Tiger Mask (2013): Cast & Plot
Tiger Mask is a 2013 adventure drama directed by Ken Ochiai, starring Eiji Wentz as Naoto Date/Tiger Mask, Show Aikawa and Aya Hirano. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Ken Ochiai
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Excellent Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tiger Mask About?
The premise of Tiger Mask without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Naoto Date, an orphan, is recruited into Tiger’s Cave, a clandestine organization that trains young men to become villainous wrestlers. After enduring a rigorous training program, he graduates and debuts as Tiger Mask, wrestling to earn money. Determined to help other orphans avoid a difficult life, he donates his earnings to the orphanage where he grew up. When the orphanage faces financial trouble, he gives away all his money, defying Tiger’s Cave and becoming a target for their assassins.
Tiger Mask Cast & Characters
Eiji Wentz leads the cast as Naoto Date/Tiger Mask, with Show Aikawa as Mister X and Aya Hirano as Maki. Directed by Ken Ochiai; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ken Ochiai
- Eiji Wentz as Naoto Date/Tiger Mask
- Show Aikawa as Mister X
- Aya Hirano as Maki
- Yoichi Nukumizu as Kotaro Wakatsuki
Also Starring in Tiger Mask
· 5 more- Natsuna Watanabe Ruriko Wakatsuki
- Yumiko Shaku Reina
- Shinji Rachi Dan
- Katsunobu Joe
- Sachi Lovatt Girl in Park (uncredited)
Tiger Mask Plot Summary
What happens in Tiger Mask from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Once a feared heel in America, Tiger Mask — real name Naoto Date — built a brutal reputation in the ring. Upon returning to Japan, a young boy from the same orphanage where Tiger Mask grew up confesses a dream: to grow up and be a villain like him. This moment hits Naoto hard, and he decides to redefine himself, not as a ruthless opponent, but as a true hero who would rather inspire hope than fear for the boy and others who look up to him.
Full summary
The whole story of Tiger Mask, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Tiger Mask?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Tiger Mask's real name?
Tiger Mask Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Taigâ masuku” and “หน้ากากเสือ”.
- Also known as
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- Taigâ masuku
- หน้ากากเสือ
- The Tiger Mask
- 타이거마스크
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Tiger Mask FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tiger Mask, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tiger Mask?
Tiger Mask runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Tiger Mask released?
Tiger Mask was released on November 9, 2013.
Who directed Tiger Mask?
Tiger Mask was directed by Ken Ochiai.
More films by Ken Ochiai Who is in the cast of Tiger Mask?
Tiger Mask stars Eiji Wentz as Naoto Date/Tiger Mask, Show Aikawa as Mister X and Aya Hirano as Maki, among 9 credited actors.
Does Tiger Mask have a post-credit scene?
No. Tiger Mask has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tiger Mask in?
The original language of Tiger Mask is Japanese.
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