Ultimate Muscle English Sub & Dub

About Ultimate Muscle

Here is what Ultimate Muscle (Kinnikuman II Sei) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, comedy and sci-fi anime by Toei Animation (2002). In short: 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.

Another thread: Lazy, immature, and cowardly, Mantarou seems to have little in common with his heroic father. When a mighty 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.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Ultimate Muscle follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, 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.