Tiger Mask II
A new Tiger Mask rises from the shadows of the past.
Tiger Mask II (タイガーマスク二世, Taigā Masuku Ni-sei) is a sequel series in the Tiger Mask franchise. The character is introduced as a new opponent called "Outer Space Mask" who bullies his way into the ring without representing any wrestling federation.
- Real Name
- Yoshiaki Yatsu
- Affiliation
- New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW)
- Character Archetype
- High-flying masked technician / Underdog hero
- Status
- Retired
- Key Era
- Late 1980s to mid-1990s
- Signature Style
- Aerial offense mixed with strong style resilience
Lore & Background
Tatsuo Aku, once an orphan child from the "house of the children", was a fan of Naoto Date, who has died. He would put on his old hero's mask to become the new Tiger Mask.
In Their Own Story
The source material does not provide a detailed narrative for Tiger Mask II beyond his origin. Tatsuo Aku, an orphan from the "house of the children", idolized Naoto Date, the original Tiger Mask. Following Naoto's death, Tatsuo Aku puts on the hero's mask to become Tiger Mask II. The series Tiger Mask W, which premiered on TV Asahi in October 2016, is the exclusive sequel of the anime version and completely ignores Tiger Mask II, confirming Naoto Date's death like in the manga.
Reader's Guide
The source does not provide a detailed guide for Tiger Mask II beyond the character's origin and the fact that the later series Tiger Mask W completely ignores Tiger Mask II, as it is the exclusive sequel of the anime version.
Did You Know?
- Tiger Mask II is completely ignored by the later series Tiger Mask W, which is the exclusive sequel of the anime version.
- The original Tiger Mask, Naoto Date, has died by the time of Tiger Mask II.
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