Victory Ramenman, born Ramenman, endured a tragic childhood marked by his father Somenman’s murder at the hands of the Cobra Gang. After a failed revenge attempt left him plummeting off a cliff, martial arts master Chen Zongming rescued and trained him for 12 years in Chojin Kung Fu. His grueling training culminated in a fiery graduation trial: lifting a scalding jar that seared the kanji “中” (Chū) onto his forehead, honoring his Chinese lineage. Chen then granted him the name “Victory Ramenman” and the Essential Battle Dragon manual, forging him into a warrior pledged to justice. A master of diverse martial arts, he wields the Praying Mantis Fist, Drunken Fist, and Eagle Claw, with the Hundred Tiger Fist (Mōko Hyappo Ken) as his defining technique. The sansetsukon, a three-section staff, complements his combat arsenal. Even with his mastery, he faces setbacks against adversaries like Jinlong and Tiaolong in early clashes, refining his tactics in rematches. Roaming the land with Shumai—a youth orphaned by the Cobra Gang—he seeks vengeance while battling bandits and rival martial artists. His quest pits him against recurring foes, including the Cobra Gang’s remnants and the relentless Jewel King, voiced by Kenji Utsumi. A secondary thread involves his pursuit of a sister who harbors disdain for martial artists, though this remains peripheral to his overarching mission. Existing in a standalone continuity distinct from the main Kinnikuman saga, his narrative shares only a name with the original Ramenman. In-universe lore frames his exploits as fictional tales within the main series, cementing this separation. His arc unfolds across a 35-episode anime and a 1988 film, chronicling his evolution from a vengeful apprentice to an enlightened hero. Central relationships include his mentorship under Chen Zongming and partnership with Shumai, who evolves from disciple to moral counterpoint. Battles underscore themes of honor and perseverance, resolved through strategic ingenuity over sheer force. Though episodic, recurring motifs—Essential Battle Dragon techniques, his Cobra Gang vendetta—anchor the narrative. Later trials challenge his adherence to tradition, confronting factions merging martial arts with technology or mysticism. Adaptability defines these clashes, driving him to master techniques like the Water Dragon Illusion Wave (Suiryuu Genkaku Ha). Final showdowns often erupt in tournaments or grand battles, mirroring the series’ gradual tilt toward wrestling-inspired spectacle. No post-1988 media expands his story. Non-canonical nods, such as a reference in *Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony*, remain external to his official legacy.

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Victory Ramenman

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