Series synopsis
Kinnikuman, also known as キン肉マン is a Japanese animation comedy action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Nippon TV on April 3, 1983. It ended on September 27, 1992. It stars Akira Kamiya, Hideyuki Tanaka, Naoko Watanabe and Tetsuo Mizutori.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Akira Kamiya as Suguru Kinniku (voice)
- Hideyuki Tanaka
- Naoko Watanabe
- Tetsuo Mizutori
- Koji Totani
- Daisuke Gori
- Hiromi Tsuru
- Kazuhiko Kishino
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 191 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 8 | April 7, 1984 | December 20, 1986 |
| Season 1 | 137 | April 3, 1983 | October 12, 1985 |
| Season 2 | 46 | October 6, 1991 | September 27, 1992 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais 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 young boy from Planet Rakka named Beansman asks Kinnikuman and the others to help save his planet from the Space Samurai's led by Black King. The story was a parody of The Seven Samurai. |
April 7, 1984 |
| 2 |
The Stolen Championship Belt 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 flash of lightning Kinnikuman's championship belt is gone. He then sees that it has been taken by Octopus Dragon III, who challenges him to take it back. Kinnikuman tries but fails and Mari is kidnapped. Octopus Dragon gives Kinnikuman a time limit to save her before she is fed to the monster Gigasaurus and then returns to his home world of Planet Metro (メトロ星, Metoro-sei). Despite his injuries, Kinnikuman is determined to go and reclaim his belt and Mari. Luckily, Terryman, Ramenman, Robin Mask, Warsman, Brocken Jr., and Rikishiman arrive to lend him a hand. |
July 13, 1984 |
| 3 |
Great Riot! Justice Chojin 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 Bibimba's hand in marriage. Shishkeba Boo himself has joined forces with the "Dark Monarch" Black Emperor, who looks to destroy Kinnikuman. |
December 21, 1984 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Messenger From Planet Kinniku/The Man From America | April 3, 1983 |
| 2 | The Target is Nessie!/Save Planet Kinniku! | April 10, 1983 |
| 3 | Space Monster Invasion/Kinnikuman's Great Hustle | April 17, 1983 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disaster at the Planet Kinniku Royal Coronation!! | October 6, 1991 |
| 2 | Battle Over the Castle! The Plot of the Evil Gods!! | October 13, 1991 |
| 3 | Bang the Gong! The 5 on 2 Decisive Battle | October 20, 1991 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nippon TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 3, 1983 |
| Last aired | September 27, 1992 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 23:30:00 |