Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon vs Ultraman: Rising
Ultraman: Rising has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.9/10 for Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon). Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 1h 57m. Ultraman: Rising is the older of the two (2024 against 2025). Both are action, animation, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
Ultraman: Rising| Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon | Ultraman: Rising | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 50m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Action, Animation, Science Fiction | Action, Animation, Family, Science Fiction |
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Director | Shigeyuki Miya, Tomomi Kamiya | Shannon Tindle |
| Main cast | Asami Seto, Kenta Miyake, Masaya Fukunishi, Wataru Katoh, Fairouz Ai | Christopher Sean, Julia Kato, Keone Young, François Chau, Artt Butler |
Synopsis
Kaiju No. 8: Mission Recon
In a Kaiju-filled Japan, Kafka Hibino works in monster disposal. After reuniting with his childhood friend Mina Ashiro, a rising star in the anti-Kaiju Defense Force, he decides to pursue his abandoned dream of joining the Force, when he suddenly transforms into the powerful "Kaiju No. 8." An action-packed recap of the first season of Kaiju No. 8 and a new original episode, Hoshina's Day Off.
Ultraman: Rising
A star athlete reluctantly returns home to take over his father's duties as Ultraman, shielding Tokyo from giant monsters as he becomes a legendary hero.
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