Episode 1

Episode 1 is the first episode of Hero Mask.

Synopsis
After ordering the SSC to protect a key witnesses, Prosecutor Monica Campbell suddenly dies. Those close to her, James Blood and Sarah Sinclair, begin to investigate.

Plot
It's a typical day for James Blood bringing criminals to justice. But today is not like any other. It seems the city is having a festival, and its citizens are wearing masks to celebrate. However, this also includes the criminals that James is running after. Luckily, his detective skills help him catch the criminals.

Elsewhere, prosecutor Monica Campbell has found someone to testify against a conglomerate. But in doing so, that person has to be under witness protection. Monica enquires with the help of her colleague Lennox Gallagher, but he isn't answering his phone.

Back at the prosecutor's office, Monica's friend, Sarah Sinclair, stops by her cabin with a small birthday gift. On her way out of the building, she spots her friend crossing the street. However, something is wrong. And Sarah witnesses how her Monica collapses in the middle of the road. Lennox receives a devastating phone call, Monica is dead.

At Monica's funeral, Lennox introduces her to James. But she also reveals her concerns about her friend's death.

At an unknown location, several men in prisoner uniforms are killing the guards and destroy the building.