The☆Ultraman (1979): Cast
The☆Ultraman is a 1979 animated film directed by Hisayuki Toriumi and Takeyuki Kanda, starring Masatô Ibu as Ultraman Joneus (voice), Kei Tomiyama and Sumi Shimamoto.
- Directors
- Hisayuki Toriumi and Takeyuki Kanda
- Genre
- Animation
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Tsuburaya Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The☆Ultraman About?
The premise of The☆Ultraman without spoilers.
Joneus (Joe), a newly introduced Ultraman from the U‑40 unit, bonds with the youthful Science Garrison operative Chôichirô Hikari, together defending Earth against threats. This series marks the first animated Ultra Series and the debut animated portrayal of Tsuburaya’s legendary Ultraman.
The☆Ultraman Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- kaiju
- anime animation
- superhero action
- superhero fantasy
- superhero sci fi
- officer
- monster
- science defense squad
- alien on earth
- monster attack
- alien invasion
- secret identity
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- 21st century
- extraterrestrial
- empire
- evil empire
- renegade faction
- imperialism
- renegade
- hand drawn animation
- ultraman
- ultra series
- transformation
- technology
- superhero
- star
- giant monster
- alien
The☆Ultraman Cast & Characters
Masatô Ibu leads the cast as Ultraman Joneus (voice), with Kei Tomiyama as Chôichirô Hikari (voice) and Sumi Shimamoto as Mutsumi Hoshikawa (voice). Directed by Hisayuki Toriumi and Takeyuki Kanda; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Hisayuki Toriumi
- Co-director Takeyuki Kanda
- Masatô Ibu as Ultraman Joneus (voice)
- Kei Tomiyama as Chôichirô Hikari (voice)
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Sumi Shimamoto as Mutsumi Hoshikawa (voice) - Shigeru Chiba as Monki (voice)
Also Starring in The☆Ultraman
· 7 more- Hidekatsu Shibata Commander Daisuke Gondô (voice)
- Junpei Takiguchi Pigu (voice)
- Masaya Nihei Hiroaki Tobe (voice)
- Kazuo Kumakura Professor Henry Nishiki (voice)
- Shingo Kanemoto Takeshi Marume (voice)
- Eiji Kanie Narrator
- Kinya Morikawa Commander Tetsuo Akiyama (voice)
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Movies Like The☆Ultraman
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ultraman Story, Ultraman: Rising and Shin Ultraman.
The☆Ultraman FAQ: Cast, Director & Post-Credit Scene
Director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The☆Ultraman, each answered in a sentence.
Who directed The☆Ultraman?
The☆Ultraman was directed by Hisayuki Toriumi and Takeyuki Kanda.
More films by Hisayuki Toriumi Who is in the cast of The☆Ultraman?
The☆Ultraman stars Masatô Ibu as Ultraman Joneus (voice), Kei Tomiyama as Chôichirô Hikari (voice) and Sumi Shimamoto as Mutsumi Hoshikawa (voice), among 11 credited actors.
Does The☆Ultraman have a post-credit scene?
No. The☆Ultraman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The☆Ultraman in?
The original language of The☆Ultraman is Japanese.
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