タイガーマスク

1969 - 1982

The Yellow Devil

2nd October 1969

Episode 1

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 disfavor by the entire Japan Pro-Wrestling Association, he is immediately ostracized; the only one who seems to understand him, despite everything, is Giant Baba, a respected and extremely honest pro-wrestler. Kenta, a boy living in the Chibikko House orphanage, despite everything and everyone, shows—uniquely among the children—a tremendous admiration for Tiger Mask. The two young people who currently run this shelter for abandoned children are also former orphans, a brother and sister: Kenta reminds him strongly of their old friend Naoto Date at his age, who ran away over ten years earlier and never returned, when after a visit to the zoo, standing in front of the tiger's cage, he resolutely declared that he too wanted to one day become as strong as a tiger...

Tiger the Stormbringer

9th October 1969

Episode 2

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

16th October 1969

Episode 3

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

23rd October 1969

Episode 4

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

30th October 1969

Episode 5

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

6th November 1969

Episode 6

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

13th November 1969

Episode 7

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

Trap of Tiger's Cave

20th November 1969

Episode 8

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

27th November 1969

Episode 9

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

Fresh-Bomb Megaton Drop

4th December 1969

Episode 10

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

The Marvelous World League

11th December 1969

Episode 11

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

For Whom He Fights?

18th December 1969

Episode 12

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

25th December 1969

Episode 13

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

1st January 1970

Episode 14

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

8th January 1970

Episode 15

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

15th January 1970

Episode 16

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

22nd January 1970

Episode 17

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

The Fate Showdown

29th January 1970

Episode 18

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

5th February 1970

Episode 19

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

12th February 1970

Episode 20

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

The Red Fang with Revenge

19th February 1970

Episode 21

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

26th February 1970

Episode 22

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

Tiger Risks His Life

5th March 1970

Episode 23

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

The Opening of the Maskmen League

12th March 1970

Episode 24

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

19th March 1970

Episode 25

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

Beyond the Glory

26th March 1970

Episode 26

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

2nd April 1970

Episode 27

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

9th April 1970

Episode 28

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

16th April 1970

Episode 29

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

23rd April 1970

Episode 30

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

30th April 1970

Episode 31

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!

7th May 1970

Episode 32

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

The Marvelous Battle

14th May 1970

Episode 33

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

21st May 1970

Episode 34

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

28th May 1970

Episode 35

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

4th June 1970

Episode 36

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

The Yeti of Himalaya

11th June 1970

Episode 37

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

Tiger Who Aims at the Champion

18th June 1970

Episode 38

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

25th June 1970

Episode 39

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

2nd July 1970

Episode 40

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

The Red Death Mask

9th July 1970

Episode 41

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

16th July 1970

Episode 42

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

The Strongest Heel on the Earth

23rd July 1970

Episode 43

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

30th July 1970

Episode 44

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

6th August 1970

Episode 45

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

13th August 1970

Episode 46

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

20th August 1970

Episode 47

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

27th August 1970

Episode 48

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

3rd September 1970

Episode 49

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

Give Your Affection to the Children

10th September 1970

Episode 50

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

17th September 1970

Episode 51

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!

24th September 1970

Episode 52

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

1st October 1970

Episode 53

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

8th October 1970

Episode 54

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

15th October 1970

Episode 55

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

22nd October 1970

Episode 56

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

29th October 1970

Episode 57

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

5th November 1970

Episode 58

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

12th November 1970

Episode 59

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

19th November 1970

Episode 60

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

26th November 1970

Episode 61

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

3rd December 1970

Episode 62

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

10th December 1970

Episode 63

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

17th December 1970

Episode 64

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

24th December 1970

Episode 65

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

31st December 1970

Episode 66

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

7th January 1971

Episode 67

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

14th January 1971

Episode 68

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

21st January 1971

Episode 69

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

28th January 1971

Episode 70

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!

4th February 1971

Episode 71

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

11th February 1971

Episode 72

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

18th February 1971

Episode 73

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

25th February 1971

Episode 74

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

4th March 1971

Episode 75

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

11th March 1971

Episode 76

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

18th March 1971

Episode 77

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

25th March 1971

Episode 78

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

1st April 1971

Episode 79

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

8th April 1971

Episode 80

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

15th April 1971

Episode 81

The Deadly Battle in Cage

22nd April 1971

Episode 82

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?

29th April 1971

Episode 83

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

6th May 1971

Episode 84

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

13th May 1971

Episode 85

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

20th May 1971

Episode 86

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

27th May 1971

Episode 87

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

3rd June 1971

Episode 88

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

10th June 1971

Episode 89

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

17th June 1971

Episode 90

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

24th June 1971

Episode 91

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

1st July 1971

Episode 92

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

8th July 1971

Episode 93

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

The Substitute of Tiger

15th July 1971

Episode 94

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

22nd July 1971

Episode 95

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?

29th July 1971

Episode 96

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

5th August 1971

Episode 97

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

The Desperate Tiger

12th August 1971

Episode 98

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!

19th August 1971

Episode 99

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

26th August 1971

Episode 100

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

2nd September 1971

Episode 101

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

9th September 1971

Episode 102

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

The Struggle Tiger's Cave

16th September 1971

Episode 103

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!

23rd September 1971

Episode 104

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

30th September 1971

Episode 105

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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Kei Tomiyama•Katsuji Mori•Chisato Nakajima

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

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Kei Tomiyama

Naoto Date / Tiger Mask (voice)

Katsuji Mori

Naoto Date / Tiger Mask (ep. 32~39)

Chisato Nakajima

Keiichi Noda

Ring Announcer / Narrator (voice)

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