Ultra B
| Ultra B | |
 Volume 1 of the Ultra B manga, | |
| ウルトラB (Urutora Bi) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure, Drama, Sci-fi, Slice of Life |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Fujiko Fujio A |
| Published by | Chuokoron-Shinsha |
| Original run | 1984 – 1989 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Masuji Haruda |
| Produced by | Hatano Masami (TV Asahi) Kodama Seitaro (Shin-Ei Animation) |
| Written by | Fujiko Fujio A |
| Music by | Shunsuke Kikuchi |
| Studio | Shin-Ei Animation |
| Licensed by | Disney India (For Hindi, Tamil and Telegu dubs) |
| Network | TV Asahi |
| Original run | 4 April 1987 – 27 March 1989 |
| Episodes | 120 |
| Anime film | |
| Ultra B: Black Hole kara no Dokusaisha BB!! | |
| Studio | Shin-Ei Animation |
| Released | March 12, 1988 |
| Runtime | 20 minutes |
Ultra B (ウルトラB, Urutora Bi) is a manga series by Fujiko Fujio A (A's real name is Motoo Abiko) that first made its debut in Chuokoron-Shinsha's Fujiko Fujio Land series of tankōbon books in 1984 and was released in individual tankōbon until 1989. In 1987, the manga was adapted into an 120-episode anime of the same name by Shin-Ei Animation which aired on TV Asahi from 4 April 1987 to 27 March 1989.[1] Starting from the mid 2010s, Disney India picked up the show and ordered dubs in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu for its broadcast on Hungama TV and later Disney XD, which is also known for creating Indian-language dubs of the Fujiko Fujio duo's anime, which were based on their manga series, like Doraemon and Chimpui.
Plot
One day, A mysterious alien baby from outer space comes to planet Earth, and only-child Michio Mikita finds him. He takes him as his own child, much to the surprise of his family. As he discovers he can talk (although not perfectly), walk, and do magic, and he causes havoc for Michio with his powers. Like Nobita Nobi from Doraemon (Another manga series from Abiko's friend Fujiko F Fujio), Michio does bad at work and is clumsy, so things go worse when it comes to UB's mischief, even though he's only a baby. The manga and anime tells the story of the duo and their adventures.
Cast
- Yuko Mita as Ultra B (Also known as UB, in Japanese ユビ, Yubi)
- Chiyoko Kawashima as Michio Mikita
- Naoko Matsui as Takemi Kataka
- Shigeru Chiba as Takeo Usui
- Gara Tajashima as Kasumi
- Sukekiyo Kameyama as Daibutsu Tanyoika
- Kaneta Kimotsuki as Kyusu Mikita
- Kazuyo Aoki as Dota Yukei
- Masako Nozawa as Tei Mikita
- Rei Sakuma as Doji
Opening and Ending Theme
OP - "Babibabibabibu Ultra B" (バビバビバビブー ウルトラB) Performed by Yuko Mita feat Morinoki Children's Chorus | Music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi | Lyrics written by Fujiko Fujio A
ED - "Kiss Ultra B" (ウルトラBにチュッ!, Movie Only) Performed by Bunkekana and Koorogi '73 | Music composed by Shunsuke Kikuchi | Lyrics written by Takada Hiroo
The anime is unique from others due to the fact it has no ending or credits - All the credits are listed in the opening theme of the show instead.
References
- ↑ "ウルトラＢ(1987～1989)". allcinema (in Japanese). Stingray. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
External links
- Ultra B (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
