Kinnikuman celluloids

Kinnikuman. Set of four original celluloids
Painting on acetate and drawing.
Condition: Excellent conservation.
Measurements: 24 x 27 cm each.

Celluloids (cels) are unique pieces used in traditional animation, an artisanal process in which each frame is meticulously hand-painted on acetate sheets. This method, prevalent in the anime industry before the advent of digital techniques, turns each celstick into an original work of art by capturing an unrepeatable instant of the series' production.
Because of their rarity and relevance to classic anime, these celluloids are not only valuable to collectors and fans of Kinnikuman, but also represent a tangible testament to the creative process behind one of the most iconic series in the fighting and action genre.

Kinnikuman (Muscle Man in its literal translation) is a manga and anime series created by the duo Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada, collectively known as Yudetamago. The story follows Suguru Kinniku, a bumbling but big-hearted superhero who must prove his worth in an intergalactic wrestling tournament to retain his title as prince of Planet Kinniku.
Originally conceived as a parody of Ultraman, the series evolved into a story of epic combat and memorable characters, becoming a seminal work in the anime action-fighting genre. With vibrant aesthetics and a narrative full of humor and spectacle, Kinnikuman has influenced numerous subsequent works and continues to be a cult franchise with a loyal fan base.
This celluloid set is an opportunity for collectors and classic anime fans to acquire an authentic piece of this legendary series.