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Season 1 – Ultraman

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There was once a "Giant of Light," named Ultraman, that defended the world from the threat of monsters and alien invasions. He completed his mission years ago and subsequently departed from Earth. Humanity welcomed an age of prosperity after Ultraman's job was finished, but the world again needs the power of a "Giant of Light." This time a new hero emerges in the form of a normal-sized, troubled high school student clad in a metallic suit. He is Shinjiro Hayata -- the son of Shin Hayata, the man who was once Ultraman -- and he struggles to become the Ultraman of a new generation.
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Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 12/23/2019
Apart from the animation style, which definitely needs some getting used to, "Ultraman" is a great title, as it combines shonen-level battle with much depth, which, in essence, make it a title addressed to adults instead of teenagers. Go to Full Review Nick Valdez ComicBook.com 06/06/2019
4/5
ULTRAMAN is a blast of nostalgia straight to the heart that'll make you act out your own transformation poses in the comfort of your home. Go to Full Review Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media 04/24/2019
4/5
Iconic superhero is reimagined in sometimes violent anime. Go to Full Review David Griffin IGN Movies 04/03/2019
7.8/10
Ultraman is an action-packed anime with a compelling origin story for Shinjiro Hayata. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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RacinReese T @RT63874731 07/07/2024 Newbie Ultraman fan here, this anime is something else. The CGI animation can be overlooked to a certain degree with the amazing story telling. This kind of superhero storytelling is something Marvel&DC have been missing the mark on. Overall an amazing anime that has convinced me to purchase the Manga. See more Jeff B @RT33412303 12/24/2023 I was a kid in the early 70s and Ultraman was one of my favorite shows to watch so it's only natural that I like this as much as the original. See more Hatsuhito S @RT75720982 12/02/2023 最後の片手マトリックスでは笑ってしまった。 See more rsmcx4 @RT48454487 10/14/2023 A animação poderia ser melhor mas, a estoria e boa. See more PAL @RT85557485 03/09/2023 T²C² (TongueToCheekCelluloid) Ultraman is a send off to Japan's 1950's and '60:s iconic Toho Co. /Honda written & directed Monster films . I love these littie easter egg nuggets ....such as The USS Enterprise dryly sat in several scenes , undoubtedly as a tribute to George Takei from Star Trek .. If you ever wondered who that guy was who translated Japanese into English and sounded almost too American in those classic Japanese monster films, that was a very young George , well before he was trained as a Helmsman . I believe he was still in school for some of that . But this is just one example of the subtle humor, the shots at politics, power , the balance of power and all these subjects that were handled with humor . I appreciate well written films in these times of formulas , big production and safe, lack of originality in execution. And this is a well written film absolutely worth checking out See more 05/08/2022 Meh. This was more of an Avengers "Iron Man" than Ultraman for me. First 2 or 3 episodes were good, but downhill or anti climactic or silly from there. Mostly I liked just that Moribishi was a consistently complete jerk lol. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Eiji Tsuburaya

Creator

Ryohei Kimura

Shinjiro Hayata

Takuya Eguchi

Dan Moroboshi

Megumi Han

Seiji Hokuto

Hideyuki Tanaka

Shin Hayata

Eiji Hanawa

Yosuke Endo

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 1, 2019 A Power That Does Not Belong on Earth Decades since he last merged with Ultraman, Shin Hayata learns of a new threat to Earth; his son, Shinjiro, also shows signs of superhuman strength. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 1, 2019 An Inevitable Fate Wearing a protosuit, Shin is critically injured while saving Shinjiro from Bemular's attack; in desperation, Shinjiro returns to rescue his father. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 1, 2019 Being Ultraman Isn't So Bad With Bemular paving the way for other alien species to attack Earth, SSSP's Edo asks Shinjiro to take on the mantle of Ultraman. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 1, 2019 Release the Limiter! Shinjiro is sent on a mission to exterminate a hostile alien, but the target flees into the city, endangering countless civilians. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 1, 2019 An Alien Town After uncovering evidence of alien involvement in a string of bizarre homicides, SSSP agent Moroboshi contacts an informant inside an alien enclave. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 1, 2019 The Curse That Is Ultraman Shinjiro's reluctance to execute homicidal aliens deeply concerns agent Moroboshi; Shin shares with his son what it truly means to be Ultraman. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 1, 2019 Hidden Thoughts Embattled at first, Shinjiro finds his resolve and activates a latent power during his fight against a hostile alien; Rena prepares for a big concert. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 1, 2019 The Dawn of Truth At Rena's concert, an alien calling himself Adad demands a confrontation with Ultraman; things go from bad to worse when Bemular joins the fray. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 1, 2019 Nice to Meet You, Big Brother Shinjiro fears that his cover may be blown by an underclassman; later on, he's taken aback when a rogue Ultraman shows up to aid him in battle. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 1, 2019 Star Cluster Council Seiji dreams of a day when aliens are accepted openly on Earth; hoping to fight for this cause, he pleads with the SSSP to bring him on board. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 1, 2019 Always Stay the Way You Are Seiji has a tense confrontation with Shinjiro and Moroboshi over the use of his powers; Rena asks Shinjiro to give Ultraman a message. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 1, 2019 Ace Killer Moroboshi, Shinjiro and the might of the SSSP set out to protect Seiji on his quest to punish those responsible for the airline tragedy 12 years ago. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 1, 2019 The Real Ultraman The Ultraman trio fights a losing battle against the mercenaries, but just when things seem hopeless, Shinjiro's dormant power finally awakens. Details

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Season Info

Creator
Eiji Tsuburaya
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Apr 1, 2019