Alien Mates appeared in 1971 TV series called Return of Ultraman. Coming to Earth to observe the planet's weather and pollution for his species so they could make make a peaceful alliance with the people of Earth. However, after being on Earth for some time Mates was overcome with the amount of pollution and was forced to take the disguise of a human until his strength returned. At the same time the pollution also prevented him from finding his UFO, which contained the kaiju Muruchi if he needed it.
While searching for the UFO by digging holes he adopted a small orphan boy named Yoh and raised him like his own son. Even though they loved each other like family they were bullied by the towns people who feared that they where both aliens intending to conquer the Earth. An angry mob was formed to kill Alien Mates and Yoh, but only for being suspicious. Goh defended Alien Mates and Yoh as hard as he could. Then a police officer opened fire and killed the Alien Mates, making his UFO release Muruchi. After Ultraman Jack defeated the biological weapon the Mates species would not return to Earth until the original's son came during Ultraman Mebius's time. Mates is a tall pale skinned vampire with a black cloak and golden necklaces with red jewels.
Powers and Abilities[]
- Human Disguise: Mates can disguise himself as a beautiful Asian woman.
- Telepathy: Mates is capable of a small form of telepathy; he can speak to others via their mind.
- Saucer: Mates controls a Saucer that can emit powerful laser beams from the four holes on it' sides. It also contains the monster Zoa Muruchi, and Mates can release from the UFO at will.