

Season 1
105 episodes · 1969
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 Tiger's Cave, 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 Tiger's Cave 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)
Episode Range
Showing episodes 1-50 of 105
E01The Yellow Devil
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...
E02Tiger the Stormbringer
Little Kenta runs away from the orphanage to attend a match with Tiger Man, who is as ruthless as ever with his opponents.
E03The Man Who Returned
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.
E04Law of Tiger's Cave
Uomo Tigre reflects on his training at the Tiger's Den, which subjected him to cruel and nearly unbearable training.
E05Tiger Is Ready to Die
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.
E06Terrible Death Match
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.
E07The Bloodstained Tiger
After Ruriko asks Tiger Mask to fight fairly, he wins his first match without using illegal moves.
E08Trap of Tiger's Cave
Ruriko begins to suspect that the Tiger Mask is actually Naoto, who, in the meantime, must evade the attacks of Mister X.
E09The Starved Gorilla Man
The gigantic Gorilla Man arrives in Japan, the next opponent of Tiger Mask sent by the Tiger Cage.
E10Fresh-Bomb Megaton Drop
Uomo Tigre is training for his next match, but Baba makes it clear that his method is wrong.
E11The Marvelous World League
Baba tries to convince Tiger Mask to participate in the next World Tournament, but he is hesitant.
E12For Whom He Fights?
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.
E13The Terrible Hell Operation
During the meeting with Stella di Teschio, Mister X causes a blackout in the arena to carry out another one of his evil plans.
E14Secret Training in Tiger's Cave
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.
E15Victory with Countless Wounds
Caught up in the excitement of cheering, Kenta breaks the orphanage's television, leaving the children unable to watch the next Tiger Mask match.
E16Defeated Tiger
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.
E17Tiger Awaked
Cappy is hit by a hit-and-run driver. Naoto and Kenta set out to find her.
E18The Fate Showdown
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.
E19Two Hours Till the Starting Bout
L'Uomo Tigre decides to help a boy he just met. Will he make it back in time for his match?
E20Shadow of Tiger's Cave
Naoto takes the orphans to the amusement park, but he is pursued by Tana delle Tigri there as well.
E21The Red Fang with Revenge
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.
E22Challenge for Tomorrow
Tiger Man suffers an injury during a match and should rest, but his next match is too close.
E23Tiger Risks His Life
Tana delle Tigri selects a group of masked wrestlers to send against Tiger Man.
E24The Opening of the Maskmen League
Tigre decides to participate in the masked wrestlers' tournament to help the blind orphan girl. His first opponent is Mister No.
E25Deadly Battle with the Golden Mask
Tiger Man must face two other masked wrestlers in the tournament in quick succession. The two use completely illegal tricks.
E26Beyond the Glory
A mysterious new masked wrestler joins the tournament and teams up with Tiger Man against Lion Man and the Egyptian Mummy.
E27Open Your Eyes, Tiger
With the money from the tournament, Tiger Man can finally get little Lory operated on, in the hope that she will regain her sight.
E28Tiger's Cave Revives
Tana delle Tigri decides to build a new, larger, and more modern headquarters, while Mister X travels the world in search of new talent.
E29Challenger Strong
Joe Fortis arrives in Japan to challenge Tiger Man. The new wrestler turns out to be a former coach of Naoto and Daimon.
E30The Eternal Burning Spirit: Rikidozan Story
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.
E31So Special Training at Daisetsuzan
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.
E32His Special Attack Is Born!
Tiger Man faces Ursus, the youngest of the Apollon brothers. During the match, he decides to use his new winning move.
E33The Marvelous Battle
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.
E34A Hot-Blooded Boy in Tiger's Cave
The new talents at the Tiger's Den begin training that seems very different from what Naoto did in his day.
E35Road to the Champion: Giant Baba Story
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.
E36The Opening of All Asia Championship
Tiger Man leaves for the Asian tournament and gradually gets to know all the wrestlers who will be participating.
E37The Yeti of Himalaya
Tiger Man's first opponent is a giant Indian wrestler who hides a disturbing secret.
E38Tiger Who Aims at the Champion
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.
E39Victory Crown with Tears
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.
E40Triumphant Return of Tiger the Phoenix
Tiger Man returns triumphant to Japan, but he knows he will never be able to use his "tiger drop" again.
E41The Red Death Mask
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.
E42No Tomorrow for Tiger
Death Mask seems like a truly unbeatable fighter, and everyone is very concerned about Tiger Man's fate.
E43The Strongest Heel on the Earth
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.
E44The Challenge from Kamikaze
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.
E45A Boy with Nostalgia to Home Country
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.
E46The Secret Mission of Tiger's Cave
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.
E47Verbal Warfare in the Ring
Tiger Man must face Jungle King, a fierce fighter with mysterious powers. Tiger is warned by a previous opponent of the black fighter.
E48The Battle with Kamikaze
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.
E49Tiger Mask Revives
Naoto returns to Japan after his European successes. His compatriots are eager to see his new final move.
E50Give Your Affection to the Children
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.
