Kinnikuman is a great series about wrestlers from other planets protecting people. And it's funny, very funny. Sad to say, this was one of the 4kids' better dubs, but their mistake was focusing too much on the humor and less on the drama. Believe it or not, this series is very dramatic. In fact, you'll find yourself constantly feeling sympathy towards other characters rather than the Mantarou, the central character. Somehow, that makes this show great because every new character, even the villains, are likeable.
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Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy
(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Frank Frankson, Marc Thompson, Ted Lewis, Where to watch: Fox, DVD)
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Muscle-bound superhero fights to save the planet.
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for Ages 7 and Up
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About Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy
Parents need to know that this animated action series is all about vengeful duels and fights; consequently, cartoon violence is an integral part of the show. There's some iffy language, too -- no swearing, per se, but lots of name-calling along the lines of "idiot." It's hardly educational, but the series does offer a good message about accomplishing what you put your mind to.
Read our full review by Deirdre Sheppard
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- Families can talk about identity. How are all people like their parents? Is it necessary to have the same goals as your parents? How can you use what you learn from your parents to be the best person you can be? Is Kid Muscle like his father? Do the characters in the show spoil Kid Muscle because they compare him to his father rather than see him as his own person?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
A good show, not exactly educational, but worth it
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