Pony Canyon unleashed the international trailer for Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc today, also set to play at their Anime Expo booth. In this exciting revival, Production I.G. breathes new life into the fan-favorite manga, created by legendary duo Takashi Shimada and Yoshinori Nakai as Yudetamago. The 12-episode series boasts crisp animation that amplifies the intensity of Chojin Wrestling. After a brief period of universal peace, Texas Bronco, also known as Terryman, faces a new threat. Meanwhile, fans can witness the outcome of his battle and the next chapter in the Kinnikuman saga on Netflix starting July 7.
In addition to the trailer, Pony Canyon also launched the official English website for Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc at http://kinnikuman-poa-anime.com/. This comprehensive hub caters to both new and old fans, offering streaming details, character bios, information on the anime’s opening and ending themes, and a gallery packed with pictures, visuals, and video teasers.
Furthermore, Director Yo Sato, Producer Rui Kuroki, and Kinnikuman’s voice actor, Mamoru Miyano, will attend Anime Expo on July 6. They will host the “Kinnikuman -Perfect Origin Arc-” Premiere Screening and Behind-the-Scenes Talk panel at Panel Room 403AB starting at 3:45 PDT. Fans can also meet them for an autograph session at Kinnikuman’s booth at Exhibition Hall #2130.
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin
Prince Kinnikuman, hailing from the planet Kinnikusei, endured ridicule from humans as a useless Chojin. However, after miraculously winning the Chojin World Cup twice, he rose to become a central figure among the Seigi Chojin, protectors of universal peace. Alongside comrades like Terryman and Robin Mask, Kinnikuman vanquished the forces of Akuma Chojin and Perfect Chojin.
His victories culminated in winning the “Survival Match for the Kinnikusei Throne,” leading to his coronation as the 58th Great King of Kinnikusei. He returned home, married, and seemingly retired from fighting.
But a year and a half later, a new threat emerges to disrupt the supposed peace…
Based on the popular manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, the “Kinnikuman” TV anime first aired in 1983 and became a social phenomenon, spawning the popular “Kinkeshi” capsule toys. Now, Production I.G., known for works like “Ghost in the Shell,” “Kuroko’s Basketball,” and “Haikyuu!!”, delivers this animated sequel, the first in 32 years.
Full Cast and Creatives for Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin
STAFF:
- Original Work: Yudetamago（Being serialized in “Weekly Playboy” & “Shupure News”, Shueisha)
- 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 Producer: Rui Kuroki
- Animation Production: Production I.G
CAST:
- 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
- Specialman: Atsushi Tamaru
- Canadianman: Wataru Komada
- Tileman: Kodai Inaoka
- Currycook: Kentaro Tone
- Benkiman: Masayuki Katou
- Knock: Hideo Ishikawa
- Kazuo Nakano: Tetsuya Yanagihara
- Kimiko Nakano: Eriko Kadokura
Anime Expo 2024
Anime Expo (AX), the largest anime convention in North America, takes over Downtown Los Angeles from July 4th to 7th, 2024 for a four-day celebration of Japanese pop culture. Fans and industry members from all over the world flock to this vibrant event.
Once you arrive, you’ll be immersed in a whirlwind of activities and events. For starters, you can attend guest panels featuring voice actors, artists, and other prominent figures from the anime industry. If you’re feeling competitive, join in tabletop gaming, cosplay contests, or even battles of the bands. In addition, the convention includes an arcade area and hosts concerts by popular Japanese musical artists.
Next, make sure to explore the Exhibit Hall, a sprawling marketplace filled with booths from various anime studios, publishers, and merchandise vendors. Here you’ll find exclusive items and collectibles. Meanwhile, Artist Alley showcases the work of independent artists, offering a unique opportunity to purchase original artwork and support the creative community.
Ultimately, organized by the non-profit Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), Anime Expo provides an immersive experience into Japanese pop culture that you won’t want to miss.
