The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising

Edition excerpt from The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising (2025): Take a deep dive into the making of Ultraman: Rising with this official comprehensive, lavishly illustrated coffee-table book, featuring exclusive imagery and commentary from the director and co-director. When Tokyo is threatened by rising monster attacks, an all-star athlete reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman, discovering that his greatest challenge isn’t fighting giant monsters- it’s raising one. The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising goes behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the animated movie-making process. Starting at the genesis of the original idea, follow along as the team designs a baby kaiju, creates bold, stylized worlds, and crafts the emotional heart of the story, accompanied by expert commentary from cast and crew, including director and writer Shannon Tindle and co-director John Aoshima. A true love letter to Ultraman, the film and book are treats for fans of the classic Japanese show and those just discovering the character alike.