Messenger of Allah, known in Japan as 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. Development After New Seven Color Mask ended its run, Shin'ichi Chiba continued on to star in Yasunori Kawauchi's swashbuckler adventure Messenger of Allah. The series was inspired by creator Kawauchi's conversion to Islam in 1959. The title character was the basis for Warrior of Love Rainbowman, which Kawauchi also created and wrote for, and also aired on NET. The film for the first episode is all that exists, which can be found on the Toei Tokusatsu BB website. Messenger of Allah was sponsored by the Kabaya Foods Corporation. The Kabayan Kingdom, His Imperial Highness Coconut and Mammy were named after the sponsor's products "Kabaya Caramel Coconut" and the "Mammy" brand bisquits from Morinaga & Company. Story The setting takes place in the fictional 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 , the white turban-wearing ally of justice, known as the "Messenger of Allah", appears. The Messenger of Allah's secret identity is Goro Narumi, a private investigator. Cast Shin'ichi Chiba: Kaneko Akio: , successor of the Kabayan Kingdom. Yumi Ichijo: , Coconut's sister. Hitoshi Ohmae: Junorio Kozuka: Arima Shinji: Etsuko Sakurai: Koji Matsuyama: Episode list Staff Theme song Opening: Lyrics: Yasunori Kawauchi Composer: George M. Reed Song: Toshiba Children's Chorus Ending: Lyrics: Yasunori Kawauchi Composer: George M. Reed Song: Yuji Mine Manga The manga version by Ippei Kuri was serialized in Bōken Ō magazine, and the tankōbon was published in 2010. Notes Bibliography References 1960 Japanese television series debuts 1960 Japanese television series endings 1960s Japanese television series TV Asahi original programming Toei tokusatsu Transforming heroes Television series set in fictional countries Television series set in the Middle East