Ultraman Taro
Uchiyama Mamoru
- Mangaka
- Uchiyama Mamoru
- First published
- 1973
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Action · Aliens · Adaptation
- Content rating
- Safe
Where to find one
Search for Ultraman Taro on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Ultraman Taro, serialized by Mamoru Uchiyama in the 1970s, serves as a quintessential example of the manga tie-ins that expanded the Ultraman mythos during the Showa era. Commissioned to support the television broadcast of the same name, Uchiyama’s adaptation brought his signature kinetic, heroic style to the adventures of Kotaro Higashi and the Ultra Brothers. The work was designed to capture the high-stakes spectacle of the live-action tokusatsu series while grounding the larger-than-life battles in the dramatic, panel-driven visual language of serialized manga.
Uchiyama is widely regarded by fans and historians alike for his profound influence on the Ultraman franchise, having effectively defined the visual iconography of the Ultra Brothers through his ink work. His interpretation of Ultraman Taro was received as a definitive companion to the series, praised for its emotive character designs and dynamic staging of kaiju combat. By balancing the toy-centric excitement of the source material with a distinct artistic identity, Uchiyama ensured his version of Taro remained a foundational text in the legacy of the Ultra series.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real series collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Ultraman Taro
Ultraman Taro is a series in the Manga catalog on collecto.rs. Uchiyama Mamoru. Catalog data is sourced from MangaDex. No public series collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Ultraman Taro on collecto.rs?
Ultraman Taro doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Ultraman Taro?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your series, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other manga collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Ultraman Taro catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Ultraman Taro is sourced from MangaDex. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs series tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your series is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every series you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
)
