Ultraman — Season 1, Episode 1: Ultra Operation No. 1

Episode synopsis

The episode that started it all! This episode shows how Ultraman came to Earth, and during his chase with the fugitive monster Bemular, a tragic accident that befell Science Patrol member Hayata forces the alien to save the Earthling's life by merging with him. Thus, unbeknownst to anyone (even his Science Patrol teammates), Hayata and Ultraman are now one and the same! The course of the episode has Hayata and his teammates coping with the terrifying Bemular.

About Ultraman

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.

More episodes from Season 1

• E2Defeat the Invaders!
• E3Sally Forth, Science Patrol!
• E45 Seconds Before The Big Explosion!
• E5Treasure of the Miloganda
• E6The Coast Guard Command
• E7The Blue Stone of Baradhi
• E8The Lawless Monster Zone
• E9Operation: Lightning Speed
• E10The Mysterious Dinosaur Base
• E11The Ruffian from Outer Space
• E12The Cries of the Mummy
• E13Oil S.O.S.