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Ultraseven S1E1 — The Invisible Challenger

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Ultraseven•Season 1•Episode 1

The Invisible Challenger

7.1/10 · 62 votesOct 1, 196725 min

Ranked #44 of 49 in Season 1•−0.8 vs season avg

Aliens from the planet Kuuru have kidnapped a number of humans for experimental purposes leading to an impending invasion of the planet Earth. The Terrestial Defense Force is sent to investigate and meets a mysterious wanderer named Dan Moroboshi who helps destroy the invading alien

Directed byHajime Tsuburaya

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Cast7

Kohji Moritsugu

Kohji Moritsugu

Dan Moroboshi

Shoji Nakayama

Shoji Nakayama

Captain Kiriyama

S

Sandayuu Dokumamushi

Shigeru Furuhashi

Yuriko Hishimi

Yuriko Hishimi

Anne Yuri

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Shinsuke Achiwa

Soga

Bin Furuya

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Amagi

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Hikaru Urano

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Hajime Tsuburaya

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Director

Koichi Takano

Koichi Takano

Special Effects

Koichi Takano

Koichi Takano

Visual Effects

Koichi Takano

Koichi Takano

Visual Effects Director

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Episode Summary

"The Invisible Challenger" is episode 1 of Ultraseven season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 62 votes, ranking #44 of 49 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Hajime Tsuburaya, it aired on October 1, 1967.

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