Japanese home appliance and lifestyle product manufacturer LITHON has announced its latest Retro Stick product, the "Retro Stick Nekketsu LEGEND Kunio-kun"! Pre-orders are now open on the official website, with an estimated release in mid-December 2024, at a suggested retail price of 4,378 JPY (tax included).
Developed by Technōs Japan with numerous sequels, the "Nekketsu Series" (熱血シリーズ), officially known in Japan as the Kunio-kun Series (くにおくんシリーズ), is a video game franchise primarily focused on fighting and sports. Players can control the protagonist "Kunio" (くにお, also often referred to as Kunio in early days) to unleash powerful and fun special moves on the battlefield, or throw unstoppable magic balls on the dodgeball court.
Further Reading:
The Eternal Kunio-kun! The Birth, Rise, and Fall of the Classic "Nekketsu Series"
This "Retro Stick Nekketsu LEGEND Kunio-kun" product includes a USB game stick and a LITHON wireless controller. Its main feature is plug-and-play functionality with any TV, allowing for quick and fun Nekketsu Series mini-games! LITHON has also simultaneously released a dedicated 2P controller, so you can invite friends to relive your childhood memories! Whether you're a Nekketsu Series fan or new to the series, we believe you'll find it easy to pick up and play. This game stick includes five titles, which are:
1989's "Downtown Nekketsu Monogatari" (ダウンタウン熱血物語)
1987's "Nekketsu High School Dodgeball Club" (熱血高校ドッジボール部)
1991's "Downtown Special: Kunio-kun's Historical Drama! Everyone Gather!" (ダウンタウンスペシャル くにおくんの時代劇だよ全員集合！)
1992's "Surprise Nekketsu New Record! The Distant Gold Medal" (びっくり熱血新記録！はるかなる金メダル)
1990's "Downtown Nekketsu Kōshinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundōkai" (ダウンタウン熱血行進曲 それゆけ大運動会)
▼ The "Forbidden Book of Ultimate Secret Techniques" (禁断の最強奥義秘伝之書), containing the strongest secret techniques, is also included!
Retro Stick Nekketsu LEGEND Kunio-kun
Suggested Retail Price: ¥4,378 (tax included)
Product Specifications: Game Stick Body W95 × D34 × H10 mm, Wireless Controller W118 × D46 × H15 mm
Estimated Release Date: Mid-December 2024
2P Controller Sold Separately