Ataru Kinniku
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Yudetamago
is the pen name of the Japanese manga artists duo consisting of story writer Takashi Shimada and artist Yoshinori Nakai. They are best known for the popular manga Kinnikuman, Ultimate Muscle , and Tatakae!! Ramenman...
's manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
and anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series Kinnikuman
Kinnikuman
is a manga created by the duo of Yudetamago , which is composed of Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada. The manga was published in Shueisha's Weekly Jump, and received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōnen manga in 1985...
and its sequel
Sequel
A sequel is a narrative, documental, or other work of literature, film, theatre, or music that continues the story of or expands upon issues presented in some previous work...
Kinnikuman Nisei. He is the elder brother of Suguru Kinniku
Suguru Kinniku
, real name , is the main protagonist of Yudetamago's slapstick wrestling manga Kinnikuman and a supporting character in the sequel manga and anime series Ultimate Muscle ....
and the uncle of Mantaro Kinniku.
About
- Classification: Seigi Choujin
- Homeland: Planet Kinniku
- Choujin Kyoudo: 1,080,000 Power
- First Appearance: Manga Chapter 272, Anime 2Survivor Match for the Kinniku ThroneThe Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne was the final story arc of the manga/anime series Kinnikuman. Left out of the first Kinnikuman anime , the second anime "Kinnikuman: Kinniku-Sei Ōi Sōdatsuhen" covered the entire storyline...
Episode 1
Ataru is the older brother of Kinniku Suguru, the protagonist
Protagonist
A protagonist is the main character of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical narrative, around whom the events of the narrative's plot revolve and with whom the audience is intended to most identify...
of the series, and the eldest son of the Royal Kinniku Family.
In his childhood he could not endure the strict Spartan
Spartan Army
The Spartan army was the military force of Sparta, one of the leading city-states of ancient Greece. The army stood at the centre of the Spartan state, whose citizens' primary obligation was to be good soldiers. Subject to military drill from infancy, the Spartans were one of the most feared...
-like training his parents put him through and ran away from home. Because this all happened before Suguru's birth, Suguru was never aware of Ataru's existence.
Ataru watched over his little brother from the shadows as he fought against Evil Choujin, making sure he learned the value of friendship, and then returned after 25 years during the Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne
Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne
The Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne was the final story arc of the manga/anime series Kinnikuman. Left out of the first Kinnikuman anime , the second anime "Kinnikuman: Kinniku-Sei Ōi Sōdatsuhen" covered the entire storyline...
.
As an experienced Senpai
Senpai
and are an essential element of Japanese seniority-based status relationships, similar to the way that family and other relationships are decided based on age, with even twins being divided into elder and younger sibling...
Choujin, he is viewed as an older brother to not only Suguru but the other Idol Choujin
Idol Choujin
' is the name given to the main group of Seigi Choujin in Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei.-History:...
as well.
Ataru possesses what he refers to as and his own Kajiba no Kuso-jikara prototype
Prototype
A prototype is an early sample or model built to test a concept or process or to act as a thing to be replicated or learned from.The word prototype derives from the Greek πρωτότυπον , "primitive form", neutral of πρωτότυπος , "original, primitive", from πρῶτος , "first" and τύπος ,...
called ( in the anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
).
Voice Actors
- Shigeru ChibaShigeru Chibais an actor and voice actor. He has also worked as a sound effects director and music director. He is employed by the talent management firm 81 Produce....
in Kinnikuman: Scramble for the ThroneSurvivor Match for the Kinniku ThroneThe Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne was the final story arc of the manga/anime series Kinnikuman. Left out of the first Kinnikuman anime , the second anime "Kinnikuman: Kinniku-Sei Ōi Sōdatsuhen" covered the entire storyline...
, Kinnikuman Muscle Generations, and Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix MaxKinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix Maxis a series of fighting video game developed by AKI Corporation, based on the popular Kinnikuman manga and anime series from Weekly Shonen Jump.-Muscle Grand Prix Max:It is the home version of the arcade game... - Eiji TakemotoEiji Takemotois a Japanese voice actor. His name is sometimes mistranslated as and also sometimes credited as being Hidefumi Takemoto . Takemoto's nickname is Takepon...
in Kinnikuman: Nisei - Tetsu InadaTetsu Inada' is a seiyū who works for Aoni Production.-TV:*Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales *Bakugan Battle Brawlers *Bakugan Battle Brawlers New Vestroia *Bamboo Blade...
in Kinnikuman Nisei: The Path of the Seigi Choujin (Game Boy AdvanceGame Boy AdvanceThe is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China...
game) - Eric StuartEric StuartEric Stuart is a voice actor, voice director, singer, songwriter, and guitarist. As the lead singer of his own band, the Eric Stuart Band , he is an award-winning independent artist with a growing US and international fan base.Stuart gained acclaim as a voice actor not only because of his...
in Ultimate MuscleUltimate MuscleUltimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy, known in Japan as , is a manga and anime series made by Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada under the pen name Yudetamago . It is the sequel to the hit manga Kinnikuman that they started in 1979...
(English Dub)
Techniques
- Borrowed from The NinjaThe Ninja (Kinnikuman)' is a fictional character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Ultimate Muscle . In the English dub of Ultimate Muscle he is renamed Ninja Ned and is said to be from the US.-Info:...
.
- Borrowed from Ashuraman.
- Borrowed from Brocken Jr.Brocken Jr.', or Blocken Jr. as some fans prefer, is a character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei...
.
Biography
Ataru was born the eldest son of the Royal Kinniku Family and was first in line to become the next king of Planet Kinniku. But Ataru grew tired of their life of constant training, and left home to let his brother grow up to be the next ruler of planet Kinniku. Throughout Kinnikuman's career as a Seigi Choujin, Ataru was watching him, hoping he would learn the value of friendship. Eventually, Kinnikuman had proved himself worthy to inherit the throne after winning numerous championships and defeating many powerful evil choujin. However, five other "Kinnikuman" came forward claiming to be the true heir to the throne of planet Kinniku—they had all been born in the same hospital, and because of a fire they had been mixed up so the true heir might have been misplaced in the chaos. In truth, they had been chosen as the Five Fated Princes by five evil gods who feared Kinnikuman's power should he assume the throne. A survivor series tournament was organized to determine the true ruler.Ataru went to Fujiyama and killed one of the Princes, , who'd been selected by the God of Brutality, and stole his mask to be able to compete and help his younger brother prevail. He asked Buffaloman
Buffaloman
' is a character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei.-About:*Classification: Akuma Choujin→ Seigi Choujin*Homeland: Spain / Soviet Union...
, Brocken Jr.
Brocken Jr.
', or Blocken Jr. as some fans prefer, is a character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei...
Ashuraman, and The Ninja
The Ninja (Kinnikuman)
' is a fictional character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Ultimate Muscle . In the English dub of Ultimate Muscle he is renamed Ninja Ned and is said to be from the US.-Info:...
) to join his team, but they refused until they saw him save a little boy from an Evil Choujin. Calling themselves the , they were given a buy into the second round and headed for Nagoya Castle
Nagoya Castle
is a Japanese castle located in Nagoya, central Japan. During the Edo period, Nagoya Castle was the center of one of the most important castle towns in Japan—Nagoya-juku— and it included the most important stops along the Minoji, which linked the Tōkaidō with the Nakasendō.-History:In...
, where they were pitted against Team Phoenix. After both The Ninja and Ashuraman lost to Satan Cross
Satan Cross
' a centaur like character, originally he was '. Satan Cross was a fictional character who appeared in Yudetamago's manga series Kinnikuman. The M.U.S.C.L.E...
, Ataru, Brocken, and Buffaloman met Kinnikuman Super Phoenix
Kinnikuman Super Phoenix
', originally ', was one of the ' and the main antagonist of the final story arc of Yudetamago's manga series Kinnikuman. In the anime he is voiced by Michihiro Ikemizu.-Profile:*Name: Kinnikuman Super Phoenix...
, Prisman
Prisman
' is a fictional character who appeared in the final story arc of Yudetamago's manga series Kinnikuman.-Profile:*Homeland: South Pole, Antarctica *Height: 304 cm*Weight: 200 kg*Age: Unknown*Choujin Kyoudo: 52,000,000 Power...
, and Mammothman
Mammothman
' is a fictional character who appeared in Yudetamago's manga series Kinnikuman.-About:*Classification: Zangyaku Choujin*Homeland: Siberia, USSR*Height: 279 cm*Weight: 400 kg*Age: Unknown, but has been alive since at least the last Ice age...
in a six-man tag match. The match took place in a floating cube with three separate rings on it.
During the match Ataru used the Face Flash and Niku Curtain, causing Mayumi
Mayumi Kinniku
' is a character in Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Ultimate Muscle . He is typically referred to as '. He is known as Mayumi Kinnikuman in the English-language version of Ultimate Muscle...
and Sayuri
Sayuri Kinniku
' is a character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman. She was voiced by Nana Yamaguchi .-About:*Classification: Seigi Choujin*Homeland: Planet Kinniku *Choujin Kyoudo: 600,000 Power...
to figure out his identity. He also spoke to Suguru of True Friendship Power. Brocken and Buffaloman managed to take Phoenix's allies out of the match at the cost of their lives, causing Ataru to hit Phoenix with a fury of his teammate's techniques. However, Super Phoenix tore Ataru's page out of the Muscle Prophecy Book and had Mammothman burn it. While disappearing, Ataru used a Muscle Spark on Super Phoenix to show his brother a move powerful enough to defeat Super Phoenix. Super Phoenix quickly regained the upper hand and defeated Ataru with his Muscle Revenger, and Ataru fell to the ground and disappeared.
Neptuneman
Neptuneman
' was a character in the comedic superhuman wrestling comic Kinnikuman. Originally appearing as a villain, like many such characters he turned over a new leaf after losing to Kinnikuman...
gathered Ataru's ashes and used them to save Geronimo
Geronimo (Kinnikuman)
' is a character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei. The Ultimate Muscle dub renamed him "Beatlebomb" and his voice was based on Ringo Starr...
from being killed by The Omegaman
The Omegaman
' is a fictional character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman. He was likely named after the movie The Omega Man. He is voiced by Ken Yamaguchi.-Profile:*Classification: Perfect Choujin*Homeland: Omega Centauri*Age: Unknown...
's Omega Catastrophe Drop. The ashes appeared again and held up a flag to catch Bibinba when she threw herself from the stands. Ataru's spirit, along with those of Robin Mask
Robin Mask
' is a character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei. He also appears in the Kinnikuman chapter of Super Kochikame.-About:*Classification: Seigi Choujin*Homeland: London, England...
, Neptuneman, and Geronimo appeared during Suguru's match with Super Phoenix and restored his Kajiba no Kuso-jikara (Burning Inner Strength) to him. Ataru and the others were restored to life when Kinnikuman used his Face Flash following his victory over Super Phoenix.
Kinnikuman: Nisei
In Nisei, Ataru has no known offspring and has been gone from Planet Kinniku for a while, having formed the team of the with The Ninja. But when he hears of the situations involving his nephew Kinniku Mantarou, he returns home with The Ninja and puts Mantarou through "Kajiba no Kuso-jikara" training, sending him to a prison island to fight No Respect (Bone Cold, Hanzou, and Fork the Giant).Teammates
- BuffalomanBuffaloman' is a character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei.-About:*Classification: Akuma Choujin→ Seigi Choujin*Homeland: Spain / Soviet Union...
- Brocken Jr.Brocken Jr.', or Blocken Jr. as some fans prefer, is a character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei...
- Ashuraman
- The NinjaThe Ninja (Kinnikuman)' is a fictional character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Ultimate Muscle . In the English dub of Ultimate Muscle he is renamed Ninja Ned and is said to be from the US.-Info:...
Career Information
Profile- Alias: Kinnikuman Soldier
- Family: Tatsunori (grandfather), MayumiMayumi Kinniku' is a character in Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Ultimate Muscle . He is typically referred to as '. He is known as Mayumi Kinnikuman in the English-language version of Ultimate Muscle...
(father), SayuriSayuri Kinniku' is a character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman. She was voiced by Nana Yamaguchi .-About:*Classification: Seigi Choujin*Homeland: Planet Kinniku *Choujin Kyoudo: 600,000 Power...
(mother), SuguruSuguru Kinniku, real name , is the main protagonist of Yudetamago's slapstick wrestling manga Kinnikuman and a supporting character in the sequel manga and anime series Ultimate Muscle ....
(brother), Bibinba (sister-in-law), Mantarou (nephew) - Other: Left-handed
Championships
- 1st Kinnikuman Nisei Popularity Contest(9th place)
- 1st Kinnikuman Nisei All Choujin Dai Shingeki Popularity Contest (15th Place)
Titles
- Choujin Blood Brigade: Captain
- Eldest Son of the Royal Kinniku Family
- Choujin Untouchables
Nicknames
Win/Loss Record (Singles)
- O Woolman (Napalm Stretch)
- O The Godshark (Napalm Stretch)
- O Bulldozerman (Napalm Stretch)
- O Heavy Metal (Napalm Stretch)
- O Kinnikuman Soldier (Napalm Stretch)
- X Kinnikuman Super PhoenixKinnikuman Super Phoenix', originally ', was one of the ' and the main antagonist of the final story arc of Yudetamago's manga series Kinnikuman. In the anime he is voiced by Michihiro Ikemizu.-Profile:*Name: Kinnikuman Super Phoenix...
(Muscle Revenger→ Prophecy Page Burnt)
Trivia
- As his brother SuguruSuguru Kinniku, real name , is the main protagonist of Yudetamago's slapstick wrestling manga Kinnikuman and a supporting character in the sequel manga and anime series Ultimate Muscle ....
was named after Yomiuri GiantsYomiuri GiantsThe are a professional baseball team based in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan. The team competes in the Central League in Nippon Professional Baseball, the top level of professional play in Japan. They play their home games in the Tokyo Dome, opened in 1988. The English-language press occasionally calls the...
player Suguru EgawaSuguru Egawais a Japanese former pitcher and now a baseball analyst.-High school career:Egawa entered Sakushin Gakuin High School. In his high school career, he recorded two perfect games of nine no-hitters of 20 shutouts of 30 complete games in 44 games...
, Ataru's given nameGiven nameA given name, in Western contexts often referred to as a first name, is a personal name that specifies and differentiates between members of a group of individuals, especially in a family, all of whose members usually share the same family name...
comes from Egawa's younger brother Ataru. - His age was originally given as 29, which would make him 5 years older than his brother Suguru, even though flashbacks showed him to have been at least in his late teens when Suguru was a baby. His age was later changed to 34 to fix that.