Get ready for the ultimate Ultraman holiday streaming experience! Starting today, Tsuburaya Productions is bringing fans a festive treat with a collection of rare holiday-themed episodes featuring the iconic Japanese superhero, Ultraman, and none other than Santa Claus, who is revealed to be the Father of Ultra.
From battling Kaiju to saving Christmas, the Ultraman Holiday Special Marathon kicks off on the Ultraman Official English YouTube Channel at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT, showcasing five action-packed episodes that span nearly 60 years of Ultraman’s legacy will surely delight fans of all ages.
But the Ultraman holiday fun doesn’t stop there, as the Ultraman Official English YouTube Channel will host a Holiday Special Watch Party on Sunday, December 22, at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. This event will feature four additional episodes, special guest commentary, and exciting new product reveals.
Fans can look forward to appearances by Mike Dent from the SHOUT Factory TokuSHOUTsu streaming channel, fan-favorite Ultraman artist Klenda Vee, Marvel’s Ultraman X Avengers writer Kyle Higgins, and Ultraman Card Game contributor artist Jamie Noguchi.
All episodes will be available to stream through January 5, 2025, don’t miss out on this festive celebration of Ultraman and the holiday season.
Ultraman Episodes Streaming During The Holiday Special Marathon
Synopsis for all five episodes during the marathon:
Return of Ultraman Episode 37: Ultraman Dies at Sunset
Disguising himself as a member of the Space Radio Wave Laboratory, Alien Nackle wants to get Ultraman out of the way of an Earth invasion. First, he revives monsters to analyze Ultraman’s specs and powers, then he robs MAT’s newly invented gunpowder Saturn Z. And last he disrupts Go’s mind, so that he cannot turn into Ultraman!
Return of Ultraman Episode 38: When the Star of Ultra Shines
Alien Nackle attacks MAT Station V1 with his spaceships. With Saturn Z in hand, he declares war on Earth and demands unconditional surrender from humanity. Meanwhile, Ultraman is transported to Planet Nackle for execution. But Shin Hayata and Dan Moroboshi have arrived to save him! With his power regained, Ultraman flies back to Earth for a return match!
Ultraman Leo Episode 38: Showdown! The Leo Brothers vs the Ultra Brothers
The Tower on Planet Ultra has been destroyed by a powerful being and the Ultra Key has been stolen. Planet Ultra flies off its orbit and falls onto a collision course with Earth. The Ultra Brothers insist that Leo’s younger brother Astra is the thief. Now on Christmas Eve, the world braces for destruction as the Ultra Brothers start battling Astra on Earth.
Ultraman Leo Episode 39: The Leo Brothers, the Ultra Brothers, the Moment of Victory
Leo, trying to help Astra, is attacked by the Ultra Brothers and is defeated. Astra threatens the Ultra Brothers with the Ultra Key but lightning strikes it and the key is destroyed. Ultraman King appears before them on Christmas Day!
Ultraman Max Episode 26: Elly at Christmas
Young Elly befriends an old man, Dr. Kori. He seeks to capture the Unizin, a monster who appears every 12 years, but things quickly get out of hand. Elly’s Christmas is threatened! Time to call in Ultraman Max!
Ultraman Episodes Streaming During the Holiday Special Watch Party
Synopsis of each episode streaming during the Ultraman Holiday Special Watch Party:
Ultraman Ace Episode 38: Resurrection! Father of Ultra
On Christmas night, a Namahage summons a Terrible-Monster as a punishment against foreigners. Many people lose their vision from the mysterious beams emitted by Terrible-Monster Snowgiran. Meanwhile, Hokuto finds Santa Claus visiting a local orphanage suspicious, and is shocked by who Santa turns out to be!
Ultraman Taro Episode 38: The Ultra Christmas Tree
Right before the Yuletide holiday, Kotaro (the human host of Ultraman Taro) meets a young girl named Hitomi. Hitomi’s life was once saved by Alien Miracle who was visiting Earth. However, Alien Miracle was killed by Alien Terrorist on its way back to its planet. Soon, Alien Terrorist appears on Earth, jeopardizing everyone’s Christmas!
Ultraman 80 Episode 38: The Echoing Voice of Father of Ultra
On Christmas Eve, no one believes Futoshi’s father really saw a monster. Does a giant Kaiju really lurk near Nakatsudai?
Ultraman Mebius Episode 37: Father’s Back
Today is the Advent Festival for Father of Ultra, a day to commemorate the many miracles Father of Ultra performed on Earth. The GUYS crew is planning to throw a party as well, but just then, the monster Jashrine appears. Ultraman Mebius engages, but his body is turned into a golden statue! Can the answer have something to do with…Santa Claus?
Stream these holiday episodes and more on the Ultraman Official English YouTube Channel