Series synopsis
Return of Ultraman, also known as 帰ってきたウルトラマン is a Japanese action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on TBS on April 2, 1971. It ended on March 17, 1972. It stars Jiro Dan, Nobuo Tsukamoto, Jun Negami and Mika Katsuragi.
Another being from Nebula M-78, identical to the original Ultraman, combines with car racer-turned-MAT patrol member Hideki Gô, and fights assorted menaces in a frightening new "Age of Monsters."
Premise
Another being from Nebula M-78, identical to the original Ultraman, combines with car racer-turned-MAT patrol member Hideki Gô, and fights assorted menaces in a frightening new "Age of Monsters."
Premise: To protect justice and peace, he has returned.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jiro Dan as Hideki Gô
- Nobuo Tsukamoto as Captain Katsuichiro Kato
- Jun Negami as Captain Ryu Ibuki
- Mika Katsuragi as Yuriko Oka
- Shunsuke Ikeda as Takeshi Minami
- Wataru Mitsui as Ippei Ueno
- Kazuko Iwasaki as Rumiko Maruno
- Susumu Fujita as Fumio Kishida
Supporting cast
- Isao Yatsu as Ultraman Jack (voice)
- Akira Nagoya as Narrator
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 51 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 51 | April 2, 1971 | March 17, 1972 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
All Monsters Attack The era of peace after Ultraseven's victory over Pandon and the Ghos invasion has ended, as two giant monsters Zazahn, and Takkong rise from the sea fighting each other destroying each other several city blocks in Tokyo. |
April 2, 1971 |
| 2 |
Takkong's Big Counterattack While going through the various MAT training courses, Hideki Goh aces them all garnering perfect scores every time. When the monster Takkong surfaces again sinking a tanker vessel, Goh and other MAT members plan to eradicate the beast with torpedoes. |
April 9, 1971 |
| 3 |
Evil Monster Realm of Terror Two young college students die while scaling a Misty Mountain, a legendary summit where monsters are said to dwell. |
April 16, 1971 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 2, 1971 |
| Last aired | March 17, 1972 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |