Ultimate Muscle English Sub & Dub

About Ultimate Muscle

Meet Ultimate Muscle (Kinnikuman II Sei), an action, comedy and sci-fi anime by Toei Animation (2002). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The setup: 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.

Beyond that: Lazy, immature, and cowardly, Mantarou seems to have little in common with his heroic father. When a formidable group calling themselves the dMP threatens the Earth, only someone as formidable 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.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Ultimate Muscle follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 2002, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.