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Ultraman (1966) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

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.

TV-PG • 1966 • 1 season

8.4
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10+

This classic 1960s Japanese sci-fi series follows a special team that defends Earth from giant monsters, with one member secretly transforming into the hero Ultraman to save the day. The show's TV-PG rating is primarily due to frequent and surprisingly graphic monster violence; Ultraman often defeats kaiju by slicing them apart, dismembering them, or causing them to explode, sometimes with splashes of colored blood or slime. Other… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Susumu Kurobe
Susumu Kurobe
Akiji Kobayashi
Akiji Kobayashi
Sandayuu Dokumamushi
Sandayuu Dokumamushi
Hiroko Sakurai
Hiroko Sakurai
Masaya Nihei
Masaya Nihei
Akihide Tsuzawa
Akihide Tsuzawa
Akihiko Hirata
Akihiko Hirata
Koji Ishizaka
Koji Ishizaka
HU
Hikaru Urano
Bin Furuya
Bin Furuya
MN
Masao Nakasone
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Is Ultraman appropriate for kids?

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Substances Mild 2/10
Language Mild 2/10
Sex/Nudity None 0/10
Violence/Gore Intense 10/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Ultraman

Sexual content is absent. There is no nudity, sexual situations, or overt suggestive themes.

Violence and gore in Ultraman

Moderate violence is a constant feature, primarily in the form of monster battles. Kaiju are frequently shown fighting each other, the Science Patrol, and Ultraman, often resulting in explosions, dismemberment (e.g., wings torn off, limbs ripped), melting, or slicing with some green or red blood effects. Cities are destroyed, and human lives are often implied to be lost due to monster attacks, though never graphically depicted. The overall tone is heroic and action-oriented.

Language in Ultraman

Profanity is very mild, generally limited to exclamations of surprise or frustration and standard clean curses like 'damn' or 'hell' in some English dubs or translations, which are infrequent.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Ultraman

Mild substance use is occasionally present, with members of the Science Patrol or other characters seen casually drinking alcohol or smoking cigarettes. There are no depictions of drug use or addiction.

Mature themes in Ultraman

Moderate themes are explored, including environmental destruction by monsters, alien invasion, and humanity's efforts to survive against overwhelming threats. Episodes touch on the plight of mutated or tragic monsters, the ethics of scientific experimentation, and the loneliness of being an alien protector. Some monsters are visually frightening, and intense scenes of peril and destruction are common.

Scary moments in Ultraman

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Ultraman yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ultraman appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Ultraman is best for ages 10+. It's rated TV-PG. This classic 1960s Japanese sci-fi series follows a special team that defends Earth from giant monsters, with one member secretly transforming into the hero Ultraman to save the day. The show's TV-PG rating is primarily…

What age rating does Ultraman have?

Ultraman is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 10+.

What is Ultraman about?

This classic 1960s Japanese sci-fi series follows a special team that defends Earth from giant monsters, with one member secretly transforming into the hero Ultraman to save the day. The show's TV-PG rating is primarily due to frequent and surprisingly graphic monster violence; Ultraman often defeats kaiju by slicing…

How many seasons does Ultraman have?

Ultraman has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Ultraman?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Ultraman.

How violent is Ultraman?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Ultraman per our reviewers.

Is the language in Ultraman appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Ultraman.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Ultraman?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Ultraman.

What mature themes appear in Ultraman?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Ultraman.

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