As they navigate the challenges of the academy and the battlefield, they form an unexpected bond.

What is ‘HEAVENS: The Boy and his Robot’ About?

She, too, goes missing, prompting the brilliant but asthmatic Kai to join the Academy himself.

Kai and Little Dragon in Heavens: The Boy and His Robot

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Kai’s a solid young protagonist.

We’re left with a world with high potential, but one whose narrative choices fall short in practice.

It’s a strong element, but not necessarily enough to make the narrative satisfying as a whole.

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Eighteen-year-old Kai embarks on a journey to become a Mecha pilot, accompanied by his fighter robot, Little Dragon. As they navigate the challenges of the academy and the battlefield, they form an unexpected bond.

Each figure comes with its own comic book.

The CGI looks good, and, in general,the mech units are well-designed.

Where the film falters is because of flaws in the design itself.

Jonathan See as Kai In Heavens: The Boy and His Robot

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HEAVENS: The Boy and His Robothad its North American Premiere at the 2024 Fantasia International Film Festival.

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Mechs in Heavens: The Boy and His Robot

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Heavens: The Boy and His Robot (2023)