Laser Squadron Maskman or simply Maskman follows the adventures of five teenagers mentored by Commander Sugata, a scientist and sage who excels in mental reinforcements and is a master of every martial art. After discovering an ancient underground empire that plans to conquer the surface, it is up to Sugata to teach and train five youths in the ways of the mystical "Aura Power" energy which later gave them the power to become Maskman.
Filipino children growing up from the 90s will probably remember MAskman with its Tagalized (Filipino-rendered) opening and closing theme which was performed by singer/composer Mr. Norman Caraan. Mr. Caraan was featured in a special "Maskman" episode in the July 09, 2011 Episode of Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.
See the Tagalized opening and closing theme for Maskman here:
Laser Squadron Maskman Filipino Dubbed Opening Theme
Maskman Tagalog Opening Theme
Performed by Norman Caraan
Laser Squadron Maskman Filipino Dubbed Closing Theme
Maskman Tagalog Ending Theme
Maskman Tagalog Closing Theme
Performed by Norman Caraan
These Tagalog version of this popular Filipino-dubbed and performed opening and closing theme are based from the original opening themes:
Hikari Sentai Maskman Opening Theme (Japanese)
"Hikari Sentai Maskman"
Performed by Hironobu Kageyama.
Hikari Sentai Maskman TV Closing Theme (Japanese)
"Ai no Soldier"
Performed by Hironobu Kageyama.
One of the most notable characters in Maskman is a particular monster named Okerampa (originally Okelamp in the Japanese Maskman) whose only purpose is to raised human-sized monsters into giants for the Maskman mechs to pummel through. Okerampa usually leaves witty remarks after he has done his sole task.
Maskman will be forever in the hearts of most 90s kid growing up with such great kids show. I personally have fond memories where we have rubber bands and mimic or emulate that from Maskman. Looking back at it now, I can say it was pretty gutsy showing the five protagonists in white bathing suit in one of the transformations scene in a particular episode which was later cut.
What are your fundest memory watching this Filipino-dubbed super sentai series from Japan? Share your thoughts about Maskman in the comments section below:
Yung episode na may tournament na kung saan sumali si Blue Mask, medyo nakakaiyak yung dahilan kung bakit siya sumali, para sa nanay nya.
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ReplyDeleteNow 2019 na but maskman is still a part of every 90's and never forgotten
ReplyDeletebaka me kopya kau nun kmjs nayan pa pm
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