Series synopsis
Ultraman, also known as ウルトラマン is a Japanese action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy mystery television series that premiered on TBS on July 17, 1966. It ended on April 9, 1967. It stars Susumu Kurobe, Akiji Kobayashi, Sandayuu Dokumamushi and Hiroko Sakurai.
Hayata is a member of the Science Patrol, an organization tasked with investigating bizarre anomalies. He is mortally wounded when accidently encountering an alien being from Land of Light, who grants Hayata new life as the two are merged into one. Now, whenever a threat arises that is too great for the Science Patrol to handle, Hayata activates the beta capsule and becomes the hero known as Ultraman.
Premise
Hayata is a member of the Science Patrol, an organization tasked with investigating bizarre anomalies. He is mortally wounded when accidently encountering an alien being from Land of Light, who grants Hayata new life as the two are merged into one. Now, whenever a threat arises that is too great for the Science Patrol to handle, Hayata activates the beta capsule and becomes the hero known as Ultraman.
Premise: Protector of the Universe.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Susumu Kurobe as Shin Hayata / Ultraman
- Akiji Kobayashi as Captain 'Cap' Toshio Muramatsu
- Sandayuu Dokumamushi as Daisuke Arashi
- Hiroko Sakurai as Akiko Fuji
- Masaya Nihei as Mitsuhiro Ide
- Akihide Tsuzawa as Isamu Hoshino
- Akihiko Hirata as Dr. Iwamoto
- Koji Ishizaka as Narrator
Supporting cast
- Hikaru Urano as Narrator
- Masao Nakasone as Ultraman (Grunts)
- Bin Furuya as Ultraman
- Teruo Aragaki as Hydra
- Susumu Fujita as Chief of Staff of the Defense Force
- Kakuzo Iida as Defense Force Staff Member
- Munemaru Kôda as Defense Force Staff Member
- Rinsaku Ogata as Defense Force Commander
- Takeshi Sato as Alien Baltan
- Hakase Kuni as Saitama Prefectural Police Patrol Officer
- Kozo Watanabe as Saitama Prefectural Police Patrol Officer
- Umenosuke Izumi as Magular
Guest cast
- Bin Furuya as Ultraman
- Teruo Aragaki as Hydra
- Susumu Fujita as Chief of Staff of the Defense Force
- Kakuzo Iida as Defense Force Staff Member
- Munemaru Kôda as Defense Force Staff Member
- Rinsaku Ogata as Defense Force Commander
- Takeshi Sato as Alien Baltan
- Hakase Kuni as Saitama Prefectural Police Patrol Officer
- Kozo Watanabe as Saitama Prefectural Police Patrol Officer
- Umenosuke Izumi as Magular
- Shuji Fujita as Pigmon
- Yukihiro Kiyono as Pestar
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 43 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | July 10, 1966 | December 22, 2005 |
| Season 1 | 39 | July 17, 1966 | April 9, 1967 |
| Season 2 | 0 | July 17, 1966 | April 9, 1967 |
| Season 3 | 0 | October 1, 1967 | September 8, 1968 |
| Season 4 | 0 | April 2, 1971 | March 31, 1972 |
| Season 5 | 0 | April 7, 1972 | March 30, 1973 |
| Season 6 | 0 | April 6, 1973 | April 5, 1974 |
| Season 7 | 0 | April 12, 1974 | March 28, 1975 |
| Season 8 | 0 | April 4, 1979 | March 12, 1980 |
| Season 9 | 0 | April 2, 1980 | March 25, 1981 |
| Season 10 | 0 | January 4, 1992 | March 28, 1992 |
| Season 11 | 0 | April 8, 1995 | July 1, 1995 |
| Season 12 | 0 | September 7, 1996 | August 30, 1997 |
| Season 13 | 0 | September 6, 1997 | August 22, 1998 |
| Season 14 | 0 | September 5, 1998 | August 28, 1999 |
| Season 15 | 0 | November 22, 2000 | February 7, 2001 |
| Season 16 | 0 | July 7, 2001 | September 28, 2002 |
| Season 17 | 0 | April 7, 2004 | September 29, 2004 |
| Season 18 | 0 | October 2, 2004 | June 11, 2005 |
| Season 19 | 0 | July 2, 2005 | March 25, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Birth of Ultraman ULTRAMAN Pre-Premiere Special. Airing in Japan on July 10, 1966, one week before the series premiere, this stage show was filmed before a live studio audience and introduced viewers to the story, cast and characters of ULTRAMAN. |
July 10, 1966 |
| 2 | Voice Actor Interview | |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 9, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ultra Operation No. 1 The episode that started it all! This episode shows how Ultraman came to Earth, and during his chase with the fugitive monster Bemular, a tragic accident that befell Science Patrol member Hayata forces the alien to save the Earthling's life by merging with him. Thus, unbeknownst to anyone (even his Science Patrol teammates), Hayata and Ultraman are now one and the same! The course of the episode has Hayata and his teammates coping with the terrifying Bemular. |
July 17, 1966 |
| 2 |
Defeat the Invaders! The Science Patrol goes back into action when an invisible UFO anchors itself over the Scientific Technical Center in Tokyo. The UFO's inhabitants are the clawed insect-like aliens from the planet Baltan! Able to divide into multiple copies, as well as possess certain human hosts, the Baltans plot to take over the Earth and enslave all humanity . . . until Ultraman comes to the rescue! Meanwhile, Science Patrol member Ide tells us why he got a black eye in the beginning of the episode! |
July 24, 1966 |
| 3 |
Sally Forth, Science Patrol! Beneath a well in Mount Iwami lies a dormant monster called Neronga, which was defeated by the samurai Ichiemon Murai in the Edo Period. Recently reawakened by the construction of a new power plant in Mount Iwami, only its roars are heard, and a wake of destruction is left all over the power plant. The Science Patrol suspects that Neronga is invisible, but when the monster attacks again, they find that it becomes visible when it absorbs electricity! The Science Patrol and the Self-Defense Forces' Mobile Super-Ray Corps prepare to guard another power plant, which is Neronga's next target. Can they succeed before disaster strikes? Will Ultraman arrive to fight the invisible menace? |
July 31, 1966 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ultra Operation #1 The episode that started it all! This episode shows how Ultraman came to Earth, and his chase with the fugitive monster Bemular. |
July 17, 1966 |
| 2 |
Shoot the Invader The Science Patrol goes back into action when an invisible UFO anchors itself over the Scientific Technical Center in Tokyo. |
July 24, 1966 |
| 3 |
Charge Forth, Science Patrol The Science Patrol suspects that Neronga is invisible, but when the monster attacks again, they find that it becomes visible when it absorbs electricity! |
July 31, 1966 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enter Dan Moroboshi | October 1, 1967 |
| 2 | The Green Terror | October 8, 1967 |
| 3 | The Secret of the Lake | October 15, 1967 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Monsters Attack | April 2, 1971 |
| 2 | Takkong's Big Counterattack | April 9, 1971 |
| 3 | Evil Monster Realm of Terror | April 16, 1971 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shine! The Five Ultra Brothers | April 7, 1972 |
| 2 | Surpass the Chouju | April 14, 1972 |
| 3 | Burn! Chouju Hell | April 21, 1972 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Like the Sun, Mother of Ultra | April 6, 1973 |
| 2 | The Mother of Ultra Always | April 13, 1973 |
| 3 | Mother of Ultra Forever | April 20, 1973 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Death of Seven! Tokyo is Sinking! Ultraseven is defeated by Magma's pet monsters, the Giras brothers. A new Ultraman arrives, one with a dark past.... |
April 12, 1974 |
| 2 |
The Great Sinking! Twilight of the Japanese Archipelago Leo is nearly overwhelmed by the Giras Brothers and Alien Magma, but is saved by Dan. The city is not so lucky. |
April 19, 1974 |
| 3 |
Farewell to Tears... A mysterious alien begins attacking a brutally killing MAC members. Leo must stop it. |
April 26, 1974 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birth of a New Hero | April 4, 1979 |
| 2 | The Secret of the Shining Pendant | April 11, 1979 |
| 3 | When the Weed Whistle Blows in the Evening | April 18, 1979 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Teacher Ultraman A new teacher named Yamato Takeshi joins the staff of Sakuragaoka Middle School. But secretly, he's also Ultraman 80. |
April 2, 1980 |
| 2 | The Teacher's Secret | April 9, 1980 |
| 3 | First-Love Monster | April 16, 1980 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Signs of Life A giant humanoid proves to be an ally of Earth. |
January 4, 1992 |
| 2 |
The Hibernator Mutant bacteria melt polar icecaps, setting free a dinosaur. |
January 11, 1992 |
| 3 |
The Child's Dream A prehistoric monster, controlled by a child, is destroying the city. |
January 18, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | On a Mission from M78 | April 8, 1995 |
| 2 | Attack Kemular from Behind | April 15, 1995 |
| 3 | A Quartet of Creatures | April 22, 1995 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The One Who Inherits the Light | September 7, 1996 |
| 2 | Stone of Legends | September 14, 1996 |
| 3 | The Devil's Prophecy | September 21, 1996 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A New Light - Part 1 In the 21st century, humanity's technology had advanced considerably, entering an time known as the Neo Frontier era. Expert trainee pilot Shin Asuka joined the elite team Super GUTS to defend humanity from invaders and deal with supernatural threats all while seeing visions of a mysterious light. |
September 6, 1997 |
| 2 |
A New Light - Part 2 Shin ponders his role as Ultraman Dyna and a member of Super GUTS, while the enemy Spheres prepare and launch a second attack on humanity. |
September 13, 1997 |
| 3 |
Awaken Asuka An asteroid lands on Earth, containing monsters that could explode if attacked carelessly, proving to be a major obstacle for Shin's recklessness. |
September 20, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seize the Light! | September 5, 1998 |
| 2 | A Hero Appears | September 12, 1998 |
| 3 | His Name is Gaia | September 19, 1998 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enter Neos | November 22, 2000 |
| 2 | The Dark Matter Mystery | November 29, 2000 |
| 3 | S.O.S from the Sea | December 6, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Reunion with Light A mysterious Light Virus wipes out a city and infects Musashi's pet monster, Lidorias. How can Musashi save it from destruction by the military forces? |
July 7, 2001 |
| 2 | Chaos Header's Shadow | July 14, 2001 |
| 3 | Fly! Musashi | July 21, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dancing Garagon | April 7, 2004 |
| 2 | Graffiti | April 14, 2004 |
| 3 | Who Are You | April 21, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Night Raid | October 2, 2004 |
| 2 | Space Beast | October 9, 2004 |
| 3 | Ultraman | October 16, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ultraman Max Arrives! | July 2, 2005 |
| 2 | The Girl Who Keeps a Monster | July 9, 2005 |
| 3 | Mark of a Hero | July 16, 2005 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 17, 1966 |
| Last aired | April 9, 1967 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 18:00:00 |