Kinnikuman II Sei: Ultimate Muscle
キン肉マンII世 ULTIMATE MUSCLE / Kinnikuman Nisei: Ultimate Muscle
| Genres: Combat Sports, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Sports | |
| Themes: Combat Sports | |
| Studios: Toei Animation | |
| Licensors: Discotek Media | |
| Rating: 6.95 / 10 | |
| Rank: #4717 | |
| Popularity: #7303 | |
| Users Listed: 8,817 | |
| Users Scored: 4,327 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 10/08/2023 | |
| Aired: April 8, 2004 – July 1, 2004 (Spring) | |
| Type: tv | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: PG 13 | |
| Episodes: 13 |
Synopsis:
Mantaro, known as Kid Muscle, finds himself drawn into the world of the Chojin Crown, a rigorous martial arts tournament steeped in tradition. Initially hesitant, he agrees to participate, navigating a series of demanding trials designed to weed out weaker contenders. The tournament setting emphasizes physical endurance and strategic combat, forcing Mantaro to confront opponents with diverse skillsets and unorthodox fighting styles.
The anime explores themes of self-improvement and the pursuit of strength beyond brute force. While the competition is intense, it also highlights camaraderie amongst fellow participants who share a dedication to honing their abilities. Viewers can expect a blend of action sequences grounded in realistic martial arts principles alongside character development focused on Mantaro’s growth as a fighter and his evolving understanding of his own potential.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: The Chojin Crown Resumes (Aired: 04/08/2004)
- Episode 2: Finally The Finals! (Part 1 of 3) (Aired: 04/15/2004)
- Episode 3: Kid Goes Hollywood (Part 2 of 3) (Aired: 04/25/2004)
- Episode 4: The Final Flush (Part 3 of 3) (Aired: 04/29/2004)
- Episode 5: The Inner Light (Aired: 05/06/2004)
- ... and 8 more episodes
Characters:
- Alexandria Meat (Main) - Voice Actors: Yoshida, Konami, Stocchi, Roberto
- Kinniku, Mantarou (Main) - Voice Actors: Onosaka, Masaya, De Flaviis, Fabrizio
- Announcer Yoshigai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ohba, Mahito, Stuart, Eric, Bellia, Teo
- Barrierfreeman (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawazu, Yasuhiko, Shimada, Bin, Lewis, Ted, Grayson, Wayne
- Benkiman (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamazaki, Takumi
- Brocken Jr. (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawazu, Yasuhiko, Grayson, Wayne
- Check Mate (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toochika, Kouichi, Bulckaen, Francesco, Grayson, Wayne
- Destruction (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nomura, Kenji, Abbey, Greg
- Gazelleman (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Masutani, Yasunori, Stuart, Eric, Valenti, Daniele
- Ilioukhine (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toochika, Kouichi, Blaustein, Maddie
- Jade (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nojima, Kenji, Grayson, Wayne, Palumbo, Antonio
- Jijimman (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagasako, Takashi
- Keiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nonaka, Ai, Vulcano, Monica
- Kevin Mask (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou, Iansante, Christian
- Legox (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Egawa, Hisao
- Maekawa, Tamaki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kiuchi, Reiko, Bomba, Federica, Shin, Na-ri
- Muscle, Jacqueline (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Noda, Junko, Delaney, Kathleen
- Muscle, Ikemen (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inada, Tetsu, Wyman, Oliver, Angrisano, Alberto
- Muscle, Harabote (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nomura, Kenji, Biagioni, Dante
- Nakano, Kazuo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tatsuta, Naoki, Colombo, Ambrogio
- Nikaidou, Rinko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Orikasa, Fumiko, Paolelli, Rachele
- Pashango (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asou, Tomohisa
- Pri-Clun (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamazaki, Takumi
- Ricardo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki, Grayson, Wayne
- Sakura (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kiuchi, Reiko
- Sasaki, Yoneo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takemoto, Eiji
- Seiuchin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamazaki, Takumi, Rinaldi, Massimo
- Terry the Kid (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Morikawa, Toshiyuki, Crescentini, Stefano, Abbey, Greg
- The Skyscraper (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Masutani, Yasunori, Noda, Junko, Abbey, Greg
- Tomokazu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nomura, Kenji
- Warsman (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takemoto, Eiji
- Wash Ass (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nagasako, Takashi
Staff:
- Washio, Takashi (Producer)
- Komura, Toshiaki (Director, Episode Director)
- Hiroshima, Hideki (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Oyunamu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Rissen, Hirotoshi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
- Ueda, Yoshihiro (Episode Director)
- Hiro, Masaki (Script)
- Yamada, Kenichi (Script)
- Gotou, Masahiro (Editing)
- Hakamada, Yuuji (Animation Director, Chief Animation Director)
- Itojima, Masahiko (Animation Director)
- Murakami, Naoki (Animation Director)
- Notake, Hiroyuki (Animation Director)
- Satou, Masaki (Character Design)
- Watanabe, Akira (Animation Director)
- Yanase, Yuuji (Animation Director)
- Yudetamago (Original Creator)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Kinnikuman II Sei (anime - Prequel)
- Kinnikuman II Sei: Ultimate Muscle 2 (anime - Sequel)
- Kinnikuman II Sei: Second Generations (anime - Side Story)