The BEST episodes written by Shozo Uehara

#1 - The Monster User And The Boy

Ultraman - Season 3 - Episode 33

#2 - When the Ultra Star Shines

Ultraman - Season 3 - Episode 38

Lost in the Battle, Ultraman was captured, & taken to Planet Nackle to be executed to death, Meanwhile on Earth MAT are under Alien Nackle's control all except for Oka. What will become of them, & the Earth.

#3 - Terror of The Tsunami Monsters, Tokyo's Dalong Reel

Ultraman - Season 3 - Episode 14

#4 - Ultraman Dies at Sunset

Ultraman - Season 3 - Episode 37

To conquer the earth, an alien from Planet Nackle studies Ultraman's Abilities, & tries to find a weakness of him all to defeat him for good.

#5 - Takkong's Big Counterattack

Ultraman - Season 3 - Episode 2

While going through the various MAT training courses, Hideki Goh aces them all garnering perfect scores every time. When the monster Takkong surfaces again sinking a tanker vessel, Goh and other MAT members plan to eradicate the beast with torpedoes. During the undersea attack, Goh gets trigger happy and nearly gets him and Minami killed. With Minami unconscious, Goh tries to change to Ultraman, but fails to do so. The monster retreats and Goh is released from MAT duty. He returns to his friend Sakata so as to build his specialized race car, Ryuusei #2; but he doesn't want to work with him, either. Meanwhile, Takkong attacks an oil refinery trapping Minami below ground leaving Captain Kato and his crew helpless to get to him and workers trapped below. Goh then comes to save the people who are stuck in the oil refinery Goh only saved one then he went back. This time it was on fire. Goh beacme Ultraman Jack and killed Takkong with the specium beam.

#6 - The 5 Ultra Pledges

Ultraman - Season 3 - Episode 51

Jiro and Rumiko are kidnapped by an alien. Ultraman and MAT must find a way to rescue them, but the infamous Zetton has arrived on earth.

#7 - Dinosaur Explosion Directive

Ultraman - Season 3 - Episode 10

An ancient skeletal sauropod dinosaur, Stegon was in suspended animation beneath the ground of Japan. A construction crew managed to awaken Stegon. After spewing small amount of acid on one of the workers Stegon arose from one of the hills. MAT was quick to respond to the scene, but their attacks did little beyond annoying Stegon. Goh turned into Ultraman Jack and began to tackle the skeletal sauropod. While try as the ancient reptile did Stegon was of little match for Jack in hand to hand combat. Before Jack could finish Stegon off some near by children were yelling out to him not to kill Stegon. Jack simply used his paralysis beam, lifted Stegon, and turned his body into a constellation of stars just like the original Ultraman did with Gavadon four years earlier. The children were happy and MAT then left.

#8 - Two Giant Monsters Attack Tokyo

Ultraman - Season 3 - Episode 5

Three boys just out of school run across an unusual rock-like shell that falls off a truck at a construction site. Naturally they believe it to be some sort of fossilized monster egg (from 'the Jurassic Era', as one kid puts it). Shortly thereafter a burrowing creature emerges from the side of a mountain near the building site. MAT is on the scene but fails to obliterate the beast with bombs after Goh sees a little girl on the ground nearby. This refusal to follow orders gets Goh placed under house arrest for three days. Meanwhile, a second creature appears, and a battle ensues between both monsters and Ultraman.

#9 - Battle! Monsters Vs. Mat

Ultraman - Season 3 - Episode 6

Continuing from the previous episode, Ultraman briefly battles Gudon and Twin Tail before he is forced out of the fight after his color timer indicator expires. Thankfully, the two creatures -- one the natural predator of the other -- begin fighting one another, and end up taking their differences out to sea. The trapped civilians are rescued, but Aki is seriously injured. Goh, angering his teammates once more, decides to stay at her side till she's well again. Meanwhile Gudon and Twin Tail surface once more and Tokyo is ordered to be evacuated.

#10 - The Fearsome Plant Life Form

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 9

Dr. Zero analyzes the hair from the captured Mazone and sees their make-up is identical to sap found in plant life surrounding ancient ruins. Feeling the need to investigate this association, Harlock sends out Tadashi and First mate Yattaran to retrieve the Flame Vessel.

#11 - Farewell, Space Outlaw

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 42

Harlock and his crew go for their triumphant return to Earth, but, all that awaits them is an order that they’ve been banished from Earth.

#12 - The Jolly Roger That Flutters Through Space

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 1

2977 A.D. Mankind has developed the technology to head into space. They've created robots to cultivate foodstuffs on other planets and live in an age of unprecedented gluttony. Mankind receives all its food from the government and is kept in check by the government's use of hypnotic signals emitted from the television. Even high-ranking government officials have tossed their duties to the road and live a life of horse-racing and other indulgences. Captain Harlock, a space pirate known throughout Earth, is the only man who sees the impending crisis approaching. The only men who heed Harlock's words are the members of his crew on the space ship Arcadia.

#13 - Nightmare on Planet 4

Ultraman - Season 2 - Episode 43

#14 - A Lone Man's Charge

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 33

Commander Kiruta learns of the existence of the Mazone and persistently tries to inform the Prime Minister of the impending doom.

#15 - My Friend, My Youth

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 30

While the Arcadia is being repaired at the dock of a Pirate Island, Tadashi and Tori-san come back with a pair of glasses.

#16 - A Galactic Lullaby

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 34

The Arcadia is trapped due to an artificial gravity device.

#17 - Under the Flag of Freedom!

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 4

After being invited to be a pirate by Harlock, Tadashi exits the Arcadia. At the same time, Professor Kusko deciphers the characters written on the pennant and informs the people in the Prime Minister's cabinet that the Mazone plan to make Earth their second homeland. However, the government men do not show even the slightest bit of interest in the news.

#18 - Heroic! The Commander Dies

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 39

The Arcadia leaves for space with Kiruta on board, after he was injured while trying to save Mayu.

#19 - Duel! The Queen vs. Harlock

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 41

Making its way past countless gunshots, the Arcadia finally arrives at Queen Lafresia’s flagship.

#20 - Android Zero Directive

Ultraman - Season 2 - Episode 9

An elderly toymaker from another world plan to initiate 'Android Operation Zero' at midnight whereby children bearing an alien patch will be turned into murderous automatons, gunning down the inhabitants of the city.

#21 - Arcadia: The Secret Story of Its Construction

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 31

The Arcadia is rapidly being repaired on a Pirate Island while Lafresia continues her bloodthirsty hunt for it.

#22 - To the Shores of Distant Stars...

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 5

Harlock tells Tadashi, upon joining his crew, to "just loiter around and enjoy it," leaving Tadashi confused. Also seeing all the crewmen merely doing as they fit and slacking off goes completely against the image he had of the Arcadia. Being stuck in such a confined space causes some mental effects on Tadashi. In that state, he sees visions of his mother who died on Neptune's satellite, Triton.

#23 - The Will of the Arcadia

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 27

Having a hunch as to the reason why Harlock so staunchly opposes them, Queen Lafresia sends someone on a mission to Earth to find out why.

#24 - A Lady Who Burns Like Paper

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 3

The town is sent into panic by a sphere that landed. A man, who inspects the orb along with Dr. Daiba and his son Tadashi, named Professor Kusko suspects that the writing on the "Pennant" is laying claim to Earth. However, the Prime Minister continues to ignore their warnings. Then, the leader of the invading Mazone orders a subordinate to kill anyone who realizes the meaning of the pennant.

#25 - Farewell! Mayu

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 38

The invasion Mazone forces finally begin their attack on Earth.

#26 - Queen Lafresia's Trap

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 19

There are supposed to be forty-two crewman aboard the Arcadia.

#27 - Gohrum! The Tragic Soldier

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 21

An asteroid belt hits the Arcadia.

#28 - The Queen's Space Fleet

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 8

There are signals being emitted from the pennant and the pyramid. These are homing signals to guide the Mazone to Earth. Sensing the direct confrontation and feeling his duty to protect Mayu, the daughter of his best friend, Harlock heads back to Earth. As they then set off for outer space, a high-ranking official is captured and gives a warning. When Harlock lets her go, Tadashi sets out after her in a fit of vengeful rage.

#29 - Tears on a Red Sweater

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 37

Upon realizing that Harlock knew who Shizuka’s real identity is, she deems that she has failed in her mission.

#30 - The Extinct Planet Jura

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 20

Miime’s old planet is named Jura, and it was once devastated by a nuclear attack.

#31 - Advance on the Mystery Planet

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 10

Believing that all the jungles of Earth are inhabited by the Mazone, Harlock decides to return to the Pirate Island again. There, after a subordinate of hers was killed in South America, Alergias wages an attack on Harlock.

#32 - Underground: Go! Go! Go!

Ultraman - Season 2 - Episode 17

A cave-in traps Jiro, a miner, 3,000 feet below the Earth's surface. The Ultra Guard is asked to help in learning of the cause of the disruption inside the cave. Referred to as the "Miracle Man", the Ultra Garrison learn that Jiro had previously survived a fall from a 700 foot cliff! Moroboshi senses something unusual while in the cave. Upon descending further, Dan learns just who Jiro is...

#33 - The Life-and-Death Struggle on the Rainbow Planet

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 29

The Mazone come attacking the Arcadia which has had too much free time lately.

#34 - The Phantom Mazone

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 6

The Mazone soldier mentioned the name Queen Lafresia. Sensing the need to gather more information and wanting to test Tadashi's skills, Harlock sends the crew out to gather pieces of the wreckage from the attacked Mazone battleship. From the analysis of the wreckage, they see the Mazone may have had interactions with ancient Earth. Taking a moment's respite, Harlock sends a letter to Mayu, who is under federal governmental care.

#35 - The Evil Shadow Soldiers

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 18

A group of Mazone suddenly appear in the ship.

#36 - The Beautiful Mystery Woman

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 35

After rescuing Mayu, all that remains is the final showdown with Lafresia.

#37 - A Long Way Away Voyage

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 26

Due to Harlock’s unrelenting resistance, there is a growing resentment between the Mazone military and its civilians.

#38 - The Skeleton Hero

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 17

Upon finding a message in a bottle floating in space that contains an SOS message from Captain Yamanaka of the Braves ship, the Arcadia sets off for the Horsehead Nebula.

#39 - The Eve of the Showdown

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 36

The beautiful, dazzling Shizuka Namino becomes a bit of a celebrity on board the Arcadia after being rescued.

#40 - When Lola Shines Golden

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 11

The Arcadia successfully makes its way to Venus. Along the way, they capture a Mazone pilot from a wrecked ship, Lola. Instead of detonating herself like the others, she just gives an ominous smile.

#41 - Kei: A Farewell Song

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 16

The operator, Kei Yuki, goes to visit her parents’ grave.

#42 - A Message From the Unknown

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 2

A transport ship unit is attacked by an unidentified flying object as it exits Planet No.7. Believing Harlock is behind this attack, they decide to use Mayu, a girl entrusted to Harlock by his dear friend, to lure him out. Harlock and his crew experience the first aggressive attack by a mysterious enemy known as the Mazone. Realizing they are under attack, Dr. Daiba and his son, Tadashi, go to the Prime Minister's residence to plead with the Prime Minster.

#43 - Yattaran, Song of a Plastic Model Fanatic

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 23

Upon victory, Harlock orders First mate Yattaran to secure the hostages.

#44 - Dr. Zero and Mii

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 25

Doctor Zero becomes extremely resentful over Zorba and Lucia’s murder.

#45 - The Call of the Star Flute

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 32

The Mazone plot to use Mayu to lure Harlock and the Arcadia to the Wind Planet and then attack with a powerful mine.

#46 - Mother, Be Eternal

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 12

Tadashi is upset at himself for talking about the Arcadia to Lola. Then he begins practicing like mad so he can shoot in time next battle. Examining Venus, they spot formations on a fossilized continent that look like Nazca drawings. They follow it onwards to the base and find drawings about Earth from over 180,000,000 years ago.

#47 - The Castle of Evil in the Sea of Death

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 13

The Arcadia heads back to Earth to investigate a third signal being emitted from the Sargasso Sea.

#48 - The Pyramid on the Ocean Floor

Space Pirate Captain Harlock - Season 1 - Episode 7

Upon seeing an odd looking formation from space, Harlock's crew heads to the Bermuda area. Upon investigating a pyramid built by the Mazone on the ocean floor, they learn that the Mazone are actually a form of plant life. Learning that the Mazone are hidden across the globe and that the government has not heeded their warnings, the crew sets off on a search and destroy mission.

#49 - The Dead Invaders

Ultraman - Season 2 - Episode 33

#50 - The Boy Who Cried Flying Saucer

Ultraman - Season 2 - Episode 45