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Tiger Mask

Tiger Mask

Synopsis: Tiger Mask, known as Naoto Date, is a former wrestling fighter who gained fame as a feared villain in the rings of America. After a touching encounter with a boy from an orphanage who dreams of being a villain just like him, Naoto decides to change his path, abandoning his dark past and becoming a hero to inspire new generations. However, his former affiliation with the secret organization Tigers' Den, which trained him under the name "Yellow Devil," will not be easily forgotten. The organization's vengeful leader does not accept his betrayal and, furious, sends an army of assassins and rival fighters to reclaim his former "champion" and restore his reputation, forcing Tiger Mask to face not only his enemies but also the demons of his own history.

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Anime Titles

  • Anime Title: Tiger Mask
  • Anime title in Japanese: タイガーマスク
  • Anime Name in English: Tiger Mask
  • Other Names: Indisponível

Production Information

  • Producers: Desconhecido
  • Licensors: Desconhecido
  • Studios: Toei Animation

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 105
  • Date: 2 de outubro de 1969 - 30 de setembro de 1971
  • Genres: Action, Drama, Sports
  • Topics: Others
  • Target: Shounen

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  • Popularity: 3731

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Curiosities

  • "Tiger Mask" was one of the first anime to portray the world of professional wrestling, known in Japan as puroresu.
  • It began to be aired in Japan in 1969 and is based on the manga of the same name by Ikki Kajiwara (script) and Naoki Tsuji (illustrations).
  • The series influenced the creation of other wrestling characters in Japan, both in anime and in real life.
  • In Japan, famous professional wrestling fighters adopted the persona of Tiger Mask in various events.
  • The animated series inspired several sequels and spin-offs, including "Tiger Mask W," which aired in 2016.
  • "Tiger Mask" was known for addressing themes of morality, justice, and retribution, as well as demonstrating the personal evolution of the protagonist, Naoto Date.
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Main Characters

  • Date Naoto: Protagonist, a wrestling fighter who adopts the tiger mask.
  • Takaoka Kentarou
  • Wakatsuki Ruriko: An assistant who s Naoto.
  • Strider Hans
  • Daimon Daigo
  • Giant Baba: Professional wrestler, friend of Naoto.
  • Mister X: Antagonist, sends fighters to defeat Tiger Mask.
  • Daimon Daigo
  • TV Apresentador
  • Wakatsuki-sensei

Summary and Events

  • Naoto Date, known as Tiger Mask, was a feared and cruel wrestler in the United States.
  • After returning to Japan, he decides to become a hero upon realizing that a boy from an orphanage wanted to follow his villainous example.
  • Tiger Mask grew up in the same orphanage and felt motivated to change his image to something positive.
  • The main antagonist is the organization Tigers' Den, which trained young people to be villain fighters in exchange for a share of their earnings.
  • Tiger Mask, previously known as "Yellow Devil" in the organization, broke away from Tigers' Den, donating his earnings to the orphanage.
  • Tiger Mask's attitude enrages the leader of the Tigers' Den, who sends assassins and other professional fighters to punish him.

What happens in the end?

Below we have a summary of what happens at the end of the anime. Tiger Mask. We have placed a Spoiler alert, just click below to reveal the content of the work's ending.

The work "Tiger Mask" still does not have a defined ending. The story continues to evolve through various adaptations and reinventions, each adding new layers to the saga of the masked fighter. Since its debut in the 60s, the narrative of Tiger Mask has expanded, exploring themes of justice, redemption, and the protagonist's personal struggle to balance his double life. While fans speculate about how Naoto Date's journey may conclude, the series continues to captivate audiences with its exciting fights and deep moral dilemmas.

Meaning of Tiger Mask

Let's see below the translation of each word and the explanation of the anime's name: 

タイガーマスク
  • タイガー - Tiger
  • マスク - Mask
The name of the anime "Tiger Mask" means "Tiger Mask." It refers to the protagonist, Naoto Date, who, as a wrestling fighter, wears a tiger mask to hide his identity and create a notable persona. The contrast between the ferocity of the "Tiger" as a villain in the ring and his transformation into a generous hero, as he draws inspiration from a young orphan, captures the essence of the internal struggle between good and evil that pervades the story.

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