One of 5 works attributed to Eiji Tsuburaya in our catalog, Ultraseven aired on TBS.
Synopsis
ウルトラセブン
“A Powerful Fight Protects Earth From Invasion!”
In the not-too-distant future, the Earth finds itself constantly under attack from extraterrestrial threats. The Terrestrial Defense Force establishes the Ultra Garrison, a team of six elite members who utilize high-tech vehicles and weaponry. Joining their fight is the mysterious Dan Moroboshi, secretly an alien from the Land of Light in Nebula M-78, who transforms into his true form in times of crisis, Ultraseven.
Audience Engagement
104 audience reviews — more than 77% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 91th percentile among Japan seriess.
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
Action & Adventure + Sci-Fi & Fantasy in Japan
520 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Action & Adventure and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Ultraseven itself).
The 1966–1968 Japan Window
Among 70 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, Ultraseven places #6 — near the top of its class.
The 1960s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1960s in Japan, 202 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Ultraseven premiered alongside 20 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 20 other Japan seriess in 1967.
The 274th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #930 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (80th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.8 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Action & Adventure productions specifically: #343 of 743 (top 46%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Tsuburaya Productions |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 49 |
| Release Date | October 1, 1967 |
| Official Site | m-78.jp |
Questions Answered
Who created Ultraseven?
Ultraseven was created by Eiji Tsuburaya.
When did Ultraseven end?
Ultraseven finished its run with its final episode airing on September 1, 1968.
Where did Ultraseven air?
Ultraseven aired on TBS, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.



























