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In the anime ''Kinnikuman Nisei'', she was depicted with blue hair that reached just above her shoulder blade, and she was depicted as an extremely unkept fringe. Her eye colour was also changed to black. She wore a light blue button-up shirt with a pocket on one of her breasts. She also had short sleeves, and on the cuffs and collar it was a lighter blue. She also wore dark blue denim shorts that reached just below her shoulders. She was also introduced wearing red glasses in the first few scenes. |
In the anime ''Kinnikuman Nisei'', she was depicted with blue hair that reached just above her shoulder blade, and she was depicted as an extremely unkept fringe. Her eye colour was also changed to black. She wore a light blue button-up shirt with a pocket on one of her breasts. She also had short sleeves, and on the cuffs and collar it was a lighter blue. She also wore dark blue denim shorts that reached just below her shoulders. She was also introduced wearing red glasses in the first few scenes. |
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=== '''[[Kinnikuman (manga)|Kinnikuman]]''' === |
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Mari is first introduced cycling to work. <ref name=":0">Kinnikuman: Chapter 6</ref> Mari recognises [[Kinnikuman]] as the 'man always beat up by monsters', and introduces herself as the manager of Suminoe Kindergarten (a preschool). Mari invites them to visit any time; in particular [[Alexandria Meat]], who is her friend. The children misbehave and tease Kinnikuman, so Mari apologies to him and applies first-aid. <ref name=":0" /> A monster called [[Franky]] attacks, which Meat manages to defeat when Kinnikuman is unable, and - with great gratitude - Mari kisses Meat, making Kinnikuman jealous in the process. <ref name=":0" /> |
Mari is first introduced cycling to work. <ref name=":0">Kinnikuman: Chapter 6</ref> Mari recognises [[Kinnikuman]] as the 'man always beat up by monsters', and introduces herself as the manager of Suminoe Kindergarten (a preschool). Mari invites them to visit any time; in particular [[Alexandria Meat]], who is her friend. The children misbehave and tease Kinnikuman, so Mari apologies to him and applies first-aid. <ref name=":0" /> A monster called [[Franky]] attacks, which Meat manages to defeat when Kinnikuman is unable, and - with great gratitude - Mari kisses Meat, making Kinnikuman jealous in the process. <ref name=":0" /> |
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Mari also is seen taking the children on a field trip. <ref name=":1">Kinnikuman: Chapter 9</ref> When Meat gets motion sickness, she allows him to rest his head on her lap at the front of the bus, and Kinnikuman - jealous - swerves the bus on purpose (as its driver) to make Meat feel worse. The bus gets attacked, so Mari takes the children to safety. Later, when Kinnikuman is in hospital, she brings the children to visit him. <ref name=":1" /> |
Mari also is seen taking the children on a field trip. <ref name=":1">Kinnikuman: Chapter 9</ref> When Meat gets motion sickness, she allows him to rest his head on her lap at the front of the bus, and Kinnikuman - jealous - swerves the bus on purpose (as its driver) to make Meat feel worse. The bus gets attacked, so Mari takes the children to safety. Later, when Kinnikuman is in hospital, she brings the children to visit him. <ref name=":1" /> |
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| − | Kinnikuman also takes Mari and the children on various trips, such as to the funfair <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 11</ref> and to the beach. <ref name=":2">Kinnikuman: Chapter 14</ref> At the beach, a monster comes and rips the clothes from Mari, but Kinnikuman saves her and covers her with a towel to protect her modesty. <ref name=":2" /> When the [[ |
+ | Kinnikuman also takes Mari and the children on various trips, such as to the funfair <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 11</ref> and to the beach. <ref name=":2">Kinnikuman: Chapter 14</ref> At the beach, a monster comes and rips the clothes from Mari, but Kinnikuman saves her and covers her with a towel to protect her modesty. <ref name=":2" /> When the [[Justice Chojin]] take their beloveds on a date, flying through the air, Meat is seen with Mari which causes Kinnikuman to complain - [[Natsuko Shono|Natsuko]] sees Mari saying she has a reputation and Natsuko accuses her of deceiving men for her own gain. <ref name=":3">Kinnikuman: Chapter 18</ref> This causes Mari to weep. This concludes Mari's part in this arc. <ref name=":3" /> |
| − | ==== [[20th Chojin Olympics Arc |
+ | ==== [[20th Chojin Olympics Arc]] ==== |
Mari continues her rivalry with Natsuko, as she watches the matches from the crowd. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 29</ref> The two exchange insults about each other being 'loose'/'fickle', which leads to visual puns based on the Japanese, where they literally float by their posteriors. Together, they celebrate Kinnikuman's victory. <ref name=":1" /> Mari appears very little throughout this arc, but is often seen watching the matches. The last appearance of this arc is saying farewell to Kinnikuman, as he leaves for his American Tour. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 51</ref> |
Mari continues her rivalry with Natsuko, as she watches the matches from the crowd. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 29</ref> The two exchange insults about each other being 'loose'/'fickle', which leads to visual puns based on the Japanese, where they literally float by their posteriors. Together, they celebrate Kinnikuman's victory. <ref name=":1" /> Mari appears very little throughout this arc, but is often seen watching the matches. The last appearance of this arc is saying farewell to Kinnikuman, as he leaves for his American Tour. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 51</ref> |
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When [[Bibimbap]] arrives, Mari feels overshadowed. |
When [[Bibimbap]] arrives, Mari feels overshadowed. |
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=== '''[[Kinnikuman Nisei]]''' === |
=== '''[[Kinnikuman Nisei]]''' === |
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In "Kinnikuman Nisei" Mari has returned to Japan and has an adopted daughter named [[Rinko Nikaido|Rinko]] who is the love interest of [[Mantaro Kinniku]]. Rinko is Mari's adopted daughter. Mari found her as a baby on her doorstep and raised her from that moment onward. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 75</ref> A series of flashbacks reveal some familial scenes between Mari and Rinko, such as learning to cook for the first time, running in a three-legged race and participating in coming-of-age ceremonies. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 76</ref> |
In "Kinnikuman Nisei" Mari has returned to Japan and has an adopted daughter named [[Rinko Nikaido|Rinko]] who is the love interest of [[Mantaro Kinniku]]. Rinko is Mari's adopted daughter. Mari found her as a baby on her doorstep and raised her from that moment onward. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 75</ref> A series of flashbacks reveal some familial scenes between Mari and Rinko, such as learning to cook for the first time, running in a three-legged race and participating in coming-of-age ceremonies. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 76</ref> |
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| − | ==== [[Ultimate Chojin Tag Tournament Arc |
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Mari is first seen watching as Kinnikuman is afflicted by the Devil's Hourglass. <ref name=":4">Kinnikuman Nisei: Part Two: Chapter 187</ref> |
Mari is first seen watching as Kinnikuman is afflicted by the Devil's Hourglass. <ref name=":4">Kinnikuman Nisei: Part Two: Chapter 187</ref> |
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''(More to Come)'' |
''(More to Come)'' |
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*'''Theme Song:''' * '''"Catch Me, My Hero" '''by''' Kaori Kumiko''' |
*'''Theme Song:''' * '''"Catch Me, My Hero" '''by''' Kaori Kumiko''' |
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*'''Titles:''' Suminoe Preschool Daycare Worker (Principal in Nisei) |
*'''Titles:''' Suminoe Preschool Daycare Worker (Principal in Nisei) |
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| + | *Shirigaru Onna : Is a way to call promiscuous woman in japanese and was a recurrent joke on the series normally indicating Mari was more promiscuous then Natsuko despite her looks, shiri means butt, garu can be translated as easy/light or loose and onna means woman the sentence as a whole can be translated as "promiscuous woman" |
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| + | *The name '''[https://www.behindthename.com/name/mari-2 Mari]''' is written in katakana (マリ), which has no special meaning |
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| + | *Mari's surname '''Nikaido''' means "upstairs, two-storied" (二階) ('''nikai''') and "hall" (堂) ('''do'''). |
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Mari_Nikaido2.png|Mari Nikaido in Kinnikuman Nisei |
Mari_Nikaido2.png|Mari Nikaido in Kinnikuman Nisei |
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Latest revision as of 09:59, 4 January 2024
Mari Nikaido is the first love interest of Kinnikuman, and later becomes the adoptive mother of Rinko Nikaido.
About
Mari Nikaido is a Yamato nadeshiko-type that was Kinnikuman's original love interest in the series for the first three story arcs. The anime on the other hand, kept her as the love interest for the entire series throughout the 1980's and 1990's. While Mari plays a larger role in the anime, she is still a strong supporting character in the "Kinnikuman" series, and even becomes a main character in a revival arc during Kinnikuman Nisei. Mari's daughter is Rinko Nikaido.
Appearance
Manga
Mari is a young woman who is 5'4" in height. In the manga, Mari has black hair that reaches just above her shoulder. She has a black fringe with four pieces parted on her forehead. Mari has big eyes, which tend to be depicted as bright blue and are framed by semi-long eyelashes.
Anime
In the anime, Mari had wavy brown hair that went to her shoulder blades, and had a fringe parted three ways. She had dark brown eyes and she normally wore a red button up shirt with a peach coloured skirt that had gone just above her knees. She wore bright red shoes as well.
In the anime Kinnikuman Nisei, she was depicted with blue hair that reached just above her shoulder blade, and she was depicted as an extremely unkept fringe. Her eye colour was also changed to black. She wore a light blue button-up shirt with a pocket on one of her breasts. She also had short sleeves, and on the cuffs and collar it was a lighter blue. She also wore dark blue denim shorts that reached just below her shoulders. She was also introduced wearing red glasses in the first few scenes.
History
Kinnikuman
1st Kaiju Extermination Arc
Mari is first introduced cycling to work. [1] Mari recognises Kinnikuman as the 'man always beat up by monsters', and introduces herself as the manager of Suminoe Kindergarten (a preschool). Mari invites them to visit any time; in particular Alexandria Meat, who is her friend. The children misbehave and tease Kinnikuman, so Mari apologies to him and applies first-aid. [1] A monster called Franky attacks, which Meat manages to defeat when Kinnikuman is unable, and - with great gratitude - Mari kisses Meat, making Kinnikuman jealous in the process. [1]
Mari also is seen taking the children on a field trip. [2] When Meat gets motion sickness, she allows him to rest his head on her lap at the front of the bus, and Kinnikuman - jealous - swerves the bus on purpose (as its driver) to make Meat feel worse. The bus gets attacked, so Mari takes the children to safety. Later, when Kinnikuman is in hospital, she brings the children to visit him. [2]
Kinnikuman also takes Mari and the children on various trips, such as to the funfair [3] and to the beach. [4] At the beach, a monster comes and rips the clothes from Mari, but Kinnikuman saves her and covers her with a towel to protect her modesty. [4] When the Justice Chojin take their beloveds on a date, flying through the air, Meat is seen with Mari which causes Kinnikuman to complain - Natsuko sees Mari saying she has a reputation and Natsuko accuses her of deceiving men for her own gain. [5] This causes Mari to weep. This concludes Mari's part in this arc. [5]
20th Chojin Olympics Arc
Mari continues her rivalry with Natsuko, as she watches the matches from the crowd. [6] The two exchange insults about each other being 'loose'/'fickle', which leads to visual puns based on the Japanese, where they literally float by their posteriors. Together, they celebrate Kinnikuman's victory. [2] Mari appears very little throughout this arc, but is often seen watching the matches. The last appearance of this arc is saying farewell to Kinnikuman, as he leaves for his American Tour. [7]
2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc
When Bibimbap arrives, Mari feels overshadowed.
Mari gives up on her romance with Kinnikuman, as she goes overseas to study.
Kinnikuman Nisei
First Love (Filler Arc)
In "Kinnikuman Nisei" Mari has returned to Japan and has an adopted daughter named Rinko who is the love interest of Mantaro Kinniku. Rinko is Mari's adopted daughter. Mari found her as a baby on her doorstep and raised her from that moment onward. [8] A series of flashbacks reveal some familial scenes between Mari and Rinko, such as learning to cook for the first time, running in a three-legged race and participating in coming-of-age ceremonies. [9]
Ultimate Chojin Tag Tournament Arc
Mari is first seen watching as Kinnikuman is afflicted by the Devil's Hourglass. [10]
Rinko tries to follow Mari, but loses her in the crowds. Chaos Avenir takes Rinko and her friends to the Gakincho Orphanage, where Ms Mari is playing a piano for the children, and Mantaro proceeds to flirt with her until Rinko interrupts. [10] Ms Mari cooks for the orphanage, while Sister explains that Ms Mari is a kindergarten teacher that volunteers to help with the children. [11] Rinko shares a room with Ms Mari, where they bond, and Mari explains that she is happy in life, before they proceed to sleep. [11]
The following day, Kinnikuman is on the news struggling with the Devil's Hourglass. [12] He is agonising pain, but the pain is eased any time Ms Mari looks to the screen, which causes Rinko to suspect that Ms Mari is the "Key Person" that can break the curse of the Devil's Hourglass. [12] Later that evening, Rinko and Bibimba beg Ms Mari in a nearby park to save Kinnikuman, and convince her she is the key person. [13]
While Kinnikuman later rests in his dressing room, they bring Ms Mari to him in hopes of breaking the curse. [14] It appears that the Devil's Hourglass is gone, once Kinnikuman and Ms Mari leave the waiting room, but Kinnikuman later relapses on the ring. [15] It is revealed that Ms Mari was willing to hug Kinnikuman to break the curse, but he loved Bibimba and refuses to betray Bibimba by hugging anyone else, and would rather endure the curse than to betray his partner. Bibimba thanks Ms Mari for her honesty. [15]
(More to Come)
Trivia
- Theme Song: * "Catch Me, My Hero" by Kaori Kumiko
- Titles: Suminoe Preschool Daycare Worker (Principal in Nisei)
- Shirigaru Onna : Is a way to call promiscuous woman in japanese and was a recurrent joke on the series normally indicating Mari was more promiscuous then Natsuko despite her looks, shiri means butt, garu can be translated as easy/light or loose and onna means woman the sentence as a whole can be translated as "promiscuous woman"
- The name Mari is written in katakana (マリ), which has no special meaning
- Mari's surname Nikaido means "upstairs, two-storied" (二階) (nikai) and "hall" (堂) (do).
Gallery
References
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| Female Characters |
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| Main Chojin |
| Bibimba, Fiona, Jacqueline Muscle, Okan, Sayuri Kinniku |
| Minor Chojin |
| Dorothy, Galbi Liver Alexandria, Medium Rare Alexandria, Suzie |
| Humans |
| Alisa Mackintosh, Edith Harrison, Keiko, Mari Nikaido, Natsuko Shono, Rina, Rinko Nikaido,Tamaki |