A thorough review of Kinnikuman II's Muscle Carrot Battle! What is the appeal of the Superhuman War?

Kinnikuman II Muscle Carrot Battle! Superhuman War - Movie Review and Details

Movie Overview

Kinnikuman II: Muscle Carrot Struggle! Superhuman War is an animated feature film released on July 20, 2002, as part of the Kinnikuman series. It is also part of the Kinnikuman II series, and is based on a manga by Yudetamago that was serialized in Shueisha's Super Playboy Comics and V-Jump. It was distributed by Toei, has an Eirin number of 26760, a total running time of 40 minutes, and one episode. It was directed by Komura Toshiaki and produced by the "2002 Summer Toei Anime Fair" Production Committee.

story

The story begins when Kinnikuman Mantaro, Terry the Kid and his friends are scouted to rescue Princess Darenanda, the kidnapped princess of the Anywhere Republic. Mantaro hates scary things and initially refuses the mission, but when he notices that Princess Darenanda is exceptionally beautiful, he becomes motivated. Will Mantaro and his friends be able to rescue the princess from the evil supermen? And what are the evil supermen's goals? The story unfolds in a suspenseful manner.

cast

The main cast includes Masaya Onosaka as Kinnikuman Mantaro, Konami Yoshida as Meat, Toshiyuki Morikawa as Terry the Kid, Yasunori Masutani as Gazelleman, Takumi Yamazaki as Seiuchin, Ryutaro Okiayu as Kevin Mask, Akiko Nakagawa as Princess Darenanda, Megumi Urawa as Arenanda, Bin Shimada as Dazzle, Shinichiro Ota as The Protector, Yasuhiro Takato as Caeroon, Masato Ooba as Yoshigai Anna, Naoki Tatsuta as Nakano-san, Fumiko Orikasa as Nikaido Rinko, Ai Nonaka as Keiko, Reiko Kiuchi as Tamaki, Koji Fukumaki as Bullet Chojin, Daifumi Tanaka, Naoki Imamura, Keiichiro Yamamoto as Cruel Chojin, Hozumi Goda as Baron. Also, Yudetamago will make a special appearance as the Cannon Chojin.

Main Staff

The main staff includes original author Yudetamago, director Komura Toshiaki, screenwriter Yamatoya Akira, planner Washio Ten, planning collaborators Kaiyama Koichi and Kimura Kyotaro, music by Watanabe Cher, production manager Sumi Kojiro, character designers Sato Masaki and Otsuka Takeshi, animation director Otsuka Takeshi, art director Shibuya Yukihiro, color designer Sawada Toyoji, CG director Inohara Hidefumi, and theme song composer Kono Yogo.

Main Characters

Kinniku Mantaro (Kinnikuman II) is a modern boy who was raised in an overprotective environment as the prince of Planet Kinniku, but is awakened as a superhuman wrestler by the resurrection of the evil superhumans. He spends his days playing around and is a playboy who has a weakness for cute girls, but when he gets into a pinch, he uses the secret technique of the Kinniku clan, K.K.D. (Shitty Strength in an Emergency), to get out of trouble. His special moves are the Kinniku Buster, Kinniku Driver, and Muscle Millennium.

Meat is a superhuman boy who served the previous Kinnikuman, who was put into cryosleep and woke up in the present day to serve as Mantaro's watchdog and second. Although he is a boy, he is calm and collected, has great insight, and is always troubled by Mantaro's antics.

Muscle Ginseng is the legendary elixir that started this story, and it is said that any superhuman who drinks it can gain the power to rule the universe. In the past, a superhuman war broke out between countless superhumans fighting over it.

Nikaido Rinko is the girl Mantaro admires. She has a rough temper but a kind heart. She is a high school girl who always looks after Mantaro, even though she complains about him. In fact, she is an abandoned child, but she doesn't know this fact.

Gazelleman is a superhero of justice stationed in the Tokyo area as part of the new generation, and is the most talented, having the highest overall results at the Hercules Factory. He is handsome and has high fighting ability, and his special move is the Antler Fist.

Terry the Kid is the son of the legendary superhuman Terryman. He rebels against his father, who fights as a support for Kinnikuman, and is an ambitious young superhuman wrestler who wants to defeat Mantaro and become No. 1. However, after he understands the friendship between Terryman and Suguru, he stops clinging to power and starts working with Mantaro. His special moves are calf branding, toe hold, and Texas clover hold.

Seiuchin is a superhuman justice fighter stationed in Hokkaido, originally from Ireland. He is a talented fighter who was ranked second overall at the Hercule Factory, and is a good-natured young man with a gentle personality, but his good nature can sometimes be fatal in matches.

Princess Darenanda of the Anywhere Republic is a young princess with beautiful features, shining blonde hair, and according to her aide Arenanda, "the secret to her popularity is her slightly naive side." Behind her gentle gaze, she hides her important mission of protecting Muscle Carrots from evil superhumans.

Arenanda, Princess Darenanda's attendant, is a boy with a golden locket on his chest. In order to save the princess who was imprisoned along with the ship, he makes a desperate escape to the sea and seeks help from the Japanese superheroes of justice, the "New Generation." He is strong-willed and his feelings for the princess are unmatched by anyone else.

Baron, the cruel superhuman, is an elite cruel superhuman who, despite his gentlemanly appearance, will stop at nothing to achieve his goal. Aiming for Muscle Carrots, he leads his fearsome cruel superhuman army to hijack the super luxury cruise ship "ROSEBUD". What evil identity is hiding behind his face, which is said to be a disguise...?

The cruel superhuman Dazzle has a mysterious aura about him, resembling a sorcerer. He is the powerful commander of the Baron Corps. He despises Terry the Kid as a weakling, so what will be the outcome of their duel?

The Cruel Superhuman El Caeroon is a creepy, cruel superhuman with an amphibian-like body and a long scarlet scarf. He torments Seiuchin with unpredictable movements derived from his frog, and his special move is the "Flying Frog Attack", which he unleashes at incredible speed.

The cruel superhuman The Protector has a super-heavy body and the destructive power of his special attack "Shell Pressure" is a great surprise even to his opponent, Gazelle Man. He also has the superhuman strength to easily throw a human with one hand.

Movie Review

"Kinnikuman II: Muscle Carrot Struggle! Superhuman War" is a film that fans of the Kinnikuman series cannot miss. The unique world view and characters created by the original Yudetamago are faithfully reproduced in the movie version. In particular, the themes of friendship and justice are emphasized as Kinnikuman Mantaro's growth and struggles are depicted, leaving viewers in awe.

The story is simple: rescue Princess Darenanda. However, the battles between superhumans and the conspiracies of evil superhumans add depth to the story. In particular, the fight over the legendary elixir known as Muscle Ginseng is an exciting element for fans of the series. Mantaro's "crippling strength in an emergency" and the special moves of each character are beautifully depicted, making the action scenes a highlight.

The acting of the cast is also excellent, especially Masaya Onosaka's role as Kinnikuman Mantaro, who expresses the character's light-heartedness and growth well. Toshiyuki Morikawa's role as Terry the Kid and Akiko Nakagawa's role as Princess Darenanda are also impressive, adding excitement to the story. In addition, the special appearance of Yudetamago is a delight for fans.

The talent of the main staff is also outstanding. Toshiaki Komura's skill as director keeps the story moving at a good pace while bringing out the best in the characters. Cher Watanabe's music also adds color to the story and stirs the emotions of the viewer. Masaki Sato and Takeshi Otsuka, who worked as character designers and animation directors, also did a fantastic job, faithfully recreating the image of the original work while pursuing the beauty that is unique to a movie version.

Recommendations and ratings

"Kinnikuman II: Muscle Carrot Struggle! Superhuman War" is recommended not only for fans of the Kinnikuman series, but also for those who like stories about action and friendship. In its short 40-minute run time, it is a worthwhile film, with a strong portrayal of themes of character growth, friendship, and justice. Fans of the original work will also enjoy the new perspectives and developments that are unique to the theatrical version.

This film is one that allows you to fully enjoy the charm of the Kinnikuman series, and is highly recommended for those who want to be moved by the story of Kinnikuman Mantaro's growth and friendship. The powerful action scenes and the individuality of the characters are also full of highlights, making it a film that can be enjoyed no matter how many times you watch it. Please try experiencing the Kinnikuman movie version.