Tiger Mask W
shiroi mat no jungle ni
In the white mat jungle
kyou mo arashi ga fukiareru
Ravaged yet again by a storm today
rule muyou no akutou ni seigi no punch wo buchikamase
Deliver the fist of justice on the unruly villains
yuke yuke Tiger
Go, go, Tiger
Tiger Mask!
tora da tora da
A tiger, a tiger
omae ha tora ni narunoda
You shall become a tiger
yuke yuke Tiger
Go, go, Tiger
Tiger Mask!
Fukuwara-san.
Hey.
I may be out of line, but I've something to tell you.
Oh?
Your next opponent Tiger the Dark is quite tough to beat.
His every move is sharp and heavy.
Be careful.
I will.
See ya!
Thank you for stopping by.
The Tiger's Killer Move
Tiger, there's no mistake you're strong.
But there's one thing you're lacking.
You need your own signature killer move.
In order to keep beating powerful wrestlers,
you must sharpen your fangs.
Hey.
You're late!
I see, a killer move.
Yo!
Dragon Young and It's-the-Ace.
Can we help you?
How about dinner, Haruna-chan?
What!?
Wait, that sleazy tone. I've heard it before somewhere...
Oh!
Could you be Ryu Wakamatsu?
Huh? Are you?
A young dragon as in your name, so Dragon Young, is it?
How about It's-the-Ace?
It's-the-Ace. You know, of the Universe!
Could it be... Tanahashi?
Aced it.
But why?
Isn't the New Japan Pro-Wrestling having the finals in Ryogoku today?
Well, we were going to do our pro wrestling.
And weren't going to send any wrestlers to the Masked World Tournament.
But I couldn't turn a blind eye on Monopoly who's waged a promotion war on us,
so negotiated with our management.
To let me join under an assumed identity.
But isn't that what Monopoly wants?
No, when I win this tournament, I can steal all the spotlight from them.
Then take your mask off and say...
I love you!
I see...
But I want to fight you, Tiger Mask, in the final.
Me?
This ace talent, Hiroshi Tanahashi, will entice and hype the crowd
with you, Tiger Mask.
It mustn't be a Monopoly wrestler.
So then now... How about a joint practice at our gym?
Oh?
The NJPW Ryogoku tournament was a blast, too,
so I'm off from tomorrow.
I'd be delighted to.
A deal then.
But are you sure?
I backed out on our challenge for the tag team tournament.
That's old news.
Besides, NJPW's tag team match will boom if we team up after taking this title.
Thank you.
See you at the gym tomorrow.
Haruna-chan, you coming?
Sweat it out with this young lion.
To a cage full of beasts? Not a chance!
A killer move?
Yes.
In order to beat my next opponent Tiger the Dark,
I want an original killer move.
I see.
We've a week till the match. Train at Mt. Fuji?
No, I'll go to the NJPW gym.
Huh?
Tanahashi-san offered.
Perfect for creating a killer move.
No need. The moves you have are enough!
You said train at Mt. Fuji just now.
The body slam and keylock used to be killer moves.
How many years ago was this?
Are you jealous? Feeling like they're taking Naoto-san from you?
N-No, you fool! Fine, do whatever you want.
Welcome to the NJPW gym.
Hey, Tiger.
I took you up on your offer.
Don't hesitate. Make yourself at home.
Then after my warm-ups, please practice your moves on me.
Huh? Mine?
Tiger, you sure don't hesitate, do you?
It's such a rare opportunity.
So please.
Sure.
Then let's get started.
Okay.
Starting with a German?
A tight hold so he can't break the fall!
As cool as always.
Tanahashi-san's flying forearm.
Want more?
Yes.
Then...
So that was your killer move, Sling Blade?
A great sample.
Sample?
Tiger, are you trying to come up with your original killer move?
Yes.
But haven't reached an answer yet.
Then I'll lend you a hand.
Really?
What do you need?
Let me take more of your killer moves.
To get actual experience.
Piece of cake. Here I go.
Twelve Six!
Next...
Twist and Shout.
Finishing with...
You mean High Fly Flow?!
Come on, that's overkill.
No, Tiger's eyes aren't dead yet.
Right?
Yes.
Not yet.
I'll lend you a hand, too.
Eh?
Huh?
Oh?
Okada.
I had quite a hard time creating my killer move.
This way, please.
We have every possible modern equipment here.
Even some using NASA technology.
What's this room?
Decompression chamber.
By reducing the oxygen level and the air pressure,
it's as effective as high altitude training.
Right now, the setting is at an altitude of 4,000 m.
Equivalent to Eiger.
Your cardiopulmonary functions and stamina are enhanced.
The hemoglobin level is increased to efficiently take in oxygen.
He's not there yet.
We at GWM have
the best facility for the sake of providing the best performance in the ring.
I understand how great this facility is.
So can I interview the wrestlers now?
Go right ahead, except for Yellow Devil.
Tiger the Dark,
can you give me as much personal data as possible as a masked man?
Height 185 cm, weight 105 kg.
My finish hold is the Darkness Driver.
Only going to repeat the official data?
What's your goal for the Masked World Tournament?
To win it. That's it.
What's your impression of your next opponent Tiger Mask?
He's only a point on the road.
The first wrestler by the name Tiger Mask was from Tiger's Den before its collapse.
But I heard that Tiger's Den still exists. Do you know anything about it?
I don't. I'm done here.
One last question.
If you beat Tiger Mask,
the final will be against Yellow Devil or It's-the-Ace.
Yellow Devil will win for sure.
The final match will be between GWM wrestlers.
You seem different among the GWM wrestlers.
How so?
I'm not sure.
Takaoka-san,
what brings you?
I'm here to grab tickets for the next match.
To get front seats unlike the match the other day.
Where's Tiger Mask?
At the NJPW gym.
Huh? Why?
To create a killer move.
A killer move?
I see.
Our master trainer says, "A killer move is unnecessary!"
He was furious about it, but...
What do you think, Kuruma-san?
Well...
It's necessary.
Thought so.
His mindset is so outdated.
Pro wrestling nowadays has changed.
How so?
Speed and quality.
It used to be hands-on combat and ground moves.
Then finish with a crucial move.
But nowadays,
it's high spurt wrestling, with a row of major moves.
High spurt wrestling?
Yes.
So it's a matter of how you win.
Famous moves that people know can get countered.
Or they'll break the fall.
So then you'll need
an original killer move that's hard to counter or break.
Wow, so much to take in.
Are you thinking of becoming a wrestler?
No way!
Or maybe...
What?
No, I'm just kidding.
Maybe it's better you take a break?
No.
Let me continue.
Watch out. I might break you.
Okada-san's elbow is lethal. Comes at a sharp angle.
Followed by Deep In Debt, DID, eh?
And Red Ink.
Hey, get up.
And Heavy Rain now.
What's wrong? Come at me.
Oh, good one.
But still standing.
Will Okada-san use his killer move?
Rainmaker!
It feels wasteful.
Sparring without making it rain gold,
yet showing such a grand move.
Tiger's going to make it rain gold soon.
I sure hope it'll be on the NJPW mat.
Naito.
What a tearjerker.
A tiny japonés rolling around to come up with a killer move.
Why are you here?
Hey, come on, what's wrong with me coming to the NJPW gym?
Hey, outsider!
Here's my advice.
Tranquilo! Calm down!
I'll do the rest.
Okay.
That was faster than yesterday.
I still have a long way to go.
Oh!
You're from back when...
Here. Give this to him.
Why not give it to him yourself?
I can't. That's why I'm asking.
What's inside?
Just take it.
The hospital cannot accept unidentified items.
Pudding.
Huh? What was that?
It's pudding!
Oh, Fujii-san's favorite.
He's recovering well?
Sure.
He's a former pro wrestler, so has spirit.
Oh, are you in pro wrestling, too?
Just give it to him.
Sir... Your name?
This is from my neighborhood.
Neighborhood?
Yeah. I tried many, but this one's the best in the world.
So who brought this?
The thing is... He left without leaving his name.
He has a scar on his forehead and is big like a pro wrestler.
Hm... Who could it be?
How old did he look?
Maybe around my age.
I think he was here before.
Hm... Could it be?!
Fujii-san?
Ta... Takuma...
Hey! Tiger!
Oops...
There's a place I want to take you today.
Tanahashi-san, how did you come up with your killer move?
Me?
I saw it in my dream and made Sling Blade.
Just like that in a dream?
The key is to get inspiration.
You know what'll give you that?
No idea.
A waterfall.
Huh?
Tanahashi-san, does this really give you inspiration for a killer move?
Our daredevil warrior Hirooki Goto
came up with a killer move in a waterfall.
You have it wrong.
Goto-san who hit rock bottom after losing to Okada-san
got peace of mind in the waterfall and was able to move on.
Was it?
Then Tiger should, too, in the waterfall.
Lower the oxygen level.
It's too dangerous.
I want to push myself to the limit.
Altitude of 4,500 m, equivalent to Matterhorn.
What next?
The NJPW induction.
One mistake and you can get hurt bad.
We're not kidding.
Okay.
Here goes.
Bring it on.
A somersault kick?
It's fancy but only temporary.
But not useful?
Let me try again.
Alright.
Then, it'll be just me next.
Okay.
Oh!
Got an inspiration, Tiger?
I'm close.
Okay, one more time then.
Okay.
Angels and demons intertwined by fate
tenshi akuma karamiau saga
Tempting me again
madowasu mata ore wo
But the path to be pursued is
daga susumubeku michi ha
Only one, so just take it
tada hitotsu idomu
Light and darkness, reality and illusion, Two sides of the same coin
hikari to kage hyouri ittai genjitsu to yume hyouri ittai
Own yourself, fend off temptation, Amidst pain and love
onore ni kate fukitobase janen itami to ai no naka
Life and death, offense and defense, Two sides of the same coin
datte ikiru mo shinu mo hyouri ittai seme mo mamori mo hyouri ittai
Now fight, until you drop
saa tatakae chikara tsukiru made
King of the WILD, WILD, WILD, King of the WILD, WILD, WILD
King of the WILD WILD WILD King of the WILD WILD WILD
King of the WILD, WILD, WILD, King of the WILD, WILD, WILD
King of the WILD WILD WILD King of the WILD WILD WILD
King of the WILD, WILD, WILD, King of the WILD, WILD, WILD
King of the WILD WILD WILD King of the WILD WILD WILD
King of the WILD, WILD, WILD, WILD, WILD
King of the WILD WILD WILD WILD WILD
WILD
Light and darkness, reality and illusion, Two sides of the same coin
hikari to kage hyouri ittai genjitsu to yume hyouri ittai
Own yourself, fend off temptation, Amidst pain and love
onore ni kate fukitobase janen itami to ai no naka
Life and death, offense and defense, Two sides of the same coin
datte ikiru mo shinu mo hyouri ittai seme mo mamori mo hyouri ittai
Now fight, until you drop
saa tatakae chikara tsukiru made
King of the WILD
Tiger Mask W
The two tigers' paths cross again.
Out of my way, he's mine to beat.
Tiger Mask W, "Tiger vs. Tiger".
Who's the ultimate Tiger, you or me?