Storyline

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.

First Aired

1987-02-28
Last Aired

1988-02-20
Creator

Saburo Yatsude
Genre

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Seasons

1
Episodes

51
Status

Ended
Language

日本語
Network

tv asahi

Keywords:

martial arts mecha giant robot super sentai henshin heroes tokusatsu

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Season 1

1. The Mysterious, Beautiful Runaway

Five youths begin their battle against the underground forces of Tube as Maskman after they begin a wa...More

Five 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.Less

20mins 1987-02-28

2. Strange! The Dark Underground Castle

Takeru abandons Commander Sugata's Aura Power training when he receives a message from Mio about her s...More

Takeru 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.Less

20mins 1987-03-07

3. The First Step into the Unknown

As Emperor Zeba plunges the world into eternal darkness, the Maskman must complete their Aura Power tr...More

As 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.Less

20mins 1987-03-14

4. Burn! F1 Spirits!

The Maskman must save a boy and his father trapped within a tunnel transformed by Oyoboo into an endle...More

The Maskman must save a boy and his father trapped within a tunnel transformed by Oyoboo into an endless Medius tunnel.Less

20mins 1987-03-21

5. The Small Swordsman, Blue

Akira's teammates become frustrated with his childish behavior, and he tries to prove himself as Skull...More

Akira's teammates become frustrated with his childish behavior, and he tries to prove himself as Skull Doggler and Fumin start swapping people's faces.Less

20mins 1987-03-28

6. The God Hand of Dreams

While investigating a series of unusual earthquakes in Otaki, Takeru meets a boy who believes he posse...More

While investigating a series of unusual earthquakes in Otaki, Takeru meets a boy who believes he possesses a legendary martial arts move.Less

20mins 1987-04-04

7. Explode! Kenta's Love

Kenta encounters a girl who likes him, inspiring Baraba to use a Doggler to sabotage his new love.

Kenta encounters a girl who likes him, inspiring Baraba to use a Doggler to sabotage his new love.Less

20mins 1987-04-11

8. Burn! The Flower's Sword

Igum uses a special flower to lure out Akira and Momoko to save their teammates after the other Maskma...More

Igum uses a special flower to lure out Akira and Momoko to save their teammates after the other Maskman become frozen by a Doggler.Less

20mins 1987-04-18

9. Combine! Aura of Life

Takeru unexpectedly summons an alien child to Earth with his Aura, which interferes with Baraba's sche...More

Takeru unexpectedly summons an alien child to Earth with his Aura, which interferes with Baraba's scheme to cut off the planet's electricity.Less

20mins 1987-04-25

10. Igam vs. Takeru

Igum challenges Takeru to his family's ceremonial Death Ring match, a cage showdown where only one of ...More

Igum challenges Takeru to his family's ceremonial Death Ring match, a cage showdown where only one of them will leave the battle alive!Less

20mins 1987-05-02

11. The Refugee From Underground

Kenta pursues a former ninja from underground who has abducted a crown associated with the truth behin...More

Kenta pursues a former ninja from underground who has abducted a crown associated with the truth behind Emperor Zeba.Less

20mins 1987-05-09

12. A Challenge! The Pride of a Shinobi

Haruka is forced to join in a showdown between Fumin and Oyoboo to defeat a ninja Doggler that can gra...More

Haruka is forced to join in a showdown between Fumin and Oyoboo to defeat a ninja Doggler that can grant the ultimate shinobi powerLess

20mins 1987-05-16

13. Chase the Idol!

Kenta investigates an idol with a reporter when he discovers she may be part of a plot to create a str...More

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.Less

20mins 1987-05-23

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 th...More

Akira is dragged underground into a city where he meets children of Tube's empire who only dream of the surface and the sky.Less

20mins 1987-05-30

15. Farewell, Dear Flower!

A flower cared for by Momoko becomes the key to stopping a Doggler's deadly flower that kills as it sp...More

A flower cared for by Momoko becomes the key to stopping a Doggler's deadly flower that kills as it sprouts.Less

20mins 1987-06-06

16. Deadly! Blazing Baraba

Kenta must fight alone against Baraba after the Tube general steals the Aura from his teammates to str...More

Kenta must fight alone against Baraba after the Tube general steals the Aura from his teammates to strengthen his powers.Less

20mins 1987-06-13

17. Smash it! The Hellish Labyrinth

Takeru is lured by Igum into a building transformed into a maze by a Doggler to confuse and wear him d...More

Takeru is lured by Igum into a building transformed into a maze by a Doggler to confuse and wear him down.Less

20mins 1987-06-20

18. The Dear Bloodsucking Doll!

Haruka gives a doll she formerly owned to a girl who desires it, unknowing of the Doggler hiding withi...More

Haruka gives a doll she formerly owned to a girl who desires it, unknowing of the Doggler hiding within threatening to kill her.Less

20mins 1987-06-27

19. Apparition! Anagumas

Anagmas uses his magic to enhance the Tube forces while making Akira lose his memories during a sneak ...More

Anagmas uses his magic to enhance the Tube forces while making Akira lose his memories during a sneak attack.Less

20mins 1987-07-04

20. A Trap! The Sinking Giant Robo

Momoko's pride as a kenpo teacher is tested by a powerful opponent set up by Anagmas as part of a sche...More

Momoko'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.Less

20mins 1987-07-11

21. The Black Shadow of the Misty Valley

With Great Five buried underground, Sugata decides to investigate a rival mecha that has gained infamy...More

With Great Five buried underground, Sugata decides to investigate a rival mecha that has gained infamy for killing its creator.Less

20mins 1987-07-18

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 difficult...More

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.Less

20mins 1987-07-25

23. Mio Who Has Become a Demon

A Doggler transforms a woman into a fake, evil Mio to lure Takeru into a Tube trap.

A Doggler transforms a woman into a fake, evil Mio to lure Takeru into a Tube trap.Less

20mins 1987-08-01

24. The Grotto of the Boy Monster

The Maskman are summoned to Inasa where a boy is mutated into a monster by a Doggler as a city friend ...More

The Maskman are summoned to Inasa where a boy is mutated into a monster by a Doggler as a city friend comes to visit.Less

20mins 1987-08-08

25. Akira's Lover!?

Akira enters a martial arts tournament unknowingly controlled by Tube due to a letter he has received ...More

Akira enters a martial arts tournament unknowingly controlled by Tube due to a letter he has received from an unexpected writer.Less

20mins 1987-08-15

26. Lives That Disappeared on Hot Sand!

Kenta encounters a sorrowful girl who is actually a creature working to empower a Doggler while trying...More

Kenta encounters a sorrowful girl who is actually a creature working to empower a Doggler while trying to preserve her own short life.Less

20mins 1987-08-22

27. Thief Knight Kiros!

Thief Knight Kiros, a lone wolf of the underground, takes on the Maskman in hopes of defeating them an...More

Thief Knight Kiros, a lone wolf of the underground, takes on the Maskman in hopes of defeating them and winning Princess Iaul for himself.Less

20mins 1987-08-29

28. Mio is Princess Ial!?

An assault by Kiros draws Takeru away from research for Shot Bomber's replacement, where he finds out ...More

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.Less

20mins 1987-09-05

29. The New Lethal Weapon of Friendship

The Maskman rush to face a Doggler while their new cannon remains incomplete against the warnings of t...More

The 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.Less

20mins 1987-09-12

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 ...More

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.Less

20mins 1987-09-19

31. It Appears! The Guardian Deity Igam Dragon

Igum attempts to gain the assistance of his family's guardian to increase his power, while Haruka has ...More

Igum 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.Less

20mins 1987-09-26

32. Oyobu's Lethal Dash

Kenta discovers a derelict car of a racing friend he decides to use to cheer him up, even while being ...More

Kenta 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.Less

20mins 1987-10-03

33. Takeru!! Severe their Love!

Takeru encounters an underground girl who wants to help him even though she has sworn her love to Kiro...More

Takeru encounters an underground girl who wants to help him even though she has sworn her love to Kiros.Less

20mins 1987-10-10

34. The Love and Murderous Intentive Blues

A Doggler takes a human form in order to pursue love with Momoko, under the condition he destroys the ...More

A Doggler takes a human form in order to pursue love with Momoko, under the condition he destroys the Maskman in three days!Less

20mins 1987-10-17

35. The Mystery of Zeba! The Forbidden Tomb

Kiros opens a sealed tomb revealing a powerful Doggler that may be associated with Zeba's greatest sec...More

Kiros opens a sealed tomb revealing a powerful Doggler that may be associated with Zeba's greatest secret.Less

20mins 1987-10-24

36. Elimination! The Destructive Twin Girls

Igum uses a Doggler to turn twin sisters into a combined menace as they destroy while trying to reunit...More

Igum uses a Doggler to turn twin sisters into a combined menace as they destroy while trying to reunite with one another.Less

20mins 1987-10-31

37. Soldiers Who Bet on Their Dreams

Kiros uses a Doggler to remove Kenta's courage, forcing a boy he protected to help him rediscover his ...More

Kiros uses a Doggler to remove Kenta's courage, forcing a boy he protected to help him rediscover his dreams to regain it.Less

20mins 1987-11-07

38. The Time to Erase Takeru

Igum devises a plan to go back in time and kill Takeru when he's little, thereby creating a time parad...More

Igum 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.Less

20mins 1987-11-14

39. Revival! The Mysterious X1 Mask

When a sixth Maskman saves the team from an attack, Takeru investigates to find out why he vanished fr...More

When a sixth Maskman saves the team from an attack, Takeru investigates to find out why he vanished from their battle with Tube.Less

20mins 1987-11-21

40. Resurrect! The Lovely Melody

A famous pianist returning to Japan is suddenly targeted by Tube due to a unknown connection with them...More

A famous pianist returning to Japan is suddenly targeted by Tube due to a unknown connection with them and her mysterious benefactor.Less

20mins 1987-11-28

41. Female Thieves Haruka & Momoko

Kiros uses a Doggler to transform Haruka and Momoko into evil female thieves stealing wealth to give t...More

Kiros uses a Doggler to transform Haruka and Momoko into evil female thieves stealing wealth to give to Iaul.Less

20mins 1987-12-05

42. Fly! The Poem of a Timid Boy

A cowardly boy gains super-strength to defend himself after eating a cave mushroom Baraba wished to ha...More

A cowardly boy gains super-strength to defend himself after eating a cave mushroom Baraba wished to harvest for himself.Less

20mins 1987-12-12

43. Akira Loses His Eyesight! The Mysterious Spell

During a revenge attack by Kiros for stopping his previous research, Akira begins to hear a strange ch...More

During 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.Less

20mins 1987-12-19

44. Transform! Underground Empire Swordsman Akira

The underground refugees complete a ritual in an attempt to awaken a great hero, but instead awaken a ...More

The 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...Less

20mins 1987-12-26

45. Prince Igam! You're a Woman!

The Maskman discover the truth behind why Akira was transformed into the Underground Knight Unas as th...More

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.Less

20mins 1988-01-09

46. Counterattack! The Bloody Pond's Secret

Igum's teacher guides her to a pond where Lethal Doggler was born to gain its power, only to learn a s...More

Igum'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.Less

20mins 1988-01-16

47. The Night Prior to the Attack! The Dance of Death

A dance student of Haruka is abducted to take part in Tube's ceremony to summon victory in their final...More

A dance student of Haruka is abducted to take part in Tube's ceremony to summon victory in their final war on the surface.Less

20mins 1988-01-23

48. Baraba! Death by Treachery

With no more chances left in Tube, Baraba joins with Kiros to abduct the frozen Iaul in a final chance...More

With no more chances left in Tube, Baraba joins with Kiros to abduct the frozen Iaul in a final chance to defeat Takeru.Less

20mins 1988-01-30

49. The Revived Princess Ial

With Kiros possessing Iaul's frozen body, Takeru and Igum both try to get her back in order to control...More

With 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.Less

20mins 1988-02-06

50. Zeba! His Hair-Raising Secret Identity

Iaul and the Maskman obtain a ball that reveals the truth behind Emperor Zeba, even as he begins his f...More

Iaul 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.Less

20mins 1988-02-13

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...More

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.Less