Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Season 2 Set to Premiere in January 2025

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin arc season 2 has been officially announced on Sunday, September 22, and is set to debut in January 2025. The first season featured 11 episodes, which began airing in July, and follows Suguru as he returns from his responsibilities as king of Planet Kinniku to support his friends in their battle against the Perfect Chojin group known as the Perfect Large Numbers.

There is speculation that this Production I.G. anime may span multiple seasons, given that the Kinnikuman Perfect Origin arc comprises a substantial 208 chapters in the manga. This provides ample source material for adaptation. The series picks up after the 2011 arc, marking the resurgence of Suguru and his companions in this modern storyline.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the series.

Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc’s Second Season Confirmed

The 11th episode of the Kinnikuman Perfect Origin arc was released this Sunday, concluding the first season. Following the episode’s air, it was confirmed via the series’ official account on X that a second season will be released in January 2025.

At this time, details regarding the upcoming season’s episode count are not available. Nonetheless, many fans are predicting it will also consist of eleven episodes, similar to the inaugural season. It is expected that Production I.G. will continue as the series’ production studio.

The creative team, including the voice actors, is likely to remain unchanged in the upcoming season. There remain numerous inquiries from fans about how many seasons this arc might include, especially considering the extensive 208 chapters of the manga that tell this story.

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Suguru in the final episode of the first season (Image via Production I.G.).

The original manga was serialized from 1979 to 1987, establishing itself as one of the first significant battle shonen titles in the genre. The Kinnikuman Perfect Origin arc marks the return of the beloved characters in the franchise, reigniting the series in 2011. This manga continues from where the original narrative concluded, presenting fresh adventures for Kinnikuman and his allies, with the storyline still in progress.

As Suguru embraces his role as the king of Planet Kinniku, a new faction of Perfect Chojin, known as the Perfect Large Numbers, emerges on Earth. With only Terryman and Geronimo available to thwart this threat, Suguru is compelled to return, leading to the revival of numerous former allies and adversaries, ultimately resulting in one of the most unforgettable arcs in the Kinnikuman saga.

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