Summer Anime "Kinnikuman" Perfect Choujin Hajimehen Main Visual Revealed! Seven new cast members including Akio Otsuka, who plays the perfect superhero, have been determined!

The original "Kinnikuman" was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) in 1979 by author Yudetamago (original scenario by Takashi Shimada, illustrations by Yoshinori Nakai). The series continues to be serialized in "Weekly Playboy" and "Shukupre NEWS" (both published by Shueisha). The series has sold more than 77 million copies.
The story is about Kinnikuman, a clumsy and stupid dropout from the planet Kinniku, who through hard work, friendship, and victory eventually grows into the strongest man in the superhuman fighting world. The anime has been broadcast since 1983, and the Kinnikeshi has become a huge hit, with 200 million units sold.

The new series is a continuation of the Kinnikuman Kinnikusei Kingship Contest Arc, and is directed by Yoh Satou, with series composition by Makoto Fukami, character design by Hiroki Marufuji, and music by Koji Takanashi, The role of Kinnikuman will be played by Mamoru Miyano, and the roles of Mayumi Kinniku and Prince Kamehame will be played by Akira Kamiya.

This work will be broadcast every Sunday night at 11:30 p.m. starting in July on the "Agaru Anime" slot on the CBC/TBS network of 28 stations nationwide. It will also be broadcast on BS11.

⇒The long-awaited new series of the "Kinnikuman" anime "Perfect Choujin Hajime Hen" will be broadcast in 2024! Animation production is by Production I.G of "Ghost in the Shell"!

⇒Click here for the list of summer anime in 2024!

Today, the main visual of the TV anime "Kinnikuman" Perfect Choujin Hajime Hen, which will be broadcast from July 7, 2024, was revealed.

The newly released key visual is a magnificent depiction of a three-way conflict between Kinnikuman, Terryman and other righteous superheroes, Buffalo Man and seven demon superheroes, and Strong the Martial Arts and other perfect superheroes.

In addition, the cast of seven people who will play the perfect superheroes, who are the key to the story of the Perfect Cho-jin Hajime Arc, has now been unveiled. Akio Otsuka plays Strong the Budo, a large man who exudes a strong sense of intimidation and has a special technique called "Zero Tragedy" that neutralizes the superhuman power of his opponents. Max Radial is played by Akihiro Kobayashi, who unleashes a horrific attack that cuts through the skin of his opponents by spinning them at high speed while holding them against the giant tires on his shoulders, and Kenji Nojima plays the perfectionist Turbo Men, who always considers his external matches to be his duty, and whose greatest duty is to ensure that his victories are smooth and complete, Dharmeshima Man, a member of the "Perfect Fangs" and a member of the "Perfect Myriad Army," is played by Shuyuki Hiyama, and Crash Man, whose greatest special move is to close all of his "Iron Gloves" and wrap his opponent in a tight fist before his eyes. Yusuke Tomioka as Crush Man, a half-fish superhero who specializes in underwater battles, and Keiyasu Otaka as Marlin Man, who uses his long, sharp upper jaw like a swordfish to aim for the heart of his opponent and then pierces it at once, killing him. Shoya Ishige plays Peak-a-Boo, who observes his opponent's movements and surpasses them at breakneck speed. In addition, the cast of the seven perfect superheroes announced this time has provided enthusiastic comments.

The details of the broadcast of this work have now been released, and it will be aired every Sunday night from 11:30 p.m. on July 7 on the "Agaru Anime" slot of the CBC/TBS network of 28 stations nationwide. It will also be broadcast on BS11 every Friday from 18:30 on July 12, and on Animax every Saturday from 21:00 on July 27. The latest episode will be updated every Monday starting July 8.

In the first episode, many scenes from the past series leading up to the Perfect Superhuman Hajime Arc, including the Monster Extermination Arc, Superhuman Olympics Arc, Seven Demon Superhumans Arc, Golden Mask Arc, Dream Superhuman Tag Team Arc, and Kinnikusei Throne Contest Arc will be newly visualized as the 2025 Kinnikuman for the first time in about 30 years.

Cast comments

Akio Otsuka as Strong the Budo

I am Akio Otsuka, the voice of Strong the Budo.

He has overwhelming strength and charisma.
He is a fighter who fights with his body.

I hope you can feel his complex background and deep philosophy and beliefs.
I hope you will be able to feel his complex background and deep philosophy and beliefs.

Glororo~.
You can look forward to it: ......

Max Razial: Chikahiro Kobayashi

When I was a kid, Kinnikuman was aired every early Sunday morning.
I remember getting up early just for that.
To be able to be a part of such a work...
It was a very strange and dreamlike experience.
When I went back to my parents' house, I turned over an empty box of sweets I had received as a mid-year gift and found a Kinnikuman eraser.
I feel like I'm going to find a zillion Kinnikuman erasers. God...I miss them so much.
Even at the site, I was talking with everyone about which superhero they liked, or what their favorite special move was,
I feel like we were excitedly talking about which superhero was our favorite, or what our favorite special move was.
This work is filled with such passion!
I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did!
I am looking forward to the broadcast as well.

Kenji Nojima as Turbo Men

My name is Kenji Nojima and I play the role of Turbo Men.
During the first recording session, we worked out how to express the "breathing" that is a characteristic of the Turbo Men. At that time, I felt that the individuality of each character would be so important, and yet, one after another, super-persons with even greater personalities than I had imagined appeared on the stage! How is it possible to play such a large number of superheroes, each with a rich individuality? I'll tell you the reason in secret. It is because of the casting of super unique voice actors and superhuman voice actors!
All joking aside, I can't wait for the broadcast! Please look forward to it!

Shuyuki Hiyama as Dharmeshiman

When "Kinnikuman" was animated in the Showa era, Hiyama was either in junior high or high school.
So he didn't watch it that much (all you Kinnikuman fans! Sorry.
But his younger brother was really into it.
I'm going to tell my brother this.
"Kinnikuman is going to be made into a new anime. And I'm going to be in it!
I'm going to be in it!
I wonder how he will react.
My brother is now a good old man.

Kinnikuman" in 2021
Please look forward to it!

Yusuke Tomioka as Crushman

Nice to meet you all! My name is Yusuke Tomioka!

When was the first time you met Kinnikuman and his friends?
Was it at Kinkeshi? No. Was it the first time I read a manga when I went to the barbershop?
I can't remember for sure, but they have existed in this world since I was born, fighting in the ring, and they were super people who existed as a matter of course.
I don't need to be so hard on them. Somehow I also knew this phrase. I don't know what it means, but I knew it anyway.
I joined the world of Kinnikuman, which existed in such a natural way...?
When I got the part, I was so happy with my manager that I immediately went home and did muscle training for about 3 days to make myself macho for the role.

I went home and worked on my muscles for about three days to prepare for the role. Speaking of Crashman, he has a big move where he uses his six steel fingers [iron gloves] extending from his back to make mincemeat out of his opponents.
He said, "Hey, hey, hey, that's dangerous! It's a weapon, a weapon!"
But looking around, he was tearing people apart with tires, stabbing people with his maxillary jaw, etc., etc. They were all very flashy.
There is one actual wrestling technique that is still burned into my eyes. I saw HBK do the Sweet Chin Music to Triple H on TV when I was in elementary school....
It was so cool and shocking to see that blow after getting the audience excited.
Special moves are romantic and admired. I am sure that many children were longing for the techniques that appeared in Kinnikuman. (You can experience "that big move" at the Kinnikuman Museum!)

) We put a lot of effort into the Iron Glove so that it can be used as a technique that many children long to try!

Giggles and giggles! Please look forward to it!
See you on air!

Keian Otaka as Marlin Man

My name is Keiyasu Otaka, and I will be playing the role of "Merlin Man" in the TV anime "Kinnikuman: The Perfect Choujin Haji-hen"!
First of all, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for being involved in a work that is loved all over the world, "Kinnikuman"!
My favorite character in "Kinnikuman" is always the cool, hot and cool "Robin Mask", but this time I play the role of fighting "Atlantis" who has a deep connection with my favorite Robin Mask. I was so excited that I didn't want to lose! (The Marlin Man's side is completely the enemy... lol)
) Please come and see the overwhelming strength of the superheroes who fight with "perfection" on their shoulders!
Please look forward to "Kinnikuman: Perfect Choujin Hajime Hen" starting in July 2024!

Shoya Ishige as Peakua Boo

I am pleased to announce that I will be playing the role of Peek-a-Boo in the TV anime "Kinnikuman: The Perfect Choujin Haji-hen".
Shoya Ishige, who will be playing the role of Peek-a-Boo in the TV anime "Kinnikuman: The Perfect Superhuman Hajimehen".
To be honest, even as I write this comment, I am still reeling from the fact that I will be a part of the Kinnikuman world as one of the cast members.
I am still not fully aware of the fact that I will be able to participate in the world of Kinnikuman as one of the cast members.
To be honest, I am overwhelmed by all the distinguished cast members, but I am very happy to be able to play the role of Peak-A-Boo, a perfect superhero who is very worthwhile to play.
I am very much looking forward to playing the role of Peek-a-Boo, a perfect superhero who is very worthwhile to play.
I hope to express the baby and its rapid growth from a baby with all my heart and soul, while having fun without fear.
Please look forward to the broadcast in July 2024!

(*Original comment)

Work information
TV animation " Kinnikuman: Perfect Choujin Hajime Hen " ( Kinnikuman: Perfect Choujin Hajime Hen )
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CBC/TBS 28 stations nationwide network "Agaru Anime" slot: Broadcast from 11:30 p.m. on Sundays in July 2024.
BS11: Broadcast from July 2024!

＜Staff

Original story: YUDETAMAGO (serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Playboy" and "Shukupre NEWS")
Director:Yo Satou
Assistant Director:Jun Soga
Series Composition: Makoto Fukami
Animation Character Design: Hirotaka Marufuji
Animation Supervisor: Mamoru Yokota
Action Supervisor : Masami Ohari
Prop Design: Etsunobu Iwanaga
Art Designer：Kura Ii
Art Director：Satoru Hirayanagi
Color Designer：Sayo Mogi
Director of Photography: Keiichi Saito
Editing: Yoshinori Murakami
Sound Director: Yuichi Imaizumi
Music: Koji Takanashi
Animation Producer: Rui Kuroki
Animation Production: Production I.G

＜Cast

Kinnikuman: Mamoru Miyano
Meat-kun: Uesaka Sumire
Terryman: Daisuke Ono
Robin Mask: Katsuyuki Konishi
Wordsman: Hiroki Kaji
Ramenman: Tomokazu Seki
Brocken Jr.: Jun Kasama
Geronimo: Kensho Ono
Buffalo Man: Hiroki Yasumoto
Black Hole: Toshiya Miyata
Stekase King: Tetsuya Kakihara
Spring Man: Hiroyuki Yoshino
Mr. Kamen: Noriaki Taniyama
Atlantis: Yasuhiro Mamiya
The Magic Cloud Heaven: Mitsuaki Kanuka

Strong the Budo: Akio Otsuka
Max Radial: Chikahiro Kobayashi
Turbo Men: Kenji Nojima
Dharmeshiman: Shuyuki Hiyama
Crashman: Yusuke Tomioka
Merlin Man: Keiyasu Otaka
Peek-a-Boo: Shoya Ishige

Ashraman: Hiroshi Kamiya
Neptune Man: Tomokazu Sugita
Kinniku Mayumi/Prince Kamehame: Akira Kamiya
Committee Chairman: Toshio Furukawa
Announcer: Shinichiro Ota

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What is "Kinnikuman"?
Kinnikuman" was serialized in Shueisha's "Weekly Shonen Jump" magazine from 1979 to 1987 with 387 episodes. Kinnikuman II" was serialized in "Weekly Playboy" from 1998. Kinnikuman" and "Kinnikuman II" have sold more than 77 million copies in total (12th place in history).
The TV animation series began airing in April 1983, with an average rating of 20%. 7 movies have also been produced.
In 2011, "Kinnikuman" resumed serialization for the first time in 24 years, and was ranked 7th in "This Manga is Amazing" in 2012. 2013 marked the 100th volume of the series, which will be published simultaneously in "Weekly Playboy" in addition to the "Shukupre NEWS" web series from 2020.

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