Tiger Mask
As an orphan, Naoto Date was scouted by mysterious organization Tiger's Cave. The group trains young men to become villainous wrestlers and collects half of their earnings. Naoto Date goes through a harsh training regime and eventually graduates from Tiger's Cave. He hopes other orphans will not have to go through the difficult life he has. Naoto Date then makes his debut as the villain Tiger Mask. With his earnings, he also begins to donate his earnings to an orphanage where he grew up. When Naoto Date hears of the orphanage's desperate financial situation, he donates all of his earnings, including the portion that is supposed to go to Tiger Cave. Tiger Cave now considers Naoto Date a traitor and they send assassins to get ride of Tiger Mask.
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Plot Summary
Ippei Sakuragi, a young orphan, dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. He is scouted by the "Tiger's Cave" wrestling school and trained to become the new "Tiger Mask." Upon returning to his hometown, he dedicates himself to fighting against the corrupt "Global Wrestling Enterprise." He must balance his wrestling career with his desire to help the orphanage he grew up in.
Critical Reception
Tiger Mask (2013) received a generally positive reception, particularly among fans of the original manga and anime series. It was praised for its updated animation style and its faithfulness to the spirit of the source material, while also offering a new interpretation of the iconic character. The series was noted for its engaging action sequences and its exploration of themes like justice and sacrifice.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dynamic and well-animated wrestling matches.
- Appreciated for its respectful adaptation of the beloved Tiger Mask legacy.
- Commended for its compelling narrative that balances action with emotional depth.
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Fun Fact
The 2013 anime is the third television anime adaptation of the Tiger Mask manga, following the original 1969 series and 'Tiger Mask W' which aired in 2016.
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