Nanairo Kamen (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 1959, Nanairo Kamen is an action & adventure, drama, family and mystery series.
What it’s about. Seven Color Mask (七色仮面, Nanairo Kamen) is the name and title character of a tokusatsu TV series, later called New Seven Color Mask (新七色仮面, Shin Nanairo Kamen). It was created by Kōhan Kawauchi, who also created Moonlight Mask. This B&W TV show was the first superhero TV series by Toei Company Ltd. It was broadcast on NET (now TV Asahi) from June 3, 1959 to June 30, 1960, with a total of 57 episodes divided into 7 segments. Aside from being Toei's first TV superhero show, this series was also the debut of actor Sonny Chiba, who was 19 at the time, who took over the title role from Susumu Namijima after Episode 32.
Who’s in it. Nanairo Kamen stars Sonny Chiba as Kotaro Ran, Susumu Namishima as Kotaro Ran, Ryuichi Fujiyama as Kaneari Samon and Yuko Kobayashi as Mitsuko Arai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Nanairo Kamen sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nanairo Kamen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nanairo Kamen tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nanairo Kamen (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nanairo Kamen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nanairo Kamen worth watching?
- Nanairo Kamen holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, drama, family and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Nanairo Kamen?
- Nanairo Kamen stars Sonny Chiba, Susumu Namishima, Ryuichi Fujiyama, Yuko Kobayashi and Isamu Yamaguchi.
- When was Nanairo Kamen released?
- Nanairo Kamen was released in 1959.