Step into the 'Kinnikuman' Special Booth and Wrestling Ring at Anime Expo; Join the Autograph Session and the Talk Panel

Pony Canyon invites you to head to Booth 2130 at Anime Expo, where you can step into the wrestling ring and capture a photo with a life-sized Kinnikuman. Relive iconic scenes and watch trailer videos on a massive monitor.

But that's not all! On Saturday, July 6th, at 1:00 PM, don't miss an exclusive autograph session with the director of "Kinnikuman," Akira Sato. The first 50 fans who take a photo of the "Kinnikuman" booth and post it with #AX2024 on social media will get the chance to participate. To join, come to the wrestling ring in front of the booth at 12:30 PM on July 6th. Autographs will be provided on specially prepared autograph boards.

We are also excited to announce a special talk panel event featuring an advanced screening. The presence of Director Akira Sato, Producer Rui Kuroki, and Mamoru Miyano, the voice actor for the main character, Kinnikuman, will grace the event.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to watch the North American premiere screening of a digest of episode 0 and the full first episode. Following the screening, a panel discussion will be held where the creators will share behind-the-scenes stories.

Don't miss this chance to be among the first to experience the excitement.

Booth Details:
Date: 4th July - 7th July
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm (Only 7th July 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Venue: 2130 in the Exhibition Hall of LA Convention Center

Autograph Session Details:
Date: 6th July
Time: 12:30 pm (Ticket Distribution) / 1:00 pm (Autograph Session Starts)
Venue: 2130 in the Exhibition Hall of LA Convention Center
Signer: Akira Saato(Director)

Panel Details:
Date: 6th July
Time: 3:45 pm - 5:05 pm
Venue: Panel Room 403AB, LA Convention Center
Panelist: Akira Sato (director) / Rui Kuroki (Producer) / Mamoru Miyano(Voice Actor of Kinnikuman)

Bios

Director: Akira Sato
Akira Sato began his career as an animator and has contributed to many popular animations like “Samurai Flamenco” and “Release the Spyce” as both an original picture artist and animation director. He earned recognition as the director of "Ao Ashi," a coming-of-age sports anime acclaimed for its realistic portrayal and original storytelling

Producer: Rui Kuroki
Rui Kuroki is an experienced producer who has worked on numerous projects at Production I.G He has contributed to many highly acclaimed works, such as "Kuroko's Basketball" and "Psycho-Pass."

Voice Actor(Kinnikuman): Mamoru Miyano
Voice Actor, Actor, and Singer
In 2001, he made his debut as a voice actor by dubbing the North American TV drama 'Catlin's Way.' Since then, he has gained attention for his roles in ‘Death Note’ and 'Mobile Suit Gundam 00,' and has starred in numerous animations. He made his debut as a singer in 2008. With rich expressiveness and an exceptional singing voice, he has built a wide repertoire and continues to captivate fans with his diverse range of songs. Beyond his voice acting career, he is also expanding his presence as a TV and stage actor.

Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc
■Teaser / Trailer Video
▽Third Trailer URL:
https://youtu.be/qxMFCHhe7YE

▽Second Trailer URL:
https://youtu.be/VxDprh_c7kw?si=ex6j6RtBEcEWeC4N

▽First Trailer URL:
https://youtu.be/uZB76FMtf4A?si=T-NNfiOR3gund5f7

▽Teaser Video URL:
https://youtu.be/UoZcS8LjrK0

■Opening Theme
“LOVE & JUSTICE”
Sung by Yasuharu Takanashi×FLOW
Lyrics by Yukinojo Mori
Composed by Hiroaki Suzuki (SUPA LOVE)
Arranged by Yasuharu Takanashi, FLOW, Hiroaki Suzuki (SUPA LOVE)

■Ending Theme
“Chojin”
Sung by Kinnikuman (Mamoru Miyano)
All Music & Lyrics by APAZZI

■Theme Song for Episode 0
“Kinnikuman Go Fight!”
Sung by Kinnikuman (Mamoru Miyano)
Lyrics by Yukinojo Mori
Composed by Hiroaki Serizawa
Arranged by APAZZI

■Streaming Info
Coming to Netflix on July 7
(The release schedule may differ depending on the country and region, with some releases on July 8)

■Staff
Original Work: Yudetamago（Being serialized in “Weekly Playboy” & “Shupure News”, Shueisha)
Director: Akira Sato
Assistant Director: Jun Soga
Series Composition：Makoto Fukami
Character Design: Hirotaka Marufuji
Animation Supervisor: Mamoru Yokota
Action Supervisor: Masami Ōbari
Prop Design: Yoshinori Iwanaga
Art Design: Osamu Ii
Art Director: Satoru Hirayanagi
Color Setting: Sayo Mogi
Director of Photography: Keiichi Saito
Editing: Yoshinori Murakami
Sound Director: Yuichi Imaizumi
Music：Yasuharu Takanashi
Animation Pruducer: Rui Kuroki
Animation Production: Production I.G

■Cast
Kinnikuman: Mamoru Miyano
Meat: Sumire Uesaka
Terryman: Daisuke Ono
Robin Mask: Katsuyuki Konishi
Warsman: Yūki Kaji
Ramenman: Tomokazu Seki
Brocken Jr.: Jun Kasama
Geronimo: Kenshō Ono

Buffaloman: Hiroki Yasumoto
Black Hole: Toshiya Miyata
Stecasse-King: Tetsuya Kakihara
Springman: Hiroyuki Yoshino
Mr. Khamen: Kishō Taniyama
Atlantis: Yasuhiro Mamiya
The Mountain: Mitsuaki Kanuka

Strong the Budo: Akio Ōtsuka
Max Radial: Chikahiro Kobayashi
Turbomen: Kenji Nojima
Darmeshiman: Nobuyuki Hiyama
Crushman: Yūsuke Tomioka
Marlinman: Yoshiyasu Otaka
Peek a Boo: Shōya Ishige

Akuma Shogun: Toshiyuki Morikawa
Ashuraman: Hiroshi Kamiya
Sunshine: Tetsu Inada

Neptuneman: Tomokazu Sugita
Big the Budo / Neptune King: Akira Kawashima (Kirin)
Kinnikuman Super Phoenix: Yūichi Nakamura

Wolfman: Kendo Kobayashi

Mayumi Kinniku/Prince Kamehame: Akira Kamiya
Chairperson: Toshio Furukawa

Announcer: Shinichirō Ōta

■Introduction
Based on the popular manga series serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, the TV anime series "Kinnikuman" was first broadcast in 1983 and soon became a social phenomenon, widely recognized for its derived capsule toy "Kinkeshi". This animated sequel, produced by Production I.G., marks the first in 32 years. Production I.G is known for producing the "Ghost in the Shell" series and many other masterpieces, including “Kuroko's Basketball” and “Haikyu!!”. The main staff also includes talented individuals who have been leading the Japanese animation scene in recent years. Now, the new battle of Kinnikuman is about to begin!

■Story
Prince Kinnikuman, who came to Earth from Kinnikusei, a planet at the end of the universe, was always ridiculed by humans as a useless Chojin. However, by chance, he was given the right to participate in the Chojin World Cup, a tournament to determine the world's best Chojin, and by a miracle, he won the championship. The following year, he even won it again!

Since then, he has become a central figure among Seigi Chojin who protects the peace of the universe. He has managed to defeat the raging forces of the enemy, including Akuma Chojin who plans to rule the world, and Perfect Chojin who aims to wipe out the weak Chojin on Earth, with the power of friendship with his friends, including Terryman and Robin Mask.

In recognition of his achievements, Kinnikuman wins the "Survival Match for the Kinnikusei Throne," the final test of his career, and is crowned the 58th Great King of Kinnikusei! He returned to his home planet from Earth, got married, and said goodbye to eight years of fighting. About a year and a half later, the entire universe was supposed to be at peace...

Official X: https://twitter.com/kin29man_anime

Ⓒ Yudetamago/Shueisha, Kinnikuman Production Committee