The Possibility of an American Muscle Summit?

Potentially historic Kinnikuman news was dropped on Twitter yesterday by Shimada-sensei.  I know it is way too premature to assume this is a done deal, but here is a quick translation:

"Yudetamago is going to do it! Next year in Las Vegas we are going to do a Muscle Summit Business Trip. A Kinniku Expo with BamBam88, CCP, Five Star Toy, Romando, Chouzou Kakumei - we are going to bring all these guys along and do a convention. We are going to plan and organize a tour from Japan if anyone wants to go."

Shimada-sensei giving props to the American Kinnikuman scene!

The fact that they are even talking about doing an overseas event is an honor and testament to the passion and dedication of their foreign Kinniku fans.  If a Muscle Summit does end up happening in the States, it would be great to see Yudekkii from all over the world in attendance. (_肉_)

The 5th Muscle Summit - Kinnikuman Go Fight!

The 5th Muscle Summit took place on 10/29/10, and shaped up to be one hell of an event. I dragged my overseas arse out of bed at 4am to partake of the festivities, and can report that it was a Kinniku dream come true.

Kinniku Day, or Friday the 29th, is derived from the "kin" in kinyoubi/Friday, coupled with the "ni/2" and "ku/9," of the 29th.

The main event featured Shimada Takashi and Nakai Yoshinori of Yudetamago answering the top 29 Kinniku fan questions, and culminated with a live drawing demonstration by Nakai-sensei that blew the crowd away.

Watching Kinnikuman being drawn live was beyond explanation. Words cannot express my gratitude and excitement towards Yudetamago for the event.

Another bit of interesting news from the night was that a Mayumi prequel story is in the works.

Watch the Muscle Summit Here!