The Ultraman (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 1979, The Ultraman is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Ultraman stars Kei Tomiyama as Chôichirô Hikari (voice), Masatô Ibu as Ultraman Joneus (voice), Sumi Shimamoto as Mutsumi Hoshikawa (voice) and Hidekatsu Shibata as Commander Daisuke Gondô (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Ultraman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and RetroCrush Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ultraman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ultraman 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 The Ultraman (1979)?
- In US, The Ultraman is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Ultraman worth watching?
- The Ultraman holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Ultraman?
- The Ultraman stars Kei Tomiyama, Masatô Ibu, Sumi Shimamoto, Hidekatsu Shibata and Masaya Nihei.
- When was The Ultraman released?
- The Ultraman was released in 1979.