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Ultraman- Theme Song
From creator Eiji Tsuburaya, the sci-fi superhero series "Ultraman" captured the imaginations of kids and adults alike. This series was a follow up to his successful, but seldom seen in the states, black and white show Ultra Q. With special effects that may be hokey by today's standards, the 1966 series introduced the world to the Ultraman saga. The story began with a space officer, Ultraman, accidentally colliding with Hayata, a member of the famed Science Patrol. The alien-being joined bodies with the fatally wounded Hayata. The resurrected Hayata could then summon the strength, size, and powers of the monster-fighting space superhero Ultraman by using the hand-held Beta Capsule device. The Science Patrol, of which he was a member, were the Earth's elite protectors and scientific resource against the seemingly unending supply of giant monsters and aliens threatening Japan. Inevitably, Hyata would use the transformation device to help them battle their latest foe. Ultraman was 200 feet tall, could fly, and used special weapons like a Specium-ray fired from crossed arms. Ultraman was originally from the Nebula M78 and the difference in atmospheres meant that he had to heed the blinking light on his chest indicating his three minutes of power was nearing exhausted. The original series lasted for 39 episodes but was followed by other series including Ultra 7, Ultraman Jack, Ultraman: Towards the Future, Ultraman 80, Ultraman Tiga and a myriad of other Ultra-series characters too numerous to mention here. The original 1966 really started it all, spawning a cult phenomenon and creating a huge toy and accessory industry that continues to this day.

Susumu Kurobe	....	Hayata
Sandayuu Dokumamushi	....	Arashi
Masanari Nihei	....	Ide
Hiroko Sakurai	....	Akiko Fuji
Akiji Kobayashi	....	Captain Muramatsu
Akihiko Hirata	....	Dr. Iwamoto
Bin Furuya	....	Ultraman