Kinnikuman II
Kinnikuman II

Kinnikuman II

2001Movie30 minJapanese

While the New Generation Choujins are taking part in Fan Appreciation Day, The Cyborg arrives, takes Meat hostage, and challenges Mantarou to a fight inside Tokyo Tower.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Toshifumi TakizawaGenres: Animation, Action, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

The story follows Suguru Kinniku, the clumsy and somewhat cowardly prince of Planet Kinniku, who discovers he has inherited the role of protector of Earth. Along with other powerful wrestlers, he must defend the planet from various alien threats and super-powered villains. Suguru often relies on his friends and his own surprising bursts of courage to overcome these challenges.

Critical Reception

Kinnikuman II was a popular anime series, particularly among younger audiences and fans of wrestling-themed action. While not a critical darling in the traditional sense, it was generally well-received for its over-the-top action, humorous characters, and straightforward heroic narratives, continuing the legacy of the original Kinnikuman manga and anime.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its energetic and often comical wrestling battles.
  • Appreciated for its simple, good-versus-evil storylines suitable for younger viewers.
  • Considered a faithful, albeit sometimes silly, adaptation of the classic Kinnikuman series.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely documented for this specific anime series. However, as a continuation of a beloved franchise, it likely garnered positive feedback from existing fans of Kinnikuman for its humor and action.

Fun Fact

The anime series Kinnikuman II is based on the manga 'Ultimate Muscle: The Comedy Muscleman', which is a sequel to the original 'Kinnikuman' manga by Yudetamago.

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