Tiger & Bunny: The Rising

Synopsis

Continues the story of Tiger & Bunny

In the metropolis of Stern Bild, individuals with special powers are known as NEXT, using their abilities for either heroic or criminal purposes. A select group of these NEXT appear on Hero TV, pursuing villains to earn points for their sponsors and compete for the title of King of Heroes. Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, also called "Wild Tiger," is a veteran hero whose performance has recently declined, partly due to his difficulty working with others. After a lackluster season where his colleagues far outperformed him, Tiger is paired with a new partner, Barnaby Brooks Jr., who goes by his real name as his hero alias. Nicknamed "Bunny" by his laid-back partner, Barnaby quickly proves to be very different from Tiger. In spite of their opposing natures, Tiger and Bunny must learn to cooperate, both for the sake of their careers and to face the growing dangers in their city.

In this installment

A mystery emerges during the Justice Day celebration in Sternbild, an event that honors the city's revered goddess, and drives the film's plot.

Background

Winner of the Anime Fan Award at the 2015 Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF).