“Former villain wrestler Tiger Mask turns hero to protect orphans from his ex-organization, Tigers' Den.”
Tiger Mask
タイガーマスク
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Synopsis
Former villain wrestler Tiger Mask turns hero to protect orphans from his ex-organization, Tigers' Den.
Tiger Mask (whose real name was Naoto Date) was a feared heel wrestler in America who was extremely vicious in the ring. However, he became a face after returning to Japan when a young boy said that he wanted to be a villain like Tiger Mask when he grew up. The boy resided in an orphanage, the same one that Tiger Mask grew up in during his childhood. Feeling that he did not want the boy to idolize a villain, Tiger was inspired to be a heroic wrestler. The main antagonist in the manga and anime was Tigers' Den, a mysterious organization that trained young people to be villainous heel wrestlers on the condition that they gave half of their earnings to the organization. Tiger Mask was once a member of Tigers' Den under the name "Yellow Devil", but no longer wanted anything to do with them, instead donating his money to the orphanage. This infuriated the leader of the organization and he sent numerous assassins, including other professional wrestlers, to punish him. (Source: Wikipedia)
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↓ 0.33
Running avg · Aug 2008 → Oct 2025
- 9 “A fantastic, relatable protagonist who balances skill with real insecurities drives this engaging, simple story that hooks even non-wrestling fans, while the sad-to-energetic soundtrack perfectly...”
- 10 “A Masterpiece That Taught Me Strength and Sacrifice. Tiger Mask is a masterpiece in every sense. It was one of the first anime I ever watched, and it holds a very special place in my heart because...”
- 10 “Tiger Mask is a 70s wrestling classic that transcends its genre, delivering fluid, emotional fight scenes and an endlessly varied rogue’s gallery of villains. Naoto Date’s compelling double...”
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A Tv Production · Fall 1969
Toei Animation.- Format 105 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 40h 15m all episodes
- Aired Oct 1969 – Sep 1971 Fall 1969
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-2736 catalog