Tatakae!! Ramenman (闘将!!拉麺男)

Japanese Karate...

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Thai Kickboxing...

It is said that all the major martial arts of the world

have their roots in the 4000-year-old Chinese Kung-Fu.

And among the styles of this ancient Kung-Fu,

is the invincible Chojin Kung-fu,

with its headquarters in Chaolin Temple on Mt. Kei.

And on one corner of Mt. Kei is carved the Faces of Heroes,

where the four mightiest masters of Chojin Kung-fu tower over the land.

And there was one man among them who was said to be the strongest of all.

His name was Ramenman!

fight!! ramenman

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Toei Animation

Yomiuri Advertising Agency

Your form is that of fire

You are now shining bright

Your thoughts are that of justice

You are now burning fiercely

Embrace the thousand kindnesses

that lead to the thousand strengths

Ramenman!

Take in everyone's tears,

Ramenman!

For the time when you will surely smile

A passionate, passionate, passionate

Battle

With love behind you

The blue scream is reaching you again,

as it follows after you

Now let your soul

shine on high! Ooh ooh,

Ramenman!

Sono sugata ni wa honoo

Ima omae wa mabushii

Sono omoi nara seigi

Ima hageshiku moyashite

Sen no tsuyosa e to tsudzuku

Sen no yasashisa wo daite

Ramenman!

Dare no namida wo uketori

Ramenman!

Kitto hohoemu toki e to

Atsui atsui atsui

Tatakai

Ai wo se ni shite

Aoi sakebi ga mata todoiteru

Omae wo oi nagara

Tamashii ima takaraka ni

Kagayake! Ooh ooh

Ramenman!

The Birth of Ramenman!!

Long ago...

the land of China was divided into many different states at war with each other,

and the land was in turmoil.

Furthermore, bands of thieves called bandits ravaged the land.

The Cobras, led by the infamous Three Brothers,

were especially feared for their menacing attacks.

Ni hao! Ni hao! The name's Kyonpi!

I'll do anything from selling ramen to grave digging!

Of course, I do the commentary, too!

But those Cobras sure are a scary bunch!

Please spare us!

I'm Django of the Cobras. Everyone bring out all your valuables!

You better bring 'em out, for your own safety!

Seems you don't know how fearsome I, Junk, really am!

Please, spare us!

There's no need for that, everyone!

What?

Somenman!

You may be the mightiest Kung-fu Master in the village, but you're no match for them!

Father...

Wanna fight?

This'll be fun!

Outta my way!

Now you're a guy worth taking down!

Here I go!

Father!

Now I can't see Jam!

Secret Technique: Bewitching Dream Wall

Secret Technique: Bewitching Dream Wall!

Somenman!

F-Father!

Father! Father, don't die!

That dumbass!

Father!

You!

Father... Bring Father back!

Now how about I send you to where your father is?

Ramenman!

You awake, kid?

How am I...

Luck has guided you here, boy.

The tree growing off the cliff caught you, and brought you to safety.

Did you take me off that tree?

Indeed.

All life must be treated with care.

Amazing!

Well, I suppose that should do it.

He caught so many fish without even a fishing rod or net!

Could this be the Chojin Kung-fu that Father talked about?

P-Please, wait!

Can you face several...

no, dozens of foes all by yourself,

and still win?

I want to be able to win, no matter what!

I could defeat an army of hundreds of thousands or millions, by myself.

R-Really?

Yes. That is what it means to become a Chojin.

I knew it! You're a master of Chojin Kung-fu, right?

Master!

Please make me your student!

Those eyes...

It's as if they speak of horrific events.

Your name?

M-My name's Ramenman!

I'm called Chen. But be warned as my training will be harsh.

Yes, Master!

Alright!

Do your eyes see a talisman?

Y-Yes.

Retrieve it for me, will you?

From the really hot water?

Correct.

But that's just...

This is for becoming a Chojin.

Got it!

Ow!

That won't do at all.

That was fast! Wasn't it hot?

There's not even a ripple in the water!

You can't take the talisman simply with sleight of hand.

You must focus your mind.

My mind?

Yes. If idle thoughts disturb you, there will be ripples on the water, and you will be burned.

But when strengthened by concentration,

you will be able to perform actions like this!

If you master this move, you can defeat a foe from a hundred paces away.

Hence why this is called the Hundred-Pace Divine Fist.

Hundred-Pace Divine Fist?

I'll do it!

I'll go through the training, no matter how hard it is!

And I'll avenge my father's death!

And so, Ramenman's intense bloody training, has begun!

"Ramen Stand"

Here you are, Master!

I want some, too!

Master Chen's Chojin Kung-fu has a wide variety of techniques

called the 102 Chojin Attacks.

14802... 14803...

One hour and 45 minutes...

85 minutes to go...

So Ramenman gritted his teeth,

and continued to train himself harder and harder!

Being born to a Kung-fu Master, Ramenman had natural potential

and thus mastered technique after technique.

And so, twelve years had passed.

Ramenman...

Bring that kettle towards me.

If you succeed, I shall present you with the certificate of graduation.

OK!

You can't lift it with strength alone.

If your mind, body, and technique are not as one,

you will be burned by the oil and die!

Ramenman...

He did it!

That symbol on your forehead is proof of your training.

I have nothing left to teach you here.

From this moment on, you may call yourself "Victory Ramenman"!

"Victory Ramenman"

Victory Ramenman?

I now present you with your battle outfit, and the Fighting Dragon Secret Scroll,

which may very well be your certificate of graduation.

"Fighting Dragon Secret Scroll"

This Fighting Dragon Secret Scroll contains the secrets of Chojin Kung-fu.

He who holds this scroll can defeat an army of millions alone.

But make sure that you defend it from anyone who tries to take it from you.

Yes, sir!

Master...

Now go on your journey of training as you seek

to complete further techniques of the heart.

And remember to treat all life as precious.

Yes!

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Translation: SystematicChaos Timing: Drax TL Check: denshousha

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Ramenman set off on his journey, seeking famed martial artists

to improve his own skills.

But it goes without saying that his first objective

was to defeat the Cobras and avenge his father.

The Cobras had increased their forces more and more,

and had now become a powerful army.

One, two, three, four,

five, six, seven, eight...