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Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcepisode #4 did an excellent job of kicking off the next stage of its story, and as always, it left a lot to be excited about for episode #5 and beyond. While the big twist in the episode was hardly unexpected, watching it play out was still plenty great, and it’s sure to lead to many great moments for the rest of the story.
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arccontinued the fight against the Perfect Large Numbers, and sure enough, just like the episode preview suggested,the Perfect Large Numbers were pitted against the Seven Devil Chojin fromthe originalKinnikumanseries, each one fighting the Devil Chojin who originally fought the Justice Chojin they had planned on fighting.
It was an episode with plenty of great writing and creative action, and episode #5 is sure to be a great follow-up.
What Time Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Episode #5 Releases
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcreleases exclusively on Netflixand can be accessed through the website or the app. As with previous episodes,Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcepisode #5 should premiere on Monday, August 12 at 2:00 AM Pacific Standard Time (PST), 5:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), and 10:00 AM British Standard Time (BST).
What Happened In Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Episode #4?
Produced By Production I.G; Directed By Akira Sato
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcepisode #4, “The Devil Chojin’s Raid!!,” continued where episode #3 left off with a group of mysterious robed figures going after the Perfect Large Numbers and preventing Terryman from continuing the fight. At first, the Perfect Large Numbers thought they were just the Justice Chojin wearing some odd disguises, but soon enough, it was revealed thatthe Perfect Large Numbers were fighting the Seven Devil Chojin, with chairman Harabote Muscle soon discovering that the Justice Chojin were taking longer to recover from their injuries than expected.
As the Devil Chojin fought the Perfect Large Numbers, Buffaloman appeared in Japan with his old partner Springman. Terryman assumed that Buffaloman asked the Seven Devil Chojin to help fight the Perfect Large Numbers while the Justice Chojin recovered, but not only were the Devil Chojin fighting for their own reasons and not to help the Justice Chojin, butBuffaloman revealed that he had left the Justice Chojin and rejoined the Devil Chojin. Kinnikuman called Buffaloman a traitor, but Buffaloman assured him he was simply acting on the wishes of a certain person, most likely Akuma Shogun.
In Soviet Russia, “Perfect Finish” Turbomen faced off against the Devil Chojin Stecasse-King, an anthropomorphic cassette player who could copy the power of the Chojin recorded on his tapes. In the years since his last appearance,Stecasse-King has created new tapes of Neptuneman, Mammothman, and Kinnikuman Zebra, some of the strongest characters inKinnikuman, and with their power, he could easily overwhelm Turbomen. Stecasse-King soon moved to finish Turbomen off with Warsman’s cassette tapel, and it was only then that Terryman realized Turbomen was letting Stecasse-King hit him, the episode ending before revealing why.
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc’s New Conflict Is the Franchise’s Most Unique Turn
Ever since the early days of the franchise,Kinnikumanhas had a very simple style of storytelling where, except for a few occasions, the main characters are always the good guys and the people they’re fighting are always the bad guys. As such,the fight between the Devil Chojin and the Perfect Chojin is the first timeKinnikumanhas truly explored a conflict that pits villains against each other, which has a lot more depth and nuance than another simple fight between good and evil, and watching how that plays out is sure to be great from start to finish.
Kinnikuman’s New Conflict Is Already Great
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Archas only just started its new conflict with episode #4, but it’s already been great. Seeing the Devil Chojin return is a welcome surprise that nicely calls back to the early days of the series, and while there’s bound to be a twist,Stecasse-King getting a good showing after his original loss to Kinnikuman is a good way of showing how it’s not just the heroes who have grown over the years. It’s another moment that’s only impactful for veteran fans ofKinnikuman, but even newer ones are sure to get a lot out of it.
Buffaloman’s involvement is also a welcome development. Buffaloman’s arc in the original series had always made him one of the more developed and admirable characters in theKinnikumanfranchise, so while Buffaloman going back to the Devil Chojin might seem like character regression on his part,Buffaloman going back to the Devil Chojin is sure to only add to his character once the full depth of the twist is revealed. Overall,Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcepisode #4 did a great job of sending the story in an unexpected direction, and episode #5 is sure to be a great follow-up.
Be sure to watchKinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcepisode #5 when it releases on Monday, August 12.
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc
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Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc (2024) continues the iconic wrestling saga, exploring the backstory of Kinnikuman. This new installment delves into the origins and adventures of the protagonist and his rivals, combining humor, action, and character development. Featuring new and returning characters, it aims to captivate both long-time fans and newcomers to the series.
