Kinnikuman (real name Suguru Kinniku), is a clumsy, foolish, comical superhero who discovers that he is the missing prince of the planet Kinniku (known for producing the greatest superheroes in the universe).
Since he is a clumsy fool, however, he must prove himself worthy of the throne. To do so he enters wrestling competitions and battles evil Chojin.
Nippon TV · Toei Animation · Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
Runtime
25 min/ep
Release
03/04/1983
Score
7.8 / 10 (36)
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Seasons and episodes
Specials
8 episodes · 1984
Kinnikuman, also known as Ultimate Muscle, has had one TV special and seven theatrically released movies. The movies were released from 1984 to 1986. The first, Kinnikuman, was directed by Takeshi Shirato and released on July 14, 1984. Kinnikuman: Seigi Chōjin vs. Senshi Chōjin, the last film, was released on December 20, 1986, and was directed by Yasuo…
Episode 1. The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais
1984-04-07 · 25 min
Set after Episode 47. Showdown! The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais (決戦!7人の正義超人vs宇宙野武士, Kessen! Shichinin no Seigi Choujin vs Uchuu Nobushi)
A TV Special first aired on April 7, 1984. It covers the Planet Rakka story arc. A…
Episode 2. The Stolen Championship Belt
1984-07-13 · 48 min
Set after episode 66. The first theatrical film of the anime series Kinnikuman. After winning the 21st Choujin Olympics, Kinnikuman plans to build his own theme park. As his friends and celebrities arrive, the sky grows dark and with a…
Episode 3. Great Riot! Justice Chojin
1984-12-21 · 48 min
Set After Movie 1. When Bibimba, the last daughter of the Horumon Clan falls in love with Kinnikuman during her mission to assassinate him, her father Horumon Yaki enlists the aide of Shishkeba Boo of the Barbecue Clan, promising him…
Episode 4. Justice Chojin vs. Ancient Chojin
1985-03-16 · 45 min
Justice Choujin vs. Ancient Choujin (正義超人vs古代超人,, Seigi Choujin tai Kodai Choujin) is the third theatrical film based on the anime series Kinnikuman. It was released in Japan on March 16, 1985, alongside Gu-Gu Ganmo, Dengeki Sentai…
Episode 5. Counter-Attack! The Underground Space Chojin!
1985-07-13 · 39 min
Counterattack! The Underground Space Choujin (逆襲!宇宙かくれ超人,, Gyakushuu! Uchuu Kakure Choujin) is the fourth theatrical film based on the anime series Kinnikuman. It was released in Japan on July 13, 1985 alongside Dr. Slump and Arale-chan:…
Episode 6. Hour of Triumph! Justice Superman
1985-12-21 · 60 min
Hour of Triumph! Seigi Choujin (晴れ姿!正義超人,, Haresugata! Seigi Choujin) is the fifth theatrical film based on the anime series Kinnikuman. It was released in Japan on December 21, 1985 alongside Captain Tsubasa: Watch Out, All Japan Jr.!…
Episode 7. Crisis in New York!
1986-03-16 · 45 min
Crisis in New York! (ニューヨーク危機一髪!, Nyū Yōku Kiki Ippatsu) is the sixth theatrical film based on the anime series Kinnikuman. It was released in Japan on March 15, 1986 alongside Captain Tsubasa: Race Towards Tomorrow, GeGeGe no Kitarō: The…
Episode 8. Justice Supermen vs. Fighter Supermen
1986-12-20 · 51 min
Seigi Choujin vs. Senshi Choujin (正義超人vs戦士超人) is the seventh and final theatrical film based on the anime series Kinnikuman. It was released in Japan on December 20, 1986 alongside GeGeGe no Kitarō: Crash!! The Great Rebellion of the…
Kinnikuman
137 episodes · 1983
Kinnikuman is a superhero...a bad one. The one day a person named Meat tells Kinnikuman that he is the prince of an alien planet. Kinnikuman must save the day numerous times fighting evil chōjin and competing in tournaments to prove himself to his family and to gain respect and money.
Episode 1. Messenger From Planet Kinniku/The Man From America
1983-04-03 · 25 min
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Episode 2. The Target is Nessie!/Save Planet Kinniku!
1983-04-10 · 25 min
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Episode 3. Space Monster Invasion/Kinnikuman's Great Hustle
1983-04-17 · 25 min
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Episode 4. Groovy Natsuko/Annoying Part-Time Jobs
1983-04-24 · 25 min
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Episode 5. Kinkotsuman and The Battle of Flesh and Blood/Kinnikuman's Broken Heart
1983-05-01 · 25 min
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Episode 6. Kinnikuman is Sexy!?/The Competition's Japanese Representative
1983-05-08 · 25 min
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Episode 7. Hero Olympics/Kinkotsuman's Trap
1983-05-15 · 25 min
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Episode 8. Space Marathon/Deciding Match Battle Royal
Episode 129. The Dreaded 3D Trump/Terryman is Tattered!
1985-08-17 · 25 min
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Episode 130. The Shocking New Long Horn!/Buffaloman's Devilish Burn
1985-08-24 · 25 min
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Episode 131. Ramenman's Determination/Finishing Move - The Great Chinese Water Wheel
1985-08-31 · 25 min
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Episode 132. Ramenman is Skewered!/Szechwan - The Great Rising Dragon!
1985-09-07 · 25 min
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Episode 133. Disadvantaged! The Irregular Tag Match/Great Monster Sky Devil
1985-09-14 · 25 min
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Episode 134. Robin Mask's Desperate Situation!/The Murderous Superhuman Grind of Blue Docky
1985-09-21 · 25 min
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Episode 135. Blocken Jr.'s Anger!/Threatening! The Seven Tools of The God of Death
1985-09-28 · 25 min
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Episode 136. It's Here! The Biggest Battle of The Century/Burning Inner Strength
1985-10-05 · 25 min
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Episode 137. The Long Horn's Disturbing Strike!/Whose Hand Wields The Sword of Justice!?
1985-10-12 · 25 min
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Scramble for the Throne
46 episodes · 1991
Kinnikuman has proven himself worthy to be crowned the next king of Planet Kinniku. But at the ceremony, five other Kinnikuman's arrive, all claiming to be the true prince of Planet Kinniku.
Now, a Royal Survivor Tournament is being held to decide the true successor to the throne, and with the help and support of his friends and with his recently acquired…
Episode 1. Disaster at the Planet Kinniku Royal Coronation!!
1991-10-06 · 25 min
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Episode 2. Battle Over the Castle! The Plot of the Evil Gods!!
1991-10-13 · 25 min
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Episode 3. Bang the Gong! The 5 on 2 Decisive Battle
1991-10-20 · 25 min
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Episode 4. The Dreadful Choujin Hawkman!
1991-10-27 · 25 min
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Episode 5. Danger! Burning Inner Strength
1991-11-03 · 25 min
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Episode 6. The Miracle! Escape from the Choujin Cemetary
1991-11-10 · 25 min
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Episode 7. Meat's Great Battle! Grabbing The Victory
1991-11-17 · 25 min
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Episode 8. Is it in Time? The Power of Friendship at Full Throttle
1991-11-24 · 25 min
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Episode 9. The Dream Union! The Muscle Firendship League
1991-12-01 · 25 min
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Episode 10. The Mysterious Light!? Burning Texas Spirit
1991-12-08 · 25 min
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Episode 11. Certain Death! The Muscle Revenger
1991-12-15 · 25 min
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Episode 12. Robin's Shield! Outburst From The Past
1991-12-22 · 25 min
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Episode 13. The Snow White Mat is Dyed Scarlet
1992-01-12 · 25 min
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Episode 14. Unexpected Rivals!? The Choujin Blood Brothers Arrive
1992-01-19 · 25 min
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Episode 15. Save The Friend! Warsman is Revived
1992-01-26 · 25 min
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Episode 16. Aa! The Stormy Scattering of Blood in the Ring
1992-02-02 · 25 min
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Episode 17. Life or Death!? Twice the Power of Friendship
1992-02-16 · 25 min
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Episode 18. Friend or Foe!? Bikeman the Doubleman
1992-03-01 · 25 min
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Episode 19. Alive Again! Ramenman Lives!!
1992-03-08 · 25 min
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Episode 20. The Huge Promise!? The 3rd Month of 1992...
1992-03-15 · 25 min
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Episode 21. The Promise Hits Home! Deadly Battle on the Road
1992-03-22 · 25 min
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Episode 22. The Devilish Angel!? Zebra's Dual Personalities
1992-03-29 · 25 min
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Episode 23. The Great Explosion!! The Fiery Power of Friendship
1992-04-05 · 25 min
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Episode 24. Until The Bone Melts! The Capillaria Ray
1992-04-12 · 25 min
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Episode 25. Farewell! Blocken Burns Out
1992-04-19 · 25 min
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Episode 26. It's Here? This is Pure Friendship Power!!
1992-04-26 · 25 min
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Episode 27. An Important Individual's Life! That Friendship!!
1992-05-03 · 25 min
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Episode 28. The Burning Promise! Soldier Disappears!!
1992-05-10 · 25 min
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Episode 29. Younger Brother! This is The Muscle Spark!!
1992-05-17 · 25 min
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Episode 30. Deadly Training! Hurry to the Great Decisive Battle in Osaka!!
1992-05-24 · 25 min
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Episode 31. Choujin Spirit! Never Give Up!!
1992-05-31 · 25 min
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Episode 32. Wisdom and Courage! Magic Camp Death Match
1992-06-07 · 25 min
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Episode 33. Is it Here!? The Complete Muscle Spark
1992-06-14 · 25 min
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Episode 34. The Legendary Blood! The Plot Comes Like Death
1992-06-21 · 25 min
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Episode 35. 4,000 Chinese Years! Pyramid Power
1992-06-28 · 25 min
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Episode 36. Choujin Hunter! The Omegaman Appears
1992-07-05 · 25 min
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Episode 37. Searching! Proof of the False Prince!!
1992-07-12 · 25 min
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Episode 38. Is he a Friend!? Meeting The Samurai
1992-07-19 · 25 min
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Episode 39. Farewell! Noble Robin
1992-07-26 · 25 min
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Episode 40. He's Here! The Hellish Transforming Choujin
