Alien Baltan | Monster Profile

Name: Alien Baltan

Episode Appearances: Ultraman (Episodes 2 ,16, & 33) , Return of Ultraman (Episode 41), The Ultraman ( Episode 8), Ultraman 80 (Episode 37 & 45), Ultraman The Ultimate Hero, Ultraman Cosmos, Ultraman Max, Ultraman Ginga, Ultraman X,

Baltan is one of Ultraman’s most iconic foes and one of the most recognizable kaiju in the entire franchise. Baltan is an alien species with an insectoid, crustacean-like appearance — complete with large claws, a segmented body, and glowing eyes. The creature can alternate between human size and giant kaiju size, depending on its needs.

Baltan has a variety of abilities that make it a dangerous opponent. It can teleport, clone itself, and fire a freeze ray capable of paralyzing its enemies instantly. Baltan can also communicate telepathically, allowing it to coordinate with its species or taunt its opponents.

In Ultraman Episode 2, “Shoot the Invader,” Baltan arrives on Earth intending to conquer the planet and make it its new home. After freezing members of the Science Patrol and revealing its invasion plans, Baltan grows to enormous size and attacks the city. Ultraman engages Baltan in an aerial battle, ultimately breaking one of its claws and destroying the alien’s ship in space.

Baltan’s design and eerie laugh have made it a staple villain in the Ultraman franchise, returning in multiple series over the years. The Baltan aliens represent both the sci-fi and monster movie roots that define Ultraman’s legacy.