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''Seven-Color Mask'' (''Nana-iro Kamen'') was a {{tokusatsu}} {{superhero}} TV series created by Kohan Kawauchi, who previously created ''Series/MoonlightMask''. Aired in black-and-white, it was was the first superhero TV series by Toei Company Ltd.. It was broadcast on NET (now Creator/TVAsahi) 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 Creator/SonnyChiba, who was 19 at the time, who took over the title role from Susumu Namijima after Episode 32.

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''Seven-Color Mask'' (''Nana-iro Kamen'') was a {{tokusatsu}} {{superhero}} TV series created by Kohan Kawauchi, who previously created ''Series/MoonlightMask''. Aired in black-and-white, it was was the first superhero TV series by Toei Company Ltd.. It was broadcast on NET (now Creator/TVAsahi) 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 Creator/SonnyChiba, who was 19 at the time, who took over the title role from Susumu Namijima after Episode 32.
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** Three Ace (4 episodes)

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** Three Ace (4 (6 episodes)
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* CharacterTitleCompilationMovie: The first four arcs were compiled into theatrical releases.
* FilmSerial: The Susumu Namijima arcs were compiled in released in theaters as this. The first arc was divided into four films, while the next three were divided into three each.


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* NewSeasonNewName: After 31 episodes, the show was renamed ''New Seven-Color Mask'' for the remaining 26.

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* NewSeasonNewName: After 31 episodes, episodes and four arcs, the show was renamed ''New Seven-Color Mask'' for the remaining 26.26 episodes and three arcs, reflecting the change in leading actor.
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* ArcVillain: Cobra Mask, King Rose, Red Jaguar, the Three Aces, Golden King.
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* StoryArc: ''Seven-Color Mask'' ran for seven arcs, of which the last three aired under the name ''New Seven-Color Mask''.
** Cobra Mask (12 episodes)
** King Rose (6 episodes)
** Red Jaguar (7 episodes)
** Three Ace (4 episodes)
** Map of the Dragon Tiger[[note]]Ryuuko no Chizu[[/note]] (6 episodes)
** Don't Touch the Poisonous Spider[[note]]Doku Kumo ni Tewodasuna[[/note]] (7 episodes)
** Japan is Targeted[[note]]Nihon wa nerawa rete iru[[/note]] (13 episodes)
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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Moonlight Mask'', also created by Kohan Kawauchi. Both have BadassNormal detectives who change into a masked hero with GunsAkibo.

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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Moonlight Mask'', also created by Kohan Kawauchi. Both have BadassNormal detectives who change into a masked hero with GunsAkibo.GunsAkimbo.
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A SpiritualSuccessor to ''Moonlight Mask'', ''Seven-Color Mask'' was itself followed by ''Series/MessengerOfAllah'', another Kohan Kawauchi show which starred Sonny Chiba as the lead.


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* SpiritualSuccessor: To ''Moonlight Mask'', also created by Kohan Kawauchi. Both have BadassNormal detectives who change into a masked hero with GunsAkibo.
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''Seven Color Mask (''Nana-iro Kamen'') was a {{tokusatsu}} {{superhero}} TV series created by Kohan Kawauchi, who previously created ''Series/MoonlightMask''. Aired in black-and-white, it was was the first superhero TV series by Toei Company Ltd.. It was broadcast on NET (now Creator/TVAsahi) 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 Creator/SonnyChiba, who was 19 at the time, who took over the title role from Susumu Namijima after Episode 32.

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''Seven Color Mask ''Seven-Color Mask'' (''Nana-iro Kamen'') was a {{tokusatsu}} {{superhero}} TV series created by Kohan Kawauchi, who previously created ''Series/MoonlightMask''. Aired in black-and-white, it was was the first superhero TV series by Toei Company Ltd.. It was broadcast on NET (now Creator/TVAsahi) 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 Creator/SonnyChiba, who was 19 at the time, who took over the title role from Susumu Namijima after Episode 32.
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''Seven Color Mask (''Nana-iro Kamen'') was a {{tokusatsu}} {{superhero}} TV series created by Kohan Kawauchi, who previously created ''Series/MoonlightMask''. Aired in black-and-white, it was was the first superhero TV series by Toei Company Ltd.. It was broadcast on NET (now Creator/TVAsahi) 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 Creator/SonnyChiba, who was 19 at the time, who took over the title role from Susumu Namijima after Episode 32.

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* GoldAndWhiteAreDivine: As Seven-Color Mask, Kotaro wears a white suit with a golden mask.
* GunsAkimbo: Like Moonlight Mask before him, Seven-Color Mask has a gun for each hand.
* MasterOfDisguise: Kotaro Ran uses seven different personalities, his 7th disguise being Seven-Color Mask.
* NewSeasonNewName: After 31 episodes, the show was renamed ''New Seven-Color Mask'' for the remaining 26.
* SecretIdentity: Kotaro Ran is Seven-Color Mask.
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