Ultraman: The Next

A heartfelt family drama wrapped in superhero spectacle, balancing earnest emotion with exciting action and a touch of wonder.

Directed by

Kazuya Konaka

Genres

Family, Science fiction, Action

Starring

Tetsuya Bessho, Kyooko Tooyama, Kenya Osumi

Overview

First Lieutenant Shun'ichi Maki of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force is a prestigious F-15 Eagle jet pilot (or "driver" as he is called in the film). A lifelong fan of flying since he was a child, being a pilot is his ultimate dream. Unfortunately, his duties distance himself from his wife, Yoko, who always ends up being neglected, and his son, Tsugumu, who has a congenital blood disease and has a high risk of dying at a young age.Maki decides to quit the Air Force to devote more time to his family and to spend whatever is left for his son. He takes a part-time job as a commercial tour guide run by a kindly group of people who allow him time to work and to also take care of his family.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, tense and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, parenthood, identity, survival

Content

Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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