This article contains brief discussions of suicide.
Summary
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcepisode #3 closed out its first fight in gorgeously bloody fashion, and its ending had plenty of great setups for episode #4 and beyond. The series isn’t wasting a single moment as it steadily moves from one plot point to another, and at least right now, it’s more than working in its favor.
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcepisode #3 continued the fight between Terryman and Max Radial, with Terryman making little headway against his opponent and taking one heavy hit after another. Even so, Terryman refused to give up, even calling that his motto, and with his back to the wall,Terryman miraculously turned things around and eked out a win against Max Radial.
The fight made for an incredible spectacle that highlighted everything great abouttheKinnikumanfranchise, and its follow-up will be great to see.
What Time Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Episode #4 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 #4 should premiere on Monday, August 5 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 #3?
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcepisode #3, “The Tenacious Texas Bronco!,” continued the fight between Terryman and Max Radial, with Terryman struggling to stand after taking one massive blow after another. Just when it seemed like Terryman was done for, though, he noticed a crack in one of Max Radial’s tires, and while it tore up his body even further, Terryman kept attacking it until the tire was destroyed. From there,Terryman hit Max Radial with one powerful move after another until he finally won the match.
Terryman nearly collapsed from his injuries, but Kinnikuman was there to catch him and join him in the battle against the Perfect Large Numbers. At the same time, Max Radial regained consciousness, disbelieved by his loss as Strong the Budo made hisshinaiominously float over to the ring. From there, it was reiterated that Perfect Chojin are expected to pay the price for failure, soMax Radial used Strong the Budo’sshinaito kill himself, angering Terryman as it went against the Justice Chojin’s ideology of fighting just to reach an understanding with others.
After announcing that the other Justice Chojin were almost done with their recovery, the Perfect Large Numbers summoned a giant gun that fired them like bullets through a large stone structure. Each of them went to the home country of one of the Justice Chojin in preparation for a fight, and with one of them still in Japan, Kinnikuman took it upon himself to go after Perfect Fright, Peek a Boo. Terryman attempted to go back to America and fight Strong the Budo, but at the last second,Terryman was intercepted by a group of mysterious figures in black robes.
Kinnikuman Already Spoiled The Identities Of Its Mysterious New Characters
WhileKinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcepisode #3 made a mystery out of the new group of characters getting in Terryman’s way, but their identities should be obvious. Promotional material for the series has made a big deal out of the Seven Devil Chojin returning, and with the robed figures appearing beside Akuma Shogun in the theme song,the mysterious figures fromKinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcepisode #3 must be five of the Seven Devil Chojin. Stecasse-King being in the preview for episode #4 all but confirms that, and even if it’s been spoiled, it’s sure to be great to see.
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Closes Out Its First Fight With A Bang
Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcfinished its first fight with episode #3, and it was a sight to behold. Once again,the artwork and animation forKinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcwas great from start to finish, with everything from Max Radial’s bloody fighting style to Terryman’s final assault having great visuals and composition in every scene. So far, the series is doing a great job of bringingtheKinnikumanmanga’s stellar action to life, and it’s made every episode great to watch from start to finish.
Everything following Terryman’s victory was great to see as well. Between the triumphant nature of Kinnikuman officially joining the fight, the cruelty of Max Radial’s suicide, and the absolute absurdity of the Perfect Large Numbers creating a giant gun to shoot themselves across the world like bullets, all of which was played completely straight,the writing ofKinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcepisode #3 struck a perfect balance between seriousness, sincerity, and pure hilarity. There’s still plenty to love aboutKinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc, and that’s sure to stay true as it moves into its next storyline.
Be sure to watchKinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arcepisode #4 when it releases on Monday, August 5.
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.
