Tiger Mask
Tiger Mask
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Tiger Mask

6.5 / 10
1969
2 seasons
138 episodes
AnimationDramaAction & Adventure

A villainous masked wrestler becomes a hero for the sake of protecting the orphanage in which he was raised.

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Cast

Seasons

  • The Yellow Devil

    1.The Yellow Devil

    02-10-196926m

    A mysterious and feared masked wrestler named Tiger Mask, who has already made headlines throughout the Americas for his notorious dishonesty, returns to Japan. Regarded with disfa...

  • Tiger the Stormbringer

    2.Tiger the Stormbringer

    09-10-196926m

    Little Kenta runs away from the orphanage to attend a match with Tiger Man, who is as ruthless as ever with his opponents.

  • The Man Who Returned

    3.The Man Who Returned

    16-10-196926m

    Naoto returns to the orphanage where he grew up. While in the role of the Tiger Mask, he must face Monster, the man with the steel head.

  • Law of Tiger's Cave

    4.Law of Tiger's Cave

    23-10-196926m

    Uomo Tigre reflects on his training at the Tiger's Den, which subjected him to cruel and nearly unbearable training.

  • Tiger Is Ready to Die

    5.Tiger Is Ready to Die

    30-10-196926m

    Mister X threatens Tigre d'Acciaio because he wants him to give him half of the money he earns from the matches at the Tiger Cage.

  • Terrible Death Match

    6.Terrible Death Match

    06-11-196926m

    At the airport, a tiger escapes, but Pitone Nero, the next opponent of the Tiger Mask, stops her by rendering her docile with his charisma.

  • The Bloodstained Tiger

    7.The Bloodstained Tiger

    13-11-196926m

    After Ruriko asks Tiger Mask to fight fairly, he wins his first match without using illegal moves.

  • Trap of Tiger's Cave

    8.Trap of Tiger's Cave

    20-11-196926m

    Ruriko begins to suspect that the Tiger Mask is actually Naoto, who, in the meantime, must evade the attacks of Mister X.

  • The Starved Gorilla Man

    9.The Starved Gorilla Man

    27-11-196926m

    The gigantic Gorilla Man arrives in Japan, the next opponent of Tiger Mask sent by the Tiger Cage.

  • Fresh-Bomb Megaton Drop

    10.Fresh-Bomb Megaton Drop

    04-12-196926m

    Uomo Tigre is training for his next match, but Baba makes it clear that his method is wrong.

  • The Marvelous World League

    11.The Marvelous World League

    11-12-196926m

    Baba tries to convince Tiger Mask to participate in the next World Tournament, but he is hesitant.

  • For Whom He Fights?

    12.For Whom He Fights?

    18-12-196926m

    Uomo Tigre fears that he will not be able to contain his unorthodox style for the World Tournament, but he will soon change his mind.

  • The Terrible Hell Operation

    13.The Terrible Hell Operation

    25-12-196926m

    During the meeting with Stella di Teschio, Mister X causes a blackout in the arena to carry out another one of his evil plans.

  • Secret Training in Tiger's Cave

    14.Secret Training in Tiger's Cave

    01-01-197026m

    Daimon, Naoto's training partner, sends a letter to his friend from the Tiger's Den. However, Mister X gets ahold of it and uses it to blackmail him.

  • Victory with Countless Wounds

    15.Victory with Countless Wounds

    08-01-197026m

    Caught up in the excitement of cheering, Kenta breaks the orphanage's television, leaving the children unable to watch the next Tiger Mask match.

  • Defeated Tiger

    16.Defeated Tiger

    15-01-197026m

    Stella di Teschio refuses to kill Naoto and is killed by Tana delle Tigre instead. L'Uomo Ombra doesn't want the same thing to happen to him.

  • Tiger Awaked

    17.Tiger Awaked

    22-01-197026m

    Cappy is hit by a hit-and-run driver. Naoto and Kenta set out to find her.

  • The Fate Showdown

    18.The Fate Showdown

    29-01-197026m

    Mister X tries to force Daimon to fight Naoto, even using torture. In the end, the man gives in and decides to face his friend in the ring.

  • Two Hours Till the Starting Bout

    19.Two Hours Till the Starting Bout

    05-02-197026m

    L'Uomo Tigre decides to help a boy he just met. Will he make it back in time for his match?

  • Shadow of Tiger's Cave

    20.Shadow of Tiger's Cave

    12-02-197026m

    Naoto takes the orphans to the amusement park, but he is pursued by Tana delle Tigri there as well.

  • The Red Fang with Revenge

    21.The Red Fang with Revenge

    19-02-197026m

    Brisco had been confined to a wheelchair by Tiger Man when he was still evil. Now his brother has arrived in Japan to seek revenge.

  • Challenge for Tomorrow

    22.Challenge for Tomorrow

    26-02-197026m

    Tiger Man suffers an injury during a match and should rest, but his next match is too close.

  • Tiger Risks His Life

    23.Tiger Risks His Life

    05-03-197026m

    Tana delle Tigri selects a group of masked wrestlers to send against Tiger Man.

  • The Opening of the Maskmen League

    24.The Opening of the Maskmen League

    12-03-197026m

    Tigre decides to participate in the masked wrestlers' tournament to help the blind orphan girl. His first opponent is Mister No.

  • Deadly Battle with the Golden Mask

    25.Deadly Battle with the Golden Mask

    19-03-197026m

    Tiger Man must face two other masked wrestlers in the tournament in quick succession. The two use completely illegal tricks.

  • Beyond the Glory

    26.Beyond the Glory

    26-03-197026m

    A mysterious new masked wrestler joins the tournament and teams up with Tiger Man against Lion Man and the Egyptian Mummy.

  • Open Your Eyes, Tiger

    27.Open Your Eyes, Tiger

    02-04-197026m

    With the money from the tournament, Tiger Man can finally get little Lory operated on, in the hope that she will regain her sight.

  • Tiger's Cave Revives

    28.Tiger's Cave Revives

    09-04-197026m

    Tana delle Tigri decides to build a new, larger, and more modern headquarters, while Mister X travels the world in search of new talent.

  • Challenger Strong

    29.Challenger Strong

    16-04-197026m

    Joe Fortis arrives in Japan to challenge Tiger Man. The new wrestler turns out to be a former coach of Naoto and Daimon.

  • The Eternal Burning Spirit: Rikidozan Story

    30.The Eternal Burning Spirit: Rikidozan Story

    23-04-197026m

    Naoto is very tense because he still can't come up with a winning move. Master Arashi tells him the story of a great champion from the past.

  • So Special Training at Daisetsuzan

    31.So Special Training at Daisetsuzan

    30-04-197026m

    The Apollon brothers arrive in Japan. The younger brother is determined to challenge Tiger Man, who is training in the mountains to find his winning move.

  • His Special Attack Is Born!

    32.His Special Attack Is Born!

    07-05-197026m

    Tiger Man faces Ursus, the youngest of the Apollon brothers. During the match, he decides to use his new winning move.

  • The Marvelous Battle

    33.The Marvelous Battle

    14-05-197026m

    Tiger Man prepares for his match against Star, but he is quite worried. The day of the match arrives, and the two fight a great battle.

  • A Hot-Blooded Boy in Tiger's Cave

    34.A Hot-Blooded Boy in Tiger's Cave

    21-05-197026m

    The new talents at the Tiger's Den begin training that seems very different from what Naoto did in his day.

  • Road to the Champion: Giant Baba Story

    35.Road to the Champion: Giant Baba Story

    28-05-197026m

    Tigre fears returning to his former self as an unfair fighter, so Baba decides to tell him his story and all the difficulties he had to face.

  • The Opening of All Asia Championship

    36.The Opening of All Asia Championship

    04-06-197026m

    Tiger Man leaves for the Asian tournament and gradually gets to know all the wrestlers who will be participating.

  • The Yeti of Himalaya

    37.The Yeti of Himalaya

    11-06-197026m

    Tiger Man's first opponent is a giant Indian wrestler who hides a disturbing secret.

  • Tiger Who Aims at the Champion

    38.Tiger Who Aims at the Champion

    18-06-197026m

    The Asian tournament is in full swing and every fighter is giving it their all. Tiger Man identifies Mister Ki as his most formidable opponent.

  • Victory Crown with Tears

    39.Victory Crown with Tears

    25-06-197026m

    Mister Ki has found the winning counterattack to the "tiger's fall," and Tiger Man must find a solution quickly if he wants to win the final.

  • Triumphant Return of Tiger the Phoenix

    40.Triumphant Return of Tiger the Phoenix

    02-07-197026m

    Tiger Man returns triumphant to Japan, but he knows he will never be able to use his "tiger drop" again.

  • The Red Death Mask

    41.The Red Death Mask

    09-07-197026m

    The "Tiger Drop" is no longer effective, and Diavolo manages to defeat Naoto. At the end of the match, a new formidable wrestler from Tiger's Den arrives.

  • No Tomorrow for Tiger

    42.No Tomorrow for Tiger

    16-07-197026m

    Death Mask seems like a truly unbeatable fighter, and everyone is very concerned about Tiger Man's fate.

  • The Strongest Heel on the Earth

    43.The Strongest Heel on the Earth

    23-07-197026m

    Death Mask proves himself to be a violent and ruthless fighter. Tiger will have to abandon his fair fighting style once again if he wants to win the match.

  • The Challenge from Kamikaze

    44.The Challenge from Kamikaze

    30-07-197026m

    Naoto returns to the United States to fight in matches, but he is deeply troubled by what he did during his match against Death Mask.

  • A Boy with Nostalgia to Home Country

    45.A Boy with Nostalgia to Home Country

    06-08-197026m

    Tigre arrives in Germany to face the giant Mapman. Meanwhile, the wrestler decides to have a new mask made to replace his worn-out one.

  • The Secret Mission of Tiger's Cave

    46.The Secret Mission of Tiger's Cave

    13-08-197026m

    A young French wrestler leaves the Tiger's Den to find his father. Naoto decides to help him to prevent the boy from returning to that frightening place.

  • Verbal Warfare in the Ring

    47.Verbal Warfare in the Ring

    20-08-197026m

    Tiger Man must face Jungle King, a fierce fighter with mysterious powers. Tiger is warned by a previous opponent of the black fighter.

  • The Battle with Kamikaze

    48.The Battle with Kamikaze

    27-08-197026m

    The time has finally come for Tiger Man to face Kamikaze. Naoto has learned from previous encounters and is training to develop a new winning move.

  • Tiger Mask Revives

    49.Tiger Mask Revives

    03-09-197026m

    Naoto returns to Japan after his European successes. His compatriots are eager to see his new final move.

  • Give Your Affection to the Children

    50.Give Your Affection to the Children

    10-09-197026m

    Tigre and other wrestlers are in Hiroshima for a series of matches. Naoto is fascinated by a model and wants to get his hands on it at all costs.

  • An Eagle and a Tiger

    51.An Eagle and a Tiger

    17-09-197026m

    Japanese wrestlers are determined to defend their colors, but foreign wrestlers use every kind of foul play to take home the victory.

  • Win the the World League!

    52.Win the the World League!

    24-09-197026m

    Mister X has something in mind regarding the tournament final between Tiger Man and Bill Hercules. What could his evil plan be?

  • Mystery of the Miracles

    53.Mystery of the Miracles

    01-10-197026m

    Ken continues to train at the Tiger's Den, more determined than ever to defeat Tiger Man, whom he believes is responsible for his mother's death.

  • A New Friend

    54.A New Friend

    08-10-197026m

    A new girl arrives at Ruriko's orphanage. Little Micro seems rather spoiled and is unable to fit in with her new friends.

  • The Sun in Soot and Smoke

    55.The Sun in Soot and Smoke

    15-10-197026m

    Tiger Man and other wrestlers arrive in a city submerged by pollution. An orphan protests against a company to protect the health of his friend.

  • The Black Deity

    56.The Black Deity

    22-10-197026m

    Popo Africa suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Tiger Man when the latter was fighting as the Yellow Demon. Now he's back and swears revenge.

  • His V-Sign Calls Death In

    57.His V-Sign Calls Death In

    29-10-197026m

    Nero V arrives in Japan determined to avenge his master Popo Africa. The fighter is very confident and immediately shows everyone his secret technique.

  • Black V

    58.Black V

    05-11-197026m

    The eagerly awaited match between Tiger Man and Nero V is about to begin, but first Baba and Inoki must face the Miracle Brothers.

  • A Reckless Challenge

    59.A Reckless Challenge

    12-11-197026m

    Tigre arrives at the dojo of one of his instructors and a friend of Master Arashi. Here he meets a young man determined to fight him in order to pay off his accumulated debts.

  • Tiger and a Awkward Doctor

    60.Tiger and a Awkward Doctor

    19-11-197026m

    Tiger Man meets a doctor on a train who is addicted to alcohol. The doctor wants to treat a boy who has been in an accident, and Naoto offers his help.

  • Road of "Shogi" King

    61.Road of "Shogi" King

    26-11-197026m

    Rudy, a new wrestler from Tiger's Den, says he is confident he can stop Tiger Man's winning move. Meanwhile, the wrestler prevents a sculptor from committing suicide.

  • The Black Challenger

    62.The Black Challenger

    03-12-197026m

    Tiger Man reads in a newspaper that a wrestler has died in the ring at the hands of the mysterious Black Panther. Naoto fears that he may be his next opponent.

  • "Meriken" Joe

    63."Meriken" Joe

    10-12-197026m

    Tiger Man faces Demon, but thoughts of his upcoming opponents distract him considerably. However, an old man in the audience manages to spur him on.

  • Till When the Fortunate Bell Rings

    64.Till When the Fortunate Bell Rings

    17-12-197026m

    Naoto meets a young boy who is sitting alone looking sad, even though it's Christmas. The wrestler decides to follow him to find out what his problems are.

  • Deadly Battle on the Maskmen Championship

    65.Deadly Battle on the Maskmen Championship

    24-12-197026m

    Naoto meets Daimon at Master Arashi's dojo, and the two train together in preparation for Tiger's match against Black Panther.

  • The Terror of Tiger's Cave

    66.The Terror of Tiger's Cave

    31-12-197026m

    Naoto looks after Kenta, who is confined to bed with a fever. The child shows him an album of photographs of Tiger Man, and Naoto relives his career through those photos.

  • Resurrection of the Yellow Devil

    67.Resurrection of the Yellow Devil

    07-01-197126m

    A new wrestler has recently appeared in America who calls himself the Yellow Devil, which is the old pseudonym of Tiger Man. Naoto is impressed.

  • Phantom of the Yellow Devil

    68.Phantom of the Yellow Devil

    14-01-197126m

    Tiger Man investigates the identity of the Yellow Devil and begins to strongly suspect that it is Ken. If it really is him, it would be very difficult for Naoto to fight him.

  • The Rule-Brake Challenger

    69.The Rule-Brake Challenger

    21-01-197126m

    The young Junker from Tiger's Den challenges Tiger Man, disregarding the wishes of his organization. Meanwhile, the boy meets a child who is friends with Naoto.

  • Regret at the Ring

    70.Regret at the Ring

    28-01-197126m

    Tiger Man and Kamikaze face off once again. However, Naoto cannot come to terms with Hans' death and swears revenge against Tana delle Tigri.

  • Tiger Meets the Crisis!

    71.Tiger Meets the Crisis!

    04-02-197126m

    Re Giaguaro, rising star of the American West, is chosen as Tiger Man's next challenger. This opponent also comes from Tiger's Den.

  • Mr. Fudo Comes Onstage

    72.Mr. Fudo Comes Onstage

    11-02-197126m

    Daimon finally returns to the ring wearing Mr. Fudo's mask. His strong performance wins over the hearts of fans.

  • The Trump of Tiger's Cave

    73.The Trump of Tiger's Cave

    18-02-197126m

    Yellow Devil finally manages to convince the Tiger's Den to let him meet Tiger Man. Ken is increasingly determined to avenge his mother.

  • The Traitor No.3

    74.The Traitor No.3

    25-02-197126m

    Ken is kidnapped by Mr. X and Tana delle Tigri's hitmen. Daimon sets off in pursuit to save the boy's life.

  • Great Escape from Tiger's Cave

    75.Great Escape from Tiger's Cave

    04-03-197126m

    Ken begins wrestling without a mask for the Japanese federation and enjoys great success. Some young people from Tana delle Tigri would like to follow his example.

  • The Phantom Wrestlers

    76.The Phantom Wrestlers

    11-03-197126m

    Black Tiger and Big Tiger challenge Tiger Man and Daimon. Naoto seems quite intimidated and does not want to tell his friend the news.

  • Tag Team in the Deadly Battle

    77.Tag Team in the Deadly Battle

    18-03-197126m

    The day of the match against Big Tiger and Black Tiger has finally arrived. The fight is particularly violent, and all the wrestlers seem determined to fight to the death.

  • Tiger Against Tiger

    78.Tiger Against Tiger

    25-03-197126m

    Daimon is in critical condition, and Naoto and Ken are very worried. As if that weren't enough, Naoto also has to face the Tiger King.

  • The Big Boss of Tiger's Cave

    79.The Big Boss of Tiger's Cave

    01-04-197125m

    The leader of Tiger's Den is very upset after the defeat of his best fighters, so he orders Mister X to assassinate Tiger Man.

  • A Nova Is Born

    80.A Nova Is Born

    08-04-197125m

    Ken is improving visibly, but he still can't eliminate certain incorrect moves from his repertoire. Baba decides to put his trust in him anyway.

  • The Promotor in Hell

    81.The Promotor in Hell

    15-04-197125m

    Ken's popularity continues to grow. In his next match, he faces Black Hurricane, a very experienced and formidable wrestler.

  • The Deadly Battle in Cage

    82.The Deadly Battle in Cage

    22-04-197125m

    Mister X has chosen Maschera Universo as Tiger Man's next challenger. The wrestler has remarkable athletic skills, which he shows off in front of journalists and Ken.

  • When Does Happiness Come?

    83.When Does Happiness Come?

    29-04-197125m

    Micro accompanies Ruriko to choose a wedding gift for her friend. There she meets her aunt and uncle, who recognize her and want to take her home with them.

  • An Oath for Victory

    84.An Oath for Victory

    06-05-197125m

    Ken will fight his first tag team match alongside Tiger Man. The young man is going through a happy period, but Mr. X returns to haunt him.

  • The Hunter of Death

    85.The Hunter of Death

    13-05-197125m

    Mister X is increasingly determined to eliminate Tiger Man in order to save his own life. For this reason, he decides to no longer limit himself in choosing fighters.

  • Jekyll and Hyde

    86.Jekyll and Hyde

    20-05-197125m

    Tiger invites the children and Ruriko to his next match. His opponent this time is very unusual, as he has a split personality.

  • The Tiger Hunting Plan

    87.The Tiger Hunting Plan

    27-05-197125m

    Mister X is becoming increasingly agitated due to his continuous failures. Meanwhile, Naoto has to worry about little Gaboten, who has been taken away by the police.

  • Scaffold with Fire

    88.Scaffold with Fire

    03-06-197125m

    Mister X, now at his limit, wants to eliminate Tiger before the leader of Tiger's Den arrives in Japan, to avoid his wrath.

  • Happiness of Yoshi-bo

    89.Happiness of Yoshi-bo

    10-06-197125m

    Naoto takes a day off and decides to spend it at Ruriko's orphanage. There, he discovers that a family wants to adopt little Yoshibo.

  • The Uncrowned Champ

    90.The Uncrowned Champ

    17-06-197125m

    Mister X travels to America in search of new talent to recruit and unleash against Tiger Man. He eventually finds someone interested in his offer.

  • Devilish Spider Nest

    91.Devilish Spider Nest

    24-06-197125m

    The leader of Tiger's Den arrives in Japan and contemplates returning to the ring to face Tiger Man. Meanwhile, he has brought a new opponent with him.

  • Suspicion of the Mysterious Man

    92.Suspicion of the Mysterious Man

    01-07-197125m

    The leader of Tiger's Den decides to join the Japanese Federation. Here he takes on the identity of Mistero Nero and asks to face only foreign wrestlers.

  • For Today's Life

    93.For Today's Life

    08-07-197125m

    Mistero Nero proves increasingly difficult to defeat and continues to beat his opponents with extreme ease.

  • The Substitute of Tiger

    94.The Substitute of Tiger

    15-07-197125m

    Naoto's next opponents have been announced, but Mistero Nero is still not among them. What could the leader of Tana delle Tigri have in mind?

  • The Piranhan

    95.The Piranhan

    22-07-197125m

    Tiger Man will fight for the first time in a ring completely surrounded by water. His opponent is the fearsome Piranha.

  • Who Is Tiger Mask?

    96.Who Is Tiger Mask?

    29-07-197125m

    Kenta wants to discover Tiger Man's identity at all costs and believes he can find out from Ken. For this reason, he tries to trap him.

  • Presentiment of Defeat

    97.Presentiment of Defeat

    05-08-197125m

    Technique, speed, and strength. Mistero Nero seems to have no weaknesses and continues to defeat opponents with great ease.

  • The Desperate Tiger

    98.The Desperate Tiger

    12-08-197125m

    Tiger Man is increasingly troubled by thoughts of Mistero Nero. Meanwhile, Kenta gets involved in a fight with three young bullies.

  • Howl for Blood, Wolf!

    99.Howl for Blood, Wolf!

    19-08-197125m

    Tana delle Tigri sends another fighter to battle Tiger Man: Lupo Solitario. For Mistero Nero, this is another opportunity to study Naoto's techniques.

  • Create Your Own Tomorrow

    100.Create Your Own Tomorrow

    26-08-197125m

    A man arrives at the orphanage claiming to be Yoshibo's father, but he does not reveal himself to the child. The next morning, his younger brother also shows up.

  • The Execution of Tiger's Cave

    101.The Execution of Tiger's Cave

    02-09-197125m

    Mistero Nero challenges Ken to a fight. Naoto is very worried about his friend, who accepts the challenge without hesitation.

  • The Truth of Tiger's Cave

    102.The Truth of Tiger's Cave

    09-09-197125m

    Ken is in terrible condition and also needs blood transfusions. Naoto swears revenge against the evil Great Tiger.

  • The Struggle Tiger's Cave

    103.The Struggle Tiger's Cave

    16-09-197125m

    Ruriko has finally discovered Tiger Man's secret. However, she is distraught because she fears that Naoto will be killed by Big Tiger.

  • The Bloody Battle with Tiger's Cave!

    104.The Bloody Battle with Tiger's Cave!

    23-09-197125m

    Naoto learns of Mister X's death from the newspaper. Now, Big Tiger is the last remaining member of Tiger's Den, as well as her upcoming opponent.

  • Tiger Mask Goes Away

    105.Tiger Mask Goes Away

    30-09-197125m

    The match between Tiger Man and Great Tiger is extremely violent. The evil wrestler uses every means possible to defeat his opponent. Will Naoto manage to win again this time?

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