Ultraseven
1967 1 season · 49 ep live_tv Scripted Japan

Ultraseven

ウルトラセブン

“A Powerful Fight Protects Earth From Invasion!”

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.

The 1966–1968 Japan Window

70 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Ultraseven sits at position #6.

  1. Ultra Q
    #1

    Ultra Q

    ★ 8.4 · 1966

  2. Samurai Rebellion
    #2

    Samurai Rebellion

    ★ 8.2 · 1967

  3. Ultraman
    #3

    Ultraman

    ★ 8.2 · 1966

  4. Two in the Shadow
    #4

    Two in the Shadow

    ★ 7.9 · 1967

  5. The Sword of Doom
    #5

    The Sword of Doom

    ★ 7.7 · 1966

  6. Ultraseven

    #6

    Ultraseven

    ★ 7.7 · 1967

  7. Farewell to the Summer Light
    #7

    Farewell to the Summer Light

    ★ 7.7 · 1968

  8. Red Angel
    #8

    Red Angel

    ★ 7.6 · 1966

More From Eiji Tsuburaya

Other series created by the same creative team. Rated ★ by TMDB audiences.

Other Titles From Tsuburaya Productions

Also On TBS

Other series that aired on TBS.

The 1960s Japan Landscape

Catalog density by release year in the 1960s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Ultraseven premiered. 202 total titles in this decade from Japan.

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Broadcast Timeline

First Air Date
October 1, 1967
Last Air Date
September 1, 1968
Broadcast Span
11 months
Total Episodes
49 across 1 season
Total Runtime
≈ 20.4 hours

Reception Benchmarks

7.7
TMDB Rating
104
Audience Reviews
Highly Rated
Critical Tier

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

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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.