Ultraman Max (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 9.2
Released in 2005, Ultraman Max is an action & adventure, family, kids and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Ultraman Max was an Ultraman TV series which started airing on 7 July 2005, and produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting Co., Ltd.. The show tried to return to the true formula of new monsters every week and being a fast paced show like previous series with the exception of Ultraman Nexus. The show is full of homages to past series by having three of the original cast members from the first Ultraman series being featured in an episode, updated versions of classic monsters like Red King, Eleking and Pigmon among others. One unusual episode revolves around the filming of the 1964 program Ultra Q which was the predecessor to the first Ultraman show in 1966. Two actors from that show appear as themselves.
Who’s in it. Ultraman Max stars Nobuyuki Ogawa as Kenjiro Koba, Sean Nichols as Sean White, Kai Shishido as Shigeru Hijikata and Sota Aoyama as Kaito Toma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.2/10, Ultraman Max sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ultraman Max page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ultraman Max tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ultraman Max (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ultraman Max change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ultraman Max worth watching?
- Ultraman Max holds an audience score of 9.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, family, kids and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ultraman Max?
- Ultraman Max stars Nobuyuki Ogawa, Sean Nichols, Kai Shishido, Sota Aoyama and Hitomi Hasebe.
- When was Ultraman Max released?
- Ultraman Max was released in 2005.