TIGER & BUNNY: The Rising
The heroes of 'Tiger & Bunny' are back in an all-new feature-length film! Picking up after the events of the Maverick incident, Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, a.k.k Wild Tiger, and Barnaby Brooks Jr. resume their careers as heroes fighting crime in Hero TV's Second League. Their partnership comes to a sudden end when Apollon Media's new owner Mark Schneider fires Kotetsu and moves Barnaby back into the First League, pairing him up with Golden Ryan, a new hero with awesome powers and a huge ego to match. When the heroes are sent to investigate a string of strange incidents tied closely to the city's Goddess Legend, they discover three super powered NEXTs plotting to bring terror and destruction to Stern Bild. With the lives of millions hanging in the balance, Barnaby and Goden Ryan must overcome their differences to contain the approaching doom, while a jobless Kotetsu's resolve as a hero is put to the test as he struggles to help his fellow heroes from the sidelines.
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Plot Summary
In a futuristic city where superheroes known as NEXT fight crime, veteran hero Wild Tiger and his younger partner Barnaby Brooks Jr. are forced to go their separate ways after a corporate restructuring. Barnaby is assigned a new partner, the young and enthusiastic Golden Ryan, while Wild Tiger faces a new threat that could endanger everyone. This film explores the evolving dynamics of heroism and partnership as new challenges arise.
Critical Reception
TIGER & BUNNY: The Rising was generally well-received by fans of the original series, praised for its continued character development and exciting action sequences. While it expanded upon the established universe, some critics noted that it might be less accessible to newcomers without prior knowledge of the TV show.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its engaging action and continued exploration of its popular characters.
- Appreciated by existing fans for expanding the TIGER & BUNNY universe.
- Some found it might be difficult to follow without familiarity with the original series.
Google audience: Audience reception data specifically from Google reviews for this film is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film introduces new characters and develops existing ones, serving as a bridge between storylines or offering a self-contained adventure within the TIGER & BUNNY world.
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