Prince Kamehame
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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...
. Renamed "Prince Lou Ow" in the translation of Ultimate Muscle
Ultimate Muscle
Ultimate 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...
by 4Kids Entertainment
4Kids Entertainment
4Kids Entertainment is an American film and television production company in bankruptcy since April 2011. It is known for English-dubbing Japanese anime and specializing in the acquisition, production and licensing of children's entertainment around the United States...
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About
- Classification: Seigi Choujin
- Homeland: HawaiiHawaiiHawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
, AmericaUnited StatesThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
United States (Originally Planet Coconuts) - Age: 70
- Height: 185 cm
- Weight: 90 kg
- Choujin Kyoudo: 950,000 Power
- Trademark Techniques: Back Flip, Kamehame's 100 Killer Attacks
- Tag Teams: Muscle Brothers (KinnikumanSuguru 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 ....
) - First Appearance: Manga Chapter 53, Anime Episode ?
Kinnikuman refers to him as . His name comes from Hawaiian King Kamehameha
Kamehameha I
Kamehameha I , also known as Kamehameha the Great, conquered the Hawaiian Islands and formally established the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810. By developing alliances with the major Pacific colonial powers, Kamehameha preserved Hawaii's independence under his rule...
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Voice Actors
- Masaharu Satou in KinnikumanKinnikumanis 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...
- Eiji KanieEiji Kaniewas a Japanese voice actor born in Tokyo. He is most remembered for being the first voice of Ramenman in Kinnikuman and for playing Vrlitwhai Kridanik in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross. He died in 1985 of a subarachnoid hemorrhage...
in KinnikumanKinnikumanis 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...
(eps. 88~110, as Kinnikuman GreatKinnikuman Great' is a persona from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei.-About:*Classification: Seigi Choujin , Unknown *Homeland: Hawaii , Amarillo, Texas , Hachiōji, Tokyo...
) - Hidetoshi Nakamura in Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne
Techniques
American Tour Arc
Kamehame is a Veteran Choujin. In all of his 999 title defenses, he never lost once. When he first appears, he lives in Hawaii as Jesse Maivia's personal assistant. At age 70, he is Hawaii's greatest wrestler. He would have gained a 1000th victory but he lost to Jesse. KinnikumanSuguru 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 ....
got to Hawaii and ended up challenging Kamehame because Kamehame agreed to let him fight Jesse if Kinnikuman could get through him. Kinnikuman lost within seconds of the match's start. He defeated Kinnikuman with a Back Flip. Kinnikuman lost but still wanted to challenge Jesse. Jesse was the only man to defeat Kamehame and since Kamehame saw promise in Kinnikuman, Kamehame decided to train Kinnikuman. He taught Kinnikuman the 48 Killer Techniques. When the training was finished, for now, Kinnikuman challenged and defeated Jesse.
Dream Choujin Tag Arc
Kamehame later joined Kinnikuman in the Dream Tag matches since Kinnikuman didn't have a partner. Kamehame sported a Kinniku mask and assumed the name Kinnikuman GreatKinnikuman Great
' is a persona from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei.-About:*Classification: Seigi Choujin , Unknown *Homeland: Hawaii , Amarillo, Texas , Hachiōji, Tokyo...
. The two had the name . The first match for them was against Pentagon and Black Hole. The Muscle Brothers won the match when they performed the Muscle Docking technique. During a match between The New Machineguns and The Stray Devil Combo, Kamehame eventually was killed by Sunshine
Sunshine (Kinnikuman)
' is a fictional villain from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman: Nisei. He is based on the Sunshine 60 Building in Tokyo.-About:*Classification: Akuma Choujin*Homeland: Nazca, Peru...
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Terryman carried Kamehame into an empty locker and discovered Kinnikuman Great's identity. Before Kamehame died, he wanted Terryman to assume the mantle of Kinnikuman Great and his fighting techniques.
Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne
During the Royal Crown arc, Kamehame returned when The OmegamanThe 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...
performed his Omega Metamorphesis technique and had Kamehame's spirit take over his body. Through the course of the match, Kamehame's spirit was too hard for Omegaman to control and Kamehame fully gained control of Omegaman's body. Kamehame finished teaching Kinnikuman Kamehame's 100 Special Techniques, by performing them on Kinnikuman. With the techniques at hand, Kinnikuman beat Omegaman with the Muscle Spark.
Career Information
Profile- Alias: Kinnikuman GreatKinnikuman Great' is a persona from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei.-About:*Classification: Seigi Choujin , Unknown *Homeland: Hawaii , Amarillo, Texas , Hachiōji, Tokyo...
- Theme Song: "" by Akira KushidaAkira Kushida, is a Japanese vocalist who is well known for his work in the soundtracks for anime and tokusatsu productions, most notably Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan, Kinnikuman, and Uchuu Keiji Gavan. His nickname from his fans is...
Championships
- First HawaiiHawaiiHawaii is the newest of the 50 U.S. states , and is the only U.S. state made up entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean, southwest of the continental United States, southeast of Japan, and northeast of...
Choujin Heavyweight Champion (999 successful title defenses)
Titles
- Kinnikuman's Master
Nicknames
Win/Loss Record (Singles)
- O 999 title defenses
- X Jesse Maivia
- O KinnikumanSuguru 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 ....
(Back Flip) - X SunshineSunshine (Kinnikuman)' is a fictional villain from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman: Nisei. He is based on the Sunshine 60 Building in Tokyo.-About:*Classification: Akuma Choujin*Homeland: Nazca, Peru...
(Cursed Roller) (as Kinnikuman Great)
Win/Loss Record (Tag)
- Muscle Brothers (Kinnikuman)
- O 4D Killer Combo (Muscle Docking) (as Kinnikuman Great)