Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: TBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.5/10
Ultraman
Overview
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.
This production, originally released in 1966, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Susumu Kurobe
Shin Hayata / Ultraman
Akiji Kobayashi
Captain 'Cap' Toshio Muramatsu
Sandayuu Dokumamushi
Daisuke Arashi
Hiroko Sakurai
Akiko Fuji
Masaya Nihei
Mitsuhiro Ide
Akihide Tsuzawa
Isamu Hoshino
Akihiko Hirata
Dr. Iwamoto
Koji Ishizaka
Narrator
Seasons
Specials
2 Episodes • Aired 1966-07-10
No season overview provided for this season.
Ultraman
39 Episodes • Aired 1966-07-17
Ultraman is a Japanese tokusatsu science fiction television series produced by Tsuburaya Productions. It is a follow-up to Ultra Q, though not technically a sequel or spin-off. Tsuburaya Productions produced 39 episodes (40, counting the pre-premiere special) that aired on Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) and its affiliate stations from July 17, 1966, to April 9, 1967. Its premiere topped the average rating set by Ultra Q and kept climbing each week, marking the show as a success.
