The synopsis and preview of episode 0 of the TV anime “Kinnikuman: The Perfect Chojin Ancestors Arc,” which will premiere on July 7th at 11:55pm on the “Agaru Anime” slot on 28 CBC/TBS affiliated stations nationwide and will be available for unlimited streaming exclusively on Netflix, have been released.
Episode 0, which will be broadcast on the “Agaru Anime” slot on 28 CBC/TBS affiliated stations nationwide from 11:55 p.m. on July 7th, will feature scenes from the past series leading up to the Perfect Superhuman Ancestor arc, including the Monster Extermination arc, the Superhuman Olympics arc, the Seven Devil Superhumans arc, the Golden Mask arc, the Dream Superhuman Tag Team arc, and the Battle for the Kinniku Planet Throne arc, all newly visualized in the Reiwa version of Kinnikuman for the first time in about 30 years. Kinnikuman, who is about to marry Bibimbap, somehow returns to Earth. The episode will look back on the past and the days of fierce fighting as he engages in serious sparring with his ally Terryman.
The original “Kinnikuman” was written by Yudetamago (original scenario writer Shimada Takashi and illustrator Nakai Yoshinori) and began serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) in 1979. It is currently being serialized in Weekly Playboy and Weekly Playboy News (both published by Shueisha). The series is a huge hit, with over 77 million copies sold, and the latest volume, 84, is currently on sale. The story follows Kinnikuman, a clumsy and foolish dropout superhuman from Planet Kinnikuman, who, through hard work, friendship and victory, eventually grows into the strongest man in the world of superhuman fighting. The anime began airing in 1983, and the hugely popular Kinkeshi series has sold over 180 million units. The new series will be a continuation of the Kinnikuman Throne Battle arc that was broadcast so far, and will be directed by Satou Akira, with series composition by Fukami Makoto, character design by Marufuji Hiroki, and music by Takanashi Yasuharu. Kinnikuman will be voiced by Miyano Mamoru, Kinniku Mayumi and Prince Kamehame will be voiced by Kamiya Akira, and the opening theme will be sung by Takanashi Yasuharu x FLOW, while the ending theme and episode 0 theme will be sung by Kinnikuman (voiced by Miyano Mamoru).
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Episode 0 Synopsis
Kinnikuman forever… and
After defeating his greatest nemesis, Super Phoenix, Kinnikuman inherited the throne of Planet Kinnikuman and was supposed to return to his home planet, but… Just before his wedding to Bibimbap, he somehow returns to Earth. His destination is the familiar Kinniku House in Denenchofu, Tokyo. There, his old comrades have gathered. While he and his ally Terryman engage in some serious sparring as a “wedding present,” Kinnikuman reminisces about their past encounters and the days of their fierce battles.
3rd PV
2nd promotional video
1st promotional video
Teaser PV
“Kinnikuman” song information
Opening theme “LOVE & JUSTICE”
Sung by: Koji Takanashi x FLOW
Lyricist: Yukinojo Mori
Composer: Hiroaki Suzuki (SUPA LOVE)
Arrangement: Yasuharu Takanashi
FLOW
Hiroaki Suzuki (SUPA LOVE)
Ending theme “Choujin”
Sung by: Kinnikuman (CV: Miyano Mamoru)
Lyricist: APAZZI
Composer: APAZZI
Arrangement: APAZZI
Episode 0 theme song “Kinnikuman Go Fight!”
Sung by: Kinnikuman (CV: Miyano Mamoru)
Lyricist: Yukinojo Mori
Composer: Hiroaki Seritan
Arrangement: APAZZI
CD “Kinnikuman” OPED theme “LOVE & JUSTICE/Choujin”
Artist
Opening theme “LOVE & JUSTICE”
Sung by: Koji Takanashi x FLOW
Ending theme “Choujin”
Sung by: Kinnikuman (CV: Miyano Mamoru)
Released on August 28, 2024
PCCG-70540 ¥1,430 (tax included)
“Kinnikuman Superhuman Radio” Broadcast Information
Broadcast date: Every Monday from 18:50 to 19:20
Personality: Sumire Uesaka
Broadcasting station: Nippon Broadcasting System (FM 93.0 MHz, AM 1242 kHz)
Program hashtag: #SuperhumanRadio
Program email address:kin@1242.com
Official Program X:https://x.com/chojinradio
On-air information
CBC/TBS affiliated 28 stations nationwide “Agaru Anime” slot: Broadcast every Sunday from 11:30 pm starting July 7th
*Episode 0 will be broadcast on July 7th at 11:55pm as a special program.
BS11: Broadcast every Friday from 6:30pm starting July 12th!
Animax: Broadcast every Saturday from 9pm starting July 27th! *Repeat broadcast every Sunday from 9am starting July 28th
Distribution information
Exclusively available on Netflix
Updated every Monday from July 8th
Official website for the TV anime “Kinnikuman” Perfect Superhuman Ancestors Arc:https://kin29man-anime.com
TV anime “Kinnikuman” Perfect Chojin Ancestor Arc Official X:https://twitter.com/kin29man_anime
staff
Original work: Yudetamago (serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Playboy and Weekly Playboy NEWS)
Director: Sato Yo
Assistant Director: Jun Soga
Series Composition: Makoto Fukami
Animation character design: Hirotaka Marufuji
Animation Supervisor: Mamoru Yokota
Action Supervisor: Masami Obari
Prop design: Yoshinobu Iwanaga
Art design: Ii Kura
Art Director: Satoru Hirayanagi
Color design: Hayato Mogi
Director of photography: Keiichi Saito
Edited by: Yoshinori Murakami
Sound Director: Yuichi Imaizumi
Music: Yasuharu Takanashi
Animation producer: Kuroki Rui
Animation production: Production IG
cast
Kinnikuman: Mamoru Miyano
Meat-kun: Sumire Uesaka
Terryman: Daisuke Ono
Robin Mask: Katsuyuki Konishi
Warsman: Yuki Kaji
Ramenman: Tomokazu Seki
Brocken Jr.: Jun Kasama
Geronimo: Kensho Ono
Buffalo Man: Hiroki Yasumoto
Black Hole: Toshiya Miyata
Stealth King: Tetsuya Kakihara
Spring Man: Hiroyuki Yoshino
Mr. Kamen: Kisho Taniyama
Atlantis: Yasuhiro Mamiya
The Magic Cloud: Kanuka Light
Strong the Martial Arts: Akio Otsuka
Max Radial: Chikahiro Kobayashi
Turbomen: Kenji Nojima
Dalmatian Man: Nobuyuki Hiyama
Crashman: Yusuke Tomioka
Marlin Man: Yoshiyasu Odaka
Peek-a-Boo: Shoya Ishige
Demon General: Toshiyuki Morikawa
Ashuraman: Hiroshi Kamiya
Sunshine: Toru Inada
Neptune Man: Tomokazu Sugita
Big the Martial Arts/Neptune King: Akira Kawashima (Kirin)
Kinnikuman Super Phoenix: Yuichi Nakamura
Wolfman: Kendo Kobayashi
Kinniku Mayumi/Prince Kamehameha: Akira Kamiya
Chairman: Toshio Furukawa
Announcer: Shinichiro Ota
What is “Kinnikuman”?
387 chapters of Kinnikuman were serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from 1979 to 1987. Kinnikuman II was serialized in Weekly Playboy from 1998. The Kinnikuman and Kinnikuman II series have sold over 77 million copies in total (ranking 12th all-time, and continuing to sell well).
Kinkeshi became a huge hit, selling over 180 million units. The TV anime began airing in April 1983, garnering an average audience rating of 20%. Seven movies have also been made.
In 2011, he resumed serialization of “Kinnikuman” after a 24-year hiatus. In 2012, it was selected as the 7th “This Manga is Amazing” and in 2013, the series reached its 100th volume. Since 2020, it has been serialized online in “Shupure NEWS” and simultaneously published in “Weekly Playboy.”
introduction
Now, let’s begin the continuation of the legend.
In the 1980s, as one of the flagship works of “Weekly Shonen Jump” (Shueisha), it led the magazine’s huge leap in circulation. Furthermore, the TV anime series that began airing in 1983 exceeded 20% in viewership ratings, seven theatrical versions were produced, and the capsule toy “Kinkeshi” became a huge hit with a total of over 180 million units shipped. The legendary title “Kinnikuman” has become a social phenomenon!
In November 2011, this work made an unexpected comeback as a weekly serialized manga, just as it was back then, with the story resuming from where it left off in Weekly Shonen Jump.
This new story is now being made into an anime.
“Kinnikuman” The Perfect Superhuman Ancestor Edition!
A new three-way battle unfolds between the three superhuman armies that have colored past stories – Justice Superhumans, Devil Superhumans, and Perfect Superhumans – each with their own righteous causes!
The story reveals the roots of the “superhuman” species, the increasingly complex human relationships within each organization, the battle between the superhumans’ updated skills, and the drama of unchanging friendship…
Everyone has a reason to fight in their heart!
Animation production will be handled by Production IG, who has produced many masterpieces including the “Ghost in the Shell” series, as well as “Jump” titles such as “Kuroko’s Basketball” and “Haikyu!!”.
Taking over from his predecessor, the legendary voice actor Kamiya Akira, the new voice actor playing the main character, Kinnikuman, is Miyano Mamoru, an undisputed superstar in the voice acting world.
Furthermore, the main staff includes a lineup of talented individuals who have been leading the anime scene in recent years, including director Satou Haru, series composition by Fukami Makoto, character design by Marufuji Hiroki, and music by Takanashi Koji.
It’s been a long hiatus for the anime, spanning 32 years!
Now, Kinnikuman’s new battle begins!
story
Kinnikuman, a prince who came to Earth from Planet Kinniku, at the edge of the universe, had always been ridiculed by useless superhumans and humans, but through an unexpected turn of events he qualified to participate in the Superhuman World Cup, a tournament to determine the world’s best superhuman, and miraculously won the championship, and even went on to win it again the following year!
From then on, he became a central figure among the righteous supermen who protected peace in the universe, and with the power of friendship with his allies such as Terryman and Robin Mask, he managed to fend off rampant enemy forces such as the Evil Supermen who were plotting to rule the world, and the Perfect Supermen who were trying to wipe out all weak supermen from the Earth.
In recognition of his achievements, Kinnikuman survived the final test, the “Kinnikuman Kingship Survival Match,” and took over the throne from his father, becoming the undisputed 58th King of Kinnikuman! He returned to his home planet from Earth, got married, and said goodbye to eight years of fighting.
About a year and a half later, the entire universe was supposed to be enveloped in peace, but…?
Original information
July 4th (Thursday) 3 books released simultaneously to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the original work and just before the anime airs
JC Kinnikuman Volume 85
boiled egg
Price: 572 yen (tax included)
Shueisha Mook “Kinnikuman” Jump vol.5 “45th Anniversary of the Original Work and TV Anime Broadcast” Commemorative Issue
boiled egg
Price: 700 yen (tax included)
JUMP j BOOKS novel “Kinnikuman: The Devil Superman Atami Travel Murder Case”
Oginuma X
Supervision: Yudetamago
Price: 836 yen (tax included)
Kinnikuman original website:https://wpb.shueisha.co.jp/kinnikuman/
Yudetamago Shimada Takashi Sensei Official X:https://twitter.com/yude_shimada
[Official]Kinnikuman Manga Staff (Shueisha) X:https://twitter.com/kinnikuman_pr
