A villainous masked wrestler becomes a hero for the sake of protecting the orphanage in which he was raised.
10/2/1969
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...
10/9/1969
Little Kenta runs away from the orphanage to attend a match with Tiger Man, who is as ruthless as ever with his opponents.
10/16/1969
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.
10/23/1969
Uomo Tigre reflects on his training at the Tiger's Den, which subjected him to cruel and nearly unbearable training.
10/30/1969
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.
11/6/1969
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.
11/13/1969
After Ruriko asks Tiger Mask to fight fairly, he wins his first match without using illegal moves.
11/20/1969
Ruriko begins to suspect that the Tiger Mask is actually Naoto, who, in the meantime, must evade the attacks of Mister X.
11/27/1969
The gigantic Gorilla Man arrives in Japan, the next opponent of Tiger Mask sent by the Tiger Cage.
12/4/1969
Uomo Tigre is training for his next match, but Baba makes it clear that his method is wrong.
12/11/1969
Baba tries to convince Tiger Mask to participate in the next World Tournament, but he is hesitant.
12/18/1969
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.
12/25/1969
During the meeting with Stella di Teschio, Mister X causes a blackout in the arena to carry out another one of his evil plans.
1/1/1970
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.
1/8/1970
Caught up in the excitement of cheering, Kenta breaks the orphanage's television, leaving the children unable to watch the next Tiger Mask match.
1/15/1970
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.
1/22/1970
Cappy is hit by a hit-and-run driver. Naoto and Kenta set out to find her.
1/29/1970
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.
2/5/1970
L'Uomo Tigre decides to help a boy he just met. Will he make it back in time for his match?
2/12/1970
Naoto takes the orphans to the amusement park, but he is pursued by Tana delle Tigri there as well.
2/19/1970
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.
2/26/1970
Tiger Man suffers an injury during a match and should rest, but his next match is too close.
3/5/1970
Tana delle Tigri selects a group of masked wrestlers to send against Tiger Man.
3/12/1970
Tigre decides to participate in the masked wrestlers' tournament to help the blind orphan girl. His first opponent is Mister No.
3/19/1970
Tiger Man must face two other masked wrestlers in the tournament in quick succession. The two use completely illegal tricks.
3/26/1970
A mysterious new masked wrestler joins the tournament and teams up with Tiger Man against Lion Man and the Egyptian Mummy.
4/2/1970
With the money from the tournament, Tiger Man can finally get little Lory operated on, in the hope that she will regain her sight.
4/9/1970
Tana delle Tigri decides to build a new, larger, and more modern headquarters, while Mister X travels the world in search of new talent.
4/16/1970
Joe Fortis arrives in Japan to challenge Tiger Man. The new wrestler turns out to be a former coach of Naoto and Daimon.
4/23/1970
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.
4/30/1970
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.
5/7/1970
Tiger Man faces Ursus, the youngest of the Apollon brothers. During the match, he decides to use his new winning move.
5/14/1970
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.
5/21/1970
The new talents at the Tiger's Den begin training that seems very different from what Naoto did in his day.
5/28/1970
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.
6/4/1970
Tiger Man leaves for the Asian tournament and gradually gets to know all the wrestlers who will be participating.
6/11/1970
Tiger Man's first opponent is a giant Indian wrestler who hides a disturbing secret.
6/18/1970
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.
6/25/1970
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.
7/2/1970
Tiger Man returns triumphant to Japan, but he knows he will never be able to use his "tiger drop" again.
7/9/1970
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.
7/16/1970
Death Mask seems like a truly unbeatable fighter, and everyone is very concerned about Tiger Man's fate.
7/23/1970
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.
7/30/1970
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.
8/6/1970
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.
8/13/1970
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.
8/20/1970
Tiger Man must face Jungle King, a fierce fighter with mysterious powers. Tiger is warned by a previous opponent of the black fighter.
8/27/1970
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.
9/3/1970
Naoto returns to Japan after his European successes. His compatriots are eager to see his new final move.
9/10/1970
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.
9/17/1970
Japanese wrestlers are determined to defend their colors, but foreign wrestlers use every kind of foul play to take home the victory.
9/24/1970
Mister X has something in mind regarding the tournament final between Tiger Man and Bill Hercules. What could his evil plan be?
10/1/1970
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.
10/8/1970
A new girl arrives at Ruriko's orphanage. Little Micro seems rather spoiled and is unable to fit in with her new friends.
10/15/1970
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.
10/22/1970
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.
10/29/1970
Nero V arrives in Japan determined to avenge his master Popo Africa. The fighter is very confident and immediately shows everyone his secret technique.
11/5/1970
The eagerly awaited match between Tiger Man and Nero V is about to begin, but first Baba and Inoki must face the Miracle Brothers.
11/12/1970
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.
11/19/1970
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.
11/26/1970
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.
12/3/1970
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.
12/10/1970
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.
12/17/1970
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.
12/24/1970
Naoto meets Daimon at Master Arashi's dojo, and the two train together in preparation for Tiger's match against Black Panther.
12/31/1970
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.
1/7/1971
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.
1/14/1971
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.
1/21/1971
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.
1/28/1971
Tiger Man and Kamikaze face off once again. However, Naoto cannot come to terms with Hans' death and swears revenge against Tana delle Tigri.
2/4/1971
Re Giaguaro, rising star of the American West, is chosen as Tiger Man's next challenger. This opponent also comes from Tiger's Den.
2/11/1971
Daimon finally returns to the ring wearing Mr. Fudo's mask. His strong performance wins over the hearts of fans.
2/18/1971
Yellow Devil finally manages to convince the Tiger's Den to let him meet Tiger Man. Ken is increasingly determined to avenge his mother.
2/25/1971
Ken is kidnapped by Mr. X and Tana delle Tigri's hitmen. Daimon sets off in pursuit to save the boy's life.
3/4/1971
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.
3/11/1971
Black Tiger and Big Tiger challenge Tiger Man and Daimon. Naoto seems quite intimidated and does not want to tell his friend the news.
3/18/1971
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.
3/25/1971
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.
4/1/1971
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.
4/8/1971
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.
4/15/1971
Ken's popularity continues to grow. In his next match, he faces Black Hurricane, a very experienced and formidable wrestler.
4/22/1971
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.
4/29/1971
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.
5/6/1971
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.
5/13/1971
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.
5/20/1971
Tiger invites the children and Ruriko to his next match. His opponent this time is very unusual, as he has a split personality.
5/27/1971
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.
6/3/1971
Mister X, now at his limit, wants to eliminate Tiger before the leader of Tiger's Den arrives in Japan, to avoid his wrath.
6/10/1971
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.
6/17/1971
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.
6/24/1971
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.
7/1/1971
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.
7/8/1971
Mistero Nero proves increasingly difficult to defeat and continues to beat his opponents with extreme ease.
7/15/1971
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?
7/22/1971
Tiger Man will fight for the first time in a ring completely surrounded by water. His opponent is the fearsome Piranha.
7/29/1971
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.
8/5/1971
Technique, speed, and strength. Mistero Nero seems to have no weaknesses and continues to defeat opponents with great ease.
8/12/1971
Tiger Man is increasingly troubled by thoughts of Mistero Nero. Meanwhile, Kenta gets involved in a fight with three young bullies.
8/19/1971
Tana delle Tigri sends another fighter to battle Tiger Man: Lupo Solitario. For Mistero Nero, this is another opportunity to study Naoto's techniques.
8/26/1971
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.
9/2/1971
Mistero Nero challenges Ken to a fight. Naoto is very worried about his friend, who accepts the challenge without hesitation.
9/9/1971
Ken is in terrible condition and also needs blood transfusions. Naoto swears revenge against the evil Great Tiger.
9/16/1971
Ruriko has finally discovered Tiger Man's secret. However, she is distraught because she fears that Naoto will be killed by Big Tiger.
9/23/1971
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.
9/30/1971
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?
