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This is a list of characters for the 1980 Ultra Series Ultraman 80. Following the end of 1979–80 anime The Ultraman, 80 was introduced as a sequel to the mainstream Showa era Ultra Series through its continuation from 5 years since the finale of Ultraman Leo.

is the eponymous protagonist of the series, an candidate from Land of Light who was sent to Earth five years following Ultraman Leo's final fight. Realizing that monster attacks were related to Minus Energy emissions from humans, 80 assumed the form of and worked as a science teacher in Sakuragaoka Middle School to teach children about love and courage. On the first day as a teacher, Takeshi's quick detection of the monster Crescent lead to ÅŒyama recruiting him into the ranks of UGM after discussing the matters with the principal. From that day on, Takeshi lead a triple life as either a school teacher on weekdays, UGM officer in weekends and as Ultraman 80 when fighting monsters. Unfortunately as the battle against monsters became more intense, Takeshi was forced to quit teaching at Sakuragaoka Middle School and became a full-time UGM member. In the final episodes of his series, he received assistance from his childhood friend Yullian and the two finally return to the Land of Light once the final monster, Margodon, was defeated by UGM themselves. By the time he returned to the Land of Light, 80 was officially recruited as a member of the Ultra Brothers.

Since Takeshi was an Ultraman disguised as a human, he retained his enhanced sense of vision that allowed him to perceive a monster's presence. Takeshi's true form as Ultraman 80 was a secret he obligated to protect, especially during transformations since being discovered by Earthlings would lead to his immediate return to the Land of Light. Using the , Takeshi can either transform into Ultraman 80, expose disguised aliens or summon a barrier which he used against Gymaira. As Ultraman 80, he fights with the use of acrobatic movements and ray beams. His finishing moves are the , and .

Takeshi Yamato was portrayed by ,

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