During a special event held at the Yokohama Budokanit was officially confirmed that the anime Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc will have a third season. Although the release date has not yet been revealed, fans can now celebrate the return of this iconic Japanese wrestling title.
Along with the announcement, a promotional illustration which shows Kinnikuman smiling while posing like a bodybuilder, with a collage of scenes from the anime in the background. This art serves as a visual preview of the return of the muscular combat that has marked the franchise.
New character song on the way
In addition to the announcement of the new season, it was also revealed that a new song inspired by a character of the series. This tradition of creating songs dedicated to the eccentric fighters of Kinnikuman It dates back to the original broadcast of the anime in 1983, and will continue in this new stage. For now, no further details about this song have been shared.
A classic that is still valid
Kinnikumanalso known as Ultimate Muscle In its international version, it is a work created by the duo Yudetamago which began publishing in 1979. The story follows a clumsy superhero who discovers that he is the prince of Planet Kinnikua world populated by superhuman fighters. Along his path, he transforms into one of the most powerful fighters in the universe.
The first two seasons of the arc Perfect Origin were directed by Akira Sato in the studio Production IG. The creative team includes Makoto Fukami in the composition of the series, Hirotaka Marufuji as character designer and Yasuharu Takanashi in music.
A very epic return to the ring
In this new installment, Kinnikuman returns to the ring in an intense three-way battle between the factions Seigi, Akuma and Perfect Chojinwhere the origins of the Chojin fighters are revealed. The anime is available on anime platforms for audiences outside of Japan.
