Yūsei Kamen

Yūsei Kamen is a sci-fi superhero anime series produced by TCJ (now Eiken)[1] from June 3, 1966, to February 21, 1967.[2] It consisted of 39 episodes.[3] At the same time, a manga by the character designers, Takaharu Kusunoki, was published under Shōnen Book (Shueisha).

Story

Characters

Peter/Planet Mask

Voiced by: Yoshiko Fujita

The main character of this story, he was born to Earthling Robert and Pineronian Maria, After Robert's death and Maria's incarceration, he is taken in by Professor Socraton and secretly acts as Planet Mask. He always carries the bag he received from Atlanta, which contains the Planet Mask suit.

Professor Socraton

Voiced by: Kazuo Harada

A scientist on earth that has adopted Peter and Linda

Linda

Voiced by: Yoko Kuri

Professor Socraton's granddaughter

Dr. Imosi

Voiced by: Ryūji Saikachi

Hyugens

Voiced by: Gorō Naya

Dictator of the Planet Pineron, and holds military power of the planet.

References

  1. ^ Kahoku Shimpo , morning edition, July 1st - July 29th, 1966, TV listings
  2. ^ Hokkaido Shimbun (microfilm edition), morning edition, television listings, June 3, 1966 - February 21, 1967.
  3. ^ Tokushima Shimbun December 1966 and January 1967 morning edition television listings