About this season
Messenger of Allah, known in Japan as Allah no Shisha, is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero TV series produced by Toei Company starring a young Sonny Chiba, at the time known as Shin'ichi Chiba. It was created by writer Yasunori Kawauchi, who was also responsible for creating Moonlight Mask and Seven Color Mask. The series ran from July 7, 1960 to December 27, 1960 on NET (now TV Asahi) for a total of 26 episodes. The film for the first episode is all that is known to have survived.
Episodes (26)
1. Fear of the Crimson Lizard
Aired 7 July 1960 • 26 min
The setting takes place in the fictional Kabayan Kingdom (カバヤン王国, Kabayan Ōkoku), in the Middle East. His Imperial Highness Coconut, the heir to the throne, and his sister Mammy are searching for hidden treasure, guided by a map. When Coconut and Mammy are attacked by the Crimson Lizard Gang (紅蜥蜴団, Kurenai Tokage-dan), the white turban-wearing ally of justice "Messenger of Allah" appears! Messenger of Allah's secret identity is Goro Narumi, a private investigator.
2. A Formidable Enemy May Come
Aired 14 July 1960 • 26 min
3. Whispers of the Devil
Aired 21 July 1960 • 26 min
4. An Invitation to Hell
Aired 28 July 1960 • 26 min
5. A Formidable Trap
Aired 4 August 1960 • 26 min
6. A Conspiracy is Cowardly
Aired 11 August 1960 • 26 min
7. Curse of the Ghost
Aired 18 August 1960 • 26 min
8. House of the Long Shadow of Horror
Aired 25 August 1960 • 26 min
9. Village of the Damned in Darkness
Aired 1 September 1960 • 26 min
10. A Bizarre Mystery
Aired 8 September 1960 • 26 min
11. The Bald Mask
Aired 15 September 1960 • 26 min
12. Challenge of the Savage Tribe
Aired 22 September 1960 • 26 min
13. Victory Song of the Desert
Aired 29 September 1960 • 26 min
14. The Vampire's Challenge
Aired 6 October 1960 • 26 min
15. New Clutches
Aired 13 October 1960 • 26 min
16. A Formidable Third Enemy
Aired 20 October 1960 • 26 min
17. A Great Mystery
Aired 27 October 1960 • 26 min
18. An Endless Mystery
Aired 3 November 1960 • 26 min
19. The Thin Man
Aired 10 November 1960 • 26 min
20. The Devil Challenge
Aired 17 November 1960 • 26 min
21. Hell's Curse
Aired 24 November 1960 • 26 min
22. A Formidable Ploy
Aired 1 December 1960 • 26 min
23. Ghost Den
Aired 8 December 1960 • 26 min
24. The Monster's Loud Laughter
Aired 15 December 1960 • 26 min
25. A Trap is Cowardly
Aired 22 December 1960 • 26 min
26. The Great Mask of Horror
Aired 27 December 1960 • 26 min