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.
Messenger of Allah (Season 1)
Fear of the Crimson Lizard (Episode 1)
Air date: 1960-07-07
Runtime: 26 min
Overview: 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.
A Formidable Enemy May Come (Episode 2)
Air date: 1960-07-14
Runtime: 26 min
Whispers of the Devil (Episode 3)
Air date: 1960-07-21
Runtime: 26 min
An Invitation to Hell (Episode 4)
Air date: 1960-07-28
Runtime: 26 min
A Formidable Trap (Episode 5)
Air date: 1960-08-04
Runtime: 26 min
A Conspiracy is Cowardly (Episode 6)
Air date: 1960-08-11
Runtime: 26 min
Curse of the Ghost (Episode 7)
Air date: 1960-08-18
Runtime: 26 min
House of the Long Shadow of Horror (Episode 8)
Air date: 1960-08-25
Runtime: 26 min
Village of the Damned in Darkness (Episode 9)
Air date: 1960-09-01
Runtime: 26 min
A Bizarre Mystery (Episode 10)
Air date: 1960-09-08
Runtime: 26 min
The Bald Mask (Episode 11)
Air date: 1960-09-15
Runtime: 26 min
Challenge of the Savage Tribe (Episode 12)
Air date: 1960-09-22
Runtime: 26 min
Victory Song of the Desert (Episode 13)
Air date: 1960-09-29
Runtime: 26 min
The Vampire's Challenge (Episode 14)
Air date: 1960-10-06
Runtime: 26 min
New Clutches (Episode 15)
Air date: 1960-10-13
Runtime: 26 min
A Formidable Third Enemy (Episode 16)
Air date: 1960-10-20
Runtime: 26 min
A Great Mystery (Episode 17)
Air date: 1960-10-27
Runtime: 26 min
An Endless Mystery (Episode 18)
Air date: 1960-11-03
Runtime: 26 min
The Thin Man (Episode 19)
Air date: 1960-11-10
Runtime: 26 min
The Devil Challenge (Episode 20)
Air date: 1960-11-17
Runtime: 26 min
Hell's Curse (Episode 21)
Air date: 1960-11-24
Runtime: 26 min
A Formidable Ploy (Episode 22)
Air date: 1960-12-01
Runtime: 26 min
Ghost Den (Episode 23)
Air date: 1960-12-08
Runtime: 26 min
The Monster's Loud Laughter (Episode 24)
Air date: 1960-12-15
Runtime: 26 min
A Trap is Cowardly (Episode 25)
Air date: 1960-12-22
Runtime: 26 min
The Great Mask of Horror (Episode 26)
Air date: 1960-12-27
Runtime: 26 min
Seasons
Episodes 26