The Ultraman 1979
What is The Ultraman?
The television series "The Ultraman" is an animated entry in the Ultraman franchise. It is the first animated series in the Ultra Series.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1979
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 4, 1979
- Networks
- TBS
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.9/10
- Format
- 1 season · 50 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- TBS
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 50 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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The television series "The Ultraman" is an animated entry in the Ultraman franchise. It is the first animated series in the Ultra Series. The show features a new Ultraman from U-40, who merges with a young member of Science Garrison. This character, a member of Science Garrison, is Chôichirô Hikari. The merged Ultraman defends the Earth against threats. This series marks a transition in the Ultraman franchise, as it is the first animated installment in the Ultra Series. The show's storylines and characters are centered around the merged Ultraman's efforts to protect the planet. The series is part of a larger franchise that includes various entries, both animated and live-action.
Should you watch it?
“A new Ultraman teams up with a young scientist to protect Earth.”
- First animated entry in the Ultra Series
- Features a partnership between an Ultraman and a young Science Garrison member
- Blends action with sci‑fi adventure
- PG rating limits darker or intense content
Watch it if you enjoy classic sci‑fi action with an animated hero defending Earth.
The series is PG‑rated, offering light‑hearted action suitable for younger audiences.
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Season 1 · 50 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Birth of a New Hero Mytharc Apr 4, 1979
- E2 The Secret of the Shining Pendant Core Apr 11, 1979
- E3 When the Weed Whistle Blows in the Evening Core Apr 18, 1979
- E4 Chase of the Mysterious Red Cloud Core Apr 25, 1979
- E5 The Passenger! Break through the Underground Core May 2, 1979
- E6 Challenge to the Burning Deep Sea Core May 9, 1979
- E7 Order to Attack! The Objective Is Pig! Core May 16, 1979
- E8 Officer Hikari's Secret Has Been Stolen!? Core May 23, 1979
- E9 Terror of the Awakened Ancient Creature Core May 30, 1979
- E10 I Saw It! The Illusion of a Monster... Core Jun 6, 1979
- E11 The Science Garrison's Challenge! Core Jun 13, 1979
- E12 The Curious Conversation Between a Monster and Pig Core Jun 20, 1979
- E13 The Sad Legend of the Revived Lake Core Jun 27, 1979
- E14 The Star's Devil Has Come! Core Jul 4, 1979
- E15 You Are Ultraman Core Jul 11, 1979
- E16 The Living Phantom Bird Core Jul 18, 1979
- E17 Beetamii Has Disappeared! Core Jul 25, 1979
- E18 The Mysterious Monster Island Core Aug 1, 1979
- E19 This is the Ultra Star! Part 1 Mytharc Aug 8, 1979
- E20 This is the Ultra Star! Part 2 Mytharc Aug 15, 1979
- E21 This is the Ultra Star! Part 3 Mytharc Aug 22, 1979
- E22 The South Sea's Suspicious Space Core Aug 29, 1979
- E23 The Supersonic Confrontation Core Sep 5, 1979
- E24 Two Officer Mutsumi's Core Sep 12, 1979
- E25 The Devil's Garden Core Sep 19, 1979
- E26 Earth's Greatest Crisis! Core Sep 26, 1979
- E27 The Flying Monster Island! Core Oct 3, 1979
- E28 The New Cap Has Arrived! Core Oct 10, 1979
- E29 The Devil's UFO's Large Invasion Core Oct 17, 1979
- E30 The Enormous Fossil has Come To Life Core Oct 24, 1979
- E31 The Female Ultra Warrior Core Oct 31, 1979
- E32 Object X From Space Core Nov 7, 1979
- E33 Go! Magma's Desperate Sphere Core Nov 14, 1979
- E34 The Monster Accommodation Star Has Been Stolen (Prequel) Core Nov 21, 1979
- E35 The Monster Accommodation Star Has Been Stolen (Sequel) Core Nov 28, 1979
- E36 The Snow Woman Has Come From Space Core Dec 5, 1979
- E37 Ultra Star U40's Crisis! Ultria's Mystery? Core Dec 12, 1979
- E38 Giant Ultra War! Huge Warship Ultria's Sortie Core Dec 19, 1979
- E39 Aim at Huge Warship Ultria Core Dec 26, 1979
- E40 The Boy Who Took a Monster Core Jan 2, 1980
- E41 Clash! Ultraman vs. Ultraman Core Jan 9, 1980
- E42 Ultraman's Strategy to Living Core Jan 16, 1980
- E43 The Monkey That Became a Monster?! Core Jan 23, 1980
- E44 Ultria Was Broken In Two?! Core Jan 30, 1980
- E45 Pig Was Holding a Bomb Core Feb 6, 1980
- E46 Revive Mutsumi Core Feb 13, 1980
- E47 To The Ultra Star! Part 1: The Female Warrior's Information Mytharc Feb 20, 1980
- E48 To The Ultra Star! Part 2: The Frontline Base's Destruction Mytharc Feb 27, 1980
- E49 To The Ultra Star! Part 3: U (Ultra) Fleet's Large Fierce Battle Mytharc Mar 5, 1980
- E50 To The Ultra Star! Conclusion: Towards Peace and Victory Mytharc Mar 12, 1980
Frequently asked questions
What is the basic premise of The Ultraman?
The series follows Joneus, a new Ultraman from U‑40, who merges with Science Garrison member Chôichirô Hikari to defend Earth.
Who are the main characters?
The main characters are Joneus (also called Joe), the Ultraman, and the young scientist Chôichirô Hikari.
When was the series released?
The Ultraman premiered in 1979.
What genre does the series belong to?
It is an animated series combining action, adventure, sci‑fi and fantasy elements.
What is the series' content rating?
The show is rated PG, indicating it is suitable for general audiences with parental guidance.
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