Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Nippon TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.0/10
Shiro Jishi Kamen
Overview
Set during the Kyoho Period of the Edo Era (1716-1735), the city of Edo (now Tokyo) is under the terror of Okami Kamen (Wolf Mask). Town Magistrate, Echisen Ooka, send his top man in the Kage Yoriki (Shadow Police), Hyoma Tsurugi (Kyotaka Mitsugi), to investigate. He unveils the evil pulling the strings of a Yokai army, Kaen Daimaoh (Infernal Devil), but is mortally wounded by the creature. Suddenly, another apparition appears, Shiro Jishi Kamen (White Lion Mask), who spares his life — and now Tsurugi must fight as the human form of this agent of righteousness to preserve justice!
This production, originally released in 1973, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Action & Adventure and Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Kiyotaka Mitsugi
Shirojishi Kamen
Shingo Kiyokawa
Ôoka Echizen
Junko Hitomi
Ôoka Nui
Rokku Furukawa
Tadokoro Genpachi
Hiroyuki Nagato
Narrator (voice)
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1973-04-04
No season overview provided for this season.