Mangahelpers Translationshttps://mangahelpers.com/translators/rss2009-11-25T00:16:49+00:00/favicon.icoMangaHelpers Adminsadmin@mangahelpers.comhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/strangerataru/releases/17801[English] [Translation] Kinnikuman Lady 8 by StrangerAtaru2009-11-25T00:16:49+00:00StrangerAtaruadmin@mangahelpers.comAs the Choujin Olympics continues, K. Lady finally has her turn facing off against the mysterious Carley Cook of India...but will this be a match that leads to bloodshed...or indigestion!?
Chp. 8: Curry vs. Gyuudon
61. Announcer: Well—today we will be reporting the events of the bout of the second match of the Choujin Olympics: Carley Cook vs. Kinnikuman Lady! Broadcaster: In the broadcasting booth we have in place Terryman Girl-san. Terry-san, do you have a word about this match! Terry: KINNIKUMAN IS MY BRIDE.
62. Announcer: …At any rate, begin the match! Meat: Princess! Don’t forget the operation! Meat: Princess! Carley Cook’s weakness is (probably) the curry on her head! Please break that to pieces! K. Lady: I’ve got it, Meat! K. Lady: But…if I act rough with food, it would be inexcusable to this commoner. Announcer: Kinnikuman Lady is grabbing on to Carley Cook’s head--! Announcer: SHE’S STARTED TO EAT IT VIOLENTLY--!!
63. K. Lady: Huh? Announcer: Is it spicy--? K. Lady: It’s just right~~(delish~~) Announcer: It was just right! Broadcaster: Terry-san, what is this development…? Terry: This is an ideal stage for the match, as expected of Kinnikuman. Her biting power and even speed are unforgivable: she’s a first-class FOOD FIGHTER. Announcer: Gee—it’s been consumed just like that—does this mean a victory for Kinnikuman---!? SFX: Tente~~tete~~Tentente~~ Announcer: Another helping has appeared--!! Is this the great secret art of Indian Yoga----!?
64. Announcer: Kinnikuman Lady is challenging the second-serving--! Announcer: She ate it— Announcer: It’s yoga— SFX: Rere~~Re~~ Announcer: A third serving----!! K. Lady: Uu~~h, Carley-san…if you can, I want some water~~ Announcer: Kinnikuman is making a natural request— SFX: Te~~rerere~~Rererere~~re~~ Announcer: Adding in water, a service of a steaming potato has appeared----!!
65. Brocken: How could that potato appear… Ramen: Carley Cook…we have to watch out for her. Announcer: We’ve received this information of the interview with fighter Carley Cook which occurred before the match: “When I heard this year’s Choujin Olympics was being held in Japan, I immediately researched rice curry. I ended up with one that agreed with the likings of the Japanese, up through dishing its taste, the quality of rice and a series of services. Terry: She’s a formidable enemy……! Announcer: Kinnikuman in the ring appears that while she’s quickly reaching her 20th serving, her pace is finally slowing down!! K. Lady: U~~h, it’s tasty. I’m getting numb within my mouth~~ Meat: Mumu…this is again another development…! Meat: Even so…there should still be something I can do…! Meat: During her interview, Carley Cook mentioned “research” and “ending up”…So that is, it means that her own curry…has a limit! Meat: THAT’S IT! (out loud): Aah…By seeing that somehow I’ve gotten hungry~~(in monotone)
66. Meat: I WANT TO HAVE THAT DELICIOUS CURRY TOO~~ SFX: Tererere~~ Announcer: Meat-kun has started to really eat it with vigor as well--!! K. Lady: MEAT!! Meat: I WILL FIGHT TOGETHER WITH HER TOO…! Broadcaster: The two of them have started to eat but…is that fine, Terry-san?
67. Terry: HE—Y, GIVE ME FIVE PORTIONS TOO--! Announcer: The three of them are recklessly eating--! Announcer: And yet, the yoga as expected isn’t enough eith—er! SFX: Tererure Rerere… SFX: Reren… Carley: Haa haa… K. Lady: AH Announcer: Dessert has appeared--! She’s already run out of the curry rice!
68. Announcer: SHE’S DONE~~!! KINNIKUMAN LADY HAS WON---!! Carley: I’ve lost. Announcer: Carley Cook said this afterwards…“I’ve heard that the Japanese really love curry, but I honestly miscalculated that it was this popular. The 100 servings I prepared were not enough and from now on, I think I’ve reconsider my outlook on the allotment that I make along with looking again at having a menu with variety while adjusting the spiciness, since I want to expand the stores managed by my family.” K. Lady: Meat, Terry, thank you~~ Terry: Hehe…for what? (I really hate it spicy) Meat: How great…I was useful! K. Lady: SO NOW… K. Lady: WE’LL CELEBRATE WITH GYUUDON--!!
TN: It's strange but poignant seeing Lady K. facing off against the same initial opponent as Suguru in the main continuity (especially after seeing Robin take on a resurgent Koubellman instead of...Canadianman) If you think about it, Curry Cook was probably one of the first true gimmicky Choujin in the series...and you know that Suguru really couldn't hold on against his food choices. But Lady K...well, at least she likes curry, no matter how hot and spicy, making one major difference. (then again you do have to wonder how long curry has been a Japanese staple considering it is originally one of the main delicacies of India, but it probably has grown in popularity in the nearly thirty years between periods) Though one matter you have to wonder about crying foul about: should she really get the win considering she used Meat and Terry to help eat all that curry? Well...it's not like she could eat it all by herself and STILL have room for gyuudon, huh?https://mangahelpers.com/t/strangerataru/releases/17160[English] [Translation] Kinnikuman Lady 7 by StrangerAtaru2009-10-29T02:35:59+00:00StrangerAtaruadmin@mangahelpers.comSomehow or another, Lady K. has made it to the final brackets of the Choujin Olympics! But of course, the brackets may be more difficult than she realized...particularly after she sees the first match!
Chp. 7: The Real Battles Start
53. TV: Some time ago, the final pairings for the Choujin Olympics have been announced! Brackets: (left to right) LADY ROBIN / KOUBEL-LOUMAN CARLEY COOK / KINNIKUMAN LADY TERRYMAN GIRL / SPHINXMAN (TN: This is sort of a bizarre but interesting turn: though the Sphinx can be either sex in Egyptian mythology, the reading for the “Sphinxman” in this series is the kanji that represent “lion-woman”; as a further note, the most famous non-Egyptian Sphinx is a female one who appeared in the myth of Oedipus who gave the famous “Riddle of the Sphinx”. [Though some suggested that the Sphinx only became Egypt’s guardian when they were encountered by later civilizations like Greece, particularly the massive one at Giza] Therefore, this allows for Sphinxman to essentially keep her name without any weird or silly additions, not to mention allows for a more appropriate “Sphinxman” in this world over the one in the original universe) RAMEN-NYAN/MUTTER BROCKEN
54. Lady K.: Wawa~~that’s a terrifying combination~~ Meat: Mumu~~this has really…slipped a bit…? Lady K.: N~~? Did it warp a bit~~? Meat: Ah! N…no no, that was merely talk! (to himself) Oh no, oh no…Once again I had a history-stressed thought of my former world…here’s my decision…! Meat: I shouldn’t be staying in this world as a bystander…I can use my experiences and knowledge believing that the broad flow of history will go in the same direction…I have a “duty” in existing now to resist against the worst-case scenario… Meat: My “duty” is to serve diligently for her! Lady K.: Aren’t those fireworks pretty— Meat: PRINCESS!! I’LL DO MY BEST WITH ALL MY MIGHT! Lady K.: Huh!? I don’t get this well, but somehow you have great spirit~~! Go fight! SFX: RIIING Meat: Pardon me, Princess! SFX: BEEP Meat: This is Meat! Space Police: Ah, Meat-kun? This is the space police.
55. Space Police: Well~~as you predicted, that Kinkotsuman was caught buying a Remodeling Rifle! Kinta: KORAA— Kinkotsu: Kyaaa Space Police: Currently, the Choujin who fell in the Choujin Olympics preliminaries are cooperating to chase him down with their free time Meat: Thanks for the effort! (Best regards on everything) Kinta: URAA---NOW DIE! Kinkotsu: Hiiiii, they’ll rip me to pieces! Meat: Princess! You should please concentrate only on your fight! Lady K.: Oh? RIGHT---!! Lady K: O—K, So first, I’ll research Robin’s first match— Meat: !
56. Announcer: Well—here at the dome we will be starting the match of Lady Robin vs. Koubel-louman, the first match of the Choujin Olympics! Announcer: Robin, the champion of the previous tournament, is in a dignified relaxed state as expected! Announcer: Her opposing combatant, Koubel-louman, said this in an interview before the match! “I’m honored to have been picked to fight the former champ suddenly. This person who I was drawn to face in my match I can’t merely take down, damn it. I’ve perfected my Robin Counter-Measure. Will I win if I can pull this off? I can’t even imagine but…” That’s all! (So which is she?) Announcer: At any rate, the 20th Choujin Olympics of the era will finally begin!!
57. Koubel-lou: Fu Koubel-lou: I don’t need… Koubel-lou: THIS!! Announcer: Koubel-louman has thrown away her attack-designed shield--!! Special: Is…she crazy? She’s thrown down her personal protector…! Canadian: Is this her final stand…? Caption: GUEST SPEAKERS Koubel-lou: And so!! Now I’ll shall unleash my prided copper!! (TN: “Cu” is the periodic abbreviation for “copper”) Koubel-lou: CHOUJIN HARDNESS 3!! FULL-RELEASE COPPER POWER!!! Announcer: Koubel-louman is suddenly showing her final secret--!!
58. Special: This is a final secret where the copper-like Koubell becomes real copper…Koubell…can’t be….. (TN: A bit of trivia: “Koubell” is Japanese for “copper bell”, but usually is used for a copper-like object that appears like it is copper but is not literally copper) Canadian: Is she going to die in this fight…! Robin: …… Koubel-lou: Ku Koubel-lou: Just hold out a bit longer……my life! Koubel-lou: LET’S GO, ROBIN MASK!! Koubel-lou: KOUBELL DRIVER!!!
59. Koubel-lou: To stop this rush would need two times my Hardness 3…that is, you would need a defense power that matches hardness 9: Sapphire--! Koubel-lou: THIS MATCH IS MINE---!! Announcer: Koubel-louman his headed towards Robin with her speed as is---!! Announcer: KOUBEL-LOUMAN HAS BROKEN APART----!!! Robin: … Robin: What was that………sorry. (It’s Hardness 9) (TN: Bit of a reminder that actually was revealed later: Robin’s chestplate…or in this case, breastplate, is Hardness 9…as you can see)
60. Meat: Hm~~m…Princess…there’s not much more to be consulted on… Lady K.: …Robin is cool~ Lady K.: Even if I’m not match for her, I want to be seen fighting as imposing like Koubell~~Haa~~~ Meat: ……It’ll be fine, Princess will win grandly against Curry…Carley…And then you’ll fight Robin-san fair and square and win that…! Lady K.: Huh~~you’re saying some weird things all of a sudden…why are you thinking that? Meat: Hm~~mm…Ehehe…it’s nothing…really…! Lady K.: ……But would it be fine if it came to that~~ TV:
TOMORROW: THE 2ND MATCH KINNIKUMAN LADY (JAPAN) VS. CARLEY COOK (INDIA)
TN: Let me say it now: I like Koubellman...but it took this series for me to realize it. Of the original Choujin Olympics participants, he was one of the weirdest designs and, in some ways, a sign of some of the more bizarre Choujin to come. (or in another way, a bit of a "proto-Warsman" in it's faceless, metallic nature) Thing is that in the original series, Koubellman was more or less a BG Choujin...not one of those who obviously got attention from that initial Choujin class (see Ramenman, Brockenman...and even Canadianman and Kani Base), but not one who was created and promptly not used at all like some get (the obvious two being Zoroman or Gokuman...yes there was a Gokuman), more part of the group that was "there" but wasn't that prominent at all (you can say Amazonman and Lupin personify those...though one quick note: am I the only one who likes how the female Lupin is a weird fusion of Tuxedo Kamen and Sailor Moon with her pigtails undone...though she's hard to see unless you look closely in a few chapters) But luckily, Koubellman (and in a way Sphinxman a few chapters from now...and even some silly moments like Kintaman hunting down Kinkotsuman early on) finally seem to escape from obscurity and gets a moment in the spotlight with these chapters, ones that Yude never really gave them due to preference...(well that and probably because we don't want a rerun with Canadianman and Skyman in a weirder series) It is too bad that Koubel-louman did lose (for one thing it was Robin...for another, they did bring in Choujin Hardness already...and of course unless Koubel-louman makes a deal with Akuma Shogun to learn Hardness 10, she'll forever be merely copper), but I liked her moment in the spotlight. (and next time...OK, hold off until next time but let's say I have a thing for Indian girls...so Carley Cook should be fun) https://mangahelpers.com/t/strangerataru/releases/17141[English] [Translation] Kinnikuman Lady 6 by StrangerAtaru2009-10-27T23:24:07+00:00StrangerAtaruadmin@mangahelpers.comThe Choujin Olympics have become utterly insane: with the fusion of Preliminary events, Lady K. must now go to the moon and return back with a rabbit...just for winning against Kani Beko in janken! (and oh yeah, Kinkotsuman's waiting...)
Chp. 6: The Final (Formerly the First) Preliminary
43. Lady K.: Huh? Meat! Meat: I’m coming with you presumptuously! Lady K.: Yes--! With you, I’m really relieved! Meat: I shouldn’t intervene as best as possible, but…it’s a different story if this is Kinkotsuman’s trap…If I don’t protect you…! Meat: Princess, there’s the moon.
44. Rabbit: OAA Rabbit: GUAAAA UGYAAAA Meat: WHAAA---!?? I can’t protect her a bit from that—(That’s a G-level menace) Kinkotsu: Fu…so they’ve come: nikuman boobs and tiny glasses… (TN: “Nikuman” is a manju bun with meat filling)
45. Kinkotsu: It was great that I messed up the tournament rules for something like this…I can smash on a feast of Choujin who’ll be outcasts. Kinkotsu: Yep! Iwao: We really can’t hold on to that— Meat: Calm down, Meat…I can support Princess with calm judgment…! (Ah) Meat: Prince! There are some safe rabbits over there! Find a gap in that kaijuu and get one of those quickly… Lady K.: DON’T… Lady K.: TORMENT ALL OF US----!!!
46. Meat: Princess! Lady K.: MUMUMUU~~!!! Ramen: Now-aru! Canadian: Ah, she’s sly! Ramen: Hmph, fights are callous-aru. Ramen: Farewell-aru. Canadian: DAMN YOU~~~~ Meat: I had thought of that too…! No, everyone thinks that in a match…unconditionally, it can be a preference for the safety of people… Meat: And that’s what Kinnikuman Lady thinks! (out loud) PRINCESS---! THROW IT TOWARDS THE ROCK MOUNTAIN!! Lady K.: THAT’S A ROGER--!!
47. Lady K.: TARYAAA----!!! (Tarabaa~~~uawaiua!!) Iwao: Oh no. Kinkotsu & Iwao: GOAAAAA (GYAA—DAWASA--) Lady K.: (Haa—haa--) Are all of you…alright--?
48. Canadian: …Yep. Kinta: Well…that was something. Sky: …… Lady K.: Really~~? From what happened, you should be toasted~~ Kinta: We’re fine…for the moment, we’re all Choujin… Lady K.: Really—then I’m relieved~~ Sky: ……Take this…Japan representative. (The last one) Lady K.: Huh? Sky: You’re the most suitable to go to the finals among the Choujin that are here. So I say…we think that we want you to go there. Lady K.: …! Meat: Accept it and say thanks, Princess. All of them feel that way. Lady K.: Right…Thanks, everyone… Lady K.: I’LL DO MY BEST…!!
49. Narrator: HOWEVER…KANI BEKO WAS ELIMINATED… Meat: Huh… Terry: She…was squashed 5 seconds after it started… Lady K.: Huh…so then…I…failed? Robin: Yes, however… Robin: From your rave reviews from the audience who watched your activities on the Moon from the monitor……they’re currently in the midst of a consideration since they don’t want to easily serve failure together. Harabote: The point is that only six passed… Meat: …… Meat: Well~~how about this… Harabote: Hmm…Mhmm…… Harabote: Right…we’ll go with that! Special eligibility for Kinnikuman Lady! Harabote: And with us not being filled to fixed regulations…you pass in this case!!
50. Terry: CONGRATULATIONS, KINNIKUMAN LADY!! Lady K.: I—DID IT--!!! Ramen: …Hmph. Voice: But chairman…with that, we’re still at seven…what are we going to do? Harabote: Hmm…there’s still exactly one person who has continued with the weight lifting…Give her special eligibility (pass). Caption: INDIA REPRESENTATIVE: CARLEY COOK Narrator: WITH THAT, THE CHOUJIN OLYMPICS PRELIMINARIES ENDED!!!
51. Brocken: That Ramen Nyan…The enemy of my mother! (TN: Yeah…assume that’s Brocken Jr, folks)
52. Broken Item Talk from the Age of Kinnikuman 20TH CENTURY KINNIKUMAN (Part 1) (TN: I assume the title of the omake is based on the manga series “20th Century Boys”, but there is a weird pun that won’t be picked up in English: The “ki” in “Seiki” (the Japanese word for “era”…or in this case, “century”, is also used for the first “Ki” in “Kinnikuman”)
Panel 1: I think I want to talk for a moment on Kinkeshi; it’s been 15 years since that seal was broken. (Ooh…) (TN: “Kinkeshi” is the famous rubbery Kinnikuman toys that were really popular in Japan and released in the US as the M.U.S.C.L.E. line)
Panel 2: I can confirm that (my collection was): -I had stopped with Part 16; split with 70% Bandai, 30% Amada (and others) -My Dekakeshi for some reason was only a Neptuneman in a Kinniku Buster -(A person who stretched it opened it in front, it’s already melting) (They stand out in being dirty and yellow…)
Panel 3: Aah, now that I mention it, I remember in those days the kids of the neighborhoods always came to my home—(they were here for this or that). But then, as I think of it, I didn’t have a deep organization system~~they were somehow mixed up…Well~ a no-brand!! (N?)
Panel 4: HUH—WHAT’S WITH THIS SUNSHSI—NE!! (Why was it swelling; this stitching is rough) IT’S ARCHAIC---!! (His forehead is dented) / On Reverse he’s a 27-Hole Type
TN: Well at least Lady K. handled the rabbit her own special way...special being just destroying the giant one and crushing Kinkotsuman and Iwao under it! Though the weirdest aspect of the chapter is pretty much post-rabbit, particularly considering that we have two Choujin who were in the final 8 in the original Kinnikuman (Canadianman and Skyman...there was also the female Kintaman but that essentially was revenge for main continuity's Kintaman for not crossing the finish line and allowing Suguru to make the final 8 in that world) giving the rabbit up to Lady K just because she saved them! Although I could make a comment about how solemn face Una Skyman is...at least it makes some sense...but not quite. (then again I find it bizarre that they let Lady K. in though Kani Beko failed...and at the same time we have no idea who Carley Cook's partner was yet she got in for putting a rock on her head) So now we're moving on to the final eight...and of course, now we should be prepared for anything (particularly since...well...Koubellman and Sphinxman never fought in main continuity so who knows how they'll fight now!)https://mangahelpers.com/t/strangerataru/releases/17125[English] [Translation] Kinnikuman Lady 5 by StrangerAtaru2009-10-27T01:51:08+00:00StrangerAtaruadmin@mangahelpers.comAfter a bit of coaxing (and a really angry accusation by Robin), Lady K. (and Terry) are finally taking part in the Choujin Olympics! But who knows what bizarre events...or bizarre competition, they'll have to face!
Chp. 5: The First Preliminary
35. Narrator: And so…finally the 20th Choujin Olympics opened!! Robin: An oath: we pledge to capture the hero’s spirit by fighting fair and square! Lady Robin, representative of the fighters. Terry: Well, they’ve gathered some amazing members. Lady K.: Huh? Terry: Female Canadianman, representing Canada. Kinta Kunta, representing Africa. (TN: Yeesh, here we go again with that: why the heck do they need one to represent all of “Africa” instead of just going nation by nation in Africa? BTW: considering that the original “Kintaman” was probably a reference to Alex Haley’s “Roots”, which was popular even in circa late-70s Japan, I would have Kinta Kunta representing Ghana) Lady K.: Somehow they’re names that were very hard to think up.
36. Terry: And there’s Una Skyman of Mexico. (TN: “Una” is the Spanish feminine version of “one” or “a”, so basically it’s a female Skyman…but her translated name is “One Skyman” or “A Skyman”…) Terry: Mutter Brocken of Germany. (TN: “Mutter” is German for “Mother”…I wonder whose mother she is…hmmm…nope no clue [chibi female Brocken Jr. beats him up]) Terry: Kani Beko of Italy. (TN: Yeah, though she’s Italian, like “Kani Base” before her she has a Japanese name. “Kani” is Japanese for “Crab” and the “-ko” is a typical ending for a female name) Special: WHY---!! WHY CAN’T I BE IN THIS---!? Guard: It’s as we said: your player registration was erased. Special: WHY---!? THIS IS A CONSPIRACY BY SOMEONE--!! Caption: (Former) Representative of America (North Division) Specialman (Female)… Terry: (Chi) she showed up… Terry: Let’s go, Kinnikuman, the preliminaries are starting. (Ah—ah—I shouldn’t be he—eard from) Special: Terry! You should say something! Terry? Terry! Lady K.: Huh~~ Caption: Specialman (Female): Eliminated from the preliminaries Harabote: Well~~with that, the preliminaries will begin. The eight who win through this will go forwards to the finals. First, before we have our contest, I want you to make teams of two.
37. Kani: Hehe…I can do this, even if it’s a brawl… Lady K.: Um—I’m not going to like brawling with you, Terry— Terry: If it’s you, Kinnikuman… Harabote: Fine then…the first event is… Harabote: A match of Janken! (TN: Janken = Rock/Paper/Scissors) Meat: Phew. Harabote: …Where the losers will continuously lift a one-ton Kaijuu and the winners will go to the moon to pick up a rabbit. (the first four teams will pass) Meat: SHE MIXED THEM UP~~~!!? Kani: What is this incomprehensible match! Kinta: Each of us should be tested individually--!! Harabote: But the rules were unknowingly altered! Thanks to former Director Kinkotsuman! Voice: Fix them immediately, immediately! Harabote: Once they’re revised, we’ll need to get the approval of him himself! (And didn’t we expel him already!) Voice: What, who was the person who expelled him! Robin: ……
38. Robin: Those who don’t like this shall leave from here!! Robin: I will fight my way through this sort of Choujin Olympics… Robin: Pardon me, chairman. So then, please start. Harabote: Ah…well, fine! (She did well deceiving them…) Harabote: Right: Jankenpon.
39. Kani: So then… Lady K.: I’m on the rabbit…can you lift with those hands--? Kani: Fu, don’t be stupid. My left hand is on par. Watch me lift it with one hand. On the other hand, can you fly into the sky? Lady K.: IT’LL—BE FINE--!! I’LL FLY INTO THE SKY WITH MY FARTS---!!! Meat: NO WAY--!!! PLEASE USE THE TOURNAMENT-RENTAL JETPACK!! (WAA) Lady K.: Hiee~~~ Meat: Doing it that way, the tournament will end immediately and I can’t urgently teach her a different method of flying…however…this is some strange development…
40. Caption: Choujin Olympics Preliminary Event: “The Friendship of the Moon and One Ton”. Rules: The winners of Janken on the two-person team will go on a marathon to the moon and return back bringing a cyborg rabbit that has been arranged. While that occurs, the Janken loser must continue to hold up a one-ton Kaijuu. You’re eliminated if you don’t continue to hold it up until the runners return; you’re eliminated if runners don’t bring back the rabbit in the allotted time. Lady K.: You’re in the lifting group— Terry: Yep…though it was difficult, I wanted to team up with you… Terry: Be careful of the rest, Kinnikuman. If these are Kinkotsuman’s worsening rules, then he may be setting up something with this event. Meat: …! Lady K.: Don’t worry—fight, fight!
41. Announcer: So then, please take your places. Harabote: Prepare the ton. Lady K.: Huh? Lady K.: Owa~~that’s sly~~! Announcer: Will everyone within the tournament ground be quiet as space becomes the setting as this dome’s aerial plasma monitor allows us to enjoy the activities of the player’s activities. Please pay attention to the ceiling. Terry: It’s fine if we could pay attention to the ceiling but…how about us lifting already? (huh) Harabote: Aah, go… Choujin: Well then—that’s adequate. Announcer: Well, Robin’s gotten there so quickly!
42. Robin: We—ll…no one’s here. Robin: N…there’s one. (come come) Robin: Oh—there there. (…you shivering?) Robin: …There’s a bad ambiance. Let’s go back quickly.
TN: Well you have to give them creativity: the easiest way to get through the three preliminaries of the Choujin Olympics...is to fuse them all together! Somehow the fusion of "Janken", "Kaijuu Lifting" and the "Moon Marathon" worked in a bizarre manner only this series can pull off...though it is obvious where Terry swings with her "obsession with being with Lady". (but we could have known that from chp. 2) Probably aside from the weird fusions is all the weird but cool homages to the original series (and future events) coming up in this chapter, from Specialman getting kicked out of the Olympics (instead of being crushed by a Kaijuu...though it was hilarious they kept the "random American flag" bit) to Kani Base's problems with "hands" (remember: in the original, Kani Base actually replaced his claws with hands between Olympic appearances...therefore why having both a "claw" and "hand" worked) to even weird feelings towards future events (two words: Mutter Brocken...if that doesn't give away the future I don't know what will!) Of course we got more work cut out for us next time, particularly with...the killer rabbits on the moon! (RUN AWAY) https://mangahelpers.com/t/strangerataru/releases/17036[English] [Translation] Kinnikuman Lady 4 by StrangerAtaru2009-10-23T02:53:21+00:00StrangerAtaruadmin@mangahelpers.comThe good news: Meat is starting to figure out this strange new world he's found himself in where Kinnikuman and the other Choujin are female. The bad news: Lady K. and Terry have been expelled from the Choujin Olympics! Now what!?
Chp. 4: I Wan~~na Represent Japan
27. Middle Box: This is intense. Narrator: The Choujin Olympics is where superheroes selected from every nation of the world compete with mutual techniques. This is the first and possibly last tournament that is said to decide the greatest Choujin in the world, but how could Kinnikuman and Terryman be removed from participating?
28. Meat: I’m sorry…this is from a super-huge misunderstanding……(to himself) I was careless…! I was aiming for them with that much prudence……I judged them from their normal position in my former world…! Lady K.: You’re not bad, Meat—the actual rioters were us… Terry: But they were completely suspicious. From what appears usually, we thought they were going to attack.(–though it’s bad that they’re colleagues with villainous mugs.) Terry: Well then it’s fine. I’m not interested in this tournament at all. (It’s a habit) Lady K.: Huh--!? You’re already giving up--? Lady K.: I…I want to take part in……the Choujin Olympics…! Lady K.: My mama was the Champion of the 10th Tournament—even if I don’t become the champion…I want to challenge it as a warrior of Planet Kinniku… (TN: Don’t ask who her “mama” is from this pic: she did mention before that Mayumi is the name of the king, but for all we know that could either be a female Mayumi…or Sayuri) Meat: Princess… Terry: Kinnikuman…
29. Terry: …Ah, hello, is this Specialman (female)? Special: Ye~~p. Who is this? Terry? Terry: Well, you’re now handing me over your participation ticket for the Choujin Olympics. Special: Wha~~what time do you think it is…Are you in Japan…Huh? What? What are you saying? Terry: OK, thank you. Special: Huh? What? Hey, hold o… Terry: Alright, Kinnikuman, please be the American Representative! (Since we’ve got an opening) Lady K.: Thanks Terry…But if I could, I want to represent Japan…this is my 2nd home…… Terry: Oh…right… Meat: Aah…I’m merely warping history…………History…? Meat: N…no! History won’t be warped by this! Even then, Prince didn’t have a participation ticket at first! If I remember…(out loud) PRINCESS!! LET’S GO TO THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE HEADQUARTERS!!
30. Kinkotsu: …As I feel, you should issue the player oath. Robin: You’re so insistent. I’ll understand it if you asked it once. Robin: …but what did you say? There was some noise. Kinkotsu: Huh? Meat: CHAIRMAN---! Meat: That’s him…! Robin Mask-san (perhaps)……!! Harabote: What’s with all of you--!!!! Robin: What, Terryman? Terry: Ah, Robin. Lady K.: Huh? Who is that? Terry: Aah…she’s the champion of the former tournament… Robin: … Terry: LADY ROBIN
31. Terry: As you can see, her alias is “Robin Mask” due to being expressionless. Robin: Don’t touch me… (TN: Robin actually says “tatakuna” which is more “don’t strike me”, but I think the peeved expression on her face makes it work better as “don’t touch”) Lady K.: So—that’s who you are--!! Lady K.: Nice to meet you! I’m Kinnikuman Lady! Hehe…please regard this fellow Lady! Robin: … Lady K.: ? Kinkotsu: So then…what has this come to…you all had that scandal when facing me and have been suspended from participating in the tournament… Lady K.: Uh…so then…Huh… Meat: Dang…It seems we’ve come for the moment to where I think Robin Mask-san did something, but… Meat: Her personality seems like it’s a bit different… Robin: … Meat: …She’s may be kind…
32. Kinkotsu: WHAAAAT!? (Uhyoui) Meat: WAI Robin: Your expression is super-perverted. I think you don’t have the capabilities to be a director. Kinkotsu: HUH? (What!?) Kinkotsu: Robin-kun…what are you doing suddenly? Robin: I demand a dismissal of the Kaijin…and charge them of sexual harassment, by order of the current champion. Kinkotsu: NO Kinkotsu: YOU’RE AN OPPRESIVE AUTHORITY---!!
33. Lady K.: AH--…now you mention it, my butt was touched by Kinkotsuman last time— Robin: Well, you’ve done further crimes. Terry: Alright, let’s kill him. (Kuwa) Kinkotsu: HUH!? WHAT WITH THIS ENCIRCLEMENT!? Kinkotsu: Hold….o….(OWA--) Robin: That’s done. Next I’ll reinstate these two. Harabote: Fi~~ne. However, the framework for the participating fighters was already decided on this morning. Robin: That should have been a frame for my sparring partners and recommendations. Add this girl on there. (For the moment, put her in with Gania) Lady K.: Huh!? (It’s alright~~?) Harabote: Hmm… Terry: Ah, now you mention it, Specialman (female) has refused to take part, so I’ll fit right there. (If Kinnikuman’s taking part, I am too--) Harabote: Muu…understood. I’ll deal with those two participating again.
34. Meat: How…great~~ Harabote: Lady Robin-kun… Harabote: Are you alright with today’s strife? In truth, wasn’t today the first you’ve used your authority? Harabote: Mainly, you’ve brought back in two rivals… Robin: …I “want to stand at the summit of all Choujin”……that’s why. Lady K.: I really thank you—Robi—n Robin: …… Robin: That’s just…all.
TN: And the moral of the story is: when in doubt, screw Specialman. (even if his female version isn't physically in the story yet) Makes about as much sense as anything else (besides, it somewhat matches what happened in the original...but I'll get into that next time. Aside from that moral, we get Meat using his knowledge of the original scenarios to make sure history remains somewhat similar (the rule being "somewhat")...and more importantly, we get Lady Robin. And yes...she may be a bit kinder but not when it comes to perverted skeleton Kaijin. (but we all knew something would screw up with Kinkotsuman sooner or later...but at least he tried) So with the formalities done...next time, the Choujin Olympics get underway! (and be prepared for more female Choujin...)https://mangahelpers.com/t/strangerataru/releases/16992[English] [Translation] Kinnikuman Lady 3 by StrangerAtaru2009-10-22T00:01:19+00:00StrangerAtaruadmin@mangahelpers.comMeat is trapped in a parallel dimension where he has to relive his trials and tribulations with Kinnikuman...only all the Choujin are now female! However, you know what they say: the more things change...
Chp. 3: Kinkotsuman?
19. Lady K.: That gyuudon was~~delish~~ Terry: We don’t have enough ketchup and mustard. Voice: It’s terrible--! A kaijin skeleton has descended from a UFO---!! (TN: It’s sort of weird: they don’t call “him” a “kaijuu” which is a monster or a “Choujin” which some have stated he was later. In actuality, “he” is referred to here as a “kaijin”, which is a “mysterious person”, so I’ll adjust it appropriately) Lady K.: Nanu--!! Terry: That’s a Choujin. Meat: A kaijin skeleton…!? Meat: Princess…that’s Sharekoube from Planet Dokuro, also known as Kinkotsuman!...I think. (to himself) He’s an evil mystery who is aiming for the Earth!! (Well he should be) Lady K.: Got it---!! You really know a lot, Meat--! Terry: N…is that him!?
20. Meat: WHO ARE THEY---!?
21. Terry: Hey, are you the guy called Kinkotsuman!? Kinkotsu: …Indeed…I am Kinkotsuman…He’s Iwao. Iwao: Kururu… Meat: Per…perhaps…all the kaijin and kaijuu on this world…all give off this feeling…of being extremely ferocious. Can we win this… Kinkotsu: Ah. (Muhyo)
22. Lady K.: Wo—w, somehow he seems like a kaijin just as Meat said. What do we do, Terry? Terry: Hmm…so then, this guy has come aiming for the Earth. Lady K.: MU----!! HE’LL NEVER WILL DO THAT----!! (UOO---) Terry: Alright, we’ll kill them. (It’ll take a second) Iwao: N…? Iwao: GE!? Lady K.: YAA----!!
23. Lady K. YOU WON’T DO THAT ANYMORE---! Kinkotsu: HUH? HO…HOW COULD SHE DO THAT SUDDENLY!? Kinkotsu: HI Terry: Hey, don’t move. Even a bit of strange behavior will get you a head shot of all my bullets instantly… Terry: Well in particular, how could a villainous alien who is going to die now go for the Earth? Kinkotsu: Ho…hold on a moment…how could you…call me villainous? Terry: YOU NOISY---!! HOW COULD SOMEONE WHO IS GOING TO BE BLASTED BY MY F**KING HUGE GUN NOT BE VILLAINOUS—HUH---!! Kinkotsu: No, you really should hold on! I am UGYAAA----!!
24. Kinkotsu: UPU!? Lady K.: NOO---WHAT ARE YOU DOING---!!
25. Lady K: WE’VE DONE IT, VICTORY FOR THE CHOUJIN TEAM! Meat: Princess…congratulations! You’ve quickly become a master of your wrestling techniques…! Lady K.: Ehehe—it’s all thanks to you--! Meat: I’M…HONORED! Harabote: Aah--! What have you done!
26. Harabote: DIRECTOR KINKOTSUMAN!! ARE YOU ALRIGHT!? Note: Female Meat: !? Harabote: Ohh how terrible…Who exactly did this…(and with your partner Iwao…) Kinkotsu: Those two Choujin there. Meat: !!? Harabote: YOU TWO--!! YOU KNOWINGLY ATTACKED THE WORLD’S FIRST SPECIAL FRIENDSHIP DIRECTORS FROM THE KAIJIN WORLD--!! Lady K.: Fue? Terry: Fa—i? Iwao: The participation proof for the Choujin Olympics was being held into a suitable gun-shaped pouch and yet…we’ve already made our judgment. Iwao: KINNIKUMAN LADY, TERRYMAN GIRL, YOU’RE BANNED FROM PARTICIPATING!!! Meat: AAAAAH (internally) HO…HOW COULD THIS HAVE HAPPENED?
TN: First of all, I'd like to welcome those of you waiting for this chapter back to my translations of Kinnikuman Lady. To tell the truth, I never really expected to be back on it...but here I am and I hope to bring you more of the alt-universe insanity! Now to business: OK, raise your hand if you thought that Kinkotsuman and Iwao were going to stay in that uber-bad-ass form they arrived in...anyone? Yeah, considering all the other changes in bizarro world (did we really need a female Harabote), it's great that those two get a new freakish design, but at the same time you can't change those two losers, they're too charming! But aside from that, one thing I have to give to this series so far even at this early stage is that for every change that seems a bit weird, there are some adjustments that make more sense knowing what Yude did later. For one thing, making Kinkotsuman and Iwao "Kaijin" as opposed to "Kaijuu" or "Choujin" (which they've been accused of being through the early part of the series of one or another) is a good middle ground. They're not quite Choujin, they're not quite Kaijuu...they're a bit of both. And at the same time, I did like that the two of them actually seem to have a bit of responsibility (even with that weird gag at the end of the chapter) in being representatives of their Kaijin race as tied to the Choujin Olympics as opposed to having a lot of the weird "Monster Hunter" era stuff that was more the initial direction that Yude tried to take the series back when it started in '79. It gets the flow going towards the actual story a bit quicker and at the same time allows for a few new twists and turns that won't make this an exact clone of the original. But of course...we do have a similar situation to the original: Lady K is now ineligible for the Choujin Olympics...though at least she took Terry with her for a change.https://mangahelpers.com/t/strangerataru/releases/12107[English] [Translation] Kinnikuman Lady 2 by StrangerAtaru2009-05-08T23:38:44+00:00StrangerAtaruadmin@mangahelpers.comMeat has arrived in a parallel universe where his greatest triumph, Kinnikuman...is female! But he's not the only one, as a certain Texas Choujin makes her grand debut!
Fight 2:
1. Caption: WHO EXACTLY IS THIS BEAUTY? (TN: Guess…) Meat: Somehow it wasn’t this bad when first introduced— “Terry”: Oh no, what bad living. “Terry”: IT’S LIKE A RABBIT PEN!!
2. “Terry”: A—RAB—BIT--…? (TN: Probably easier to just keep the caption “Usagi”, which is Japanese for “rabbit”…and note Lady. This is actually a bit of a parody in the early Kinnikuman chapter where the original Terryman equated Suguru's home as "a pigsty"...and of course with Suguru being infamous for his "pig-like appearance"...)
3. Meat: U~~h, good morning……Huh! Princess!! What is with that appearance! What are you thinking! Lady: This is the uniform of the part-time job I found yesterday~~it’s super cute~~does it fit? (TN: Silly note: one of the early chapters actually does have Suguru working sign advertising at a cabaret…so it’s not like its random) Meat: It’s not whether it fits or not! This isn’t a good outfit or a good job for the princess of Planet Kinniku to wear!! Lady: I’m sorry, Me~at~~I’ll take it off immediately~~ Meat: What are you saying--! Don’t! Ah! Put it back! Please properly wear it! Enough---!! Lady: Uuh~~Which is it~~ Lady: Ah, while speaking of it, we have a visitor! (WHO ARE YOU~~?) “Terry”: …we—ll, I’m! Terry: THE TERRYMAN GIRL, BORN IN TEXAS IN AMERICA! Meat: EEH-----THAT’S…TERRYMAN-SAN--!? Lady: Hee~~I’m Kinnikuman Lady—Nice to meet you— Meat: WHA—HE…HE’S BECOME A WOMAN TOO~~!!
4. Lady: WELL THEN, WHY HAVE YOU COME HERE TERRY--? Meat: It can’t be… Officials: WE NEED TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT THAT!! Meat: Wha—Somehow those guys are from the really early days— Lady: AH--! THE GREAT MEN OF JAPAN! Official 1: THE HIT UP JAPANESE GOVERNMENT HAS TERRYMAN GIRL TIED UP IN A MONOPOLISTIC CONTRACT! Official 2: WE’VE DECIDED TERRYMAN AS THE OFFICIAL HERO OF JAPAN! WE’RE SORRY, KINNIKUMAN, BUT WE WANT YOU TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY! Lady: WHA~~~H, WHAT’S THAT--!? EEH~~~~ Meat: ! Meat: What is this…world I’m in…with different sexes for the world’s Choujin…and the same things are happening!! (AWAWAWAA) Wh…what can I do here? Should I interfere with history? Isn’t that bad?...I don’t know…! Lady: WELL THEN…I’M SO LOST~ Meat: !!
5. Lady: Terry… Lady: Please…As you see, Meat is a small kid. Can’t you just let Meat stay here when I go… Meat: Pr, Princess…! Terry: …… Official 1: Haha, With that, Terryman can do what she likes. Official 2: With this, my daughter can use Terryman. Yudetamago: Hehe…hey there. Yudetamago: Terryman Girl, I wa—nt you to wear this swimsuit when you fight in Japan! Here, a bit of spending money but I’ve prepared a billion Choujin Dollars!
6. Terry: BO—Y, DON’T TEASE AN ADULT!!!! Terry: TEXAS CONDOR KI—CK!! Lady: HIE— Meat: WHAT WAS THAT~~? Official 1: WH…WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU SUDDENLY? TERRYMAN-KUN!? Official 2: IS…ISN’T THAT ENOUGH MONEY? IF NOT WE HAVE MORE! (You can have as much as you want if you’re really taxed!) AND LATER I PERSONALLY WANT YOU TO WEAR THESE PANTIES.
7. Terry: THIS CONTRACT…IS ANNULED!!! (Literally) Terry: KINNIKUMAN Lady: Yes. Terry: I was stupid. My eyes have really opened. There exists an important thing much creater than money. (You have a shameless body) Within your voluptuous figure, I recognize the justice that you believe freely with the Great Yamato Spiritin your kind heart that thinks of the importance of your little brother. (TN: The "Great Yamato Spirit" bit is actually also a reference to the first Terryman chapter) Terry: Thus this may be the right circumstance but….if we could… be friend… Lady: Terry…
8. Lady: Nice to have you here—Ehehe…this is the first time I’ve met a Choujin friend— Terry: Ki…Kinnikuman! Meat: Phew…that’s good. However it is, this history (?) has come to this…but…from here on, I myself must be perfectly careful…But, well, this time it’s good that those two became friends, it is… Lady: This is good— Terry: Aah…how good…the best…I’m seriously happy I came to Japan… Officials: This wasn’t good for us at all…(Oh well)
TN: Yeah, this was actually a big parody of an early Kinnikuman chapter "The Man From America", which introduced Terryman to the story. And as for this Terry...yeah, the lesbian bit threw me off for a moment but it does an interesting job parodying the classic era with it's own weird...adult humor. Probably going to expect more of the same as the series goes on...https://mangahelpers.com/t/strangerataru/releases/12106[English] [Translation] Kinnikuman Lady 1 by StrangerAtaru2009-05-08T23:31:46+00:00StrangerAtaruadmin@mangahelpers.comSubmitted for your approval: Meat, trainer to the great Choujin superhero Kinnikuman. He thought his job was done helping his greatest subject become a master Choujin and king of his homeworld. But...what if upon waiting for his next subject, the little trainer was sent to another world...where Kinnikuman has yet to become a great hero yet...and is...female!? Welcome to the world of Kinnikuman Lady!
Kinnikuman Lady By Masashi Ogawa (based on characters by Yudetamago)
Fight 1:
1. Voice: Meat…Wake up, Meat… Meat: ……A voice is calling me… Meat: My brain has witnessed many battles…I need to have it… Meat: But I’ll answer this voice…HUH?
2. “Suguru”: AH--!! YOU’VE FINALLY AWOKEN---!!! Caption: OWA--!! KINNIKUMAN HAS BOOBS!! “Suguru”: GREAT—I THOUGHT YOU WERE DEAD--!!
3. “Suguru”: Huh? “Suguru”: I’m sorry—Um—well… Lady: AH! AT LEAST LET ME INTRODUCE MYSELF—MY NAME IS KINNIKUMAN LADY. AS YOU KNOW, I’M PRINCESS OF PLANET KINNIKU--! Meat: …Princess, pardon me, but can’t you please get me my Wanpan? (TN: Wanpan is a brand of bread) Lady: Um—I can’t do that. Meat: So it’s fine if you just pinch me. Lady: Ri~~ght. Meat: OWW?
4. Meat: It’s not a dream! Lady: Are…you OK, coach? Meat: Coach? Lady: Isn’t Meat my coach? Lady: It’s great I was chosen to be the Choujin representing Japan this year, but I have no idea how to fight—that’s why I asked papa and mama to call up a fighting pro— Lady: Do you know…how to fight? Meat: Uum…well, for the moment…… Meat: It wasn’t a preservation capsule…! Was it merely a cold-sleep bed…!? (TN: The “preservation capsule” bit is actually a reference to sequel series “Kinnikuman Nisei”: essentially after his job was complete with Suguru, Meat locked himself away in a preservation capsule in the run-down house of Suguru and does not awaken until Mantaro (Suguru’s son) arrives on Earth at his dad’s old shack to train another generation of Kinniku royalty) Meat: Prince…Princess… Lady: N? Meat: What’s the name of your predecessor? Lady: Mayumi. Meat: What are Perfect Choujin and Devil Choujin… Lady: What--? Are they? Meat: And the Choujin Olympics… Lady: Um—uh…this year…the 20th! (TN: This whole mini-conversation between “Lady” and Meat essentially establishes the timeframe of the series Meat woke in: the 20th Choujin Olympics in 1979/1980 were the first Choujin Olympics in the series that Suguru…well, the real Suguru took part in. Further, the battles with both the Devil Choujin and Perfect Choujin don’t occur until later, after the 21st Choujin Olympics in 1981/1982)
5. Meat: Is this…A PARALLEL WORLD!? Meat: Perhaps…just my spirit was released as a secondary effect of the preservation device…and I entered the spirit of another Meat in another world…! For the moment, that’s all I can…assume…… Voice: …um… Meat: With that said…I don’t know when I’ll be able to return to normal… Lady: …Um, well~~can you hear me? Meat~~? Meat: Ah, yes. Lady: Teach me how to fight immediately~~ Meat: …Well she’s somehow positive, different from Prince…(out loud) Well…Princess, you have no fighting experience? Lady: Nope! (TN: A bit of a side comment: the original Kinnikuman actually did have fighting experience compared to Lady, with Suguru making money fighting Kaijuu and saving Japan for a long while prior to getting involved in Choujin vs. Choujin combat) Meat: Fine then, first we’ll go to an ideal place! Meat: Beyond fighting, the most important thing is “courage”. Have a heart that can face an opponent directly without fear...by starting with that feeling, the “technique” will exist. Now…think of me as your enemy and please come at me. Lady: Um? Um? ??? Directly? U~~~h?????? (scratches: Am I prepared? Eh, what? It’s suddenly hard~~? Oh? Right!? Eh?)
8. Meat: N… Meat: Aah……I’m still in this world……N? Meat: WHA!? …UM? Lady: Sorry… Lady: Sorry…I’m clumsy…and stupid…but…I can do this… Meat: What can I do from here…I don’t know what this world is but……for the moment I…believe I’m choking in this……matching power. Caption: HER HEART IS TRULY A SUPERHERO!!
TN: Let me get this off my chest: when I started translating this of the first two chapters, I actually had this crazy thought that this was going to end up being a two chapter parody thing. But in actuality, there is a real "Kinnikuman Lady" series running on a web-version of the seinen magazine Ultra Jump..and they just put the first two chapters online! Which means...we here probably won't get any more unless we get any further chapters in print form. With that said...yeah, it's Kinnikuman...but female. This is going to be a strange series. (can't say I'll do it all but I did do the first two chapters)