Anime Expo 2024 is taking over the Los Angeles Convention Center July 4-7 for the largest North American anime convention. Pony Canyon will premiere Kinnikuman -Perfect Origin Arc- during their panel on July 6th. The panel will feature a global premiere screening of the newest arc of the series. After the screening, there will be a behind-the-scenes discussion with the director and producer on their creative process and the future of the series. Additionally, fans will have the unique opportunity to meet Kinnikuman’s voice actor, Mamoru Miyano (Light Yagami in Death Note, Dazai in Bungo Stray Dogs), who will make a special appearance on the panel.
Kinnikuman -Perfect Origin Arc- at Anime Expo
The Kinnikuman series is based on a manga series of the same name. Kinnikuman first aired in 1983. Now, Production I.G. (Kuroko’s Basketball and Haikyuu!!) brings the sequel to new and returning fans. Join Director Akira Sato and Producer Rui Kuroki during the Kinnikuman Anime Expo panel as they discuss behind-the-scenes details at the unique storytelling of this long-running series. Anime Expo attendees will also have the chance to watch the global screening premiere ahead of its release with special guest Mamoru Miyano. The panel will take place on Saturday, July 6th in Panel Room 403AB at 3:45 PM.
Also, as an added treat for fans who have long awaited the return of Kinnikuman, the Kinnikuman booth is hosting an autograph session on July 6th. Fans of the iconic series won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to dive deep into the world of Kinnikuman. Find the booth in the Exhibit Hall, #2130.
What is Kinnikuman About?
Prince Kinnikuman came to Earth from Kinnikusei, a planet at the end of the universe. He was always ridiculed by humans as a useless Chojin (Superhuman). However, by chance, he was given the right to participate in the Chojin World Cup! This is a tournament to determine the world’s best Chojin. By a miracle, he won the championship. He even won it again the following year!
Since then, he has become a central figure among Seigi Chojin who protects the peace of the universe. Kinnikuman has managed to defeat the raging forces of the enemy with the power of friendship. This is thanks to the help of his friends, Terryman and Robin Mask.
In recognition of his achievements, Kinnikuman wins the “Survival Match for the Kinnikusei Throne,” the final test of his career. He becomes the 58th Great King of Kinnikusei! 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 at peace…
Cast and Staff for the New Series
Staff for this new series includes:
- Original Work: Yudetamago
- Director: Akira Sato
- Assistant Director: Jun Soga
- Series Composition：Makoto Fukami
- Character Design: Hirotaka Marufuji
- Animation Supervisor: Mamoru Yokota
- Action Supervisor: Masami Obari
- Prop Design: Yoshinori Iwanaga
- Art Design: Osamu Ii
- Art Director: Satoru Hirayanagi
- Color Setting: Sayo Mogi
- Director of Photography: Keiichi Saito
- Editing: Yoshinori Murakami
- Sound Director: Yuichi Imaizumi
- Music：Yasuharu Takanashi
- Animation Pruducer: Rui Kuroki
- Animation Production: Production I.G
The Japanese cast includes:
- Kinnikuman: Mamoru Miyano
- Meat: Sumire Uesaka
- Terryman: Daisuke Ono
- Robin Mask: Katsuyuki Konishi
- Warsman: Yuki Kaji
- Ramenman: Tomokazu Seki
- Brocken Jr.: Jun Kasama
- Geronimo: Kensho Ono
- Buffaloman: Hiroki Yasumoto
- Black Hole: Toshiya Miyata
- Stecasse-King: Tetsuya Kakihara
- Springman: Hiroyuki Yoshino
- Mr. Khamen: Kisho Taniyama
- Atlantis: Yasuhiro Mamiya
- The Mountain: Mitsuaki Kanuka
- Strong the Budo: Akio Otsuka
- Max Radial: Chikahiro Kobayashi
- Turbomen: Kenji Nojima
- Darmeshiman: Nobuyuki Hiyama
- Crushman: Yusuke Tomioka
- Marlinman: Yoshiyasu Otaka
- Peek a Boo: Shoya Ishige
- Akuma Shogun: Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Ashuraman: Hiroshi Kamiya
- Sunshine: Tetsu Inada
- Neptuneman: Tomokazu Sugita
- Big the Budo / Neptune King: Akira Kawashima (Kirin)
- Kinnikuman Super Phoenix: Yuichi Nakamura
- Wolfman: Kendo Kobayashi
- Mayumi Kinniku/Prince Kamehame: Akira Kamiya
- Chairperson: Toshio Furukawa
- Announcer: Shinichiro Ota
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