Kinnikuman: The Lost Legend

A playful, self-aware mockumentary that turns a doomed adaptation into a gentle comic mystery, making the filmmaking chaos feel both absurd and affectionate.

Created by

Tetsuaki Matsue

Genres

Action & adventure, Comedy

Starring

Gordon Maeda, Tina Tamashiro, Sion Sono

Overview

In November, 2019, the planning and production of the live action version of the national hero manga "Kinnikuman", directed by Sono Sion, was in progress. "Kinnikuman" was said to be impossible to adapt but it's now said that it will be a great project. Maeda Gordon, while training at the gym, is contacted by the producer of "Kinnikuman", asking him to appear in the movie. However, there's a hidden past attached to this film and the actor begins looking into the mystery.

How it feels

Absurd, satirical, light and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, media, mystery, obsession

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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