Ultra Q sits in the top 6% of Japan seriess on this catalog — ranked #255 of 4,579 by TMDB audience score.
Synopsis
ウルトラQ
“The classic series that launched the Ultraman franchise!”
In the world of Ultra Q the very fabric of nature is warped into a state of unbalance, and all manner of strange phenomenon and unearthly creatures threaten the very future of mankind!
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #255 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (94th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +1.5 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Sci-Fi & Fantasy productions specifically: #112 of 758 (top 15%).
More From Eiji Tsuburaya
Other series created by the same creative team. Rated ★ by TMDB audiences.
Also On TBS
Other series that aired on TBS.
Other Titles From Tsuburaya Productions
Sci-Fi & Fantasy + Mystery in Japan
82 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Mystery genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Ultra Q itself).
The 1965–1967 Japan Window
Ultra Q tops the 71 Japan seriess we index from this three-year window. Cards below list the runners-up in descending audience order.
The 1960s Japan Landscape
1966 was the decade’s peak output year for Japan — 28 titles released, including Ultra Q. Bars below show how the 1960s stacked up year by year (202 total).
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 27 other Japan seriess in 1966.
The 233rd Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
10 audience reviews — more than 6% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 44th percentile among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Tsuburaya Productions |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 28 |
| Release Date | January 2, 1966 |
| Official Site | m-78.jp |
Questions Answered
Who created Ultra Q?
Ultra Q was created by Eiji Tsuburaya.
When did Ultra Q end?
Ultra Q finished its run with its final episode airing on December 14, 1967.
Where did Ultra Q air?
Ultra Q aired on TBS, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.


























