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Moonlight Mask

1958·Show
130Episodes in5Seasons
76
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Pop culture, history, and crime

  • Novelty10
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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Moonlight Mask (aka Gekko Kamen), is a black and white tokusatsu TV drama series, produced by the advertising agency Senkosha and was aired on KRTV (now TBS) from February 24, 1958 to July 5, 1959, with a total of 130 (or 131) episodes, divided into 5 segments. Since the original show, Gekko Kamen has gained the popularity of being the first Japanese live action television superhero, appearing in films and TV shows well past the length of the original series.
Classic SuperheroTokusatsu Origin1950s Japanese TVBlack & White AdventureGood vs EvilHeroic IconAction-OrientedNostalgic AppealFoundational Pop Culture

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Is Moonlight Mask worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Moonlight Mask rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Moonlight Mask have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 130 episodes.

When did Moonlight Mask air?

It ran from 1958 to 1959 and has ended.

What language is Moonlight Mask in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Moonlight Mask use?

Film SerialGood Wears WhiteLightning Can Do AnythingChildren Are InnocentThou Shalt Not KillEarly-Installment WeirdnessCop ShowKaijuMooksCliffhangerStory ArcExpyand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 storytelling tropes for Moonlight Mask, including Film Serial, Good Wears White, Lightning Can Do Anything.