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Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc episode 1 will air on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. JST. The broadcast will air on CBC and TBS (Agaru Anime) when it comes to Japanese audiences, and Netflix will stream it worldwide. It is being adapted by the studio I.G. Production.
Prior to the release of the upcoming episode 1 of this I.G. Production anime, July 7 saw the release of an "episode 0" of sorts, which served as a recap of the events that took place in the original manga of the 70s and 80s by Yudetamago.
This episode had Kinnikuman sparring with Terryman before the former's wedding day, with the friends he made along the way recapping the adventures they went through and how they joined the protagonist.
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This series is an adaptation of the 2011 manga that serves as a direct sequel to the original Kinnikuman series of the 70s and 80s. Therefore, this episode 0 was a good way to get newcomers up to speed with the franchise and its premise.
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Kinnikuman Perfect Origin arc episode 1 release date and time
Kinnikuman Perfect Origin arc episode 1 will be released on July 14, 2024, at 11:30 p.m. JST. This release date is for Japanese audiences. The release times for Kinnikuman Perfect Origin arc episode 1, along with their corresponding time zones, are listed below:
Where to watch Kinnikuman Perfect Origin arc episode 1?
Fans in Japan can watch Kinnikuman Perfect Origin arc episode 1 broadcast on CBC and TBS (Agaru Anime).
Fans overseas will also have the chance to watch the English-subbed rendition of Kinnikuman Perfect Origin arc episode 1 via their Netflix account. This streaming service requires a subscription fee to access its content.
Recap of the previous episode
Episode 0 started with the duo of Kinnikuman and Terryman sparring, as Meat was watching outside the ring. The two warriors were fighting and reminiscing about the good old days, which led to some flashbacks of how they met, the tag team partnership they had, and the different adventures they went through.
In that regard, this episode also introduced several of the allies that Kinnikuman made across the original series, and each member told their respective story, which covers some major arcs within the manga. Long-term fans must recognize the likes of Ramenman, Warsman, or Buffaloman, and how they all fought Kinnikuman, getting their mutual respect and becoming allies along the way.
This episode serves as a refresher of the events that shaped the series before progressing to the current arc. It also presents some of the most iconic moments in the franchise with this new animation made by I.G. Production.
What to expect in Kinnikuman Perfect Origin arc episode 1?
There is a good chance that the Kinnikuman Perfect Origin arc episode 1 is going to depict the titular character reaching the throne of his home country and also getting married.
It is also likely that the episode is going to show the peace treaty between the three Chojin factions (Idol, Perfect, and Devil Chojin— represented by Terryman, Neptuneman, and Ashuraman respectively), and the disruption of the antagonists of the arc, the Perfect Large Numbers.
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