Ultraman Kids: 30 Million Light-Years in Search of Mother

The Ultraman Kids are a lovable bunch of outer space kids on a quest through the galaxy to find their leader Mar’s missing parents. Along the way they have fun and adventures and even learn a thing or two! Mar is the leader of the Ultraman Kids. He’s a curious fun-loving little boy with a taste for adventure and a talent for mischief. Pico is a bright clever girl, capable of anything the Ultra Boys can do. Tar is the strongest of the Ultraman Kids. Unfortunately he’s somewhat lacking in brain power. Sebu is the Ultraman Kids’ resident scientific genius. He’s complete, concise and well-organized, the exact opposite of Mar. Pigco is a lovable, squeezable creature and a fine friend to all the Ultraman Kids. Pigco is always seen together with little Midori. Sometimes it seems as if the two of them are two parts of one strange creature. Varu is the self-proclaimed head of the monster crew. He’s conceited, short tempered and determined to spoil the Kids’ fun.

Directed by Noboru Tsuburaya, Ultraman Kids: 30 Million Light-Years in Search of Mother leans on a strong ensemble — Fushigi Yamada, Masako Sugaya, Minami Takayama — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1991.