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Ken Kumagai
Born September 3, 1937 · Aomori Prefecture, Japan
Died January 27, 2018 · aged 80
No biography available.
Known For
Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature · 1967Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature
★ 7.11967
MovieActionScience Fiction
The film consists of re-edited material from the original television series Ultraman. Episodes 1, 8, 26, and 27 were used for the film. They were narrated by Hikari Urano as an "Ultraman Documentary". Allegedly only one new scene was shot, and that some parts of the movie where shot in black and white for unknown reasons. The movie screened at the same time as the Toho movie King Kong Escapes.
Ultraman: Terror on Route 87 · 1989Ultraman: Terror on Route 87
★ 6.51989
MovieActionScience Fiction
Theatrical version of episode 20 of Ultraman (1966 TV series). An enormous bird-monster is attacking motorists on Route 87. The Science Patrol discovers a supernatural link between the monster and a statue located nearby.
Ultraman · 1966Ultraman
★ 8.41966
SeriesAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
Hayata is a member of the Science Patrol, an organization tasked with investigating bizarre anomalies. He is mortally wounded when accidently encountering an alien being from Land of Light, who grants Hayata new life as the two are merged into one. Now, whenever a threat arises that is too great for the Science Patrol to handle, Hayata activates the beta capsule and becomes the hero known as Ultraman.
Return of Ultraman · 1971Return of Ultraman
★ 8.61971
SeriesAction & AdventureSci-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
SeriesAction & AdventureSci-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
SeriesAction & AdventureSci-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.
Ultra Q · 1966Ultra Q
★ 8.01966
SeriesMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
As supernatural events and monster attacks rock Japan, the military and government look to be overwhelmed. Three intrepid young investigators—two pilots and a reporter—take it upon themselves to study these unexplained phenomena in order to inform and protect the public.
Ultra Fight · 1970Ultra Fight
★ 9.01970
Series
A television series from Tsuburaya Productions which ran from September 1970 to September 1971 on Tokyo Broadcasting System. The series consisting of battle stock footage from Ultraman and Ultraseven, accompanied by a boxing-style commentary. New footage was shot using existing costumes in outdoor locations without elaborate special effect. A total of 195 five-minute episodes were produced.
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