Ultraman (1966)
07/17/1966 (JP) • 25m
Protector of the Universe.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Last Season
1966 | 39 Episodes
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.
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Status
Ended
Network
Type
Scripted
Original Language
Japanese
Keywords
japan
martial arts
hero
villain
investigation
friendship
superhero
extraterrestrial
alien
disaster
giant monster
alien invasion
fighting
super power
kaiju
hidden identity
giant
supervillain
anomaly
organization
kyodai hero
ultraman
teamwork
henshin heroes
tokusatsu
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