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Return of Ultraman

1971·Show
51Episodes in1Season
83
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IMDb8.1
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Return of Ultraman fingerprint

High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy and war

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

To protect justice and peace, he has returned.

Another being from Nebula M-78, identical to the original Ultraman, combines with car racer-turned-MAT patrol member Hideki Gô, and fights assorted menaces in a frightening new "Age of Monsters."
Classic TokusatsuGiant Monster BattlesSuperhero ActionSci-Fi AdventureHeroic SagaPractical Effects SpectacleNostalgic TelevisionKaiju WarfareGood vs. Evil

Crew

Directed by:
Masanori Kakei, Eizō Yamagiwa, Yoshiharu Tomita
Written by:
Shozo Uehara, Toshirō Ishidō, Shin'ichi Ichikawa
Produced by:
Hajime Tsuburaya, Kazuho Mitsuta, Shigemitsu Taguchi
Composed by:
Toru Fuyuki

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Return of Ultraman

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Where can I stream Return of Ultraman legally?

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Return of Ultraman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Pluto TV, Darkroom, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Return of Ultraman worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 8.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Return of Ultraman rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Return of Ultraman have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 51 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Return of Ultraman air?

It ran from 1971 to 1972 and has ended.

What language is Return of Ultraman in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Return of Ultraman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Return of Ultraman in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Return of Ultraman use?

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TV Tropes lists 92 storytelling tropes for Return of Ultraman, including An Ass-Kicking Christmas, Names to Run Away from Really Fast, Evil Twin.