Practical Effects
Scrappy wirework and motorcycle stunts that genuinely slap.
Costume
That mask design is iconic for a reason, folks.
Director
Tsuneo Kobayashi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Moonlight Mask predates Ultraman by eight years and essentially created tokusatsu cinema. This film rushed to theaters after the TV series exploded in popularity.
The TV series was so violent that parental complaints got it cancelled — this theatrical version is actually toned down. Imagine.
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