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Ultra Q

1966 – 1967Show1 season28 episodes

MysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6

Summary

As supernatural events and monster attacks rock Japan, the military and government look to be overwhelmed. Three intrepid young investigators—two pilots and a reporter—take it upon themselves to study these unexplained phenomena in order to inform and protect the public.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

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Not for laughs, tears or romance.

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Ultra Q episodes

1 season · 28 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Gomesu o taose!, 7.1
  2. S1 E2 Gorou to Gorô, 6.6
  3. S1 E3 Uchuu kara no okurimono, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 Manmosu Furawa, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 Pegira ga Kita!, 7.2
  6. S1 E6 Sodateyo! Kame, 6.0
  7. S1 E7 SOS Fuji-san, 6.9
  8. S1 E8 Amai Mitsu no Kyôfu, 7.0
  9. S1 E9 Danshaku Supaida, 7.4
  10. S1 E10 The Underground Super Express Goes West, 6.3
  11. S1 E11 Balloonga, 7.1
  12. S1 E12 I Saw a Bird, 6.8
  13. S1 E13 Garadama, 7.3
  14. S1 E14 Tokyo Ice Age, 7.4
  15. S1 E15 Kanegon's Cocoon, 7.1
  16. S1 E16 Garamon Strikes Back, 7.5
  17. S1 E17 The 1/8 Project, 7.8
  18. S1 E18 The Rainbow's Egg, 7.1
  19. S1 E19 Challenge from the Year 2020, 8.0
  20. S1 E20 Kaitei Genjin Ragon, 7.6
  21. S1 E21 Space Directive M774, 6.8
  22. S1 E22 Metamorphosis, 7.2
  23. S1 E23 Nankai no ikari, 7.0
  24. S1 E24 The Idol of Goga, 7.5
  25. S1 E25 The Devil Child, 7.2
  26. S1 E26 Moero Eikô, 7.3
  27. S1 E27 206-bin Shômetsu-su, 7.5
  28. S1 E28 Aketekure!, 7.2

Cast

24 of 39 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hajime Tsuburaya, Masaji Nonagase, Koji Kajita
Written by
Tetsuo Kinjo, Masahiro Yamada, Toshihiro Iijima
Produced by
Eiji Tsuburaya, Takashi Kakoi, Hitoshi Shibusawa
Music by
Kunio Miyauchi

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Facts

January 2, 1966 · December 14, 1967 · Ended

First aired
January 2, 1966
Last aired
December 14, 1967
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 28 episodes
Genres
Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Casting Gag, Early-Installment Weirdness, Too Dumb to Live +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Ultra Q?"

Questions about Ultra Q

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ultra Q?

PlexThe RokuPluto TVFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Ultra Q is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Pluto TV, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Ultra Q worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.6).

Is Ultra Q okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Ultra Q?

12 h

About 12 hours: 28 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 1966 to 1967.

Can I half-watch Ultra Q?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Ultra Q plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (8 of 10) and intrigue (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Is Ultra Q in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.