Laser Squadron Maskman | Hikari Sentai Maskman | IBC 13 - 90's

Laser Squadron Maskman was a Philippine dubbed super hero kids show that aired in Intercontinental Broadcasting Company or IBC (IBC 13 for the Greater Manila Area) back in 1989 all the all the way up to 1999. Originally from Japan with the title "Hikari Sentai Maskman" (光戦隊マスクマン Hikari Sentai Masukuman), this tagalized super sentai series gained the hearts of Filipino children and adults alike during the 90's which up to this day holds a great sense of nostalgia to those who grew up with the series.



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.



Laser Squadron Maskman Filipino Dubbed Opening Theme
Maskman Tagalog Opening Theme



Laser Squadron Maskman Filipino Dubbed Closing Theme
Maskman Tagalog Ending Theme





Hikari Sentai Maskman TV Opening Theme (Japanese)
"Hikari Sentai Maskman" by Hironobu Kageyama.



Hikari Sentai Maskman TV Closing Theme (Japanese)
"Ai no Soldier" 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.





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