Series synopsis
Ultraman Z, also known as ウルトラマンZゼット is a Japanese action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on June 20, 2020. It ended on December 19, 2020. It stars Kohshu Hirano, Tasuku Hatanaka, Mamoru Miyano and Rima Matsuda.
The newest Ultra Hero is Ultraman Zett, the disciple of Ultraman Zero, who is now celebrating his tenth anniversary! An admirer of Zero, Zett worked hard to become a member of the “Inter Galactic Defense Force.” With a passion inherited from his teacher Zero, Zett is an Ultraman who always looks forward and forges ahead.
Premise
The newest Ultra Hero is Ultraman Zett, the disciple of Ultraman Zero, who is now celebrating his tenth anniversary! An admirer of Zero, Zett worked hard to become a member of the “Inter Galactic Defense Force.” With a passion inherited from his teacher Zero, Zett is an Ultraman who always looks forward and forges ahead.
Premise: I ask that you chant my name!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kohshu Hirano as Haruki Natsukawa
- Tasuku Hatanaka as Ultraman Z (voice)
- Mamoru Miyano as Ultraman Zero (voice)
- Rima Matsuda as Yoko Nakashima
- Jun Hashizume as Kojiro Inaba
- Hikari Kuroki as Yuka Ohta
- Takaya Aoyagi as Captain Shota Hebikura
- Karasu Hayashi as Shinya Kaburagi
Supporting cast
- Hisahiro Ogura as Director Kuriyama
- Katsumi Fukuhara as STORAGE AI (Voice)
Guest cast
- Kanon Miyahara as Alien Pitt Fa
- Tatsuomi Hamada as Riku Asakura / Ultraman Geed
- Ami Hachiya as Ruri Inaba
- Kaori Udagawa as Kaori
- Maya Hayashi as Mai Yuki
- Makoto Takahashi as Kurata
- Keisaku Kimura as Guard Captain
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 59 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 31 | June 5, 2020 | December 26, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 28 | June 20, 2020 | December 19, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ultraman Z Special Movie | June 5, 2020 |
| 2 |
Ultraman Day Special Movie In celebration of Ultraman Day (the anniversary of Ultraman’s first appearance on Japanese television on July 10, 1966), Tsuburaya Productions has released a new short film in which the new hero Ultraman Z pays his respects to the original Ultraman. In the ULTRAMAN DAY SPECIAL MOVIE, the nervous young Ultraman pays a visit to five of the original Ultra Brothers and also learns the “Cross Touch,” a symbol of the connection between Ultramen. |
July 10, 2020 |
| 3 |
Special Airborne Armor Secret File Ultraman Z fused with the brave youth Haruki Natsukawa to protect the peace on Earth. This special highlights reel introduces the robots of the Anti-Monster Robot Force STORAGE that valiantly fight side by side with Z against Kaiju! Keep an eye out for the heroic figure of the world's first anti-monster robot! Featuring a special robot with deep ties to Ultraman! Watch this episode and join the chant! |
August 29, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chant My Name! Haruki Natsukawa is a pilot for Global Allied Forces Japan’s robot unit, “STORAGE.” As he fights day and night to keep the peace on Earth, a new Ultra Hero alights before him! That hero’s name is Ultraman Z (Zett). He’s a hot-blooded hero who introduces himself as the disciple of Ultraman Zero. In the face of the Ferocious Space Shark Genegarg’s onslaught, the two imperiled heroes become one, and the story of a new Ultra begins! |
June 20, 2020 |
| 2 |
A Warrior's Principle The Invisible Monster Neronga appears to consume electricity while appearing and disappearing at the same time. STORAGE were sent to deal with the monster. Haruki struggles with Neronga, which absorbs the electric power of Sevenger. STORAGE devises a new strategy to defeat Neronga. Will Haruki and Z be able to capture Neronga? |
June 27, 2020 |
| 3 |
Live Coverage! The Monster Transport Operation STORAGE was ordered to transport the ancient monster, Gomora to an uninhabited island after a construction company discover it in a mountain. Haruki heads out in Sevenger, but Gomora suddenly awakens! Haruki has no choice but to stop its rampage! |
July 4, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 20, 2020 |
| Last aired | December 19, 2020 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |