タイガーマスク

Tiger Mask (タイガーマスク) is a fictional Japanese professional wrestler character who first appeared in a manga created by Ikki Kajiwara and illustrated by Naoki Tsuji in 1968. The character was later adapted into an anime series, and several different wrestlers have portrayed Tiger Mask in real life. The story revolves around Naoto Date, a wrestler trained by an evil organization called 'Tiger's Den,' who later betrays them and becomes a wrestler fighting for justice. Tiger Mask is known for his distinctive tiger-head mask and aerial wrestling techniques, and his image has become an icon of Japanese popular culture. The character has been popular in manga, anime, and wrestling, and has spawned numerous film adaptations, games, and merchandise. Additionally, several real-life wrestlers have competed as 'Tiger Mask,' including Satoru Sayama (the first Tiger Mask), Mitsuharu Misawa (the second Tiger Mask), and Koji Kanemoto (the third Tiger Mask).