Wolfman (Kinnikuman)
Encyclopedia
is a character in Yudetamago
's manga
and anime
series Kinnikuman
and its sequel
Kinnikuman Nisei. The dub renamed him Sosumi
.
Wolfman is a Japanese
Sumo
Choujin who once held the title of Choujin Sumo Yokozuna, but later switched to Choujin Wrestling. He trains his muscles vigorously and boasts of his , muscles that exceed Kinnikuman's. At first he despises Kinnikuman and calls him , but after losing to him in a Sumo match he begins to respect his abilities. From then on he appears as an Idol Choujin
and fights against the Akuma Choujin.
As with the 21st Choujin Olympics final preliminary and his fight with Springman, Wolfman often ends up facing rather plain opponents in one-sided fights. He becomes the cannon fodder
Seigi Choujin (quickly and easily defeated in order to show off how powerful the bad guys are), dying and returning to life 3 times throughout the series.
Despite this poor treatment, Wolfman's specialty in Japan's national sport of Sumo has garnerd him plenty of fans.
Wolfman was modeled after popular rikishi Chiyonofuji Mitsugu
, "Wolf" being Chiyonofuji's nickname. In the anime he is renamed (Real Name: ) and uses phrases like and , becoming a more typical Sumo character.
for the right to be Japan
's representative and a fierce rivalry ensues. However, when they both end up nearly disqualified during the final prelim, they call a truce and work together as a single Japan
ese Representative. They both make it into the tournament, but Wolfman gets a bye into the Second Round where he fights and defeats Cubeman. In the semi-finals he faces Kinnikuman in a sumo match. Wolfman nearly wins, but at the last second Kinnikuman reverses Wolfman's toss into a Kannuki Suplex.
Wolfman later shows up with Terryman
, Robin Mask
, Warsman
, and Brocken Jr.
to aid Kinnikuman during the Seven Devil Choujins Arc. He goes up against Springman, a living spring, in a match taking place in the Tottori
sand dunes. Wolfman's great strength give him an advantage for a little while, but Springman eventually tears him apart with his Devil Tomboy technique. He is later revived along with Robin and Warsman by a dying Buffaloman
.
Wolfman appears again during the Golden Mask Arc, but dies after offering up his lifeforce so that a recently killed Kinnikuman can live again. Before he dies, he has Geronimo
cut of his danbatsushiki as a symbol of his friendship for Kinnikuman. He and Geronimo are later revived by the Perfect Mask, and Wolfman teams up with Brocken Jr. for the Dream Tag Tournament. Unfortunately, before their first match (against Mongolman and Buffaloman
) is interrupted by Kendaman and Screw Kid, who take him and Brocken out with their Hellish Screw technique. Wolfman is seen again when he and Brocken help Kinnikuman and Kinnikuman Great
fight of reporters trying to get a picture of an unmasked Robin Mask, after that, however, he is referred to as being dead and his soul shows up with the souls of other fallen comrades to help Kinnikuman during the fight with the Hell Missionaries.
Without any explanation, Wolfman comes back to life and moves to Hawaii
, where he has a successful career as a make-up wrestler. But, when Neptuneman
sends out his message to all Seigi Choujin in the world to come to Osaka
and support Kinnikuman during his fight with Kinnikuman Super Phoenix
, he and Jesse Maivia head for the airport together. They both show up (with Terryman and Ramenman
) in time to stop the Evil Gods from attacking Super Phoenix's mother.
In Kinnikuman Nisei, Wolfman has gained some weight and become a teacher at the Hercules Factory. He appeared at ringside along with Buffaloman and Jesse Maivia during Kinniku Mantarou's fight with Scarface but has yet to play an important role.
Championships
Nicknames
Win/Loss Record (Singles)
Win/Loss Record (Tag)
Win/Loss Record (Anime
Only)
Win/Loss Record(Other)
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. The dub renamed him Sosumi
Sosumi
Sosumi is one of the system sounds introduced in Apple Inc.'s Macintosh System 7 operating system in 1991, an extremely short sample of a xylophone, which gained notoriety in computer folklore as a cheeky response to a long-running Apple Corps v. Apple Computer trademark conflict...
.
About
- Name: Wolfman
- Classification: Seigi Choujin
- Homeland: JapanJapanJapan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
- Tōhoku Area
Japan - Age: 20, 21 (Golden Mask Arc), 23 (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...
Arc), 57 (Nisei) - Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 102 kg
- Choujin Kyoudo: 800,000 Power (AnimeAnimeis 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....
: 980,000 Power) - Trademark Techniques: Gasshou Hineri, Rubik's CubeRubik's CubeRubik's Cube is a 3-D mechanical puzzle invented in 1974 by Hungarian sculptor and professor of architecture Ernő Rubik.Originally called the "Magic Cube", the puzzle was licensed by Rubik to be sold by Ideal Toy Corp. in 1980 and won the German Game of the Year special award for Best Puzzle that...
Twist - Tag Teams: Most Dangerous Combo (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...
) - First Appearance: Manga Chapter 90, Anime Episode 27
Wolfman is a Japanese
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
Sumo
Sumo
is a competitive full-contact sport where a wrestler attempts to force another wrestler out of a circular ring or to touch the ground with anything other than the soles of the feet. The sport originated in Japan, the only country where it is practiced professionally...
Choujin who once held the title of Choujin Sumo Yokozuna, but later switched to Choujin Wrestling. He trains his muscles vigorously and boasts of his , muscles that exceed Kinnikuman's. At first he despises Kinnikuman and calls him , but after losing to him in a Sumo match he begins to respect his abilities. From then on he appears as an 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:...
and fights against the Akuma Choujin.
As with the 21st Choujin Olympics final preliminary and his fight with Springman, Wolfman often ends up facing rather plain opponents in one-sided fights. He becomes the cannon fodder
Cannon fodder
Cannon fodder is an informal, derogatory term for military personnel who are regarded or treated as expendable in the face of enemy fire. The term is generally used in situations where soldiers are forced to deliberately fight against hopeless odds in an effort to achieve a strategic goal...
Seigi Choujin (quickly and easily defeated in order to show off how powerful the bad guys are), dying and returning to life 3 times throughout the series.
Despite this poor treatment, Wolfman's specialty in Japan's national sport of Sumo has garnerd him plenty of fans.
Wolfman was modeled after popular rikishi Chiyonofuji Mitsugu
Chiyonofuji Mitsugu
, born June 1, 1955, as in Hokkaidō, Japan, is a former champion sumo wrestler and the 58th yokozuna of the sport. He is now the head coach of Kokonoe stable....
, "Wolf" being Chiyonofuji's nickname. In the anime he is renamed (Real Name: ) and uses phrases like and , becoming a more typical Sumo character.
Voice Actors
- Masashi HiroseMasashi Hiroseis a Japanese voice actor. He works at Production Baobab.He is known for the roles of Ramba Ral , Rikishiman , Gosterro , and Nakano-sensei .-Anime television:...
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... - Daisuke Gouri 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. 98 & 100) - Yasuhiko KawazuYasuhiko Kawazuis a Japanese voice actor.- Television :* Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsu-hen , Golemman, Iwao, Leopardon, Mixer Taitei, Motorman, Rikishiman* Sailor Moon , Worker * Yuusha Tokkyuu Might Gaine , Jarmanee...
in Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne - Yūki Satō in Kinnikuman Nisei
- Dan GreenDan Green (voice actor)Daniel Alexander Green , is an American voice actor, voice director and script adapter who has worked for 4Kids Entertainment, DuArt Film and Video, NYAV Post and Central Park Media...
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
Story
Wolfman first debuts during the 21st Choujin Olympics. He challenges 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 ....
for the right to be Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
's representative and a fierce rivalry ensues. However, when they both end up nearly disqualified during the final prelim, they call a truce and work together as a single Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese Representative. They both make it into the tournament, but Wolfman gets a bye into the Second Round where he fights and defeats Cubeman. In the semi-finals he faces Kinnikuman in a sumo match. Wolfman nearly wins, but at the last second Kinnikuman reverses Wolfman's toss into a Kannuki Suplex.
Wolfman later shows up with Terryman
Terryman
' is a character in Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Ultimate Muscle .-About:*Classification: Seigi Chojin*Homeland: Amarillo, Texas *Age: 20, 22 , 24 , 54...
, 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...
, Warsman
Warsman
' is a character from Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Kinnikuman Nisei. He is primarily voiced by Hideyuki Hori.-About:*English Name: Warsman...
, and 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...
to aid Kinnikuman during the Seven Devil Choujins Arc. He goes up against Springman, a living spring, in a match taking place in the Tottori
Tottori
Tottori can refer to:* Tottori Prefecture - a Japanese prefecture with 613,229 people.* Tottori, Tottori - a Japanese city with 202,015 people.* Tottori Sand Dunes...
sand dunes. Wolfman's great strength give him an advantage for a little while, but Springman eventually tears him apart with his Devil Tomboy technique. He is later revived along with Robin and Warsman by a dying 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...
.
Wolfman appears again during the Golden Mask Arc, but dies after offering up his lifeforce so that a recently killed Kinnikuman can live again. Before he dies, he has 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...
cut of his danbatsushiki as a symbol of his friendship for Kinnikuman. He and Geronimo are later revived by the Perfect Mask, and Wolfman teams up with Brocken Jr. for the Dream Tag Tournament. Unfortunately, before their first match (against Mongolman and 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...
) is interrupted by Kendaman and Screw Kid, who take him and Brocken out with their Hellish Screw technique. Wolfman is seen again when he and Brocken help Kinnikuman and Kinnikuman Great
Kinnikuman 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...
fight of reporters trying to get a picture of an unmasked Robin Mask, after that, however, he is referred to as being dead and his soul shows up with the souls of other fallen comrades to help Kinnikuman during the fight with the Hell Missionaries.
Without any explanation, Wolfman comes back to life and moves to Hawaii
Hawaii
Hawaii 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...
, where he has a successful career as a make-up wrestler. But, when 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...
sends out his message to all Seigi Choujin in the world to come to Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
and support Kinnikuman during his fight with 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...
, he and Jesse Maivia head for the airport together. They both show up (with Terryman and Ramenman
Ramenman
', or ' as he was later known, is a fictional character in Yudetamago's manga and anime series' Kinnikuman, Tatakae!! Ramenman, and Kinnikuman Nisei.-About:*Classification: Zangyaku Choujin→ Seigi Choujin*Homeland: Henan, China...
) in time to stop the Evil Gods from attacking Super Phoenix's mother.
In Kinnikuman Nisei, Wolfman has gained some weight and become a teacher at the Hercules Factory. He appeared at ringside along with Buffaloman and Jesse Maivia during Kinniku Mantarou's fight with Scarface but has yet to play an important role.
Career Information
Profile- 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
- Choujin Sumo Yokozuna
- 21st Choujin Olympics 4th Place
Nicknames
- The Greatest Performer in 1,000,000 Years
- PampersPampersPampers is a brand of baby products marketed by Procter & Gamble. Pampers was at one time only used as a name for a disposable diaper.-Products:...
-chan - DohyoDohyothumb|A dohyōThe dohyō is the ring in which sumo wrestling bouts are held. A modern dohyo is a circle of rice-straw bales 4.55 meters in diameter, mounted on a square platform of clay 6.7m on a side, and 34 to 60 cm high. The surface is covered by sand.A new dohyō is built prior to each...
Hero
Win/Loss Record (Singles)
- O unknown sumo choujin
- O unknown choujin[choujin olympics preliminary qualification match]
- O Cubeman (Rubik's Cube Twist→ Gasshou Hineri)
- X 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 ....
(Kannuki Suplex) - X Springman (Devil Tomboy)
- O God of Brute Strength (Izori Nage)
- X Clioneman (???)
Win/Loss Record (Tag)
- Most Dangerous Combo (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...
)- X Perfect Choujin Combo (Hellish Screw)
Win/Loss Record (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....
Only)
- O Harigorasu (Abise Taoshi)
- X Black Sumoman (Body Splash)
- O Black Sumo (Gasshou Hineri)
- O Haniwa Satan (Gasshou Hineri)
- Δ Haniwa Satan (Rubik's Cube Twist)
- O Hydra Sumo
- Δ The Sanzokun (Body Slam) (Tag Match with Brocken Jr.)
Win/Loss Record(Other)
- X TerrymanTerryman' is a character in Yudetamago's manga and anime series Kinnikuman and its sequel Ultimate Muscle .-About:*Classification: Seigi Chojin*Homeland: Amarillo, Texas *Age: 20, 22 , 24 , 54...
(Popularity Contest)