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Ultraman Taro 1973

“No. 6 Of The Ultra Brothers.”

★ 7.9/10 · 13 votes Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 53 eps Ended
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What is Ultraman Taro?

Ultraman Taro is a television series that premiered in 1973, falling under the action and adventure and sci-fi and fantasy genres. The series is the sixth installment featuring the Ultra Brothers.

Type
TV series
Year
1973
Status
Ended
Episodes
53
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Apr 6, 1973
Last aired
Apr 5, 1974
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TBS
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

Ultraman Taro is a television series that premiered in 1973, falling under the action and adventure and sci-fi and fantasy genres. The series is the sixth installment featuring the Ultra Brothers. The story follows an adolescent young man named Kotaro Higashi. After being killed in a monster attack, Kotaro Higashi is transformed by the entire Ultra Family into a powerful new Ultra-being named Ultraman Taro. Additional details regarding the series, its episodes, and its cast are not provided in the available records, but it remains a notable entry in the franchise focusing on the adventures of this newly transformed hero and his battles against monsters with the support of the Ultra Family.

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“A young man is transformed into a powerful hero after a fatal monster encounter.”

Reasons to watch
  • features classic tokusatsu monster battles
  • showcases the Ultra Family legacy
Keep in mind
  • follows a traditional episodic monster-of-the-week format

Watch it if you enjoy classic 1970s science fiction and superhero origin stories.

The series is rated TV-PG for its action and fantasy content.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Ultraman Taro?

Kotaro Higashi is transformed by the Ultra Family into Ultraman Taro after dying in a monster attack.

When did the series air?

The series aired from 1973 to 1974.

What genre is this show?

It is an action and adventure series with elements of comedy, drama, fantasy, and science fiction.

Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is Kotaro Higashi, a former boxer who becomes the host for Ultraman Taro.

What is the rating of the show?

The series carries a TV-PG rating.