Since 1966, Ultraman has been a popular character from Japan. Over 100 television series, movies, specials, and video games have been made based on the Ultra series.
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CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) is coming to Anime Expo this Friday! Join them for their conversation on AAPI’s Impact in Entertainment where they feature Ultraman: Rising Co-Director John Aoshima, Stunt Performer Pingi Moli (Hobbs & Shaw; Rebel Moon), Writer Prathi Srinivasan (Titans, Plan B), and Shōgun actor Toshi Toda! The panel will be moderated by CAPE’s Executive Director Michelle Sugihara.
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In Netflix’s upcoming animated film Ultraman: Rising, Ken Sato (Christopher Sean) is a Japanese-born American baseball superstar who recently left his prestigious Los Angeles baseball team to return to Japan to play for their league. In reality, Ken returns to take the mantle of the superhero Ultraman, given to him by his estranged elderly father, who is forced to retire.
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