“Lazy prince Mantarou must train to become Earth's hero against dMP villains, guided by his father's trainer Meat.”
Ultimate Muscle
キン肉マンII世
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Synopsis
Lazy prince Mantarou must train to become Earth's hero against dMP villains, guided by his father's trainer Meat.
Kinnikuman II Sei takes place several years after the events of the original Kinnikuman. Mantarou Kinniku is the 59th prince of Planet Kinniku and son of the renowned wrestler, King Suguru. Lazy, immature, and cowardly, Mantarou seems to have little in common with his heroic father. When a powerful group calling themselves the dMP threatens the Earth, only someone as powerful as Kinnikuman stands a chance against them. Not knowing the current whereabouts of the King, a plan is formed to have his son Mantarou take up the mantle. The idea of fighting super villains does not sit well with Mantarou, who initially runs away from his duty. He flees to Earth where he encounters Meat, his father’s old trainer. Despite Mantarou's shortcomings, Meat sees King Suguru in him, and believes he can set the prince on the right path. Thus begins Mantarou's journey to better himself and save the world.
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Derived from 4 sampled reviews
What 4 viewers settled on.
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σ 1.58 · some divergence
3.0 pts
Recommenders 7.0 · others 4.0
↓ 1.00
Running avg · Jan 2017 → Feb 2024
- 8 “The animation is an improvement over the 80s series, and the show succeeds at providing some genuine laughs. However, it suffers as a mediocre adaptation that drags due to excessive filler, poor...”
- 7 “This series provides an enjoyable, action-packed experience featuring fluid, dynamic animation and a standout character arc for Ashuraman. However, it lacks the epic scope of the original series,...”
- 5 “There are no redeeming qualities to be found in this series. The show is a chore to watch, plagued by an annoying, overly perverted protagonist, corny humor, and bland character designs that pale...”
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- Format 51 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 20h 24m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2002 – Dec 2002 Winter 2002
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-1552 catalog
Produced by
- TV Tokyo Producer
- Yomiko Advertising Producer
Licensed by
- 4Kids Entertainment Licensor
- Discotek Media Licensor