Ultraman
Japanese tokusatsu icon
Ultraman is a Japanese superhero who transforms from human form into a giant silver-and-red alien warrior to battle enormous monsters.
The character originated in a 1966 television series and spawned decades of sequels, films, and merchandise.
The name now refers broadly to the franchise and its many iterations: My son is obsessed with Ultraman.
Protective caretaker of another
- defenderOne who guards another
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- saviorOne who rescues another
- championTop competitor, or advocate
justice · courage · rescue · selfless · sacrifice · hope · light · humanity
Thorough change in form
- special effectsArtificial cinematic illusions
- kaijuJapanese giant monster
- hostOne receiving guests
- human formA person's physical appearance
Extremely large in scale
- toweringOf imposing height
- massiveExtremely large and heavy
- enormousExtremely large in scale
- immenseExtremely large in scope
titan · behemoth · gigantic · looming · monumental
Interconnected fictional setting
- legacyWhat's passed down
- generationsPeople born around same time
- successorsThose who follow after
Concentrated directed radiation
- flying kickMidair foot strike
- grappleSeize and fight closely
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
- finisherOne who completes tasks
time limit · showdown · victory pose · martial arts · special attack
guardian
Protective caretaker of another
champion · justice · courage · rescue · selfless · sacrifice · hope · light · humanity · Earth
transformation
Thorough change in form
- special effectsArtificial cinematic illusions
- kaijuJapanese giant monster
- hostOne receiving guests
colossal
Extremely large in scale
immense · titan · behemoth · gigantic · looming · monumental
Dada
Absurdist artistic rebellion
- Jamila
- rubber suitSealed protective bodysuit
shared universe
Interconnected fictional setting
- legacyWhat's passed down
- generationsPeople born around same time
- successorsThose who follow after
energy beam
Concentrated directed radiation
- flying kickMidair foot strike
- grappleSeize and fight closely
- wrestlingCombat sport requiring holds
finisher · time limit · showdown · victory pose · martial arts · special attack
Ultramanminiature
Reduced-scale representation
microscopic · Ant-Man · tiny · ant · Thumbelina
Ultramanearthling
Inhabitant of this planet
human · mortal · terrestrial · darkness · shadow creature