Kinnikuman: The Appeal and Evaluation of Justice Superhumans vs. Ancient Superhumans: A Thorough Explanation of the New Developments in the Series

Kinnikuman: The Story of Passion and Friendship

■Overview of the work

"Kinnikuman: Justice Superhumans vs. Ancient Superhumans" is the third movie in the Kinnikuman series, released on March 16, 1985. It is based on a popular manga by Yudetamago, directed by Yamayoshi Yasuo, and distributed by Toei. This film depicts Kinnikuman and his friends' battle against Satan King, ruler of the universe, and his subordinates, the Ancient Superhumans. Although it is a short film of only 45 minutes, the highlights are the suspenseful storyline and the growth of the characters.

■ Story

Kinnikuman, Terryman and other superheroes are attacked by the ancient superheroes, who are subordinates of Satan King, the ruler of the universe. Satan King has been secretly sending his subordinates to Earth since ancient times and has been waiting for the right time. The mysterious ancient ruins on Earth were all their doing. The superheroes struggle, but they escape the crisis with their own special moves. However, Satan King takes the children of Kinnikuman's Madonna Mari's kindergarten hostage and summons the superheroes to Everest. The Satan Princes attack one after another, and the superheroes are injured. Satan King laughs that he has finally conquered the Earth. At that moment, Kinnikuman appears and the great battle of the century begins. Even Kinnikuman is left staggering from Satan King's freezing and lightning attacks, but he uses his new special move, the Kinniku Driver, to save the day and defeat Satan King.

■Explanation

"Kinnikuman: Justice Superhumans vs. Ancient Superhumans" was produced as the third movie version of the popular TV anime "Kinnikuman". This work, which depicts the exploits of the clumsy and funny Kinnikuman and his friends, the Justice Superhumans, brings out the charm of the original to the fullest. The screenplay was written by Haruya Yamazaki, the director was Yasuo Yamayoshi, and the cinematographer was Hisao Shirai, and it is a work that brings together the skills and passion of each staff member.

■Cast

The film features a star-studded cast of voice actors, including Akira Kamiya, Minori Matsushima, Hideyuki Tanaka, Daisuke Gori, Eiji Kanie, Tetsuo Mizushima, Hideyuki Hori, Masashi Hirose, Masaharu Sato, and Ichiro Nagai. Their performances bring out the individuality of the characters and add depth to the story.

■ Main staff

The executive producer was Tomonori Imada, the producer was Takeshi Tamiya, the original work was by Yudetamago, the script was written by Haruya Yamazaki, the director was Yasuo Yamayoshi, the animation director was Toshio Mori, the cinematographer was Hisao Shirai, the music was Shinsuke Kazeto, and the art was Tomoko Eritate. These staff members worked together to faithfully recreate the worldview of the original work while bringing out new charms.

■ Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Kinnikuman: Justice Superhumans vs. Ancient Superhumans" is a work that especially emphasizes passion and friendship among the Kinnikuman series. The sight of Kinnikuman facing difficulties together with his friends gives viewers inspiration and courage. The battle with Satan King is full of tension, and the explosion scene of the Kinniku Driver is one of the highlights. Furthermore, the design and setting of the ancient superhumans are also attractive, providing visual enjoyment.

This work has been popular with a wide range of people, from children to adults. In particular, the scene in which Kinnikuman defeats Satan King using a new special move moved many fans. The work also emphasizes themes of friendship and justice, conveying a deep message to viewers.

■ Recommendation points

"Kinnikuman: Justice Superhumans vs. Ancient Superhumans" is recommended not only for fans of the Kinnikuman series, but also for those who like action and heroes. In particular, the following points are the reasons for its recommendation.

• Hot-blooded action : The battle between Kinnikuman and Satan King is full of tension and thrills. The explosive scene of the new special move, Kinniku Driver, is a must-see.
• Friendship and Justice : The show depicts the bonds between friends and their determination to fight for justice, inspiring viewers.
• Character appeal : The personalities of the superheroes, including Kinnikuman, are distinct, and the voice actors' performances are excellent.
• Visually stunning : The designs of the ancient superhumans and the fight scene on Mount Everest are visually stunning.

■ Related works and series

"Kinnikuman: Justice Superhumans vs. Ancient Superhumans" was produced as part of the Kinnikuman series. The series includes the following works:

• Kinnikuman: the original manga. A long-running series by Yudetamago that follows the growth and battles of Kinnikuman.
• "Kinnikuman: The Stolen Champion Belt": The first movie. The story of Kinnikuman reclaiming the champion belt.
• "Kinnikuman Rampage! Super Heroes of Justice": The second movie. This is the story of Kinnikuman and the Super Heroes of Justice facing off against a new enemy.
• "Kinnikuman Counterattack! Space Hidden Superman": The fourth movie. The story of Kinnikuman fighting a new enemy from space.

By watching these works in order, you can gain a deeper understanding of Kinnikuman's growth and the story of the entire series. Also, each work features different enemies and battles, so you can enjoy it without getting bored.

■ How to watch and obtain

"Kinnikuman: Justice vs. Ancient Superhumans" can be purchased on DVD or Blu-ray. It can also be viewed on video streaming services. You can obtain and view it in the following ways:

• DVD/Blu-ray : Available for purchase from online shops such as Amazon and Rakuten Ichiba.
• Video streaming services : It can be viewed on services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and U-NEXT. However, the distribution status changes depending on the time, so we recommend that you check in advance.

■ Summary

"Kinnikuman: Justice Superhumans vs. Ancient Superhumans" is a work that especially emphasizes passion and friendship among the Kinnikuman series. This work, which depicts the battles and growth of Kinnikuman and his friends, will inspire and inspire viewers. It is recommended for fans of the Kinnikuman series as well as those who like action and hero stories. Please enjoy the world of Kinnikuman through this work.