The Ultraman
Series Overview
Joneus (Joe), a new Ultraman from U-40, merges with young Science Garrison member Chôichirô Hikari to defend the Earth in the first animated Ultra Series entry.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 50 Episodes
24 min per episode
1979 – 1980
Premiered: Wed, Apr 4, 1979
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 50: “To The Ultra Star! Conclusion: Towards Peace and Victory”
The Great Sage had been reduced to atoms bu Heller, but in space, Joneus separated from Hikari can be seen fighting the Heller fleet.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Kei Tomiyama
Chôichirô Hikari (voice)
Masatô Ibu
Ultraman Joneus (voice)
Sumi Shimamoto
Mutsumi Hoshikawa (voice)
Hidekatsu Shibata
Commander Daisuke Gondô (voice)
Masaya Nihei
Hiroaki Tobe (voice)
Kinya Morikawa
Commander Tetsuo Akiyama (voice)
Shingo Kanemoto
Takeshi Marume (voice)
Junpei Takiguchi
Pigu (voice)
Shigeru Chiba
Monki (voice)
Kazuo Kumakura
Professor Henry Nishiki (voice)
Eiji Kanie
Narrator
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hisayuki Toriumi, Takeyuki Kanda
Keiichi Abe, Soji Yoshikawa
Kunio Miyauchi, Toru Fuyuki
Department Leadership Roster
Hisayuki Toriumi
Director
Takeyuki Kanda
Director
Keiichi Abe
Writer
Soji Yoshikawa
Writer
Kunio Miyauchi
Original Music Composer
Toru Fuyuki
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ultraman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ultraman
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What is The Ultraman about?
Joneus (Joe), a new Ultraman from U-40, merges with young Science Garrison member Chôichirô Hikari to defend the Earth in the first animated Ultra Series entry.
How many seasons does The Ultraman have?
The Ultraman comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Ultraman?
Key cast members in The Ultraman include Kei Tomiyama, Masatô Ibu, Sumi Shimamoto, Hidekatsu Shibata, Masaya Nihei.
Who created or directed The Ultraman?
The Ultraman was developed and directed by Hisayuki Toriumi, Takeyuki Kanda.