Wiro Sableng: Pendekar Kapak Maut Naga Geni 212 is a film by director Angga Dwimas Sasongko that was released in 2018. Even though it’s been two years, the film is still worth watching. Especially now that it’s available on Netflix.

Before we watch the film, find out some of the facts about Wiro Sableng in this article.

1. Origin of Wiro Sableng

Wiro Sableng is a legendary fictional character from Indonesia. He first appeared in the novels made by Bastian Tito. the novel has been released since the 60s and finally made into a tv series starring Herning Sukendro or Ken Ken in 1997.

Wiro Sableng: Pendekar Kapak Maut Naga Geni 212 is finally released in 2019. The film features actors and actresses such as Vino G. Bastian, Yayan Ruhian, Sherina Munaf, Ruth Marini, Marsha Timothy, Fariz Alfarizi, Dwi Sasono, Lukman Sardi, and many more.

2. Best Selling Novel

The Wiro Sableng novel was one of the best selling novels in Indonesia in the 80s. On average, each Wiro Sableng novel has been sold for up to 800.000 copies. It was so popular that two Wiro Sableng novel was published again in the 90s to meet the demand. The two novels were "Makam Tanpa Nisan and Guci Setan". The sales for both novels reached 900.000 copies. An amazing number at that time.

3. Has Other Weapons

Wiro Sableng was identic with his naga geni 212 ax. But he owned other weapons that are just as great. Besides relying on the double-edged ax, Wiro Sableng also utilized poison needles hidden at the tip of the naga geni 212 ax.

The handle of the ax also works as a flute, where it can cause death to anyone that hears it.

Wiro Sableng also has a shuriken-like weapon. The weapon is used by Wiro Sableng to disarm his enemies from the distance. Next is a black stone with 212 carving. When the stone is used alongside the ax it can burst out flame. But Wiro only uses it when he is in danger.

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4. Has Many Teachers

Everyone knows that the mentor of Wiro Sableng is Sinto Gendeng. But Wiro had other mentors that taught him many martial arts and magical arts. Like Tua Gila that taught Wiro martial arts techniques such as pukulan dewan topan menggusur gunung.

Wiro’s other teachers beside Tua Gila are Dewi Loro Jonggrang, Raja Penidur, Hantu Selaksa Angin, and Pendekar Pedang Akhirat.

5. Featured in AOV

Alongside the release of the film in 2018. Garena AOV Indonesia worked with Lifelike Pictures and Caravan Studio to present Wiro Sableng to Arena of Valor. Wiro Sableng in AOV is a tank hero. Actor Vino G Bastian was also included in the creation of the character to do the voice over.

6. Appeared in Deadpool 2 Promo

An interesting fact about Wiro Sableng: Pendekar Kapak Maut Naga Geni 212 was that it also appeared in the trailer of Deadpool 2. In the trailer, we saw Wiro Sableng auditioning to join Deadpool’s group. Wiro Sableng played by Vino G Bastian said that he is a superhero that lived on a mountain for 17 years without a phone. Deadpool immediately accepts Wiro Sableng to join the team.

7. The Wiro Sableng Sequel

If you have watched Wiro Sableng, then you must be curious about what happens next. In 2019, the sequel film has been confirmed and the script is being worked on. But there’s no information about the release date.

Those are the facts about Wiro Sableng: Pendekar Kapak Maut Naga Geni 212 that you should know. Stay tuned for more information about films and don’t forget to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram.

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