Ultraman Saga (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2012, Ultraman Saga is an action, adventure, family and science fiction film directed by Hideki Oka, running about 90 minutes. “We Still Have Glittering Hope!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ultraman Saga opens with a powerful apocalyptic vision of Tokyo, buildings destroyed and the city seemingly devoid of life. We are soon introduced to the Earth Defense Force (EDF), Team U (played by members of the female idol group AKB48). They and a group of young children and the last survivors on planet Earth after the world was invaded by the evil Alien Bat, the rest of the human population having been abducted.
Who’s in it. Ultraman Saga stars Takeshi Tsuruno as Shin Asuka / Ultraman Dyna, Daigo as Taiga Nozomu / Ultraman Zero, Sayaka Akimoto as Anna and Ayaka Umeda as Misato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ultraman Saga has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ultraman Saga page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ultraman Saga tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ultraman Saga (2012)?
- In US, Ultraman Saga is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ultraman Saga worth watching?
- Ultraman Saga holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, family and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ultraman Saga?
- Ultraman Saga stars Takeshi Tsuruno, Daigo, Sayaka Akimoto, Ayaka Umeda and Taiyo Sugiura.
- When was Ultraman Saga released?
- Ultraman Saga was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.