinda like the rivalry of New York and Boston.
At the start, I believe they mention that the Giant's was Ken's team, remember when she tell's something bout his team when they're all watchin the game?
I grew up with the original Ultraman show when it aired in America during the 1970's (one of my older sisters had a serious crush on Haiata!). recently I watched a reboot of the original show, called Shin Ultraman, with a more "realistic" take on the SSSP as observers/consultants to the military regarding kaiju take-downs.
Yeah, but compared to Shin Godzilla which is more procedural, Shin Ultraman felt like an anthology, like some of the original Ultraman show's most iconic episodes made into a movie.
Yeah, the 60's Ultraman was the last Japanese 'original' that I watched faithfully as a kid. It started with the 7ARTS cartoon releases - Astro Boy, Prince Planet, Marine Boy, and finally Speed Racer. Ultraman was the live action experience of Japanese culture entertainment. Then I got older and these things became a memory.
I'm commenting before watching just to say I am super happy that y'all are covering Ultraman: Rising! It's a great entry point with no prior knowledge to the Ultraman-verse, and epic for those who've enjoyed it over the years. I remember watching some of the original movies from way back when, a TV-series here and there, read a comic, and played some games featuring Ultraman. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it.
Amazing reaction you two. I've been a fan since 2013 and Ultraman has had so many series that are silly, funny, and dark. However Ultraman Rising is a perfect way to start ultraman. And if you're gonna watch the past series, get ready to watch upon hundreds if not thousands of uniqe kaijus and aliens of the franchise that most have unique designs. I loved giant monster media in general such as Godzilla, Ultraman, Power Rangers, and Pacific Rim
Just finished it and I gotta say, as a long time Kaiju/Ultraman fan, I freaking love this movie! I would love to see a sequel. Fingers crossed that this movie will do good enough for Netflix to greenlit it. With the recent Godzilla Minus One and this movie, there's no doubt that humans are the heart of kaiju media.
Tbh I kinda got why he didn't fly up,. feel like if she was falling and he flew up with how his body pushes itself off, catching her might've hurt a little bit.
Kenji isn't used to it because he doesn't want to be Ultraman, if we see him flying every time he did like super jump thing first, all he knows when he becomes Ultraman is just fighting to get rid of the Kaiju from the city, so he doesn't know many of Ultraman's skills. he couldn't even do a specium beam by himself yet
I’d like to believe that the scene with Emi falling from the tower happened a lot faster than it was portrayed in the movie. I’m pretty sure anyone’s first instinct would be to reach their arm out and catch her, instead of flying up towards her. Emi wasn’t plunging towards the ground either, she still had momentum while falling so it would’ve been harder to predict her fall. I mean the whiplash from Kenji catching her literally dislocated her arm so I’m sure that was a very rough and quick fall nonetheless.
I’m so glad yall are reacting to this! I had stumbled upon it on Netflix on a whim a few days ago and thought why not and it’s turned out to be a great watch and rewatch! The animation is top tier all around. Definitely thought yall would enjoy it 🎉
There is some variation across the different versions of the story but in general the original Ultraman got his powers by merging with an alien entity and his son just inherited the abilities from his father.
I love how new viewer friendly this movie is but also has Easter eggs for the old fans like gomora being mentioned (and canonically being dead in this world somehow) emi doing the Godzilla dance and more! Miku being part of Emis theme is amazing to me 🥹
35:35 Notice the billboard in the background of the father holding a baby? Yup, it's a parallel to Ken fully accepting Emi as his daughter and not simply a giant baby he's temporarily fostering until he can give her back to Kaiju Island. Even the way he hesitantly says "Come to, uh... Daddy" indicates that he's responsible for her but hasn't gone Protective Daddy Mode yet. He will VERY SOON!
I have watched this movie so many times and the little details you notice every time you watch are so cool and some are kinda sad: Like the photo Kenji had in his home with him as a kid and his mom, his dad was either cropped out of it or folded to fit a smaller frame. The original photo was next to the TV in the flashback. Kenji shaking his leg whenever he’s anxious, he gets it from his dad. Emi also had car parts in her spit up😂
Remember, Ultraman can fly - it's no problem for him to actually float in water. As for Gigantron and Emi, they're an aquatic race (they're fish eaters, and abhor red meat, hinting that their natural habitat, despite the wings, is the ocean - also, apparently Emi can breathe air and water equally well), so they take to water naturally (okay, Gigantron does - Emi needed a few lessons)
Their story might be similar but i think this is not the same ultraman from 1966, the original host was Hayata and the one in this movie is Sato, also the toy ultraman that ken sato has was the original ultraman form 1966 so that means the Ultraman in this movie is its own version
About the flying thing some people might’ve said it already, but just in case. But yeah he can’t float as in gently float up to get Emi, everytime Ultraman fly he gotta have jump up boost and it goes very fast, like in the actual tower scene, he gotta get a jump start. I mean it might’ve been possible but he probably need to fine tuned it and Ken Sato is still pretty new as Ultraman so he can’t do it yet.
Glad you guys liked it so much. You might be interested in Shannon’s last Netflix show, Lost Ollie. It’s a whole different kind of thing, but it gives you a sense of what kind of a creative, brilliant man he is.
Ultraman Rising then the Ultraman Blazar movie premiered in my country one day apart. Considering the theme of those two movies, it couldn't be a mere coincidence that they're both released near Father's Day.
Bro missed the end credit scene because in the end credit scene there was his mom calling him through the watch and the location on the watch is nebula m78 (Ultraman planet)
Wow your first ultraman reaction on the channel... That's super awesome 👍🏿👍🏿🔥🔥🔥😁. Now you have to watch shin ultraman. A modern retelling to the original tv show. 0:50 you mean super sentai. 4:40 no it's a new monster. 9:16 y'all really gotta watch the original toho godzilla movies and ultraman and super sentai and kamen rider series to really appreciate all the hard work and love these franchises get. Without those we wouldn't have the monsterverse, pacific rim and all this. Y'all are really missing out 20:03 like how animals do lay eggs. Some of them reproduce a sensually, some of them need a mate and some of them can just lay a egg by themselves. 21:43 you don't choose to be ultraman, ultraman choose you. Ultraman comes from a long line of space heros from a far world who job is to protect the universe from evil. Their hosts will have a divice sometimes it's a watch, glasses, a card, a capsule as long as it's a personal item it'll help the user transform into a ultra hero depending on what hero it is 26:20 this is a reference to invasion of the astro monster aka godzilla vs monster zero. The 6th movie in the franchise where after winning a fight godzilla did the victory dance. This is a popular dance it's called shie 43:59 that's one of ultraman famous kaiju. First enemy he lost to. Then became a good monster over the years. Pretty much pulling a godzilla in the showa era. But unlike godzilla where it depends on the movie/cotenuity if he's a bad guy/antihero/good guy gamora pretty much stayed a good monster 47:51 hi mothra roar 52:31 instinct. Just because they haven't seen each before doesn't mean that they don't know that they're mother and daughter. 58:39 the Spacium ray is a iconic movie in the ultraman franchise. Remember the kids in this movie has been doing this pose during the whole movie. So it's no surprise that we were gonna see it in action
I think Kaiju Island was purposely designed to look like Godzilla’s Dorsal Plates, Considering the Creator of Ultraman was Special effects director for Toho.
I’m not super well versed in ultraman lore but: 1) Ultramen are aliens that either take a human form or bond with a human host, sometimes said hosts have a tool to transform. It’s hinted that Mr.Sato may be an Ultraman who took on a human form (which the direcor confirmed if i'm not misatken) and that Kenji is a ‘human’ who can take on an ultraman form. 2) Many Ultramen do kill Kaiju during their fights as a last resort, Ultraman Cosmos is a noteable pacsifist though so this take isn’t out of left field
Honestly gonna have to rewatch this! I saw your vid and saved it for watch later and then saw that the movies on netflix and started it but dozed off. From watching this it seems pretty great!
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can you react to all ultraman opening
38:10 THATS OLLIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!
He's a character from a Netflix series Lost Ollie you guys definitely have to check that out !!!!!!
Can you react to all ultraman transformation
Can you react to all Kaiju, alien and ultraman&humanity story
Shin Ultraman reaction 🗣️
This movie proves that sometimes all you need is a simple emotion based movie rather than a complex imagination movie. Simple yet satisfying.
AGREEE!!!, personally i'm not the type who can understand complex concept easily, and yess it's been a minute since there's a fun family movie ^^
@@Chandradisuruhsuruh True. Simple emotions. Family, fatherly love, acceptance, rejection. Not much of a scifi but yeah a little hint of it
I watch that love it pls
@@LucasAndrew-fd6vn True its a good movie.
😀😃
Do you want a sequel?!
Well I don’t know. Maybe you should react Home (2015), you’re gonna love it, it’s funny. I recommend you to react it.
Hell yeah
No because your whole team is racist and rude even not in the TH-cam channel
I heard there's a _trilogy_ planned. Hopefully it will include either Baltan and/or Zetton.
Like someone mentioned, Shin Ultraman reaction would be great!!
there is 3 type of ultraman:
1. ultraman that have a human host, in this case the ultraman come to earth and bond with a human to live there
2. the ultraman have a human form,the ultraman taking a form of a human to live there
3.a human who become ultraman, the ultraman on this movie (ken) is likely based on this
Though when they were at the lake house Ken’s father commented on how Ken’s mom “showed [him] what it means to be human”, that could indicate the dad was a number 1 or 2 type of Ultraman.
@@TheoVorster It's a number 2. The director confirmed it a few days ago. Also, this movie did take inspirations from Ultraseven (the 2nd series in the franchise) where the Ultraman disguised himself by taking a human form.
@@hybridstudio4435the weird thing is,ultraman have a very very long life span,but ken dad aged like normal human,maybe it's different in this universe
@@ermikaandrian8815maybe it’s just that he’s changing his look to fit with his time on earth
@@トーキ-g8v Sounds reasonable.
Oh, and I guess Ken is a type 4 - a hybrid. Father Ultra, mother human.
38:11 the little bunny toy is Ollie from Lost Ollie, which is also made by Ultraman Rising director.
Yeah I also noticed that reference, it was a pleasant surprise.
Me and my sister jumped from joy BC we knew we recognized that bunny from somewhere😭
At exactly 26:19 , Emi (baby kaiju) is dancing like godzilla did in (1965)
Yeah, in “Invasion Of Astro Monster”
I noticed it as well 😮
@@bird4260which itself is a reference to the “sheeh” pose and expression the character Iyami from Osomatsu-kun is known for doing.
I screamed! "Is she doing a Kaiju dance?! NO! It's the godzilla dance! IT'S THE GODZILLA DANCE!"
Yeah, when i watched the movie i catched that reference.
“Has Ultraman had crazy crossovers?”
In the 1990s, the original Ultraman teamed up with Kamen Rider, another popular superhero in Japan from a rival company to take down a super Kaiju. They also had video games called Compati Heroes where they interacted with other franchises like Gundam in Chibi form. Lastly, the matriarch of the Ultra Bros, The Mother of Ultra, promoted a fashion line as a model in commercials, tv spots and in magazines.
The movie is its own universe, one that the production crew hopes to continue. There are a lot of easter eggs for tokusatsu fans in this movie, which definitely makes it worth rewatching to find them all.
For example the title card with the swirls is a tribute to the original 1966 show’s opening title which used paint swirling in reverse footage. Also Ken was a kid in 2004, and he has a both a Chogokin and DX Abarenoh/Dino Thunder Megazord. Nice of Tsu Pro to give a bit of love to the competition and makes sense continuity wise in real time as Abaranger was airing its last set of episodes in 2004.
"Has Ultraman had crazy crossover?". In Malaysia, Tsuburaya decide to do collab with Les' Copaque, which crate Ultraman Ribut, the first 3D animated Ultraman appear in Upin & Ipin and later got into live action with more role in Ultra Galaxy Fight....
I mean Giganoid 2/Goldenrod from Abaranger was literally a monster modelled after a fictional super hero who is a fairly blatant Ultraman Stand-in.
I don't know what movie, but ultra man teamed up with godzilla
If anything Disney should take some note from this film, giving a good simple story in their movies
Agreed! I’ve watched this movie a few times since stumbling upon it on Netflix and am just hooked in to watching it every time and I barely know much about Ultraman
@@bryfaithI definitely recommend getting into it, I'm personally starting with Ultraman Max but another series may suit you better.
Agreed
This movie proves that sometimes all you need is a simple emotion based movie rather than a complex imagination movie. Simple yet satisfying
Yes!!! NOT EVERYONE NEEDS A LOVE INTEREST!!!!!
didnt think this movie would make me cry but it did
boy lemme tell you
@cojee7672 Bro what are you gonna tell to him?
no fr, i cried multiple times.
Ikr? I didn't expect it either, no one warned me 😭
Literally
Fun fact: the Ben 10 alien Waybig is modeled after Ultraman.
REALLY??? WOW😃
@@Alisonmaree Yeah, they even gave him a Japanese accent in Omniverse.
Ben 10 mention‼️
GOATED comment 🐐🍷🗿💚
not only that, waybig can also fire a laser beam with the same signature handpose, just like ultraman does.
I was wondering about that
This movie is like a great amalgamation of many elements & references from various Ultraman titles.
Just from the top of my head:
- The MC is the son of Ultraman who has to inherit the legacy just like in the *Ultraman manga* (which was also adapted by Netflix)
- This Ultraman seems to transform without using an obvious tool like *Ultraman Jack*
- The defense force (KDF) doesn’t necessarily side with Ultraman just like TLT/Night Raider in *Ultraman Nexus*
- The KDF uniform is a fusion between SSSP & Ultra Guard uniforms from *OG Ultraman* & *Ultraseven*
- Prof. Sato (the dad) got his leg broken, using a crutch that’s similar to Dan Moroboshi (Ultraseven) who is also the mentor for the current Ultraman just like in *Ultraman Leo* show
- The overall sentiment that humanity need to live in harmony with kaiju was a big theme in *Ultraman Cosmos*
- Dr. Onda (the antagonist) being the defence organization’s head honcho who hates all kaiju after losing his family member(s) is mirroring Yoichiro Matsunaga, the director of TLT, from *Ultraman Nexus*
- The Ultraman being boisterous & tend to speak to people freely is just like *Ultraman Zero*
- The MC’s mother went missing in a mysterious way is very much a major plot in *Ultraman R-B*
- The kids TV program that Emi watched in the movie is a real thing.
- Gigantron got modified into Mecha Gigantron is referencing the same thing that happened to Pandon -> Mecha Pandon in *Ultraseven*
- Gigantron is an original kaiju but you also see classic Ultraman kaiju in this movie like Bemular, Neronga and even Gomora also got mentioned. All of them from *OG Ultraman* in 1966.
- And many more references not only to other Ultra titles but also a couple Godzilla movies.
- The father was placed in a Beta Capsule to heal
- The design of the father's glasses is similar to Dan Moroboshi's Ultra Eye
- And of course, the iconic "Schuwatch" sound Ultraman makes
I noticed some of them too. This movie was amazing and totally made with love for the series.
The Gigantron is also similar to Gigan a foe of Godzilla (sporting dorsal fins and a beak) who *also* has a modified form
Kinda wish in my honest opinion
The movie was named ultraman origins or something cause it focuses more on the story and how it came to be.
But that's my opinion feel free to disagree with it if you don't like it
Is there an explanation for why the kaijus come to human habitats? 😊😊
If y'all want more Ultraman, the main live action entries are available for free on TH-cam and uploaded by Tsuburaya themselves.
Three series are also dubbed in English. Two already released (Z and Blazar) with one upcoming (Arc), this July 6th.
By the way, Johnny Yong Bosch (Adam from MMPR) is the VA for the main character in Blazar!
I personally prefer Tubi for toku.
@@LiMe251 yeah but every single Ultraman show and movie is on youtube
@@zack8865 Fair, I just prefer Tubi.
I love what they did with Ultramans eyes, how the bright spot in it moves like a pupil. Makes the character look cooler
her arm breaking hurts me viscerally omg
Dude fr omg I like died when it happened
The art design is IMMACULATE!!!
Perfect Father's Day Film!
In the Japanese dub, Ken Sato is voiced by Yuki Yamada, who played "The Kid" (boat crewman) in GODZILLA MINUS ONE
Cool fact😀
He was also gokai blue the blue ranger in Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
@@Kamenriderbuster2022 Yep, I didn't it only because I don't they're not familiar with it
@@RapidBlade oh ok
Seeing how you guys are curious, let me tell you the history of the Ultraman series in which this movie is based.
The first and original Ultraman series aired in 1967 as a sci-fi, special drama, commonly known as Tokusatsu. The story tells of a silver and red alien giant chasing an escaped space kaiju from the Nebula M78, the home galaxy of all Ultras, till they made it to Earth. The giant crashed into the defense force pilot and fused with him as a human host. This is to ensure that not only it will save the pilot's life but to help the alien blend in on Earth while standing by for any upcoming threats, from kaijus to alien invaders, and is then returned to his home planet after his mission was done. After the original series had ended, many new Ultraman series grew into the franchise following the same concept as the first. In some series, sometimes an Ultra would fuse with a human host, or a human can become an Ultraman through some unknown/mystical power.
In this movie, the titular hero's design is based on the original first Ultraman in a different storyline. In the movie's storyline, it is stated that Ken's father is the first Ultraman to descend upon Earth, following the concept of the first series. After some time defending the Earth and having a family, it is likely that the Ultra gene is then inherited through Ken, allowing him to be the next Ultraman. This is the first and new concept where an Ultraman marries a human, and the Ultra gene is then passed on through their child. There have been instances of Ultras having children either with their own or with other races, but this is the first where the child directly inherits the Ultra parent's gene/powers.
The reason ultraman didn’t fly I believe is because he can only fly vertically, so he wouldn’t be able to turn to catch Emi. Also the reason you see the mustache on kenjis dad ultrasuit is because the suit is really not a suit. It is skin, THEIR skin. It’s genetic I believe
The amount of small references they threw into this movie was just * chef's kiss *
The little dance that Emi did was the old school godzilla dance and Emi is more cuter than Grogu
Fantastic reaction. As one of the people who worked on the movie for a long time, it is so satisfying to watch people get all the big stuff and a bunch of the details as well, even predict a few plot points, and just enjoy the film. Good on ya both. 🤘🧐🤘
Nebula M78 the home planet of Ultraman
I hope we can see all the Ultras in the sequel.
Think it's pretty obvious Ultraman is not an alien from the land of light in this universe @@thefluffynerd95
@@linksavetheday Yeah, but I have hope since I think it'll be a fun way for new people to see all the Ultras😊
@linksavetheday I don't see how that's the case, Ken father is an ultra in human form. We'll definitely see the home planet of Ultra in the sequel, the ending already confirmed it
@@linksavetheday well it is admittedly left intentionally vague but kenjis dad does say of his wife "she taught me what it means to be human" which is a clear nod to him possibly being an alien, he also wears Dan moroboshi style glasses and his license plate on his car is "M78-U7" suggesting that his origin is more similar to ultrasevens story of being an alien in human form
Now that I'm done watching the reaction, I'm super happy that y'all enjoyed Ultraman: Rising. I think this was released with perfect timing for a great Father's Day watch, especially if one could enjoy it with their dad and kids. The generational story-telling element brings so much to the watchable experience with family. This is also such a great entry point into the Ultraman-verse because it uses the old elements that made the Ultraman IP what it is, and added all of the new tricks from the advancement in animation and story-telling styles. The Ultraman IP is really rich in the sense of all that it has to offer throughout the years and eras so being a noob with this entry I think would only enrich ones experience diving into the other films and TV-series. Netflix did an anime in 2019 which lasted 3 seasons and ran for 25 mins an episode, and the Shin Ultraman film of 2022 are two great watches. I think Ultraman Max had some uniqueness to it where there was an episode that referenced the airing of the 1964 series Ultra Q which spawned Ultraman. The lore is deep, take a dive and enjoy as much as you can, guys!
ultraman in fact did a crossover with marvel in the comic book
Yeah, there is a comic series by Marvel called The Rise of Ultraman which was published in 2019, there's also The Trials of Ultraman and The Mystery of Ultraseven. Right now, there's gonna be a new series called Ultraman x Avengers coming out this August
I love the moment emi was first introduced and the baseball scene 😊❤
I love that the baby dose the fuckn Godzilla victory dance heh
Also the baby knows the mother by sounds, Animals as well as people communicate to their baby’s before their even born.
And as we saw, she had been vocalizing with the egg since she found it again till the end.
doing this allows them to know the sounds of their parents, from Other animals or people
Not just visual recognition
Someone may have mentioned this already, but it’s interesting that Ken chose to play with the Yomiuri Giants when they’re the rivals of his mom’s favorite team, the Hanshin Tigers. The two teams are based out of Tokyo and Osaka, respectively, kinda like the rivalry of New York and Boston.
At the start, I believe they mention that the Giant's was Ken's team, remember when she tell's something bout his team when they're all watchin the game?
M78 is the home planet of the Ultras
The beam Ultraman uses when he does the cross arm pose is called the "specium ray".
It's cool that one arm was his and the other was his dad's.
Maybe next time you all can react to Shin Ultraman?
I agree 👍🏿 💯
Yes, great mention!!
YEEESS!
Oh yeah that one's awesome
Yeesss, i would love that
I grew up with the original Ultraman show when it aired in America during the 1970's (one of my older sisters had a serious crush on Haiata!). recently I watched a reboot of the original show, called Shin Ultraman, with a more "realistic" take on the SSSP as observers/consultants to the military regarding kaiju take-downs.
Wait this sounds really cool!
Shin Ultraman is part of a bigger line of toku reimaginings including Shin Godzilla and Shin Kamen Rider (Shin Evangelion also happened).
Yeah, but compared to Shin Godzilla which is more procedural, Shin Ultraman felt like an anthology, like some of the original Ultraman show's most iconic episodes made into a movie.
Yeah, the 60's Ultraman was the last Japanese 'original' that I watched faithfully as a kid. It started with the 7ARTS cartoon releases - Astro Boy, Prince Planet, Marine Boy, and finally Speed Racer. Ultraman was the live action experience of Japanese culture entertainment. Then I got older and these things became a memory.
@@terrylandess6072 Got any toku you're excited for?
58:57 it was Tim Henson who played guitar for this scene
i never thought it was possible to cry from cuteness, because i'm almost red from crying
I'm commenting before watching just to say I am super happy that y'all are covering Ultraman: Rising! It's a great entry point with no prior knowledge to the Ultraman-verse, and epic for those who've enjoyed it over the years. I remember watching some of the original movies from way back when, a TV-series here and there, read a comic, and played some games featuring Ultraman. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it.
Amazing reaction you two. I've been a fan since 2013 and Ultraman has had so many series that are silly, funny, and dark. However Ultraman Rising is a perfect way to start ultraman. And if you're gonna watch the past series, get ready to watch upon hundreds if not thousands of uniqe kaijus and aliens of the franchise that most have unique designs. I loved giant monster media in general such as Godzilla, Ultraman, Power Rangers, and Pacific Rim
Interesting fact, Japan's Ultraman is very popular and available for viewing in China but is banned in South Korea.
But why tho?
Emi is the cutest baby I’ve ever seen
38:10 THATS OLLIE !!!!!!!!!!!!!
He's a character from a Netflix series Lost Ollie you guys definitely have to check that out !!!!!!
Just finished it and I gotta say, as a long time Kaiju/Ultraman fan, I freaking love this movie!
I would love to see a sequel. Fingers crossed that this movie will do good enough for Netflix to greenlit it.
With the recent Godzilla Minus One and this movie, there's no doubt that humans are the heart of kaiju media.
It’s been in the Top 10 for a week now
Tbh I kinda got why he didn't fly up,.
feel like if she was falling and he flew up with how his body pushes itself off, catching her might've hurt a little bit.
Kenji isn't used to it because he doesn't want to be Ultraman, if we see him flying every time he did like super jump thing first, all he knows when he becomes Ultraman is just fighting to get rid of the Kaiju from the city, so he doesn't know many of Ultraman's skills. he couldn't even do a specium beam by himself yet
I’d like to believe that the scene with Emi falling from the tower happened a lot faster than it was portrayed in the movie. I’m pretty sure anyone’s first instinct would be to reach their arm out and catch her, instead of flying up towards her. Emi wasn’t plunging towards the ground either, she still had momentum while falling so it would’ve been harder to predict her fall. I mean the whiplash from Kenji catching her literally dislocated her arm so I’m sure that was a very rough and quick fall nonetheless.
I’m so glad yall are reacting to this! I had stumbled upon it on Netflix on a whim a few days ago and thought why not and it’s turned out to be a great watch and rewatch! The animation is top tier all around. Definitely thought yall would enjoy it 🎉
Also like the others have mentioned I think as someone unfamiliar with Ultraman this is a good entry point (ie for me 😅)
There is some variation across the different versions of the story but in general the original Ultraman got his powers by merging with an alien entity and his son just inherited the abilities from his father.
The original Ultraman Was the alien, not the man he fused with, and Hayata having a son is only a plot point in the 2011 manga/Netflix anime.
@@Tenebrio-Morio I was generalising given that there are multiple versions
I love how new viewer friendly this movie is but also has Easter eggs for the old fans like gomora being mentioned (and canonically being dead in this world somehow) emi doing the Godzilla dance and more! Miku being part of Emis theme is amazing to me 🥹
they actually got Tim Henson from Polyphia to produce some of the guitar parts at the end battle
35:35 Notice the billboard in the background of the father holding a baby? Yup, it's a parallel to Ken fully accepting Emi as his daughter and not simply a giant baby he's temporarily fostering until he can give her back to Kaiju Island. Even the way he hesitantly says "Come to, uh... Daddy" indicates that he's responsible for her but hasn't gone Protective Daddy Mode yet. He will VERY SOON!
Ok but did anyone notice the power rangers dino thunder megazord cameo when I first saw it
I did
Thank you
May have also been an Abaranger reference...
Or both at the same time since this was made by both America and Japan.
like the one above me said might be a reference to both dinothunder and the original Abaranger since this is made by both Japan and US
Yeah I did too!
I have watched this movie so many times and the little details you notice every time you watch are so cool and some are kinda sad:
Like the photo Kenji had in his home with him as a kid and his mom, his dad was either cropped out of it or folded to fit a smaller frame. The original photo was next to the TV in the flashback.
Kenji shaking his leg whenever he’s anxious, he gets it from his dad.
Emi also had car parts in her spit up😂
I cried SO many times during this movie 😢
Did anyone notice that when the baby kaiji got her wings they used the old mothra screech from the older godzilla movie or is it just me?
During the movie did anyone notice how Emi (baby gigantron ) was dancing like Godzillas victory dance?
Baby gigantron was dancing like Showa Godzilla and baby godzilla victory dance
My wife and I (who aren't Ultraman fans, although I was aware of the franchise) absolutely loved it.
The depth of the ocean questions came into mind again. Like how Godzilla stand tall at the sea, but then sink really deep when get hit.
Remember, Ultraman can fly - it's no problem for him to actually float in water. As for Gigantron and Emi, they're an aquatic race (they're fish eaters, and abhor red meat, hinting that their natural habitat, despite the wings, is the ocean - also, apparently Emi can breathe air and water equally well), so they take to water naturally (okay, Gigantron does - Emi needed a few lessons)
its just ultraman logic, they've always done this
@3:45 his parents are the best!!!
Asoka's face on the t-shirt 53:28😂👌
This is a fitting movie for Father's Day. 😁
I agree! :D
I love that both Ultramen hit the mech with a Father-Son Kamehameha!
This 54 yr old man LOVED Ultraman Rising! I hope there is more!
so basically, the dad is the original ultraman from 1966. his backstory is almost the exact same as the old tv show but with more twists
Their story might be similar but i think this is not the same ultraman from 1966, the original host was Hayata and the one in this movie is Sato, also the toy ultraman that ken sato has was the original ultraman form 1966 so that means the Ultraman in this movie is its own version
58:24 keone young killed it with that yell oh my god
About the flying thing some people might’ve said it already, but just in case. But yeah he can’t float as in gently float up to get Emi, everytime Ultraman fly he gotta have jump up boost and it goes very fast, like in the actual tower scene, he gotta get a jump start.
I mean it might’ve been possible but he probably need to fine tuned it and Ken Sato is still pretty new as Ultraman so he can’t do it yet.
The sound of "SHUWATCH" Ultraman when he changes one of the most iconic in the world Ultraman really goes back to the 90s🤩
Glad you guys liked it so much. You might be interested in Shannon’s last Netflix show, Lost Ollie. It’s a whole different kind of thing, but it gives you a sense of what kind of a creative, brilliant man he is.
Loved this, thank you guys.😍😍
Ultraman Rising then the Ultraman Blazar movie premiered in my country one day apart.
Considering the theme of those two movies, it couldn't be a mere coincidence that they're both released near Father's Day.
Happy Father's Day!
58:59 funnily enough the one playing the music is the guitarist for polyphia tim henson
Great Reaction! John and Aaron! This movie is actually really good! 👍
So many cool scenes. My favourite Ghidorah vs Godzilla look a like scene, the final beam reminds me of Ultron.
Bro missed the end credit scene because in the end credit scene there was his mom calling him through the watch and the location on the watch is nebula m78 (Ultraman planet)
Wow your first ultraman reaction on the channel... That's super awesome 👍🏿👍🏿🔥🔥🔥😁. Now you have to watch shin ultraman. A modern retelling to the original tv show.
0:50 you mean super sentai.
4:40 no it's a new monster.
9:16 y'all really gotta watch the original toho godzilla movies and ultraman and super sentai and kamen rider series to really appreciate all the hard work and love these franchises get. Without those we wouldn't have the monsterverse, pacific rim and all this. Y'all are really missing out
20:03 like how animals do lay eggs. Some of them reproduce a sensually, some of them need a mate and some of them can just lay a egg by themselves.
21:43 you don't choose to be ultraman, ultraman choose you. Ultraman comes from a long line of space heros from a far world who job is to protect the universe from evil. Their hosts will have a divice sometimes it's a watch, glasses, a card, a capsule as long as it's a personal item it'll help the user transform into a ultra hero depending on what hero it is
26:20 this is a reference to invasion of the astro monster aka godzilla vs monster zero. The 6th movie in the franchise where after winning a fight godzilla did the victory dance. This is a popular dance it's called shie
43:59 that's one of ultraman famous kaiju. First enemy he lost to. Then became a good monster over the years. Pretty much pulling a godzilla in the showa era. But unlike godzilla where it depends on the movie/cotenuity if he's a bad guy/antihero/good guy gamora pretty much stayed a good monster
47:51 hi mothra roar
52:31 instinct. Just because they haven't seen each before doesn't mean that they don't know that they're mother and daughter.
58:39 the Spacium ray is a iconic movie in the ultraman franchise. Remember the kids in this movie has been doing this pose during the whole movie. So it's no surprise that we were gonna see it in action
DID I SEE A GODZILLA 1954 DANCING REFRENCE IN ULTRAMAN RISING?!????
Ultraman & Ultradad finish beam was like Gohan & Goku Kamehameha in the series
4:38 no, Gigantron is original to this film.
but still hella cool.
I think Kaiju Island was purposely designed to look like Godzilla’s Dorsal Plates, Considering the Creator of Ultraman was Special effects director for Toho.
Just found you guys and i love your reactions!
47:49
Mothra larva sound effect! :D
Finnaly i found reaction video that not blur or put sign in the video
Ultraman rising only has 6.9 on imdb and deserves waaay higher
my favorite moment
37:10 angry mother turn
Emi’s arm snapping is one of the most visceral things I’ve seen from an animated movie in a while.
35:20 Fun Fact: the Iron Man kid was actually a young Peter Parker
Great reaction Aaron & Johnald! Never saw any Ultraman stuff but like you John I've seen him throughout my life as well. Let's go gang! 🎉
Wow! Cool reaction! This is the first time I've seen my favorite reaction youtuber reacts to Ultraman for the first time.
Knowing the companies track record, in a few years, both of the ultramen will be givin physical suits
i worked on the vfx on this show and i'm so super proud
This movie is ultra awesome
I don't think I've wept so hard over a robot's death since Weebo in Flubber 😭💔
I hope this win best animated movie in oscar
I’m not super well versed in ultraman lore but:
1) Ultramen are aliens that either take a human form or bond with a human host, sometimes said hosts have a tool to transform. It’s hinted that Mr.Sato may be an Ultraman who took on a human form (which the direcor confirmed if i'm not misatken) and that Kenji is a ‘human’ who can take on an ultraman form.
2) Many Ultramen do kill Kaiju during their fights as a last resort, Ultraman Cosmos is a noteable pacsifist though so this take isn’t out of left field
I just realized when the baby is dancing she is doing the Goji Celebration dance
57:59 - 58:45 I loved how Emi quickly became a badass baby Kaiju
Truly an epic kaiju movie
Reminds me of the cartoon network movie firebreather
It feel like watching Ultraman Cosmos
Tell Me Who Ultraman?
Is Ultraman don't kill any kaiju just make them calm them down
Honestly gonna have to rewatch this! I saw your vid and saved it for watch later and then saw that the movies on netflix and started it but dozed off. From watching this it seems pretty great!
This really is a great year for animation.
26:33 Yup. My mom's reaction exactly to seeing the results of Emi's first breakfast 🤢 😝🤣🤣
For once a Netflix and American reboot is actually good
Watched it on a proper home cinema, great experience!