Kick-Heart

Kick-Heart

Year: 2013

Runtime: 13 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Masaaki Yuasa

ComedyRomanceAnimation

A love story between two people that each have a secret to hide. One a pro-wrestler, the other a Nun. Losing never felt so good.

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1

Masked Man M's dangerous escape in the ring

In the ring, Masked Man M battles an extremely obese female wrestler who traps him in a hold. He executes a risky escape as the match pivots into a charged exchange after a tag-out with Devil Chicken. Lady S's entrance and a brutal chest kick heighten the drama and thrill the crowd.

During the match Wrestling Ring
2

The backstage swap sequence

A series of swaps ensues as Chicken tries another bold strike, but Lady S counters, leading to a tense back-and-forth that keeps the crowd guessing. The Boss watches from the dressing room with a sharp investment in how the match unfolds. The chaotic choreography leaves all parties on edge.

During the match Dressing Room / Backstage
3

Escape and stash

Masked Man M and Devil Chicken elude capture and retreat backstage, each carrying part of the night's blame and a stash of Lady S dolls as a prize. The dolls hint at a twisted souvenir, blending fantasy with the backstage reality. The mood shifts from spectacle to a private, uneasy chase.

Post-match Backstage
4

Romeo Maki's bathroom break and vending machine scandal

Away from the arena, Romeo Maki slips into a bathroom to change and then approaches a vending machine that loudly dispenses a BDSM-themed magazine. The machine's announcement draws attention, setting off a comic yet uneasy chain of events. He grabs the magazine and flees.

After the night Arena bathroom / Vending area
5

Arrival at the run-down orphanage

Romeo arrives at the run-down orphanage he runs and is greeted warmly by the children who are still buzzing from the night's wrestling. He meets Sister Juliet, a novice nun whose calm demeanor contrasts with the chaos outside. The staff celebrate Sister Juliet's psychology studies, and Romeo feels drawn to her.

Night Orphanage
6

The kids and the forbidden magazines

The elderly nun brings in the dolls and the BDSM magazine; the children play with the dolls while a boy discovers the magazine. Sister Juliet confiscates it, but soon shows him a wrestling magazine featuring Masked Man M, preserving the fantasy. The elderly nun takes the item away again, deepening Romeo's panic and the fantasy's hold.

Night Orphanage common room
7

Sister Juliet's allegiance to the home

Sister Juliet reveals a personal concern for the deteriorating home, signaling a deeper commitment beyond the ring fantasy. This moment hints at a path for redemption that blends care for the orphans with the masked world. Romeo observes, sensing a possible future beyond the mask.

Night Orphanage / Sister Juliet's space
8

The Boss reveals a high-stakes prize and Lady S's interest

The Boss calls Romeo and reveals that Lady S wants to face Masked Man M for a prize of 500,000 dollars, linking the match to protecting the orphanage. Compelled by the chance to aid the children, Romeo agrees to return to the ring the following night. He returns to the arena wearing the mask again.

Night Phone / Arena
9

The rematch arrives

Masked Man M returns to the arena for the anticipated showdown against Lady S, delivering the same electric energy as before. The crowd erupts as the two collide, heightening the emotional stakes for the children. Lady S traps Masked Man M in a choking headlock while he fights to survive.

Night Wrestling Ring
10

The crowd's plea and the rope escape

The children in the stands plead with Masked Man M not to give up, their cheers becoming a lifeline as he fights back. He uses the ring rope under his foot to break free, weakening Lady S just long enough to stay alive in the fight. The exchange escalates until an unplanned misstep leaves Lady S momentarily stunned and Masked Man M pins her down.

Mid-fight Wrestling Ring
11

The twist and the victory choice

A prompt signals him to throw the victory, and he complies, allowing Lady S to win the match. The crowd is stunned as the outcome defies expectations and elevates Masked Man M's profile. The ring action hints at a deeper moral message about sacrifice for the children.

End of match Wrestling Ring
12

Revelation and restoration

Back at the orphanage, Masked Man M's increased fame brings him back as a hidden ally, and the reveal lands: Sister Juliet is Lady S. With the prize money, she uses it to repair and restore the neglected home, giving the children new hope. The two worlds of wrestling fantasy and real-world need intertwine in a quiet, satisfying turn. The kids respond with renewed hope.

Aftermath Orphanage

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