Moon Mask Rider – the 1972 anime series

Moon Mask Rider (Seigi wo Ai Suru Mono – Gekkō Kamen) is an anime based on a Japanese television series that became popular in the sixties, starting a golden age for all masked heroes in Japan.

The plot of the series sees various enemies threatening the world and in particular Japan, to oppose them there is a mysterious and masked motorcyclist who arrives at the right time to fight for justice. Throughout the series, Gekko Kamen faces adversaries such as Satan's Nails, Doctor Dogma, and Dragon Fangs, using his cunning and courage to foil their evil plans.

The main character, Gekko Kamen, is actually Juro Iwai, a private agent who hides his true identity behind the moonshine mask. With the help of some allies and an innovative robot called Justice, Gekko Kamen manages to defeat his enemies and protect the city of Tokyo.

The series was broadcast in Japan from January 10 to October 2, 1972 and was later rerun on local broadcasters in Italy. Moon Mask Rider has had a lasting impact on pop culture, inspiring other works and creating a solid foundation for masked heroes in the public imagination.

In Italy, the series was replicated with an Italian theme song, sung by Santo Verduci, and contributed to consolidating the anime and superhero genre on the national television scene. Moon Mask Rider thus left a lasting cultural legacy that is still reflected in the animation and comics industry today.

Moon Mask Rider, with its gripping plot, iconic characters and captivating adventures, has won the hearts of many generations of viewers, becoming a timeless classic in the world of anime and superheroes.

The cartoon “Moon Mask Rider” was produced by Knack and directed by Nobuhiro Okasako, with author Kouhan Kawauchi. The series consists of 39 episodes lasting 23 minutes each. It premiered on Nippon Television from January 10 to October 2, 1972.

The plot follows the exploits of Gekko Kamen, a mysterious and masked motorcyclist who fights for justice against various enemies who threaten Japan. Among the main enemies faced are Satan's Nails, Doctor Dogma and Dragon Fangs.

The main character, Gekko Kamen, is played by Michihiro Ikemizu in the original Japanese dub. In Italy, the series was broadcast only on local broadcasters and replicated in the Contactoons container with an Italian theme song sung by Santo Verduci.



Source: wikipedia.com

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