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The Mask: Animated Series 1995

★ 7.2/10 · 520 votes TV-Y7 FamilyAnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy 3 seasons · 54 eps Ended
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What is The Mask: Animated Series?

The Mask: Animated Series aired in 1995 as a television adaptation of the popular franchise. The show featured Stanley Ipkiss, an insecure bank clerk who discovers an ancient mask that grants him extraordinary abilities.

Type
TV series
Year
1995
Status
Ended
Episodes
54
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Aug 12, 1995
Last aired
Aug 30, 1997
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
CBS, Syndication
Genres
Family, Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

The Mask: Animated Series aired in 1995 as a television adaptation of the popular franchise. The show featured Stanley Ipkiss, an insecure bank clerk who discovers an ancient mask that grants him extraordinary abilities. When wearing the mask, Stanley transforms into a mischievous and cartoonish version of himself, though he remains fundamentally good-hearted and heroic. The animated series maintained the comedic and fantastical elements of its source material while adapting the concept for television audiences. The program explored the adventures of this dual-identity character as he navigated his ordinary life and his transformed persona. The show's animation style captured the zany, exaggerated humor associated with the mask's influence on its wearer. Each episode typically featured Stanley dealing with various situations that arose from his secret identity and the powers he gained through the ancient artifact. The series ran for one season, bringing the beloved character to television screens throughout its broadcast period.

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Should you watch it?

“A mild-mannered bank clerk gains extraordinary superpowers after discovering a mysterious and ancient mask.”

Reasons to watch
  • fast-paced animation
  • charismatic lead character
Keep in mind
  • can be chaotic for some viewers

Watch it if you enjoy high-energy animated adventures featuring slapstick humor and supernatural elements.

The series features cartoonish violence and mischievous behavior suitable for a general audience.

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Season 1 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 30 episodes
Season 3 · 9 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who is the main character?

The main character is a bank clerk named Stanley Ipkiss.

What does the mask do?

The mask grants the wearer extraordinary superpowers.

What is the personality of The Mask?

The Mask is described as mischievous, cartoonish, heroic, and good-hearted.

Is the protagonist confident?

Stanley Ipkiss is described as an insecure bank clerk before he uses the mask.

What kind of show is this?

This is an animated television series.