Production
Yoji Hashimoto
Born April 22, 1931 · Tottori Prefecture, Japan (age 95)
Yoji Hashimoto (橋本 洋二, Hashimoto Yōji) is a Japanese former television producer who worked at the Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), and is best known for serving as a producer on several of Tsuburaya Productions' tokusatsu series from the 1960's to 1970's, including Ultraseven (1967-1968), Operation: Mystery (1968-1969) and Return of Ultraman (1971-1972), among others.
Known For
Return of Ultraman · 1971Return of Ultraman
★ 6.01971
MovieScience FictionFantasy
Episodes 5 and 6 of Return of Ultraman show, screened at Toho Champion Festival.
Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters · 1971Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters
★ 6.51971
MovieScience FictionFantasy
A theatrical release of The Return of Ultraman episodes 13-14. It was released on December 12, 1971 as part of the Toho Champion Festival along with Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Earth's Greatest Battle (edited from Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster) and shorter versions of The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee, and The Little Match Girl.
Ultra Heroine Legend: Contest of Goddesses · 2005Ultra Heroine Legend: Contest of Goddesses
2005
MovieDocumentary
Direct-to-video documentary special focusing on the Ultraman Series, spotlighting the heroines who appeared from Ultra Q to Ultraman Gaia. The program features insights from the original production staff, who provide introductions to these characters. The documentary notably highlights three actresses: Hiroko Sakurai, Mitsuko Hoshi, and Takami Yoshimoto, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their time working on the series.
Return of Ultraman: Jiro Rides a Monster · 1972Return of Ultraman: Jiro Rides a Monster
★ 6.01972
Movie
A theatrical release of Return of Ultraman episode 29 as part of the Spring Toho Champion Festival along with other films like Godzilla vs. Gigan, The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee, Mirrorman, and Mock the Oak Tree.
Judo for Life · 1970Judo for Life
1970
MovieDrama
Naoya Ichijo uses special judo techniques to succeed.
Return of Ultraman · 1971Return of Ultraman
★ 8.51971
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Another being from Nebula M-78, identical to the original Ultraman, combines with car racer-turned-MAT patrol member Hideki Gô, and fights assorted menaces in a frightening new "Age of Monsters."
Ultraseven · 1967Ultraseven
★ 7.91967
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
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.
Ultraman Taro · 1973Ultraman Taro
★ 7.91973
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
After being killed in a monster attack, adolescent young man Kotarô Higashi is transformed by the entire Ultra Family into a powerful new Ultra-being, Ultraman Tarou.
Movies
Return of Ultraman · 1971Return of Ultraman
★ 6.01971
MovieScience FictionFantasy
Episodes 5 and 6 of Return of Ultraman show, screened at Toho Champion Festival.
Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters · 1971Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters
★ 6.51971
MovieScience FictionFantasy
A theatrical release of The Return of Ultraman episodes 13-14. It was released on December 12, 1971 as part of the Toho Champion Festival along with Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Earth's Greatest Battle (edited from Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster) and shorter versions of The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee, and The Little Match Girl.
Ultra Heroine Legend: Contest of Goddesses · 2005Ultra Heroine Legend: Contest of Goddesses
2005
MovieDocumentary
Direct-to-video documentary special focusing on the Ultraman Series, spotlighting the heroines who appeared from Ultra Q to Ultraman Gaia. The program features insights from the original production staff, who provide introductions to these characters. The documentary notably highlights three actresses: Hiroko Sakurai, Mitsuko Hoshi, and Takami Yoshimoto, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from their time working on the series.
Return of Ultraman: Jiro Rides a Monster · 1972Return of Ultraman: Jiro Rides a Monster
★ 6.01972
Movie
A theatrical release of Return of Ultraman episode 29 as part of the Spring Toho Champion Festival along with other films like Godzilla vs. Gigan, The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee, Mirrorman, and Mock the Oak Tree.
Judo for Life · 1970Judo for Life
1970
MovieDrama
Naoya Ichijo uses special judo techniques to succeed.
TV Shows
Return of Ultraman · 1971Return of Ultraman
★ 8.51971
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
Another being from Nebula M-78, identical to the original Ultraman, combines with car racer-turned-MAT patrol member Hideki Gô, and fights assorted menaces in a frightening new "Age of Monsters."
Ultraseven · 1967Ultraseven
★ 7.91967
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
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.
Ultraman Taro · 1973Ultraman Taro
★ 7.91973
SeriesSci-Fi & Fantasy
After being killed in a monster attack, adolescent young man Kotarô Higashi is transformed by the entire Ultra Family into a powerful new Ultra-being, Ultraman Tarou.
Submersion of Japan · 1974Submersion of Japan
1974
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
In this TV series of the hit 1973 film, Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes shake Japan. Firestorms burn beautiful Japanese cities to the ground. A weather survey group discovers that the Japanese Archipelago is moving towards the Japanese Trench, which if left to continue on its collision course, would bring the whole island of Japan under the sea!
Futari no Ultraman · 2022Futari no Ultraman
2022
SeriesDramaDocumentary
A docudrama about Tetsuo Kinjo and Shozo Uehara, two writers who worked on the original Ultraman series. It also features interviews with other production staff.