Ultraman is a Japanese tokusatsu television series and part of the Ultra Series, created by Eiji Tsuburaya. It follows the story of Shin Hayata, a member of the Science Patrol, who merges with a giant alien being known as Ultraman to protect Earth from a range of monstrous threats. The series is renowned for its pioneering special effects and has spawned numerous sequels, spin-offs, and adaptations, influencing many aspects of pop culture worldwide.