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Netflix anime film with fresh Rotten Tomato rating launches new toy series

Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America has released a collection of new action figures based on the new and critically acclaimed Ultraman: On the rise Anime film on Netflix. The new toys for the 2024 CGI animated film, which currently has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 83%, are based on the film's unusual father-daughter duo.




Available from numerous retailers such as Amazon, these new Ultraman: On the rise Anime characters are based on the film's title hero and his adopted Kaiju daughter. The animated Netflix film is based on the popular Japanese franchise Ultramanwhere a masked, superhero-like figure defends the Earth from giant alien monsters by adjusting their strength and size. In Ultraman: On the riseProfessional baseball player Kenji Sato transforms into Ultraman to fight off the Kaiju attacking Japan, but he inadvertently becomes the father of a baby Gigantron named Emi when he is the first thing she sees after hatching from her egg.

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Netflix's Ultraman: Rising releases its new line of Bandai action figure toys

The new line of Ultraman Action figures come in numerous sizes: 5-inch, 6-inch, and 12-inch figures. There are also 2-inch blind box items that contain surprise collectibles for buyers. The various anime figures include Ultraman as portrayed in the new Netflix movie, the Gigantron, Baby Emi, and variants of Ultraman based on previous television series and films. The “Bandai Namco Ultraman: Rising – 6-inch Action Figure Series – Gigantron” currently costs $27.94 on Amazon.


“It is an absolute pleasure for us to bring these iconic toys to fans in North America after building them so successfully in Japan over decades,” said Daisuke Zama, Senior Vice President of Brand Toy. “Ultraman has a special place in the hearts of fans around the world and we are committed to providing an exceptional toy experience that honors his legacy.” Bandai has made a name for itself in the toy industry with exceptional releases based on popular anime brands such as Dragon Ball Z, A piece, Naruto and more.

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Ultraman: Rising has expanded the Japanese franchise to an international audience


Although the Ultraman Franchise had a limited presence outside Japan, the collaboration between Netflix and Tsuburaya Productions for Ultraman: On the rise shows new ambition in expanding the 1966 franchise to a new international audience. It is also another sign that anime and Japanese entertainment are gaining popularity in North America and beyond, thanks in large part to the ever-growing popularity of shows like Jujutsu Kaisen, A piece And Demon Slayer. Many of these series are available on Netflix, such as the current A piece Anime and live-action adaptation. Netflix is ​​currently working on a new A piece Anime series with Wit Studio, the animation studio behind Attack on Titan Seasons 1-3.

Ultraman: On the rise is currently available to stream on Netflix. The animated film is directed by Shannon Tindle, who also served as executive producer on the live-action/animated miniseries. The Lost Ollie for Netflix. Christopher Sean plays Kenji/Ultraman in the English version of Ultraman: On the risewhile Yuki Yamada plays the role in the Japanese version.


Source: Email correspondence, PR Newswire, Amazon

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