Commander Sugata discovered the existence of the Royal Underground Empire Tube, a malignant force that desires to dominate the land, which is based underneath Japan. He recruits five young people, each one specializing in a style of martial arts, and teaches them in the ways of the mystical "Aura Power" energy. A year after he recruited and trained the Maskmen, Tube is ready to strike.
Cast: Ryôsuke Kaizu, Kouichi Kusakari, Issei Hirota
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Season 1
51 episodes
1. The Mysterious, Beautiful RunawayFive youths begin their battle against the underground forces of Tube as Maskman after they begin a war with the surface with the abduction of the mysterious Mio.TV-PGCC20minFeb 28, 1987
2. Strange! The Dark Underground CastleTakeru abandons Commander Sugata's Aura Power training when he receives a message from Mio about her survival and current whereabouts as Tube prepares to punish her.TV-PGCC20minMar 7, 1987
3. The First Step into the UnknownAs Emperor Zeba plunges the world into eternal darkness, the Maskman must complete their Aura Power training, even as Prince Igum decides to face Takeru for the shame Mio has brought him.TV-PGCC20minMar 14, 1987
4. Burn! F1 Spirits!The Maskman must save a boy and his father trapped within a tunnel transformed by Oyoboo into an endless Medius tunnel.TV-PGCC20minMar 21, 1987
5. The Small Swordsman, BlueAkira's teammates become frustrated with his childish behavior, and he tries to prove himself as Skull Doggler and Fumin start swapping people's faces.TV-PGCC20minMar 28, 1987
6. The God Hand of DreamsWhile investigating a series of unusual earthquakes in Otaki, Takeru meets a boy who believes he possesses a legendary martial arts move.TV-PGCC20minApr 4, 1987
7. Explode! Kenta's LoveKenta encounters a girl who likes him, inspiring Baraba to use a Doggler to sabotage his new love.TV-PGCC20minApr 11, 1987
8. Burn! The Flower's SwordIgum uses a special flower to lure out Akira and Momoko to save their teammates after the other Maskman become frozen by a Doggler.TV-PGCC20minApr 18, 1987
9. Combine! Aura of LifeTakeru unexpectedly summons an alien child to Earth with his Aura, which interferes with Baraba's scheme to cut off the planet's electricity.TV-PGCC20minApr 25, 1987
10. Igam vs. TakeruIgum challenges Takeru to his family's ceremonial Death Ring match, a cage showdown where only one of them will leave the battle alive!TV-PGCC20minMay 2, 1987
11. The Refugee From UndergroundKenta pursues a former ninja from underground who has abducted a crown associated with the truth behind Emperor Zeba.TV-PGCC20minMay 9, 1987
12. A Challenge! The Pride of a ShinobiHaruka is forced to join in a showdown between Fumin and Oyoboo to defeat a ninja Doggler that can grant the ultimate shinobi powerTV-PGCC20minMay 16, 1987
13. Chase the Idol!Kenta investigates an idol with a reporter when he discovers she may be part of a plot to create a stronger army of Ungler Soldiers for Tube.TV-PGCC20minMay 23, 1987
14. The Great Escape to the Blue Sky!Akira is dragged underground into a city where he meets children of Tube's empire who only dream of the surface and the sky.TV-PGCC20minMay 30, 1987
15. Farewell, Dear Flower!A flower cared for by Momoko becomes the key to stopping a Doggler's deadly flower that kills as it sprouts.TV-PGCC20minJun 6, 1987
16. Deadly! Blazing BarabaKenta must fight alone against Baraba after the Tube general steals the Aura from his teammates to strengthen his powers.TV-PGCC20minJun 13, 1987
17. Smash it! The Hellish LabyrinthTakeru is lured by Igum into a building transformed into a maze by a Doggler to confuse and wear him down.TV-PGCC20minJun 20, 1987
18. The Dear Bloodsucking Doll!Haruka gives a doll she formerly owned to a girl who desires it, unknowing of the Doggler hiding within threatening to kill her.TV-PGCC20minJun 27, 1987
19. Apparition! AnagumasAnagmas uses his magic to enhance the Tube forces while making Akira lose his memories during a sneak attack.TV-PGCC20minJul 4, 1987
20. A Trap! The Sinking Giant RoboMomoko's pride as a kenpo teacher is tested by a powerful opponent set up by Anagmas as part of a scheme to defeat Maskman and Great Five.TV-PGCC20minJul 11, 1987
21. The Black Shadow of the Misty ValleyWith Great Five buried underground, Sugata decides to investigate a rival mecha that has gained infamy for killing its creator.TV-PGCC20minJul 18, 1987
22. The Winds and Clouds of an Aura Storm!With Galaxy Robo in their hands, the Maskman head forth to save Great Five, unknowing of the difficulties of doing so and an unknown key to fully activate their new mecha.TV-PGCC20minJul 25, 1987
23. Mio Who Has Become a DemonA Doggler transforms a woman into a fake, evil Mio to lure Takeru into a Tube trap.TV-PGCC20minAug 1, 1987
24. The Grotto of the Boy MonsterThe Maskman are summoned to Inasa where a boy is mutated into a monster by a Doggler as a city friend comes to visit.TV-PGCC20minAug 8, 1987
25. Akira's Lover!?Akira enters a martial arts tournament unknowingly controlled by Tube due to a letter he has received from an unexpected writer.TV-PGCC20minAug 15, 1987
26. Lives That Disappeared on Hot Sand!Kenta encounters a sorrowful girl who is actually a creature working to empower a Doggler while trying to preserve her own short life.TV-PGCC20minAug 22, 1987
27. Thief Knight Kiros!Thief Knight Kiros, a lone wolf of the underground, takes on the Maskman in hopes of defeating them and winning Princess Iaul for himself.TV-PGCC20minAug 29, 1987
28. Mio is Princess Ial!?An assault by Kiros draws Takeru away from research for Shot Bomber's replacement, where he finds out the truth about Mio and her current fate.TV-PGCC20minSep 5, 1987
29. The New Lethal Weapon of FriendshipThe Maskman rush to face a Doggler while their new cannon remains incomplete against the warnings of their head engineer, who has personal ties with their enemy.TV-PGCC20minSep 12, 1987
30. Mama!! Baraba's Scream!Akira decides to help Baraba's mother reach her son when he decides to partake in a trial to gain the legendary sword of the underground.TV-PGCC20minSep 19, 1987
31. It Appears! The Guardian Deity Igam DragonIgum attempts to gain the assistance of his family's guardian to increase his power, while Haruka has a crisis in the sudden loss of her own abilities.TV-PGCC20minSep 26, 1987
32. Oyobu's Lethal DashKenta discovers a derelict car of a racing friend he decides to use to cheer him up, even while being chased by Oyoboo for accidentally obtaining a part of Baraba's latest plot.TV-PGCC20minOct 3, 1987
33. Takeru!! Severe their Love!Takeru encounters an underground girl who wants to help him even though she has sworn her love to Kiros.TV-PGCC20minOct 10, 1987
34. The Love and Murderous Intentive BluesA Doggler takes a human form in order to pursue love with Momoko, under the condition he destroys the Maskman in three days!TV-PGCC20minOct 17, 1987
35. The Mystery of Zeba! The Forbidden TombKiros opens a sealed tomb revealing a powerful Doggler that may be associated with Zeba's greatest secret.TV-PGCC20minOct 24, 1987
36. Elimination! The Destructive Twin GirlsIgum uses a Doggler to turn twin sisters into a combined menace as they destroy while trying to reunite with one another.TV-PGCC20minOct 31, 1987
37. Soldiers Who Bet on Their DreamsKiros uses a Doggler to remove Kenta's courage, forcing a boy he protected to help him rediscover his dreams to regain it.TV-PGCC20minNov 7, 1987
38. The Time to Erase TakeruIgum devises a plan to go back in time and kill Takeru when he's little, thereby creating a time paradox. The Maskman must stop this plan, while getting to see how Takeru is like when he is a kid.TV-PGCC20minNov 14, 1987
39. Revival! The Mysterious X1 MaskWhen a sixth Maskman saves the team from an attack, Takeru investigates to find out why he vanished from their battle with Tube.TV-PGCC20minNov 21, 1987
40. Resurrect! The Lovely MelodyA famous pianist returning to Japan is suddenly targeted by Tube due to a unknown connection with them and her mysterious benefactor.TV-PGCC20minNov 28, 1987
41. Female Thieves Haruka & MomokoKiros uses a Doggler to transform Haruka and Momoko into evil female thieves stealing wealth to give to Iaul.TV-PGCC20minDec 5, 1987
42. Fly! The Poem of a Timid BoyA cowardly boy gains super-strength to defend himself after eating a cave mushroom Baraba wished to harvest for himself.TV-PGCC20minDec 12, 1987
43. Akira Loses His Eyesight! The Mysterious SpellDuring a revenge attack by Kiros for stopping his previous research, Akira begins to hear a strange chant from underground that makes his eyes go blind.TV-PGCC20minDec 19, 1987
44. Transform! Underground Empire Swordsman AkiraThe underground refugees complete a ritual in an attempt to awaken a great hero, but instead awaken a Doggler of the Igum clan who rewards its power to a surprising warrior...TV-PGCC20minDec 26, 1987
45. Prince Igam! You're a Woman!The Maskman discover the truth behind why Akira was transformed into the Underground Knight Unas as they fight to get him back from Igum's control.TV-PGCC20minJan 9, 1988
46. Counterattack! The Bloody Pond's SecretIgum's teacher guides her to a pond where Lethal Doggler was born to gain its power, only to learn a surprising revelation regarding what lies within.TV-PGCC20minJan 16, 1988
47. The Night Prior to the Attack! The Dance of DeathA dance student of Haruka is abducted to take part in Tube's ceremony to summon victory in their final war on the surface.TV-PGCC20minJan 23, 1988
48. Baraba! Death by TreacheryWith no more chances left in Tube, Baraba joins with Kiros to abduct the frozen Iaul in a final chance to defeat Takeru.TV-PGCC20minJan 30, 1988
49. The Revived Princess IalWith Kiros possessing Iaul's frozen body, Takeru and Igum both try to get her back in order to control her ultimate fate before the thief knight can thaw her out.TV-PGCC20minFeb 6, 1988
50. Zeba! His Hair-Raising Secret IdentityIaul and the Maskman obtain a ball that reveals the truth behind Emperor Zeba, even as he begins his final plan to raise the Underground Castle and cover the world in darkness.TV-PGCC20minFeb 13, 1988
51. The Great Destruction of the Underground Empire Castle!As Zeba finally unleashes eternal darkness upon the world, the Maskman must work with the twins of the Igum royal family and complete the restoration of light upon two realms.TV-PGCC20minFeb 20, 1988
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Commander Sugata discovered the existence of the Royal Underground Empire Tube, a malignant force that desires to dominate the land, which is based underneath Japan. He recruits five young people, each one specializing in a style of martial arts, and teaches them in the ways of the mystical "Aura Power" energy. A year after he recruited and trained the Maskmen, Tube is ready to strike.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Takeyuki Suzuki, Kanetake Ochiai, Kyōzō Utsunomiya
- Studio
