Fans of the wrestling-themed shonen action series Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc have reason to celebrate, as a third season for the anime has been officially announced. The news came during the “Kinnikuman Chojin Festival 2025” event held on August 3, 2025, at Yokohama Budokan.
This continuation will delve further into the epic three-way battle between the Seigi (Justice), Akuma (Devil), and Perfect Chojin (Superhuman) factions, with the new season expected to focus on the confrontation between the Allied Forces of Justice and Devil against Nemesis and the Perfect Large Numbers at the Tottori Sand Dunes.
Production Details and Previous Seasons
The Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc anime is produced by Production I.G., with Akira Sato directing, Makoto Fukami handling series composition, Hirotaka Marufuji designing the characters, and Yasuharu Takanashi composing the music. The series is a continuation of the original Kinnikuman narrative, picking up where the classic 1983 anime left off.
The first season of Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc premiered in July 2024 and ran until September of the same year. Its second season followed shortly after, airing from January to March 2025. Both previous seasons, and presumably the upcoming third season, are available for worldwide streaming on Netflix.
The Legacy of Kinnikuman
The Kinnikuman franchise originated as a popular fighting manga created by Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada, collectively known as Yudetamago. It was first serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from 1979 to 1987. The manga later resumed publication in 2011 in Shueisha’s Shu Play and Weekly Playboy. The original manga series also inspired a successful anime adaptation that aired from 1983 to 1986, spanning 137 episodes.
The story of Kinnikuman follows the titular character, a clumsy and often ridiculed prince from Planet Kinniku, who despite his initial shortcomings, discovers his destiny as a powerful superhero and ultimately becomes the strongest wrestler in the universe. The Perfect Origin Arc specifically explores the roots of the Chojin and features Kinnikuman’s return to the wrestling ring to face new threats.
Character Songs and Fan Engagement
In addition to the third season announcement, it was also confirmed that new character songs are in production for Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc. This initiative revives a tradition from the original 1983 anime series, which featured individual songs for many of its fighters. This move is likely a response to fan demand and aims to further immerse viewers in the world of Kinnikuman by providing dedicated themes for its diverse cast of characters.
Notable voice actors in the series include Mamoru Miyano as Kinnikuman, Sumire Uesaka as Meat-kun, and Daisuke Ono as Terryman. The announcement of a third season and new character songs underscores the enduring popularity of the Kinnikuman franchise and its continued appeal to both long-time fans and new audiences worldwide.
