Release Order (Series and Key Films)Recommended
0 / 41 watchedThe major TV series in order, grouped by era, with landmark films at the end. Side series like Ultraseven X (2007), the Mega Monster Battle shows and the 2019 Netflix ULTRAMAN anime sit outside the main line.
Showa era (1966-1981)
- 1 Ultra Q The monster-mystery precursor. No Ultra hero yet, but the tone starts here.
- 2 Ultraman The original run. The template for everything after.
- 3 Ultraseven Darker and more sci-fi. Its hero anchors decades of later sequels.
- 4 Return of Ultraman The comeback after a three-year gap. Establishes the Ultras as a family of heroes.
- 5 Ultraman Ace Two hosts merge into one hero against the extradimensional Yapool.
- 6 Ultraman Taro Lighter, kid-focused run that leans into the Ultra family dynamic.
- 7 Ultraman Leo The bleakest Showa entry. Leo is an outsider with no ties to the main family.
- 8 The Ultraman Anime co-production. The only animated series of the Showa years.
- 9 Ultraman 80 A teacher by day, the eighth Showa Ultra by night. Closes the classic run.
Heisei era (1990-2007)
- 10 Ultraman: Towards the Future Australian co-production, released direct to video in Japan in 1990. Known as Ultraman Great.
- 11 Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero American co-production released on home video in 1993. Known as Ultraman Powered in Japan.
- 12 Ultraman Tiga The Heisei revival and a common starting point. Multi-form changes start here.
- 13 Ultraman Dyna Direct followup to Tiga with a new host and a lighter crew.
- 14 Ultraman Gaia Two Ultras with opposing views of humanity. Closes the 1990s run.
- 15 Ultraman Neos Twelve-episode run originally planned for TV. A bridge between Gaia and Cosmos.
- 16 Ultraman Cosmos The pacifist Ultra. The longest Heisei TV run.
- 17 Ultraman Nexus Darker late-night experiment with rotating hosts. Cut short of a full year.
- 18 Ultraman Max Back-to-basics reboot with veteran guest directors.
- 19 Ultraman Mebius Anniversary series that reunites the Showa Ultras. Ends the Heisei TV run.
New Generation era (2013-2026)
- 20 Ultraman Ginga Short-form revival that opens the New Generation era.
- 21 Ultraman Ginga S
- 22 Ultraman X
- 23 Ultraman Orb Fan favorite that borrows past Ultras' powers. Try this as a modern entry point.
- 24 Ultraman Geed
- 25 Ultraman R/B First series built around two brothers sharing one mantle.
- 26 Ultraman Taiga
- 27 Ultraman Z Widely praised return to form. Another strong modern entry point.
- 28 Ultraman Trigger A reimagining of Tiga for a new generation.
- 29 Ultraman Decker
- 30 Ultraman Blazar Grittier take with multilingual releases from day one.
- 31 Ultraman Arc Imagination-powered hero. Followed by a 2025 theatrical film.
- 32 Ultraman Omega Aired July 2025 to January 2026. An amnesiac alien learns Earth from scratch.
- 33 Ultraman Teo The 60th anniversary series. Premiered July 4, 2026 and is still airing.
Landmark films
- 34 Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey Direct finale to Tiga. Watch after the 1996 series.
- 35 Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers Anniversary team-up of the Heisei heroes in an alternate world.
- 36 Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Introduces Ultraman Zero and launches the modern movie run.
- 37 Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial Zero's first solo outing against Belial's galactic army.
- 38 Shin Ultraman Hideaki Anno's standalone reimagining. No prior viewing needed.
- 39 Ultraman Blazar The Movie: Tokyo Kaiju Showdown Released February 23, 2024. Watch after the Blazar series.
- 40 Ultraman: Rising Netflix animated film. Stands alone from the TV continuity.
- 41 Ultraman Arc The Movie: The Clash of Light and Evil Released February 21, 2025. Watch after the Arc series.
Where to Start (Newcomer Shortcut)
0 / 5 watchedFive entries that cover the franchise's range without the full marathon.
- 1 Ultraman The original, for the roots.
- 2 Ultraman Tiga The Heisei revival and the most common starting point.
- 3 Ultraman Mebius The anniversary bridge between classic and modern eras.
- 4 Ultraman Z Modern, accessible and self-contained.
- 5 Shin Ultraman The standalone film. Ends the tour.
About Ultraman
Tsuburaya's Ultra Series spans six decades of TV series and films across the Showa, Heisei and New Generation eras, with most entries standing alone.
This guide lists the major series plus landmark films in release order, grouped by era.
Good to know
Continuity is loose outside a few direct sequels, so newcomers can start with almost any era. Ultraman Teo premiered July 4, 2026 and airs new episodes weekly, so this guide will grow as it runs.
