Ultraman Mebius is a Japanese television series produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Chubu-Nippon Broadcasting. It is the 17th TV series and 40th anniversary production in the Ultra Series, which first began in 1966. It premiered on the Tokyo Broadcasting System on April 8, 2006. Unlike the two prior entries, Ultraman Nexus and Ultraman Max, Mebius was moved from Saturday mornings to Saturday evenings at 05:30. "Mebius" is the Japanese approximation of Möbius; the Möbius strip is a recurring motif in the series and the show going to air in Korea in April 2012. The series opens with the introduction of the rookie Ultraman Mebius, who is sent to Earth by the Father of Ultra. The series is set 40 years after the shows of Ultraman, and makes many references from Ultra Q through to Ultraman 80.
Ultraman Mebius (Season 1)
A Fateful Encounter (Episode 1)
Air date: 2006-04-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The CREW GUYS team is attacked by space monster Dinozole. However, the first Ultraman in 25 years appears, Inter Galactic Defense Force rookie Ultraman Mebius!
Our Wings (Episode 2)
Air date: 2006-04-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mebius works together with Ryu to recruit new team members: Marina, George, Teppei and Konomi. But then, monster Gudon emerges!
Only One Life (Episode 3)
Air date: 2006-04-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The Volcano Monstrous Birdon that once defeated Ultraman Taro appears! When Ryu sees Ultraman fight Birdon's poison, he makes a decision.
Broken Bonds (Episode 4)
Writer: Yuji Kobayashi
Air date: 2006-04-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Maquette Monsters can fight alongside humans as allies. Miclas seems to follow Konomi's commands. Just then, the space monster Kelbim appears!
Reverse Shot (Episode 5)
Writer: Keiichi Hasegawa
Air date: 2006-05-06
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mirai challenges George to a soccer match to keep him from quitting GUYS. A blue giant suddenly appears as Mebius and GUYS are waging battle.
Two From the Deep Sea (Episode 6)
Writer: Hideyuki Kawakami
Air date: 2006-05-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Ryu and Marina head down to investigate the seabed, and hear an eerie woman's laugh! The woman unleashes light and monster Twintail appears!
Fanton's Lost Item (Episode 7)
Air date: 2006-05-20
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The emergency rations Alien Fanton dropped on Earth begin to grow infinitely! When the team is out of options, they turn to their captain...
Terrible Predator (Episode 8)
Writer: Yuji Kobayashi
Air date: 2006-05-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Ryu is bewildered when he finds out that Serizawa is the blue giant Hunter Knight Tsurugi.
Armor of Vengeance (Episode 9)
Writer: Keiichi Hasegawa
Air date: 2006-06-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: GUYS determine if they attack Bogarl recklessly, they'll destroy the entire city. However, revenge against Bogarl is everything to Tsurugi.
Pride of GUYS (Episode 10)
Writer: Hideyuki Kawakami
Air date: 2006-06-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The operation to exterminate Bogal would put the lives of Mebius and others in danger. Will GUYS be able to save Mebius and Tsurugi?!
Mother's Miracle (Episode 11)
Air date: 2006-06-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Dinozole has been resurrected as the twin-headed Dinozole Reverse! Tsurugi comes to the rescue returned to his true form of Ultraman Hikari!
The First Errand (Episode 12)
Air date: 2006-06-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Toriyama loses a dangerous Meteor that can enter hollow objects and move them. It has already entered the statue of the god of business!
Marina of the Wind (Episode 13)
Air date: 2006-07-01
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The appearance of Mukadender strands Marina and her coach in the mountains. Marina decides to draw Mukadender's attention and use herself as bait!
One Path (Episode 14)
Air date: 2006-07-08
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: An Insectus larva that infected a human being was repeatedly molting inside a hospital, continuing to grow...
Phoenix Nest (Episode 15)
Air date: 2006-07-15
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Gun Phoenix breaks down and Ryu deploys the new state-of-the-art craft Gun Booster. Ultraman Hikari manages to mount a daring rescue!
A Strong Man from Space (Episode 16)
Air date: 2006-07-22
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A duel between aliens takes causes a comet to head for Earth. Amidst the confusion, Space Swordsman Zamsher challenges Tsurugi to a duel!
Formation of Our Vow (Episode 17)
Air date: 2006-07-29
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Ultraman Hikari is fatigued from countless battles. Ryu takes control of Hikari and executes a dangerous maneuver, Formation Yamato!
Pressure on Ultraman (Episode 18)
Air date: 2006-08-05
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mebius is the only Ultraman left on Earth. When Mebius finds himself in danger, he is saved by a new power Hikari left behind!
The Isolated Grandstand (Episode 19)
Air date: 2006-08-12
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Three identical Monster Digarugue land in Japan! Only George is able to see them. He attempts to single-handedly use the new weapon, METEOR Shot!
Connecting Message (Episode 20)
Air date: 2006-08-19
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: An experiment using sound waves summons two large monsters. To make things worse, General Misaki and Aide Maru are caught up in the attack!
Cry From Space (Episode 21)
Air date: 2006-08-26
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: GUYS discover a distress signal from the spaceship Arandas. They find the remains of the Arandas and a graveyard of banished monsters!
Daily Future (Episode 22)
Air date: 2006-09-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Upon meeting Mirai, the spitting image of his son, Captain Ban recalls the tragic day. How did Mebius come to call himself Mirai Hibino?
Ocean Waves of Time (Episode 23)
Air date: 2006-09-09
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The police ask Marina to help investigate a case of mass disappearances. Marina is dragged into the past and encounters herself as a child!
Yapool's Rebirth (Episode 24)
Air date: 2006-09-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mirai is challenged by the powerful enemy who possesses Ryu and isolates Mirai. There is no choice but to shoot Ryu to defeat Yapool.
The Program of the Poisonous Moth (Episode 25)
Air date: 2006-09-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Yapool uses Terrible-Monster Doragory to take control of Professor Fujisawa. He plans to use the Meteor Cartridge to destroy the base.
Flying to Tomorrow (Episode 26)
Air date: 2006-09-30
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Fujisawa develops a new Meteor that could prevent the invasion of terrible-monsters. That's when terrible-monster Verokron suddenly attacks!
Champion of the Fierce Fight (Episode 27)
Air date: 2006-10-07
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A monster battle simulation goes wrong and the powerful Monster Zetton goes out of control. Mirai digitizes his body to challenge Zetton!
Konomi's Treasure (Episode 28)
Air date: 2006-10-14
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Konomi reunites with an old friend named Suzaki. However, Suzaki is working with a gossip columnist to get compromising footage of GUYS!
Day of Separation (Episode 29)
Air date: 2006-10-21
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mebius must return to the Land of Light when powerful monster Inpelaizer appears! To protect his friends, Mirai transforms in front of Ryu!
The Flame of Promise (Episode 30)
Air date: 2006-10-28
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Ultraman Taro arrives to hold off Inpelaizer, while Mebius disappears. However, Inpelaizer is immune to even Taro's Ultra Dynamite!
Thinking of My Friends (Episode 31)
Air date: 2006-11-04
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: UFOs appear all around the world. This new race of flying saucer aliens have orders to exterminate Mebius.
Inheritance of the Monster Tamer (Episode 32)
Air date: 2006-11-11
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: An Alien Mates appears on Earth. He then shares a story of how an innocent Alien Mates was killed by humans 30 years ago.
Lady of the Blue Fire (Episode 33)
Air date: 2006-11-18
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Teppei falls head over heels for a girl named Misa, but she is possessed by Femigon. Defeating Femigon could kill Misa.
A Man Without a Home (Episode 34)
Air date: 2006-11-25
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mebius is defeated by Alien Reflect . Ultraman Leo tells him that if he can't win, he can't be entrusted with protecting Earth.
An Azurite Light and a Shadow (Episode 35)
Air date: 2006-12-02
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Tsurugi appears to be destroying a city on Earth. Mirai is shaken as the world turns against Ultraman Hikari.
Mirai's Younger Sister (Episode 36)
Air date: 2006-12-16
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: A girl claiming to be Mirai's younger sister turns out to be an Alien Psychokino. Aide Toriyama tries to capture her due to his fear of aliens.
Father Returns (Episode 37)
Air date: 2006-12-23
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Today is the Advent Festival for Father of Ultra. Monster Jashrine appears, and Mebius' body is turned into a golden statue!
Isana of the Ocean (Episode 38)
Air date: 2007-01-06
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mebius struggle against Arigera, but are saved by Isana, an elite member of GUYS Ocean. Can they capture the amazingly fast Arigera?!
An Invincible Mother (Episode 39)
Air date: 2007-01-13
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Sayuri Hinode is resurrected when by an Alien Serpent. However, Alien Serpent's objective is to infiltrate Earth in order to take it over!
Lonely Paradise (Episode 40)
Air date: 2007-01-20
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mirai meets a lonely high school girl named Naoko. Monster Solitura, which takes advantage of lonely hearts, invades Earth.
Teacher's Memories (Episode 41)
Air date: 2007-01-27
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Ultraman 80's former students are planning a reunion. 80 is reluctant to see them after leaving the school without saying goodbye.
An Old Friend's Visit (Episode 42)
Air date: 2007-02-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: After being defeated by Mebius, Red King returns as Gomora! Meanwhile, Supreme General Chancellor and Captain Sakomizu speak privately.
Threatening Mebius-Killer (Episode 43)
Air date: 2007-02-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mirai battles Mebius-Killer, an enemy created by Yapool. How will he face a foe with identical powers as himself?
Ace's Wish (Episode 44)
Air date: 2007-02-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Yapool traps Mirai, Aya and Hirukawa on a ruined world. Meanwhile, the team members on the Phoenix Nest are attacked by Lunaticks.
Deathrem's Plan (Episode 45)
Air date: 2007-02-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Deathrem has taken members of GUYS hostage. Mebius is unable to fight the rampaging Deathrem. The public criticizes Mebius for not fighting.
Immortal Glozam (Episode 46)
Air date: 2007-03-03
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: One of the Dark Four Heavenly Kings Grozam freezes Mebius! GUYS executes a rescue operation, but the team is already in rough shape.
Mefilas's Game (Episode 47)
Air date: 2007-03-10
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mebius and Alien Mephilas have switched places! He desperately tries to get his friends to remember the truth, but GUYS attacks Mebius!
Advent of the Emperor (Episode 48)
Air date: 2007-03-17
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mirai collapses after an onslaught of fierce fighting. The Alien Empera demands the world hand over the Ultraman Mebius.
Dark Clouds of Despair (Episode 49)
Air date: 2007-03-24
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: The injured Mebius and Hikari do not have the strength left to fight, but they are rescued by past alien rivals and friends!
Words from the Heart (Episode 50)
Air date: 2007-03-31
Runtime: 30 min
Overview: Mebius is finally defeated. The cries of despair reach the Ultra brothers. Together they try to revive the sun made dark by the Alien Empera.
