Ultraman: A Special Effects Fantasy Series
The series begins when the alien Ultraman pursues an alien monster to Earth. In the pursuit, he crashes with Hayata, an officer of the Science Patrol who is investigating the chase. To make amends for the accident, the alien gives his life force to the human along with his regular form and powers should he ever need it. This linking proves to be a most fortuitous event as the monster being pursued is but the first of a wave of destructive monsters and aliens that attack the planet. Hayata investigates sightings of these beasts as part of the Patrol who fights these threats with the advanced weapons at their disposal. However, the monsters often prove too strong for the Earth forces to stop. When that happens, Hiyata uses the beta capsule given to him by the alien. When he activates it, he transforms to the giant superhero, Ultraman, who wields the power necessary to protect Earth.
- 1966-1967
- 1 season
- United Artists Television
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Suspense
- TV-14
The series begins when the alien Ultraman pursues an alien monster to Earth. In the pursuit, he crashes with Hayata, an officer of the Science Patrol who is investigating the chase. To make amends for the accident, the alien gives his life force to the human along with his regular form and powers should he ever need it. This linking proves to be a most fortuitous event as the monster being pursued is but the first of a wave of destructive monsters and aliens that attack the planet. Hayata investigates sightings of these beasts as part of the Patrol who fights these threats with the advanced weapons at their disposal. However, the monsters often prove too strong for the Earth forces to stop. When that happens, Hiyata uses the beta capsule given to him by the alien. When he activates it, he transforms to the giant superhero, Ultraman, who wields the power necessary to protect Earth.
Season 1 Episode Guide
40 Episodes 1966 - 1967
Episode 0
Urutoraman tanjô
This is the pilot episode of Ultraman. It was initially produced as a stage show before being re-edited into an episode-like video.
Episode 1
Urutora sakusen dai ichi gô
25 mins
Ultraman is escorting his prisoner to its final destination. The prisoner escapes and heads toward Earth. As Ultraman follows in pursuit, he accidentally crashes into an Earth craft, injuring its pilot and altering both of their lives forever.
Episode 2
Shinryakusha o ute
26 mins
The Balatans have come to Earth to make a new home, at the expense of Earth's inhabitants.
Episode 3
Katokutai shutsugeki seyo
26 mins
An invisible monster that thrives on electricity begins destroying power plants in Japan.
Episode 4
Dai bakuhatsu go-byô mae
26 mins
A nuclear bomb has gone missing and winds up being stuck to a lizard-like monster. This monster is bent on ruining Fuji's vacation.
Episode 5
Miroganda no himitsu
24 mins
A scientist finds a rare plant that is determined to destroy humanity.
Episode 6
Engan keibi meirei
23 mins
The Science Patrol has to deal with the smuggler Diamond Kick and a cacao-eating monster from Brazil.
Episode 7
Barâji no aoi ishi
25 mins
The Science Patrol heads to Turkey to investigate tales of a village that has disappeared. What they find is a giant ant-like monster who is familiar with Ultraman.
Episode 8
Kaijû muhô chitai
25 mins
The Science Patrol is summoned to an island where a research team has been reported as missing. The rescue effort is hindered when it is revealed that the island is crawling with monsters.
Episode 9
Denkô sekka sakusen
26 mins
A uranium-eating monster threatens a boys mountain camp, forcing the Science Patrol to attempt to lure the monster away from the kids.
Episode 10
Nazo no kyôryû kichi
25 mins
The SSSP investigate anomalies at Kitayama lake, encountering a mysterious professor and his monster Jirahs.
Episode 11
Uchû kara kita abarenbô
26 mins
A meteorite that falls to Earth gives anyone who controls it the power to make their thoughts become reality. A man who steals the meteorite wants to create a monster in order to control the world.
Episode 12
Miira no sakebî
25 mins
Scientists uncover a 10,000 year old mummy, who is not as dead as it appears. The mummy also has an unexplained connection to a giant dragon.
Episode 13
Oiru SOS
25 mins
A giant bat-like monster travels the planet eating the world's oil.
Episode 14
Shinjugai bôei shirei
23 mins
A pearl-eating monster wreaks havoc on world pearl prices, much to Fuji's consternation.
Episode 15
Kyôfu no uchûsen
25 mins
Mysterious space rays transform a child's two-dimensional drawing into a three-dimensional monster, who would rather sleep than fight.
Episode 16
Katokutai uchû e
26 mins
The Baltans abduct a spacecraft on its way to Venus in order to get revenge against Earth and Ultraman.
Episode 17
Mugen e no pasupôto
26 mins
Mysterious space rocks spell trouble for the Science Patrol. When the rocks are stored together they combine to create a giant rock that can manipulate the fourth dimension.
Episode 18
Yûsei kara kita kyôdai
26 mins
An alien arrives on Earth claiming to be the brother of humanity. While he claims that the Science Patrol does not have Earth's best interest in mind, Ultraman begins attacking Earth.
Episode 19
Akuma wa futatabi
26 mins
An object that is unearthed at a construction site is initially believed to be a time capsule. Further investigation reveals that it is a prison for two dangerous monsters.
Episode 20
Kyôfu no rûto 87
26 mins
A dragon statue that was designed by a boy comes to life when the boy is killed by a car. The dragon's mission is to protect children from the dangers of automobiles.
Episode 21
Fun'en toppa seyo
26 mins
A monster terrorizes a mountain by emitting a poisonous gas. Luckily for the Science Patrol, the monster has a vulnerable spot on its back.
Episode 22
Chijô hakai kôsaku
26 mins
Survivors of an underground and ancient civilization come to the surface of Earth with the intent of taking control of Ultraman.
Episode 23
Kokyô wa chikyû
25 mins
An astronaut returns to Earth after being transformed into a monster. His goal is to exact revenge on the people of Earth.
Episode 24
Kaitei kagaku kichi
25 mins
The Science Patrol inaugurates a new undersea base, but run into trouble when a monster disrupts the ceremony.
Episode 25
Kaisuisei Tsuifon
26 mins
The shock wave from an approaching comet is expected to detonate a missing nuclear bomb. Unfortunately for the Science Patrol, the bomb is located inside one of three different monsters. The Science Patrol must dispatch the three monsters without allowing the nuclear bomb to detonate.
Episode 26
Kaijû denka - Zenpen
26 mins
Scientists capture a monster in order to put in on display at the World's Fair. Their attempt fails and the monster is on the loose. After the monster begins tunneling underground, the Science Patrol must track its location so they can prevent it from harming nearby populated areas.
Episode 27
Kaijû denka - Kouhen
25 mins
After the monster eludes both the Science Patrol and Ultraman, the threat to the population becomes even greater.
Episode 28
Ningen hyôhon 5 - 6
25 mins
Ultraman's old foe Dada arrives on Earth and is collecting human specimens for their experiments.
Episode 29
Chitei e no chôsen
25 mins
After all of the gold in a mountain has disappeared it is revealed that a monster has been eating the precious metal.
Episode 30
Maboroshi no yukiyama
25 mins
After a ski resort experiences some trouble, the Science Patrol investigates a mysterious girl and her rumored guardian monster.
Episode 31
Kita no wa dare da
23 mins
A Science Patrol member from South America who was born in Japan makes a return visit. Bringing with him a sample of a man-eating plant.
Episode 32
Hateshinaki gyakushû
26 mins
A member of the Science Patrol is on vacation from India. Her vacation is cut short when a monster begins burning mountains and surrounding areas.
Episode 33
Kinjirareta kotoba
25 mins
An alien comes to Earth seeking to take control of it. But the only way he can get it is if he has permission from a boy. When the boy refuses, the alien decides to attack.
Episode 34
Sora no okurimono
23 mins
A monster falls from the sky and presents a peculiar problem for the Science Patrol. It's too heavy for the Patrol to deal with.
Episode 35
Kaijû bochi
26 mins
A monster is inadvertently brought to Earth from the monster graveyard. The Science Patrol attempts to return it back to where it belongs.
Episode 36
Utsu na! Arashi
24 mins
A monster with the ability to blind it's victims, and the ability to become stronger after being attacked, begins wreaking havoc. Science Patrol member Arashi gets into trouble when he defies orders to leave the monster alone.
Episode 37
Chîsana eiyû
26 mins
The small monster Pygmon returns with a warning that a monster who can control other monsters is preparing an all-out attack against Earth.
Episode 38
Uchûsen kyûjo meirei
25 mins
Members of a space station are blinded by a mysterious force on another planet. The Science Patrol is called in to investigate.
Episode 39
Saraba Urutoraman
26 mins
An alien invasion fleet arrives at Earth. While the Science Patrol deals with an infiltrator, Ultraman must confront the alien leader.