A human member of a defense force is given the life and ability to change into a giant super-hero to battle the monsters that wrecks havoc on Earth.
Top-Rated Episodes
S1.E39
An alien invasion fleet arrives at Earth. While the Science Patrol deals with an infiltrator, Ultraman must confront the alien leader.
S1.E16
The Baltans abduct a spacecraft on its way to Venus in order to get revenge against Earth and Ultraman.
S1.E23
An astronaut returns to Earth after being transformed into a monster. His goal is to exact revenge on the people of Earth.
Sextuplets star Marlon Wayans takes cues from Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor to transform into an entire fictional family.
Share this Rating
Title: Ultraman: A Special Effects Fantasy Series (1966–1967)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
More Like This
Urutora sebun
(1967–1968)
Action
|
Sci-Fi
|
Thriller
Stars:
Shôji Nakayama,
Kôji Moritsugu,
Yuriko Hishimi
Ultraman
(1968)
Action
|
Sci-Fi
|
Thriller
Director:
Hajime Tsuburaya
Stars:
Akiji Kobayashi,
Susumu Kurobe,
Hiroko Sakurai
Urutora Q
(TV Series 1965)
Action
|
Sci-Fi
|
Thriller
Stars:
Kenji Sahara,
Yasuhiko Saijô,
Hiroko Sakurai
Return of Ultraman
(1971–1972)
Action
|
Sci-Fi
|
Thriller
Stars:
Jiro Dan,
Shunsuke Ikeda,
Akira Nagoya
Ultraman Leo
(1974–1975)
Action
|
Sci-Fi
|
Thriller
Stars:
Ryû Manatsu,
Yû Fujiki,
Keiko Yamada
Ultraman Ace
(1972–1973)
Action
|
Sci-Fi
|
Thriller
Stars:
Yûko Enatsu,
Toru Fuyuki,
Mitsuko Hoshi
Ultraman: Tiga
(1996–1997)
Action
|
Adventure
|
Fantasy
Stars:
Christopher Collet,
Hiroshi Nagano,
Takami Yoshimoto
Ultraman Taro
(1973)
Action
|
Sci-Fi
|
Thriller
Stars:
Saburô Shinoda,
Kôji Moritsugu,
Keiko Ono
Edit
Cast
| Series cast summary: | |||
| Susumu Kurobe | ... | Shin Hayata 39 episodes, 1966-1967 | |
| Sandayû Dokumamushi | ... | Daisuke Arashi 39 episodes, 1966-1967 | |
 |
Masaya Nihei | ... | Mitsuhiro Ide 39 episodes, 1966-1967 |
|
|
Bin Furuya | ... | Ultraman / ... 39 episodes, 1966-1967 |
| Corinne Orr | 39 episodes, 1966-1967 | ||
| Hiroko Sakurai | ... | Akiko Fuji 38 episodes, 1966-1967 | |
| Akiji Kobayashi | ... | Captain 'Cap' Toshio Muramatsu 38 episodes, 1966-1967 | |
|
|
Kôji Ishizaka | ... | Narrator / ... 19 episodes, 1966 |
|
|
Hikaru Urano | ... | Narrator / ... 19 episodes, 1966-1967 |
|
|
Teruo Aragaki | ... | Alien Zarab (Kaiju) / ... 16 episodes, 1966-1967 |
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
See All (16) »
Storyline
The series begins when the alien Ultraman pursues an alien monster to Earth. In the pursuit, he crashes with Hayata, an officer of the Science Patrol who is investigating the chase. To make amends for the accident, the alien gives his life force to the human along with his regular form and powers should he ever need it. This linking proves to be a most fortuitous event as the monster being pursued is but the first of a wave of destructive monsters and aliens that attack the planet. Hayata investigates sightings of these beasts as part of the Patrol who fights these threats with the advanced weapons at their disposal. However, the monsters often prove too strong for the Earth forces to stop. When that happens, Hiyata uses the beta capsule given to him by the alien. When he activates it, he transforms to the giant superhero, Ultraman, who wields the power necessary to protect Earth. Written by Kenneth Chisholm <kchishol@home.com>
Plot Keywords:
non comic book superhero | outer space | kaiju | psychotronic series | alien |Certificate:
TV-14Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
JapanRelease Date:
10 July 1966 (Japan) See more »Also Known As:
Ultraman See more »Company Credits
Show more on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
(39 episodes)Sound Mix:
MonoColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
Edit
("The Song of Ultraman")
Main Title Theme
Composed by Kunio Miyauchi
Lyrics by Hajime Tsuburaya
Vocals by The Corro Stellar & The Misuzu Childrens' Choir
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
As is the case with his previous series, Urutora Q (1965), series creator Eiji Tsuburaya uses and redecorates famous Toho monsters for the show. Baragon (from Frankenstein Conquers the World (1965)), who was also used in aforementioned series (as the monster Pagos), was used as monsters Neronga in Episode 3 ("Sally Forth, Science Patrol!") and Gabora in Episode 9 ("Operation Lightining Speed"). And the King of the Monsters himself, Godzilla (who was also used as the monster Gomess in the first episode of Q), was used as the frillnecked lizard monster Jirass in Episode 10 ("The Mysterious Dinosaur Base"). Using the body of the "Mosu-Goji" suit and the head of the "Daisensô-Goji" suit, Godzilla/Jirass was fitted with a frill collar around his neck, as well as a minor paint job. This was because the script called for a lizard monster, so Eiji said, "Okay, then, let's use a Godzilla suit!" See more »Crazy Credits
The name of the episode is shown at the beginning of the credits, and the weekly monster/alien actually receives a "featuring" credit at the end of the credits. See more »Soundtracks
Urutoraman no Uta("The Song of Ultraman")
Main Title Theme
Composed by Kunio Miyauchi
Lyrics by Hajime Tsuburaya
Vocals by The Corro Stellar & The Misuzu Childrens' Choir
See more »
On IMDb TV, you can catch Hollywood hits and popular TV series at no cost. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free!
Explore popular movies available to rent or buy on Prime Video.
This was one of my favorite shows that from when I was a kid. Being a fan of the "kaiju eiga" genre, I really loved the fact that they had a super hero fighting all sorts of giant monsters. The only thing that I didn't like about the show was the fact that Ultra Man never talked to any of the other cast members. Too bad this show isn't on television anymore to thrill a new generation of viewers.