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In the beginning of the series, Suguru fights [[wikipedia:Kaiju|Kaijū]] by eating garlic and growing 30 meters tall. Despite his great strength and skill, Suguru is clumsy by nature. This causes most people to fear him more than the monsters he fights (due mostly to the possibility of him crashing into buildings while in his giant form). Even though a ''chojin's'' wounds heal faster than a human's wound, it takes him longer to heal than a human. He is also very arrogant and believes himself to be more popular than he is in reality.
 
In the beginning of the series, Suguru fights [[wikipedia:Kaiju|Kaijū]] by eating garlic and growing 30 meters tall. Despite his great strength and skill, Suguru is clumsy by nature. This causes most people to fear him more than the monsters he fights (due mostly to the possibility of him crashing into buildings while in his giant form). Even though a ''chojin's'' wounds heal faster than a human's wound, it takes him longer to heal than a human. He is also very arrogant and believes himself to be more popular than he is in reality.
   
Suguru is also lecherous and sometimes takes part in matches to impress women. Suguru often flirts with women, and has on numerous times tried to spy on his friends [[Mari Nikaido]] and [[Natsuko Shono]]. No women find him attractive except for [[Bibimbap]]. However, when Bibimbap first appears, it is a one-sided love on her part and he finds her more annoying than cute. By the time of the Seven Devil Chōjin Arc, he acknowledges her as his betrothed. During the [[Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne Arc]], he shows great concern for her and admits that he believes they are bound by the [[wikipedia:red string of fate|red string of fate]].
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Suguru is also lecherous and sometimes takes part in matches to impress women. Suguru often flirts with women, and has on numerous times tried to spy on his friends [[Mari Nikaido]] and [[Natsuko Shono]]. No women find him attractive except for [[Bibimbap|Bibimba]]. However, when Bibimba first appears, it is a one-sided love on her part and he finds her more annoying than cute. By the time of the Seven Devil Chōjin Arc, he acknowledges her as his betrothed. During the [[Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne Arc]], he shows great concern for her and admits that he believes they are bound by the [[wikipedia:red string of fate|red string of fate]].
   
 
In [[Kinnikuman Nisei]], Suguru has lost his muscles. He explains to Mantaro that old age has robbed him of most of his physical prowess, but he's still able to employ grapples and leaves, and his knowledge and coordination are unaffected. He has a lot of the characteristics of his [[Mayumi Kinniku|father]], such as bickering with Mantaro. Suguru has respect for [[Mantaro Kinniku|Mantarō]] and they maintain a healthy father/son relationship. Suguru - "a child at heart" - tried to get in Mantaro's good graces by spoiling him; he hid from Mantaro every trace of his past as a champion, wishing to be no more than a mere father to him. Even when Mantaro learned of his father's past, he still treasured the memories of his goofy, caring, simple-minded father.
 
In [[Kinnikuman Nisei]], Suguru has lost his muscles. He explains to Mantaro that old age has robbed him of most of his physical prowess, but he's still able to employ grapples and leaves, and his knowledge and coordination are unaffected. He has a lot of the characteristics of his [[Mayumi Kinniku|father]], such as bickering with Mantaro. Suguru has respect for [[Mantaro Kinniku|Mantarō]] and they maintain a healthy father/son relationship. Suguru - "a child at heart" - tried to get in Mantaro's good graces by spoiling him; he hid from Mantaro every trace of his past as a champion, wishing to be no more than a mere father to him. Even when Mantaro learned of his father's past, he still treasured the memories of his goofy, caring, simple-minded father.
   
 
=== '''Personality''' ===
 
=== '''Personality''' ===
Suguru is a very childish character. He complains when he does not get his way, pouts when someone gets more attention then him, and is often downright lazy. Early in the series, he would often refuse to fight certain monsters unless he got something in return. However, underneath this childish behaviour lies a very noble heart, and when times are at their worst, Suguru's courage surpasses that of the greatest of Seigi Chojins. He has been known to fight better upon how shameful or dishonourable his opponent is being. He realises honour and friendship has warmed the hearts of several an Evil Chojin. His personality is reflected in his voice in the anime, which deviates between high and screechy and low and serious.
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Suguru is a very childish character. He complains when he does not get his way, pouts when someone gets more attention then him, and is often downright lazy. Early in the series, he would often refuse to fight certain monsters unless he got something in return. However, underneath this childish behaviour lies a very noble heart, and when times are at their worst, Suguru's courage surpasses that of the greatest of Justice Chojins. He has been known to fight better upon how shameful or dishonourable his opponent is being. He realises honour and friendship has warmed the hearts of several an Evil Chojin. His personality is reflected in his voice in the anime, which deviates between high and screechy and low and serious.
   
 
=== '''Appearance''' ===
 
=== '''Appearance''' ===
 
Kinnikuman is a highly muscular man, who wears a mask that has large lips and exaggerated facial features, and the mask also combines with a 'fin' piece that runs down the back of his head. He has naturally black hair and blue eyes, with pale skin and very little clothes. If he does wear formal attire, it is usually in the form of unfashionable suits; a white suit to his wedding, a yellow suit with red swirls to dates and sometimes ceremonies. In his old age, he has a large stomach and is completely lacking in muscles.
 
Kinnikuman is a highly muscular man, who wears a mask that has large lips and exaggerated facial features, and the mask also combines with a 'fin' piece that runs down the back of his head. He has naturally black hair and blue eyes, with pale skin and very little clothes. If he does wear formal attire, it is usually in the form of unfashionable suits; a white suit to his wedding, a yellow suit with red swirls to dates and sometimes ceremonies. In his old age, he has a large stomach and is completely lacking in muscles.
   
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=='''Story'''==
 
=='''Story'''==
 
==='''Prehistory'''===
 
==='''Prehistory'''===
Born to [[Kinniku Mayumi]] and [[Kinniku Sayuri]], the king and queen of [[Planet Kinniku]] on April 1, 1960. <ref name=":5">Kinnikuman: Chapter 2</ref> Suguru was so stupid looking, even as a child, that on several occasions Mayumi would have an urge to strangle him just from looking at him. On one fateful day, The royal family went on vacation to Earth. While there, [[King Tone|a pig]] sneaked on board and got in Suguru's cradle. <ref name=":6">Kinnikuman: Chapter 3</ref> Mayumi mistook Suguru for the pig and threw him out of the ship. Suguru was left behind on Earth to raise himself. He built his own house and tried to go to school, but he was so stupid that he flunked out of school and his house had only one room. As he got older, he decided to become a hero like Ultraman. But despite his muscles and strength, he was too clumsy and stupid to make it, so he settled for just being the president of the [[Gyudon_Lovers_Club]]. {{Ref|<ref name="Messenger from Planet Kinniku">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[Messenger from Planet Kinniku (manga)|Chapter 3]]''</ref>}}
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Born to [[Kinniku Mayumi]] and [[Kinniku Sayuri]], the king and queen of [[Planet Kinniku]] on April 1, 1960. <ref name=":5">Kinnikuman: Chapter 2</ref> Suguru was so unattractive, even as a child, that on several occasions Mayumi would have an urge to strangle him just from looking at him. One day, the royal family went on vacation to Earth. While there, [[King Tone|a pig]] sneaked aboard and got into Suguru's cradle. <ref name=":6">Kinnikuman: Chapter 3</ref> Mayumi mistook Suguru for the pig and threw Suguru out of the ship. Suguru was left behind on Earth to raise himself.
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He built his own house and tried to go to school, but he was so academically challenged that he flunked out of school and his house had only one room. As he got older, he decided to become a hero like Ultraman. But despite his muscles and strength, he was too clumsy and lacked the intelligence to make it, so he settled for just being the president of the [[Gyudon_Lovers_Club]]. {{Ref|<ref name="Messenger from Planet Kinniku">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[Messenger from Planet Kinniku (manga)|Chapter 3]]''</ref>}}
   
 
=== '''Kinnikuman''' ===
 
=== '''Kinnikuman''' ===
   
==== [[Kaijuu Extermination Arc|'''Kaijuu Extermination Days''']] ====
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==== [[Kaijuu Extermination Arc|'''Kaiju Extermination Days''']] ====
   
 
===== '''Solo Life''' =====
 
===== '''Solo Life''' =====
   
At the age of 20, Kinnikuman had already become known as a worthless chojin, however he wasn't completely dismissed. When the [[Earth Defense Force]] learned of an upcoming attack by space kaijuu, Kinnikuman was contacted because of the unavailability of the super heroes such as The Ultra Brothers, PP-Man, and Spider-Man. <ref name=":7">Kinnikuman: Chapter 1</ref> While being shown images of the kaijuu coming to attack (such as [[Okamarasu]], [[Eraginesu]], [[Abdullah]], [[Sheikian]], and [[Acrobat-Seijin]]), he learned that he needed to create a finishing move. <ref name=":7" /> After a brief training session, he was able to find a technique that surpassed his Kinniku Flash, the Kinniku Beam. When the time came for the kaijuu to arrive, a member of the EDF reported that, due to the embarrassment of having to fight Kinnikuman, they all turned back. {{Ref|<ref name="Space Kaijuu Attack">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[Space Kaijuu Attack (manga)|Chapter 1]]</ref>}}
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At the age of 20, Kinnikuman had already become known as a worthless chojin, however he wasn't completely dismissed. When the [[Earth Defence Force]] learned of an upcoming attack by space kaiju, Kinnikuman was contacted because of the unavailability of the super heroes such as The Ultra Brothers, PP-Man, and Spider-Man. <ref name=":7">Kinnikuman: Chapter 1</ref> While being shown images of the kaiju coming to attack (such as [[Okamarasu]], [[Eraginesu]], [[Abdullah]], [[Sheikian]], and [[Acrobat-Seijin]]), he learned that he needed to create a finishing move. <ref name=":7" /> After a brief training session, he was able to find a technique that surpassed his Kinniku Flash, the Kinniku Beam. When the time came for the kaiju to arrive, a member of the EDF reported that, due to the embarrassment of having to fight Kinnikuman, they all turned back. {{Ref|<ref name="Space Kaijuu Attack">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[Space Kaijuu Attack (manga)|Chapter 1]]</ref>}}
   
At some point during this time in his life, Kinnikuman grew an infatuation with pop idol [[Takahara Nana]], having bought many of her records. <ref name=":5" /> In order to win Nana's heart, Kinnikuman attempted tried to impress her by showing of his muscles which only ended up angering her more. As a last resort, he called his kaijuu henchman, [[Gorizaemon]], to fake a kidnapping attempt on her in which Kinnikuman would save her. The plan backfired as Gorizaemon really did try to kidnap Nana. <ref name=":5" /> However, Kinnikuman was able to defeat his henchman and brought Nana to safety. By a simple misunderstanding, Nana thought that her manager, [[Hitoshi]], had saved her and thus ran into his arms, much to Kinnikuman's disappointment.{{Ref|<ref name="Beauty and the Monster">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[Beauty and the Monster|Chapter 2]]</ref>}}
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At some point during this time in his life, Kinnikuman grew an infatuation with pop idol [[Takahara Nana]], having bought many of her records. <ref name=":5" /> In order to win Nana's heart, Kinnikuman attempted tried to impress her by showing of his muscles which only ended up angering her more. As a last resort, he called his kaiju henchman, [[Gorizaemon]], to fake a kidnapping attempt on her in which Kinnikuman would save her. The plan backfired as Gorizaemon really did try to kidnap Nana. <ref name=":5" /> However, Kinnikuman was able to defeat his henchman and brought Nana to safety. By a simple misunderstanding, Nana thought that her manager, [[Hitoshi]], had saved her and thus ran into his arms, much to Kinnikuman's disappointment.{{Ref|<ref name="Beauty and the Monster">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[Beauty and the Monster|Chapter 2]]</ref>}}
   
 
===== '''Save Planet Kinniku''' =====
 
===== '''Save Planet Kinniku''' =====
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When the two returned to [[Planet Kinniku]], both of Kinnikuman's parents gave him a warm welcoming, as well as telling him of his name being Suguru. <ref name=":8">Kinnikuman: Chapter 4</ref> Kinnikuman's goal was to defeat King Tone in a three-round match of judo, boxing, and wrestling. Unfortunately, despite the confidence he displayed before the start of each match, he lost to Tone 0-3. Shortly after Tone's original owner, a butcher, chased him away from Planet Kinniku never to be seen again. <ref name=":8" /> With the title now opened, Mayumi reclaimed his throne. Because of Suguru's disappointing match, Meat was ordered to bring him back to Earth and train him until he was a true hero.{{Ref|<ref name="Save Planet Kinniku">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[Save Planet Kinniku (manga)|Chapter 4]]</ref>}}
 
When the two returned to [[Planet Kinniku]], both of Kinnikuman's parents gave him a warm welcoming, as well as telling him of his name being Suguru. <ref name=":8">Kinnikuman: Chapter 4</ref> Kinnikuman's goal was to defeat King Tone in a three-round match of judo, boxing, and wrestling. Unfortunately, despite the confidence he displayed before the start of each match, he lost to Tone 0-3. Shortly after Tone's original owner, a butcher, chased him away from Planet Kinniku never to be seen again. <ref name=":8" /> With the title now opened, Mayumi reclaimed his throne. Because of Suguru's disappointing match, Meat was ordered to bring him back to Earth and train him until he was a true hero.{{Ref|<ref name="Save Planet Kinniku">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[Save Planet Kinniku (manga)|Chapter 4]]</ref>}}
   
===== '''Kaijuu Fights''' =====
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===== '''Kaiju Fights''' =====
Kinnikuman and Meat began settling in the small house, doing normal activities. <ref name=":9">Kinnikuman: Chapter 5</ref> After watching a television show, Kinnikuman gets the idea to fight the [[Nessie|Loch Ness Monster]] and get it broadcast to boost his ratings as a chojin. <ref name=":9" /> After proving himself by defeating a kaijuu, which was actually just [[Alexandria Meat's Monster Robot|a robot built by Meat]], Kinnikuman was able to get the right to fight Nessie on air. Unfortunately, when Nessie finally did arrive, it turned out to be many times larger than Kinnikuman's giant form. Nessie simply licked him, which caused him to pass out. {{Ref|<ref name="The Target is Nessie">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[The Target is Nessie|Chapter 5]]</ref>}}
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Kinnikuman and Meat began settling in the small house, doing normal activities. <ref name=":9">Kinnikuman: Chapter 5</ref> After watching a television show, Kinnikuman gets the idea to fight the [[Nessie|Loch Ness Monster]] and get it broadcast to boost his ratings as a chojin. <ref name=":9" /> After proving himself by defeating a kaijuu, which was actually just a robot built by Meat, Kinnikuman was able to get the right to fight Nessie on air. Unfortunately, when Nessie finally did arrive, it turned out to be many times larger than Kinnikuman's giant form. Nessie simply licked him, which caused him to pass out. {{Ref|<ref name="The Target is Nessie">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[The Target is Nessie|Chapter 5]]</ref>}}
   
 
Kinnikuman was introduced to [[Nikaido Mari]], a preschool teacher and friend of Meat. <ref name=":10">Kinnikuman: Chapter 6</ref> Both he and Meat developed an obvious crush on Mari and would take different trips with her and her class, despite the fact that they would always beat him up. On their first trip to the preschool, the kaijuu [[Franky]] began attacking but actually gained the friendship of some of the children. <ref name=":10" /> Kinnikuman, who was hated by the children, wasn't able to fight but, Meat was able to come up with a strategy that caused Franky to run away. {{Ref|<ref name="Cute Little Kiss">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[Cute Little Kiss|Chapter 6]]</ref>}}
 
Kinnikuman was introduced to [[Nikaido Mari]], a preschool teacher and friend of Meat. <ref name=":10">Kinnikuman: Chapter 6</ref> Both he and Meat developed an obvious crush on Mari and would take different trips with her and her class, despite the fact that they would always beat him up. On their first trip to the preschool, the kaijuu [[Franky]] began attacking but actually gained the friendship of some of the children. <ref name=":10" /> Kinnikuman, who was hated by the children, wasn't able to fight but, Meat was able to come up with a strategy that caused Franky to run away. {{Ref|<ref name="Cute Little Kiss">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[Cute Little Kiss|Chapter 6]]</ref>}}
   
After an encounter with the kaijuu Abdullah, Kinnikuman and Meat met [[The Terryman]], an American chojin from Texas. <ref name=":11">Kinnikuman: Chapter 7</ref> Terryman would charge for his services against kaijuu, but he became increasingly popular in Japan, much to Kinnikuman's dismay. After a while, Terryman came to Kinnikuman's house to brag of becoming Japan's sole super hero. <ref name=":11" /> An attack made [[Sheikian]], caused a boy run to Terryman, saying he needed him to rescue his father. When Terryman kicked the boy, because he didn't have enough money, Kinnikuman, enraged, hit Terryman, gave the boy back his money, and went to rescue the boy's father. Terryman, after hearing the words of the Yamato Spirit from Kinnikuman, gave up his hero badge and went to help Kinnikuman fight Sheik-Seijin. {{Ref|<ref name="The Man from America">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[The Man from America (manga)|Chapter 7]]</ref>}}
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After an encounter with the kaijuu Abdullah, Kinnikuman and Meat met [[The Terryman]], an American chojin from Texas. <ref name=":11">Kinnikuman: Chapter 7</ref> Terryman would charge for his services against kaiju, but he became increasingly popular in Japan, much to Kinnikuman's dismay. After a while, Terryman came to Kinnikuman's house to brag of becoming Japan's sole super hero. <ref name=":11" /> An attack made [[Sheikian]], caused a boy run to Terryman, saying he needed him to rescue his father. When Terryman kicked the boy, because he didn't have enough money, Kinnikuman, enraged, hit Terryman, gave the boy back his money, and went to rescue the boy's father. Terryman, after hearing the words of the Yamato Spirit from Kinnikuman, gave up his hero badge and went to help Kinnikuman fight Sheik-Seijin. {{Ref|<ref name="The Man from America">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[The Man from America (manga)|Chapter 7]]</ref>}}
   
 
==== [[20th Choujin Olympics Arc|'''20th Chojin Olympics''']] ====
 
==== [[20th Choujin Olympics Arc|'''20th Chojin Olympics''']] ====
   
 
===== '''Preliminary Rounds''' =====
 
===== '''Preliminary Rounds''' =====
Mayumi went to Earth to tell his son about the upcoming [[Choujin Olympics|chojin Olympics]]. Kinnikuman was convinced he was a shoe-in for the Japanese representative, due to [[Uldraman]] humiliating defeat at the hands of England's [[Robin Mask]] in the previous tournament. However, Terry informed him that Japan had decided not to compete if they could not be represented by Uldraman. Having lost all hope, Kinnikuman ran off to sulk but was confronted by Robin Mask. Robin put him in a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling holds#Bow and arrow hold|Bow and Arrow Lock]] and told him to give up, but Suguru refused and persevered for several hours until Robin got tired and let go. Making last year's champion struggle caused [[Harabote Muscle]], the chairman of the Olympics, to allow Suguru to compete.{{Ref|<ref name="I Wanna Represent Japan">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.3 [[I Wanna Represent Japan|Chapter 28]]</ref>}}
 
   
The [[20th Choujin Olympics|20th chojin Olympics]] soon began, with many well known chojin, including Robin Mask, Terryman, [[Specialman]], [[Canadianman]], [[Kintaman]], [[Skyman]], [[Brockenman]], [[Lupin]], and [[Kani Base]], all competing for the title. The tournament had a rocky start for Kinnikuman when Meat, who was the Olympics mascot, accidentally hit Kinnikuman with the Olympics torch, which then caused him to hit Kani Base, and a brawl broke out. After the idiotic fighting was settled, the first preliminary match was announced, Rock-Paper-Scissors. Kinnikuman was able to beat Kani Base in the round with "rock" due to Kani Base's claws being stuck on "scissors". {{Ref|<ref name="The First Preliminary">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.3 [[The First Preliminary|Chapter 29]]</ref>}}
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Mayumi went to Earth to tell his son about the upcoming [[Choujin Olympics|Chojin Olympics]]. Kinnikuman was convinced he was a shoe-in for the Japanese representative, due to [[Uldraman]] humiliating defeat at the hands of England's [[Robin Mask]] in the previous tournament. However, Terry informed him that Japan had decided not to compete if they could not be represented by Uldraman. Having lost all hope, Kinnikuman ran off to sulk but was confronted by Robin Mask. Robin put him in a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling holds#Bow and arrow hold|Bow and Arrow Lock]] and told him to give up, but Suguru refused and persevered for several hours until Robin got tired and let go. Making last year's champion struggle caused [[Harabote Muscle]], the chairman of the Olympics, to allow Suguru to compete.{{Ref|<ref name="I Wanna Represent Japan">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.3 [[I Wanna Represent Japan|Chapter 28]]</ref>}}
   
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The [[20th Chojin Olympics|20th Chojin Olympics]] soon began, with many well known chojin, including Robin Mask, Terryman, [[Specialman]], [[Canadianman]], [[Kintaman]], [[Skyman]], [[Brockenman]], [[Lupin]], and [[Kani Base]], all competing for the title. The tournament had a rocky start for Kinnikuman when Meat, who was the Olympics mascot, accidentally hit Kinnikuman with the Olympics torch, which then caused him to hit Kani Base, and a brawl broke out. After the idiotic fighting was settled, the first preliminary match was announced, Rock-Paper-Scissors. Kinnikuman was able to beat Kani Base in the round with "rock" due to Kani Base's claws being stuck on "scissors". {{Ref|<ref name="The First Preliminary">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.3 [[The First Preliminary|Chapter 29]]</ref>}}
The second preliminary was a weight lifting round with a catch, the weights are dead kaijuu weighing 1 ton. The preliminaries went smoothly as many of the favorites easily lifted the kaijuu. Kinnikuman, himself, was able to lift the kaijuu, albeit he sunk to the ground quite a bit. With many chojin passing, a second lift was done in which the weight was changed from 1 ton to 2 tons. While it would still seem favourable for many chojin, Kinkotsuman, Iwao, and the newly joined Kani Base had set up a trap for the chojin. The three turned invisible thanks to Kinkotsuman's invisibility gun and begin to tickle or attack the chojin who was lifting. This would cause the chojin to lose focus and drop the kaijuu, thus eliminating them. This tactic caused many chojin to fail, including Specialman, which caused Terryman to suspect their work. When it came to Kinnikuman's turn, he wasn't able to lift the kaijuu up completely, but was able to withstand the tickling of Kinkotsuman. Thanks to a kick in the crotch from Kani Base, Kinnikuman was able to pass the round and expose Kinkotsuman, and the others for what they did. {{Ref|<ref name="The Second Preliminary: Kaijuu Lifting">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[The Second Preliminary: Kaijuu Lifting|Chapter 30]]</ref>}}
 
   
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The second preliminary was a weight lifting round with a catch, the weights are dead kaiju weighing 1 ton. The preliminaries went smoothly as many of the favourites easily lifted the kaiju. Kinnikuman, himself, was able to lift the kaijuu, albeit he sunk to the ground quite a bit. With many chojin passing, a second lift was done in which the weight was changed from 1 ton to 2 tons. While it would still seem favourable for many chojin, Kinkotsuman, Iwao, and the newly joined Kani Base had set up a trap for the chojin.
The third and final preliminary was a race in which the 25 remaining chojin would fly to the moon, get a doll rabbit from one of the tournament reps, and fly back to the stadium. The first eight chojin to land would be the finalists. Kinnikuman, who was in last place, was given a doll rabbit by an unknown male who was actually Kinkotsuman in disguise. Kinkotsuman had set up a bomb in the rabbit that would explode. Fortunately, when the bomb exploded, it actually caused Kinnikuman as well many other chojin to fly straight down to the stadium. While 7 of the 8 finalists had been decided, 10 chojin, including Kinnikuman, Kintaman, [[Sphinxman]], [[Amazonman]], [[Copper Bellman]], had all tied for the last spot. To settle this dispute, a battle royale would decide the eighth finalist. Kinkotsuman hypnotised the other 9 finalists into eliminating Kinnikuman from the tournament as well as impersonating the referee. While Kinkotsuman's plan seemed to succeed, Terryman was able to realize Kinkotsuman's plan and was able to free the chojin of his control. With all the chojin back to normal, they all stopped their focused on Kinnikuman and just attacked each other. In the end, the other chojin knocked each other out, leaving only Kinnikuman, thus making the eighth finalist.{{Ref|<ref name="The Final Preliminary">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.3 [[The Final Preliminary: A Round Trip Marathon to the Moon|Chapters 31]]-[[The Eighth Finalist|32]]</ref>}}
 
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The three turned invisible thanks to Kinkotsuman's invisibility gun and begin to tickle or attack the chojin who was lifting. This would cause the chojin to lose focus and drop the kaiju, thus eliminating them. This tactic caused many chojin to fail, including Specialman, which caused Terryman to suspect their work. When it came to Kinnikuman's turn, he wasn't able to lift the kaijuu up completely, but was able to withstand the tickling of Kinkotsuman. Thanks to a kick in the crotch from Kani Base, Kinnikuman was able to pass the round and expose Kinkotsuman, and the others for what they did. {{Ref|<ref name="The Second Preliminary: Kaijuu Lifting">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.1 [[The Second Preliminary: Kaijuu Lifting|Chapter 30]]</ref>}}
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The third and final preliminary was a race in which the 25 remaining chojin would fly to the moon, get a doll rabbit from one of the tournament reps, and fly back to the stadium. The first eight chojin to land would be the finalists. Kinnikuman, who was in last place, was given a doll rabbit by an unknown male who was actually Kinkotsuman in disguise. Kinkotsuman had set up a bomb in the rabbit that would explode. Fortunately, when the bomb exploded, it actually caused Kinnikuman as well many other chojin to fly straight down to the stadium. While 7 of the 8 finalists had been decided, 10 chojin, including Kinnikuman, Kintaman, [[Sphinxman]], [[Amazonman]], [[Copper Bellman]], had all tied for the last spot. To settle this dispute, a battle royale would decide the eighth finalist.
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Kinkotsuman hypnotised the other 9 finalists into eliminating Kinnikuman from the tournament as well as impersonating the referee. While Kinkotsuman's plan seemed to succeed, Terryman was able to realise Kinkotsuman's plan and was able to free the chojin of his control. With all the chojin back to normal, they all stopped their focused on Kinnikuman and just attacked each other. In the end, the other chojin knocked each other out, leaving only Kinnikuman, thus making the eighth finalist.{{Ref|<ref name="The Final Preliminary">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.3 [[The Final Preliminary: A Round Trip Marathon to the Moon|Chapters 31]]-[[The Eighth Finalist|32]]</ref>}}
   
 
===== '''Quarter Finals''' =====
 
===== '''Quarter Finals''' =====
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Kinnikuman had made it into the eight finalists of the 20th chojin Olympics, which included Robin Mask, Terryman, [[Ramenman]], Skyman, Brockenman, Canadianman, and [[Curry Cook]]. After a drawing, Kinnikuman was placed in B-Block which consisted of Curry Cook, Brockenman, and Ramenman, all known in the Planet Kinniku Grand Library for brutal fighting styles, hence them being [[Zangyaku Choujin|Zangyaku chojin]].{{Ref|<ref name="Secret of the B-Block">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.3 [[Secret of the B-Block|Chapter 33]]</ref>}}
 
Kinnikuman had made it into the eight finalists of the 20th chojin Olympics, which included Robin Mask, Terryman, [[Ramenman]], Skyman, Brockenman, Canadianman, and [[Curry Cook]]. After a drawing, Kinnikuman was placed in B-Block which consisted of Curry Cook, Brockenman, and Ramenman, all known in the Planet Kinniku Grand Library for brutal fighting styles, hence them being [[Zangyaku Choujin|Zangyaku chojin]].{{Ref|<ref name="Secret of the B-Block">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.3 [[Secret of the B-Block|Chapter 33]]</ref>}}
   
 
Due to the brutality of the chojin, Harabote placed the B-Block matches in the small Korakuen Hall which would only be broadcast on radio, compared to the massive Korakuen Stadium in which the A-Block matches were taking place and would be broadcast on television. The A-Block match against Robin Mask and Canadianman ended quickly with Robin taking down Canadianman in only a few moments. The B-Block match between Ramenman and Brockenman began with Brockenman using fowl and cheap tricks, such as spiked-knuckles and poison gas. Ramenman was able to take the upperhand by taking Brockenman down with his Chinese Kenpo, finishing him off with his [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling holds#Camel clutch|Camel Clutch]], ripping Brockenman in half and which terrified Kinnikuman, Meat, and Mayumi.{{Ref|<ref name="Robin Mask vs. Canadianman & Ramenman vs. Brockenman">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.3 [[The First Round Begins|Chapter 34]]</ref>}}
 
Due to the brutality of the chojin, Harabote placed the B-Block matches in the small Korakuen Hall which would only be broadcast on radio, compared to the massive Korakuen Stadium in which the A-Block matches were taking place and would be broadcast on television. The A-Block match against Robin Mask and Canadianman ended quickly with Robin taking down Canadianman in only a few moments. The B-Block match between Ramenman and Brockenman began with Brockenman using fowl and cheap tricks, such as spiked-knuckles and poison gas. Ramenman was able to take the upperhand by taking Brockenman down with his Chinese Kenpo, finishing him off with his [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling holds#Camel clutch|Camel Clutch]], ripping Brockenman in half and which terrified Kinnikuman, Meat, and Mayumi.{{Ref|<ref name="Robin Mask vs. Canadianman & Ramenman vs. Brockenman">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.3 [[The First Round Begins|Chapter 34]]</ref>}}
   
After seeing the brutal death of Brockenman, Kinnikuman's fears of dying the same way at the hands of Curry Cook caused him to try to run away from the match. The only way Kinnikuman was able to get into the ring was because Meat and Mayumi dragged him back and told him that Curry Cook's face resembled that of a kappa. The match became a steel cage match and Curry Cook began the match by taking a weapon out of his curry sauce and stabbed Kinnikuman's forehead. While wallowing in pain, Kinnikuman was able to break Curry Cook's curry plate which caused Curry Cook to steal some gyuudon from the audience. The sauce that had been stabbed into Kinnikuman's forehead caused him to act different, in which he bashed Curry Cook against the steel cage and even drank the milk that Curry Cook was originally going to use against him. Kinnikuman's insane tactics caused Curry Cook to give up the match and run away, advancing Kinnikuman to the semi-finals.In Korakuen Stadium, Terryman's match with Skyman wasn't going well as Skyman's attacks were pushing Terry down. But Terry was able to make a comeback and defeat Skyman with an Oklahoma Stampede.{{Ref|<ref name="Terryman vs. Skyman & Kinnikuman vs. Curry Cook">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.3 [[Enthusiasm! Korakuen Hall vs. Korakuen Stadium|Chapters 35]]-[[The Big Comeback!|36]]</ref>}}
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After seeing the brutal death of Brockenman, Kinnikuman's fears of dying the same way at the hands of Curry Cook caused him to try to run away from the match. The only way Kinnikuman was able to get into the ring was because Meat and Mayumi dragged him back and told him that Curry Cook's face resembled that of a kappa. The match became a steel cage match and Curry Cook began the match by taking a weapon out of his curry sauce and stabbed Kinnikuman's forehead. While wallowing in pain, Kinnikuman was able to break Curry Cook's curry plate which caused Curry Cook to steal some gyuudon from the audience.
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The sauce that had been stabbed into Kinnikuman's forehead caused him to act different, in which he bashed Curry Cook against the steel cage and even drank the milk that Curry Cook was originally going to use against him. Kinnikuman's insane tactics caused Curry Cook to give up the match and run away, advancing Kinnikuman to the semi-finals.
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In Korakuen Stadium, Terryman's match with Skyman wasn't going well as Skyman's attacks were pushing Terry down. But Terry was able to make a comeback and defeat Skyman with an Oklahoma Stampede.{{Ref|<ref name="Terryman vs. Skyman & Kinnikuman vs. Curry Cook">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.3 [[Enthusiasm! Korakuen Hall vs. Korakuen Stadium|Chapters 35]]-[[The Big Comeback!|36]]</ref>}}
   
 
===== '''Semi-Finals''' =====
 
===== '''Semi-Finals''' =====
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His next match was an Ice Top Deathmatch against [[Ramenman]]. Ramenman dominated most of the fight and even got Suguru in his deadly [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling holds#Camel clutch|Camel Clutch]], but Suguru got so scared he crapped his pants. Ramenman allowed him a break to go change his tights and when Suguru got back Ramenman did a piledriver on him, causing his headfin to get stuck in the ice. Ramenman kicked him into the ropes, but on the rebound Suguru hit him with a back elbow smash and knocked him out of the ring and through the tables, winning the match. Unknown to Suguru, Kinkotsuman tried to shoot him after this, but Terry got in the way and took the bullet in his leg. Terry would go on to lose to Robin Mask because of this.
 
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Both competitors must be barefoot. Ramenman struggles to get a hold of [[Kinnikuman]], who runs constantly away using the ropes as a tightrope. <ref name=":84">Kinnikuman: Chapter 38</ref> Eventually, Ramenman is able to deliver a series of blows and gets Kinnikuman into a [[wikipedia:Professional wrestling holds#Camel clutch|Camel Clutch]] position, but soon lets go when Kinnikuman unleashes a bad smell and soils himself. Ramenman allows him a break to change his tights, while Kinnikuman gets used to the ice and gains an advantage. <ref name=":84" />
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Ramenman proceeds to use a pile-driver, but Kinnikuman gets his fin stuck in the melting ice. Ramenman kicks him across the ice and into the ropes, but the momentum allows the ropes to bounce Kinnikuman back and use an Elbow Smash. This knocks Ramenman out, which allows Kinnikuman to win the match. Unknown to Suguru, Kinkotsuman tries to shoot him, but Terryman intervenes and takes a bullet in his leg. <ref name=":84" />
   
 
===== '''Finals''' =====
 
===== '''Finals''' =====
Before Suguru's fight with Robin Mask, Terry and Ramenman had a grudge match. Ramenman was soon disqualified for dirty fighting but then demanded that Suguru fight his best against Robin Mask, saying he wanted to be proud of his fight with Suguru. He got very emotional and cried tears of blood. Motivated by Ramenman's words, Suguru was a brand new fighter when he faced Robin. However, when he proved to be too much for Robin, Robin removed his armor, which he always wore to weaken his power rather than to protect himself. Robin Mask became too tough, so Suguru tried to run away, but Ramenman, Kinkotsuman, and Iwao convinced him to return to the ring. Robin eventually put Suguru in his trademark [[Robin Mask#Techniques|Tower Bridge]] hold and seemingly broke his back. As Robin lamented over "killing" Suguru, Suguru stood up and defeated him with a [[wikipedia:Pinfall (professional wrestling)#Victory roll|Mexican Rolling Clutch Hold]]. Suguru had won the Olympics and Ramenman makes the first mention of Suguru's [[#Trademark Techniques|Kajiba no Kuso Djikara]].
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Before Suguru's fight with Robin Mask, Terry and Ramenman had a grudge match. Ramenman was soon disqualified for dirty fighting but then demanded that Suguru fight his best against Robin Mask, saying he wanted to be proud of his fight with Suguru. He got very emotional and cried tears of blood. Motivated by Ramenman's words, Suguru was a brand new fighter when he faced Robin. However, when he proved to be too much for Robin, Robin removed his armor, which he always wore to weaken his power rather than to protect himself.
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Robin Mask became too tough, so Suguru tried to run away, but Ramenman, Kinkotsuman, and Iwao convinced him to return to the ring. Robin eventually put Suguru in his trademark [[Robin Mask#Techniques|Tower Bridge]] hold and seemingly broke his back. As Robin lamented over "killing" Suguru, Suguru stood up and defeated him with a [[wikipedia:Pinfall (professional wrestling)#Victory roll|Mexican Rolling Clutch Hold]]. Suguru had won the Olympics and Ramenman makes the first mention of Suguru's [[#Trademark Techniques|Kajiba no Kuso Djikara]].
   
 
==== [[American Tour Arc|'''American Tour''']] ====
 
==== [[American Tour Arc|'''American Tour''']] ====
   
After winning the chojin Olympics, Suguru was sent to tour the American Circuit. His first stop was Hawaii, where he challenged Hawaii Champion [[Jesse Maivia]] to a match. Jesse agreed but only if Suguru could beat his manservant, [[Prince Kamehame]]. Suguru lost within 7 seconds, but Kamehame was so impressed with him that he offered to teach him the 48 Killer Techniques. With these techniques Suguru was able to defeat Jesse Maivia, the master of Move Reversion.
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After winning the chojin Olympics, Suguru is sent to tour the American Circuit. His first stop is Hawaii, where he challenges the Hawaiin Champion [[Jesse Maivia]] to a match. Jesse agrees, but only if Suguru can beat his manservant, [[Prince Kamehame]]. Suguru loses within seven seconds, but Kamehame is so impressed with him that he offers to teach him the 48 Killer Techniques. With these techniques Suguru is able to defeat Jesse Maivia, the master of Move Reversion.
   
His next stop was the main continent, where he met up with Doro Flairs and learned of the rivalry amongst the chojin Wrestling League chairmen. In order to disrupt the alliance between the Superhuman World Council and World Federation, he disguised as '''The Chanelman''' (a parody of [[wikipedia:Blackface#Japan|blackface]] singers ''[[wikipedia:Rats & Star|Chanels]]'') and attacked the WSC's champions during their fights. [[Skull Boze]] and his manager Sheik-seijin soon figured his identity out and decided to set up a rematch between Suguru and Robin Mask. Robin wanted revenge for his defeat and the two of them fought in an elevated ring in the middle of the Grand Canyon. However, when it looked as though Suguru might win, Skull Boze and Sheik-seijin had Kinkotsuman and Iwao crash a plane into the ring. Robin seemingly fell to his death, causing Suguru to try to attack Skull Boze and the others, but suddenly the founder of the American chojin World, God von Elrich, arrived and announced that the rivalry between the three groups would be settled in a Tag Tournament.
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His next stop is the main continent, where he meets up with [[Dorlo Flears|Dorlo Flairs]] and learns of the rivalry amongst the chojin Wrestling League chairmen. In order to disrupt the alliance between the Superhuman World Council and World Federation, he disguises himself as '''The Chanelman''' (a parody of [[wikipedia:Blackface#Japan|blackface]] singers ''[[wikipedia:Rats & Star|Chanels]]'') and attacks the WSC's champions during their fights. [[Skull Boze]] and his manager [[Sheik Seijin]] figure out his identity and decide to set up a rematch between Suguru and Robin Mask.
   
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Robin reappears in South America. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 63</ref> Kinnikuman confronts him when he sees Robin murder an opponent in the ring, when Robin's opponent is torn in two pieces.<ref name=":119">Kinnikuman: Chapter 64</ref> When Kinnikuman is captured by the [[World Supermen Federation]], Robin brings him food so that he will survive and remain strong. <ref name=":110">Kinnikuman: Chapter 65</ref> After tearing Dynamite Piper in half at the Luck Lumber Joe, Robin was allowed the chance to regain his title from Kinnikuman and faced him in a match. <ref name=":119" />
Suguru then went to Texas to ask Terry to be his tag partner, but Terry had had his leg removed after being shot by Kinkotsuman. However, Terry was able to get a prosthetic leg and The Machineguns were born. Their first match was against Beauty Rhodes (the other defector) and his partner Jean Steamboard, whom they fought to a draw. They then fought and defeated Kinkotsuman and Iwao. Their final fight was against Skull Boze and his partner Devil Magician with Ramenman acting as referee. Though a hard bout, they eventually won with a double Calf Branding.
 
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The match with Kinnikuman takes place over the Grand Canyon, at 1,600 meters high. <ref name=":110" /> Before the fight can be finished, Iwao flies an aeroplane into the ring. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 66</ref> The match is determined to be in Robin's favour, but - due to his assumed death - the belt then goes to the next in the WSF's line, which is [[Skull Bozu]]. <ref name=":111">Kinnikuman: Chapter 67</ref> Kinnikuman is revealed to be alive, while Robin took the brunt of the aeroplane attack and is willing to let himself be sacrificed as Kinnikuman has not enough strength to remove the plane. <ref name=":11" />
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<nowiki> </nowiki>Robin reveals that he read about Kinnikuman's activity in Hawaii and yearned to return to the life of a [[Justice Chojin]]. <ref name=":111" /> Kinnikuman eventually manages to free Robin, but the WSF explode the ring, and only Kinnikuman can escape. Robin seemingly falls to his death. <ref name=":111" />
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After the battle between Kinnikuman and [[Robin Mask]], the Chojin Council are chased by Kinnikuman to a remote location. <ref name=":220">Kinnikuman: Chapter 68</ref> The World Chojin Federation try to steal the championship belt, which creates a free-for-all battle, and [[God Von Erich|God von Erich]] appears to command them to stop. <ref name=":220" /> God von Erich announces a tag tournament to settle the differences between the three groups, as he says that the winner shall rule the American chojin world. <ref name=":220" />
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In this tag tournament, Kinnikuman must engage in a round robin. <ref name=":90">Kinnikuman: Chapter 68</ref>
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He must fight the Chojin Council, Chojin Federation, Chojin Association, and the Kaiju - the winner of the four groups will gain control of America. <ref name=":90" /> Kinnikuman finds Terryman in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amarillo Amarillo, Texas]; Terryman initially refuses to participate, due to the work on his ranch, and it is revealed he has lost his left leg. <ref name=":11">Kinnikuman: Chapter 69</ref> The wound he obtained by Kinkotsuman increasingly got worse, until he was forced to amputate. <ref name=":91" /> Kinnikuman eventually convinces him to use a prosthetic leg by winning a special bet. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 70</ref>
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<nowiki> </nowiki>Kinnikuman has to ride on the most untamable horse on Terryman's ranch, Machinegun, and draw some water from the nearby river. After learning that Machinegun lost his leg by bear-trap, Kinnikuman understands the horse's plight and promises to stick by Machinegun until he trusts other people again. Just as Kinnikuman is about to lose the bet, he makes it back with the last bit of water, convincing Terryman to join up with Kinnikuman.
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Over 100,000 people attend to watch the tournament in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston Houston, Texas]. They form [[The Machineguns]], with the theme of "The Magnificent Seven" as they make an entrance. Their first match is against [[Beauty Rhodes]] and [[Jean Steamboard]], who form [[The Emperors]]. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 71</ref> During their match, Terryman is accidentally knocked out by Kinnikuman. Kinnikuman begins to lose, but Terryman wakes up long enough to save Kinnikuman with his own body. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 72</ref> The match ultimately ends in a draw. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 73</ref> The next few matches take place in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles Los Angeles]. <ref name=":99">Kinnikuman: Chapter 74</ref>
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Terryman and Kinnikuman are set to win by default against [[Rugged Brothers]], as one of their opponents lost in their previous match and is unable to compete. Kinkotsuman reveals that he is the new tag partner, and the group rename themselves [[Monster Master/Student Combo]]. <ref name=":99" /> Kinnikuman and Terryman get trapped under a lighting rig that Kinkotsuman crashes down on them, but Kinnikuman knocks Terryman out when Terryman panics over the loss of his leg when faced with Kinkotsuman that caused his leg injury. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 75</ref> Kinnikuman wins the match in record time against both Kinkotsuman and Iwao.
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Kinnikuman then uses a Drop Kick on Skull Bozu, while Terryman uses the Brain Buster on Devil Magician. They follow with a series of other wrestler's signature moves. [[Iwao]] then steals Terry's leg. <ref name=":3" /> Terryman - distracted by the abuse of a child - is showered in a flurry of punches by Skull Bozu. <ref name=":94">Kinnikuman: Chapter 79</ref> Skull Bozu proceeds to throw him out of the ring, but - on retrieving his leg - Terryman uses a Calf Branding against Skull Bozu, which results in a knock-out and thus secures their victory. <ref name=":94" />
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''(More to Come)''
   
 
While taking a break in Guam, Suguru heard that a monster was attacking Tokyo. He wanted to so save his city, but if he couldn't get back in 5 hours he would have to give up the title. In the end, Suguru could not make it back in time and returned to Japan.
 
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==== [[2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc|'''2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc''']] ====
 
==== [[2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc|'''2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc''']] ====
   
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===== [[2nd_Kaiju_Extermination_Arc#Bibimbap_Mini-Arc|'''Bibimba''']] =====
On New Year's Day, Suguru and Meat returned to Planet Kinniku to visit Suguru's parents. While he was there, the head of the Horumon Clan (rivals of the Kinniku Clan) [[Horumon Yaki]] ordered his daughter, [[Bibimbap]], to kill Suguru. She tried once but missed and scraped her knee. Suguru, unaware that she was trying to kill him, bandaged her wound and sent her on her way. This act of kindness made her incapable of killing him and she soon fell in love with him. Horumon was upset by this and promised her to [[Shishkeba Boo]] if he would defeat Suguru. He almost did, but Shishkeba realized that Bibimbap truly loved Suguru and allowed him live and return to Earth with Bibimbap.
 
   
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[[Horumon Yaki|Yaki Horumon]] sends Bibimba to take revenge on Kinnikuman. <ref name=":95">Kinnikuman: Chapter 82</ref> At first, she dives at him with a knife, but he ducks at the last moment and avoids her attack. This causes Bibimba to fall and scrape her knee, and Kinnikuman rips Meat Alexandria's to wrap her wound. Yaki - troubled by this - summons Kinnikuman to attend a duel with Bibimba, after he kidnaps Meat to force attendance. <ref name=":95" />
Bibimbap proved overbearing in her attempts to serve Suguru, not to mention that he already had Meat doing pretty much everything for him, making her pretty much unneeded. Because of this, she ran away and joined the Tanokin Trio, whom had taken over Suguru's hero duties in his absence.
 
   
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Bibimba easily strikes a blow on Kinnikuman, and proceeds to take a sword to kill him, but she hesitates after remembering his act of kindness. Kinnikuman is thus able to stop her blow, but - when he counters with a sword-attack - he slices open her leotard and reveals her in a nude state. Kinnikuman shows mercy on her, as he gives her Meat's new cape to cover her naked form. Bibimba then believes herself to be in love with Kinnikuman. <ref name=":95" />
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Seeing how she is infatuated with Kinnikuman, Horumon Yaki introduces her to [[Shishkeba Boo]]. <ref name=":96">Kinnikuman: Chapter 83</ref> Yaki promises the hand of Bibimba in marriage, so long as Shishkeba defeats Kinnikuman in battle. Bibimba rushes to the palace to beg Kinnikuman to flee the planet, but - just as Kinnikuman tries to make his escape - Shiskeba arrives to stop him. Kinnikuman mocks his appearance, but agrees to fight him in a series of challenges.
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The first challenge is a speed-eating contest, which he wins. The second challenge is to create a tower, but - after Kinnikuman cheats - they both descend into a fist-fight. They are evenly matched, using the same techniques, but Shiskeba is able to knock him unconscious. When it seems that Shishkeba may truly kill Kinnikuman, Bibimba refuses to allow him, saying that she will die, too, and is willing to sacrifice her life. <ref name=":96" />
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Without anywhere to live, Bibimba stays in [[Beverly Park]] with Kinnikuman and Meat. <ref name=":97">Kinnikuman: Chapter 84</ref> Unable to attend on Kinnikuman as well as Meat, Bibimba flees and it is revealed that Meat and Kinnikuman are actively trying to get her to return to Planet Kinniku. On her way to find Kinnikuman to make amends, she is attacked by a [[Kaiju]]: [[Gonta]]. When Kinnikuman refuses to help her, and the [[Earth Defence Force]] arrive, Bibimba believes she is being tested on whether she can defend herself. This inspires Bibimba to join the Earth Defence Force and become independent, as she starts a life alone. <ref name=":7" />
 
===== [[2nd_Kaiju_Extermination_Arc#Planet_Rakka_Mini-Arc|'''Planet Rakka''']] =====
 
===== [[2nd_Kaiju_Extermination_Arc#Planet_Rakka_Mini-Arc|'''Planet Rakka''']] =====
 
When Planet Rakka became in danger by the [[Uchuu Nobushi]], the chojin [[Beansman]] asked [[Terryman]] and [[Ramenman]] to fight. Kinnikuman, assuming he'd automatically be chosen, went straight to Beansman and joined them without any real test. In Africa, the group found the transforming chojin [[Puyo-Puyo]], whom Kinnikuman teased because of his appearance, only to be punched at by him. In Antarctica, the group found the ice chojin [[Crystalman]], who had been asleep in ice for 100,000 and was bribed into going by getting all the food he could eat. The least chojin was in Berlin, Germany, [[Brocken Jr.]], the son of Brockenman. At first, it seemed as though Brocken Jr. was going to begin his revenge on Ramenman but stopped, accepted Beansman's request to join, and said he would deal with it when they returned to Earth. With Brocken Jr. now having joined, the seven chojin had been gathered.{{Ref|<ref name="Beansman's Choujin">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.7 [[The Messenger From Space|Chapters 86]]-[[The Seven Choujin|87]]</ref>}}
 
When Planet Rakka became in danger by the [[Uchuu Nobushi]], the chojin [[Beansman]] asked [[Terryman]] and [[Ramenman]] to fight. Kinnikuman, assuming he'd automatically be chosen, went straight to Beansman and joined them without any real test. In Africa, the group found the transforming chojin [[Puyo-Puyo]], whom Kinnikuman teased because of his appearance, only to be punched at by him. In Antarctica, the group found the ice chojin [[Crystalman]], who had been asleep in ice for 100,000 and was bribed into going by getting all the food he could eat. The least chojin was in Berlin, Germany, [[Brocken Jr.]], the son of Brockenman. At first, it seemed as though Brocken Jr. was going to begin his revenge on Ramenman but stopped, accepted Beansman's request to join, and said he would deal with it when they returned to Earth. With Brocken Jr. now having joined, the seven chojin had been gathered.{{Ref|<ref name="Beansman's Choujin">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.7 [[The Messenger From Space|Chapters 86]]-[[The Seven Choujin|87]]</ref>}}
   
Using Puyo-Puyo as a space coaster, the group was able to reach Planet Rakka. [[Ingen]], the elder and friend of Beansman, told the group that the survivors had built a fort and disguised it with a fog. Ingen said the only reason that the Uchu Nobushi hadn't been around was because they had gone to eat. Only moments later, the Uchu Nobushi returned, ready to take the fort. The seven chojin all gathered and began their assault. However, it seemed useless as the Uchu Nobushi would regenerate into even more members every time they were struck down. When Crystalman found the weakness against the Uchu Nobushi as an attack to their hearts, the Uchu Nobushi all formed together into one giant creature. In order to stop the creature, Kinnikuman and the rest of the chojin combined their powers and were able to destroy the Uchu Nobushi, freeing Planet Rakka. When the chojin were going home Kinnikuman, who was driving their spaceship, was caught by the space police as an unlicensed speeding driver, much to the other chojins dismay.{{Ref|<ref name="Battle on Planet Rakka">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.7 [[Planet Rakka's Hidden Base!|Chapters 88]]-[[The Seven vs. The Monsters|89]]</ref>}}
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Using Puyo-Puyo as a space coaster, the group was able to reach Planet Rakka. [[Ingen]], the elder and friend of Beansman, told the group that the survivors had built a fort and disguised it with a fog. Ingen said the only reason that the Uchu Nobushi hadn't been around was because they had gone to eat. Only moments later, the Uchu Nobushi returned, ready to take the fort. The seven chojin all gathered and began their assault. However, it seemed useless as the Uchu Nobushi would regenerate into even more members every time they were struck down.
   
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When Crystalman found the weakness against the Uchu Nobushi as an attack to their hearts, the Uchu Nobushi all formed together into one giant creature. In order to stop the creature, Kinnikuman and the rest of the chojin combined their powers and were able to destroy the Uchu Nobushi, freeing Planet Rakka. When the chojin were going home Kinnikuman, who was driving their spaceship, was caught by the space police as an unlicensed speeding driver, much to the other chojins dismay. {{Ref|<ref name="Battle on Planet Rakka">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.7 [[Planet Rakka's Hidden Base!|Chapters 88]]-[[The Seven vs. The Monsters|89]]</ref>}}
==== [[21st Choujin Olympics Arc|'''21st chojin Olympics: The Big Fight''']] ====
 
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===== '''Preliminary Rounds''' =====
 
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One morning, a black letter came into the mail for Kinnikuman. The letter turned out to be an application for the 21st chojin Olympics, nicknamed "The Big Fight". At first Kinnikuman was ready to fight until he learned that he still had to pass the prelims like everyone else. On the chojin Hour program, Yoshigai and Harabote began speaking of Kinnikuman's loss of the belt and how it was worth 10,000,000 yen. Next, they went over the favorites for the tournament, such as Terryman, Ramenman, Brocken Jr., and [[Benkiman]], a toilet chojin who can literally flush people down his drain. The next chojin representative was also from Japan, a sumo named [[Wolfman]], who antagonised Kinnikuman on television. Wolfman's actions caused Kinnikuman to want to compete in the tournament once more.{{Ref|<ref name="The Rival was in Japan">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.7 [[The Rival was in Japan|Chapter 90]]</ref>}}
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One morning, a black letter came into the mail for Kinnikuman. The letter turned out to be an application for the 21st chojin Olympics, nicknamed "The Big Fight". At first Kinnikuman was ready to fight until he learned that he still had to pass the prelims like everyone else. On the chojin Hour program, Yoshigai and Harabote began speaking of Kinnikuman's loss of the belt and how it was worth 10,000,000 yen. Next, they went over the favourites for the tournament, such as Terryman, Ramenman, Brocken Jr., and [[Benkiman]], a toilet chojin who can literally flush people down his drain. The next chojin representative was also from Japan, a sumo named [[Wolfman]], who antagonised Kinnikuman on television. Wolfman's actions caused Kinnikuman to want to compete in the tournament once more.{{Ref|<ref name="The Rival was in Japan">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.7 [[The Rival was in Japan|Chapter 90]]</ref>}}
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Days passed, until the chojin Olympics: The Big Fight finally started. Over 100,000 chojin from all over the world came to compete, including many of Kinnikuman's friends and rivals from the previous chojin Olympics and his American Tour. The first preliminary was the "Terrifying chojin Sieve" in which the chojin were put into a giant sieve, shaken up, and all the chojin who were too fat or too skinny would fall through leaving only the chojin in good physical condition left. Harabote first started off with the German team, taking them directly from the stands, where only one chojin, [[Brocken Jr.]] stayed in.
   
Days passed, until the chojin Olympics: The Big Fight finally started. Over 100,000 chojin from all over the world came to compete, including many of Kinnikuman's friends and rivals from the previous chojin Olympics and his American Tour. The first preliminary was the "Terrifying chojin Sieve" in which the chojin were put into a giant sieve, shaken up, and all the chojin who were too fat or too skinny would fall through leaving only the chojin in good physical condition left. Harabote first started off with the German team, taking them directly from the stands, where only one chojin, [[Brocken Jr.]] stayed in. Harabote soon got carried away and took all the other countries chojin at once. Fat and skinny chojin, such as Kani Base (as well as Skull Bozu and Beauty Rhodes{{Ref|<ref name="Choujin Olympics Complete Collection">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.9 [[Choujin Olympics Complete Collection|Chapter 121]]</ref>}}), were eliminated quickly. As the shaking continued, Kinnikuman began to fall through, leaving only his head still inside the sieve at the end of the shaking. Since Kinnikuman's head was still inside the sieve, Harabote deemed it legal and he passed the first prelim.{{Ref|<ref name="The Terrifying Sieve">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.7 [[The Terrifying Sieve|Chapter 91]]</ref>}}
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Harabote soon got carried away and took all the other countries chojin at once. Fat and skinny chojin, such as Kani Base (as well as Skull Bozu and Beauty Rhodes{{Ref|<ref name="Choujin Olympics Complete Collection">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.9 [[Choujin Olympics Complete Collection|Chapter 121]]</ref>}}), were eliminated quickly. As the shaking continued, Kinnikuman began to fall through, leaving only his head still inside the sieve at the end of the shaking. Since Kinnikuman's head was still inside the sieve, Harabote deemed it legal and he passed the first prelim.{{Ref|<ref name="The Terrifying Sieve">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.7 [[The Terrifying Sieve|Chapter 91]]</ref>}}
   
 
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===== '''Quarter Finals''' =====
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''(More to Come)''
   
 
===== '''Semi-Finals''' =====
 
===== '''Semi-Finals''' =====
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''(More to Come)''
   
 
===== '''Finals''' =====
 
===== '''Finals''' =====
Suguru then went to battle on another [[Choujin Olympics|chojin Olympics]] tournament, where he became friends with [[Wolfman]], his semifinalist opponent, and [[Brocken Jr.]], [[Ramenman]]'s quarterfinalist opponent. He faced [[Warsman]] in the final and defeated him, bringing the Robo chojin over to the Seigi side, and ultimately [[Warsman]]'s coach who turned out to be [[Robin Mask]].
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Suguru then went to battle on another [[Choujin Olympics|chojin Olympics]] tournament, where he became friends with [[Wolfman]], his semifinalist opponent, and [[Brocken Jr.]], [[Ramenman]]'s quarter-finalist opponent. He faced [[Warsman]] in the final and defeated him, bringing the Robo chojin over to the Seigi side, and ultimately [[Warsman]]'s coach who turned out to be [[Robin Mask]].
   
 
==== [[Seven Akuma Choujin Arc|'''The Seven Akuma Chojin''']] ====
 
==== [[Seven Akuma Choujin Arc|'''The Seven Akuma Chojin''']] ====
After taking the [[Choujin Olympics|chojin Olympics]] championship twice, Suguru thew a parade honouring himself as the V2 champion. Unfortunately, while being lifted in the air by his fan girls, a more heavy-set girl threw him too high into space. This caused him to hit the detonation button on a roach motel which contained the Seven Akuma chojin, seven evil chojin that were banned from Earth due to their deadly ways of fighting. In Korakuen Hall, while participating in the "Let's Play with the chojin" Fan Appreciation Day, the Seven Akuma chojin interrupted the celebration. At first, Kinnikuman thought it was just an unscripted sketch but Warsman corrected him and began to attack one of the Akuma chojin. Immediately, the Akuma chojin, [[Black Hole]], punched Warsman, who was then forced down into the mat by [[Buffaloman]], the leader of the Seven Akuma chojin. Buffaloman then stated a challenge to Kinnikuman to defeat all seven of them.{{Ref|<ref name="The Seven Akuma Choujin Challenge Kinnikuman">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.10 [[The Seven from Hell|Chapter 122]]</ref>}}
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After taking the [[Choujin Olympics|chojin Olympics]] championship twice, Suguru thew a parade honouring himself as the V2 champion. Unfortunately, while being lifted in the air by his fan girls, a more heavy-set girl threw him too high into space. This caused him to hit the detonation button on a roach motel which contained the Seven Akuma chojin, seven evil chojin that were banned from Earth due to their deadly ways of fighting.
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In Korakuen Hall, while participating in the "Let's Play with the chojin" Fan Appreciation Day, the Seven Akuma chojin interrupted the celebration. At first, Kinnikuman thought it was just an unscripted sketch but Warsman corrected him and began to attack one of the Akuma chojin. Immediately, the Akuma chojin, [[Black Hole]], punched Warsman, who was then forced down into the mat by [[Buffaloman]], the leader of the Seven Akuma chojin. Buffaloman then stated a challenge to Kinnikuman to defeat all seven of them.{{Ref|<ref name="The Seven Akuma Choujin Challenge Kinnikuman">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.10 [[The Seven from Hell|Chapter 122]]</ref>}}
   
 
The Akuma chojin began challenging Kinnikuman, eager to battle him. Warsman rose up and continued to fight against Buffaloman, only for him to be attacked by [[SteCase King]]'s 100,000 headphones which broke his ear drums destroyed his sensory system. While at first he was going to give it away, Kinnikuman decided to keep his belt but refused to fight the Akuma chojin after the battles that had just occurred in the chojin Olympics. In order to force Kinnikuman to fight, Buffaloman took Meat and separated him into seven pieces, each piece being taken by one of the Akuma chojin. Buffaloman set a challenge that, in order to revive Meat, Kinnikuman had to defeat all seven Akuma chojin in 10 days. Crying, Kinnikuman accepted the challenge immediately saying that Meat was like a brother to him.{{Ref|<ref name="Buffaloman Separates Meat">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.10 [[Meat, Ripped Apart|Chapter 123]]</ref>}}
 
The Akuma chojin began challenging Kinnikuman, eager to battle him. Warsman rose up and continued to fight against Buffaloman, only for him to be attacked by [[SteCase King]]'s 100,000 headphones which broke his ear drums destroyed his sensory system. While at first he was going to give it away, Kinnikuman decided to keep his belt but refused to fight the Akuma chojin after the battles that had just occurred in the chojin Olympics. In order to force Kinnikuman to fight, Buffaloman took Meat and separated him into seven pieces, each piece being taken by one of the Akuma chojin. Buffaloman set a challenge that, in order to revive Meat, Kinnikuman had to defeat all seven Akuma chojin in 10 days. Crying, Kinnikuman accepted the challenge immediately saying that Meat was like a brother to him.{{Ref|<ref name="Buffaloman Separates Meat">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.10 [[Meat, Ripped Apart|Chapter 123]]</ref>}}
   
The Akuma chojin gave Kinnikuman the opportunity to pick his first opponent. Using his own cassettes music, SteCase King was able to force Kinnikuman's body into picking him, much to the anger of the other Akuma chojin. The battle took place at Tokyo Tower, with Meat's torso at stake. The battle began with SteCase King jumping at Kinnikuman with his headphone feet to try to force him to listen to his Music of Hell. Kinnikuman was able to dodge the attacks and even hit SteCase King, giving the impression that SteCase King was very weak, putting him into a Boston Crab Hold. SteCase King soon opened up his Miracle Backpack which contained five giant cassette tapes of the chojin Encyclopedia. Using the tapes, SteCase King was able to imitate Warsman perfectly, including Warsman's deep breathing and creepy smile, and released himself from the Boston Crab Hold. To show his strength, SteCase King then put Kinnikuman into the Palo Special, a technique that only Warsman knew.{{Ref|<ref name="Kinnikuman vs. SteCase King">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.10 [[Battle Under Tokyo Tower|Chapters 124]]-[[10 Day Recovery|126]]</ref>}}
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The Akuma chojin gave Kinnikuman the opportunity to pick his first opponent. Using his own cassettes music, SteCase King was able to force Kinnikuman's body into picking him, much to the anger of the other Akuma chojin. The battle took place at Tokyo Tower, with Meat's torso at stake. The battle began with SteCase King jumping at Kinnikuman with his headphone feet to try to force him to listen to his Music of Hell.
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Kinnikuman was able to dodge the attacks and even hit SteCase King, giving the impression that SteCase King was very weak, putting him into a Boston Crab Hold. SteCase King soon opened up his Miracle Backpack which contained five giant cassette tapes of the chojin Encyclopedia. Using the tapes, SteCase King was able to imitate Warsman perfectly, including Warsman's deep breathing and creepy smile, and released himself from the Boston Crab Hold. To show his strength, SteCase King then put Kinnikuman into the Palo Special, a technique that only Warsman knew.{{Ref|<ref name="Kinnikuman vs. SteCase King">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.10 [[Battle Under Tokyo Tower|Chapters 124]]-[[10 Day Recovery|126]]</ref>}}
   
 
SteCase King soon showed his abilities even more showing the abilities of Ramenman's kicks and Robin Maks's Tower Bridge, all on his tapes. Buffaloman then told Terryman that SteCase King's tapes contained 1,000 entries on chojin, giving the match and 1000 vs. 1 challenge. Kinnikuman's determination was able to release him from the Tower Bridge, however SteCase King soon put Kinnikuman into his own Music Hell technique. Even though Kinnikuman's mask was able to protect him from 100,000 phones, SteCase King set the sound for 1,000,000 phones, loud enough to penetrate even the Kinniku masks.
 
SteCase King soon showed his abilities even more showing the abilities of Ramenman's kicks and Robin Maks's Tower Bridge, all on his tapes. Buffaloman then told Terryman that SteCase King's tapes contained 1,000 entries on chojin, giving the match and 1000 vs. 1 challenge. Kinnikuman's determination was able to release him from the Tower Bridge, however SteCase King soon put Kinnikuman into his own Music Hell technique. Even though Kinnikuman's mask was able to protect him from 100,000 phones, SteCase King set the sound for 1,000,000 phones, loud enough to penetrate even the Kinniku masks.
   
Thanks to observation by a child, Terryman was able to conclude that SteCase King's music was the same music that came from Tokyo Tower, hence why SteCase King set the match right below it. Thanks to a mistake by SteCase King, the music program had already ended and was switched by a comedy program, which was able to keep Kinnikuman conscious. Now free, Kinnikuman countered with a back drop and injured SteCase King. As a last resort, SteCase King used the chojin Encyclopedia once more, except he accidentally took an outdated cassette of Kinnikuman, who had indeed become a competent chojin over the years. With SteCase King weakened, Kinnikuman finished him off with the Kinniku Buster. Despite SteCase King being the weakest of the Seven Akuma chojin, he managed to give Kinnikuman many wounds, enough so that the chojin doctor said that Kinnikuman would need 10 days to heal.{{Ref|<ref name="Kinnikuman vs. SteCase King">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.10 [[Battle Under Tokyo Tower|Chapters 124]]-[[10 Day Recovery|126]]</ref>}}
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Thanks to observation by a child, Terryman was able to conclude that SteCase King's music was the same music that came from Tokyo Tower, hence why SteCase King set the match right below it. Thanks to a mistake by SteCase King, the music program had already ended and was switched by a comedy program, which was able to keep Kinnikuman conscious.
   
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Now free, Kinnikuman countered with a back drop and injured SteCase King. As a last resort, SteCase King used the chojin Encyclopedia once more, except he accidentally took an outdated cassette of Kinnikuman, who had indeed become a competent chojin over the years. With SteCase King weakened, Kinnikuman finished him off with the Kinniku Buster. Despite SteCase King being the weakest of the Seven Akuma chojin, he managed to give Kinnikuman many wounds, enough so that the chojin doctor said that Kinnikuman would need 10 days to heal.{{Ref|<ref name="Kinnikuman vs. SteCase King">''Kinnikuman Manga'' - Vol.10 [[Battle Under Tokyo Tower|Chapters 124]]-[[10 Day Recovery|126]]</ref>}}
From here on, the matches became rougher, as the Demon chojins, the fierce enemies of the Seigi chojins, weren't just trying to beat them, but kill them in battle. Through the help of his friends, some of who valiantly gave their lives through fighting the evil Devil chojin, and [[Ramenman|Mongolman]], the mystery fighter who Suguru first believed to be a Devil chojin, they were finally able to defeat the leader, [[Buffaloman]]. Touched by the bonds of friendship that Suguru and the Seigi chojins had for each other, [[Buffaloman]] vowed that one day he would like to join them, if he survived the punishment for his sins.
 
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From here on, the matches became rougher, as the Demon chojins, the fierce enemies of the Justice chojins, weren't just trying to beat them, but kill them in battle. Through the help of his friends, some of who valiantly gave their lives through fighting the evil Devil chojin, and [[Ramenman|Mongolman]], the mystery fighter who Suguru first believed to be a Devil chojin, they were finally able to defeat the leader, [[Buffaloman]]. Touched by the bonds of friendship that Suguru and the Justice chojins had for each other, [[Buffaloman]] vowed that one day he would like to join them, if he survived the punishment for his sins.
   
 
==== [[Golden Mask Arc|'''The Golden Mask''']] ====
 
==== [[Golden Mask Arc|'''The Golden Mask''']] ====
A while after, a crisis began at Kinniku Planet when the [[Golden Mask]] was stolen by a group of new Devil chojins, the [[Akuma Choujin|Devil Knights]]. Suguru went on to face the Knights for the retrieval of the mask, with the [[Silver Mask]] up if they lost. Suguru faced Sneagator, and won, only to die shortly after due to that he was poisoned. Suguru was brought back to life by [[Wolfman]], who gave up his own life. Suguru then defeated Planetman, the second Knight. At losing two of their Knights, the remaining four went into a comatose [[Warsman]]'s body and the Seigi chojins followed. With newcomer, seventeen year old [[Geronimo]], they were able to defeat the remaining Knights with three victories and one draw. It was then when their leader, [[Akuma Shogun]], revealed himself. Suguru went onto defeat both [[Ashuraman]] and [[Akuma Shogun]] and won back the [[Gold Mask]], which merged with the [[Silver Mask]] to create the Perfect Mask.
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A while after, a crisis began at Kinniku Planet when the [[Golden Mask]] was stolen by a group of new Devil chojins, the [[Akuma Choujin|Devil Knights]]. Suguru went on to face the Knights for the retrieval of the mask, with the [[Silver Mask]] up if they lost. Suguru faced Sneagator, and won, only to die shortly after due to that he was poisoned. Suguru was brought back to life by [[Wolfman]], who gave up his own life.
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Suguru then defeated Planetman, the second Knight. At losing two of their Knights, the remaining four went into a comatose [[Warsman]]'s body and the Justice Chojins followed. With newcomer, seventeen year old [[Geronimo]], they were able to defeat the remaining Knights with three victories and one draw. It was then when their leader, [[Akuma Shogun]], revealed himself. Suguru went onto defeat both [[Ashuraman]] and [[Akuma Shogun]] and won back the [[Gold Mask]], which merged with the [[Silver Mask]] to create the Perfect Mask.
   
 
==== [[Dream Chojin Tag Arc|'''Dream Chojin Tag Arc''']] ====
 
==== [[Dream Chojin Tag Arc|'''Dream Chojin Tag Arc''']] ====
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Shortly after this, the [[Universal Chojin Tag Tournament ]] was reinstated, and [[Asuraman]] and [[Sunshine]], another Devil Knight, resurrected. The two Knights stole Suguru and the other Chojins friendship power which resulted in them all abandoning Suguru when he needed to form a tag team. In the end, Prince Kamehame returned and took on the disguise of [[Kinnikuman Great]] to form the Muscle Brothers. When Kamehame died shortly after [[Terryman]] and [[Geronimo]]'s defeat to Asuraman and Sunshine, [[Terryman]] took on the disguise of [[Kinnikuman Great]] and fought alone side Suguru. When [[Terryman]] was unmasked, in the final match against Perfect Chojin, [[Neptuneman]] and [[Big the Budo]], the original tag team of the Machine Guns were resurrected, and they went onto defeat the two Perfect Chojin.
 
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A second [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Fuji Mount Fuji] appears in Japan. <ref name=":326">Kinnikuman: Chapter 209</ref>
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On top of this mountain, the Universal Chojin Tag Team trophy appears. Underneath, there appears a series of rings that allow for eight tag-teams to compete. Kinnikuman - along with the other justice chojin - goes to Kourakuen Hall to discuss the situation. <ref name=":326" /> Terryman reveals he will not team up with Kinnikuman, but instead seeks to work with [[Geronimo]] and bring him back to health (since he is now in a vegetative state). <ref name=":327">Kinnikuman: Chapter 210</ref>
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The first match for them was against [[Pentagon]] and [[Black Hole|Black Hole:]] [[4D Killer Combo]]. The 4D Killer Combo await in the first ring, and - as the [[Muscle Brothers]] enter - drop down upon them as a preemptive attack. <ref name=":440">Kinnikuman: Chapter 214</ref> Kinnikuman ignores Kinnikuman Great's attempt to tag in, despite bleeding profusely, and this allows Black Hole to swap places with Pentagon. Black Hole throws Kinnikuman to the ropes; Kinnikuman Great reassures Kinnikuman they are equals, but Kinnikuman is determined to prove himself to what he considers his master. He still tags in Kinnikuman Great, despite his reservations, who uses a martial arts kick to attack Black Hole. They exchange several blows, but Kinnikuman Great temporarily incapacitates Black Hole with a Rolling Savate. <ref name=":440" />
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The other teams leave their rings, so that they may watch the match. <ref name=":441">Kinnikuman: Chapter 215</ref> Black Hole catches Kinnikuman Great off-guard and throws him to the ropes, in an attempt to engage in a German Suplex, but Kinnikuman Great counters with a Reverse Kick. Kinnikuman argues with Kinnikuman Great and trust breaks down, and this leads to the 4D Killer Combo gaining an advantage. As the 4D Combo use 4D Warp again, Great throws Kinnikuman out of the ring so that he may strike Pentagon midair. This fatigues both Pentagon and Great. <ref name=":441" />
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Each move Kinnikuman uses on Black Hole becomes countered with Pentagon's Chronos Change, and - as Great comes to the defence - Pentagon uses Time Stop to freeze Great and stop with a Pile Driver. They stop Great with a 4D Cross and he is absorbed into Black Hole's body. <ref name=":441" /> The 4D Combo tries to use a 4D Cross on Kinnikuman, but he counters with advice from the voice of Great. <ref name=":442">Kinnikuman: Chapter 216</ref> Great tries to escape through Black Hole, grabbing his mask in the process, but Black Hole closes access to his dimension. <ref name=":442" />
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Black Hole and Great fight within the dimension, and Great uses a Kinniku Buster to defeat Black Hole, while Kinnikuman uses the Kinniku Driver to defeat Pentagon. They combine their attacks into a Muscle Docking, which allows them to win the match. <ref name=":442" /><ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 217</ref>
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''(More to Come)''
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The Muscle Brothers win against the Stray Akuma Chojin Combo.
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The final match is against [[Hell Missionaries]]; the ring is surrounded by swords, which will pierce anyone thrown out of the ring or who tries to escape. <ref name=":434">Kinnikuman: Chapter 256</ref> The match will be a three-round match, with each round lasting ten minutes until the final round, which will have no time-limit attached. <ref name=":434" />
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During the match against [[Neptuneman]], some of Terryman's blond hair is exposed. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 257</ref> More and more of Terryman's face is exposed, as he panics at the idea Kinnikuman may reject him on learning the truth, and thus leaves himself open to attacks. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 258</ref> With only seconds to spare, Terryman is defeated with a Cross-Bomber in the first round and his face is revealed. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 259</ref> Terryman has his stars returned to him by Asuraman, who rejects how he gave up earlier, and - thus due to not having technically quit his match - is still eligible to compete in the tournament, as he never technically lost. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 260-261</ref>
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They gain an advantage in the second round, and Kinnikuman - now their friendship is renewed - tears his white vest to offer a makeshift bandage to Terryman. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 262</ref> They later manage to trick their opponents by switching places underneath the ring and swapping masks, and this lets them gain the upper-hand. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 264</ref> Terryman is then knocked out of the ring onto the spikes, where he is incapacitated. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 266</ref> They work together, after Terryman recovers to win with a Muscle Docking. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 272</ref>
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The two of them win the third round when both opponents faint. <ref name=":435">Kinnikuman: Chapter 273</ref>
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The story takes place at Kinniku House. <ref name=":24">[[The Legend of the Miraculous Saviour]]</ref>
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Kinnikuman is seen to be asleep, while his recently washed mask hangs up on the washing line outside. A man in a spaceship lands outside Kinniku House, in Beverly Park, and another spaceship hovers overhead, where they demand the man - nicknamed "Barrack" - comes back to Planet Cupin with them. They release chojin down to capture Barrack, but he steals Kinnikuman's mask, as he's taken forcibly back in their spaceship to Planet Cupin. <ref name=":24" />
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Terryman and Meat Alexandria return home after all-night training, and they find Kinnikuman - being so tired - mixed up his mask with his underpants when drying them, so he is now wearing underpants on his head. Meat reveals that if Kinnikuman cannot find his "given mask", he must commit suicide, and he only has 24 hours to retrieve his mask. Kinnikuman senses his mask somewhere in space, so they decide to go to Planet Cupim to find the mask. <ref name=":24" />
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Barrack escapes from his imprisonment on Planet Cupim under an escaped prisoner named Tyrant, and - on the way to fight Tyrant - Barrack dons Kinnikuman's mask as proof that he did in fact find the Muscleman. Barrack and Tyrant fight, until Kinnikuman appears with Terryman and Meat. Tyrant unmasks Barrack and threatens to kill him, as he gains the upper-hand in battle. <ref name=":24" />
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Kinnikuman puts his mask back on, and Terryman defeats Tyrant's henchmen, and this allows Kinnikuman to enter the ring and attack Tyrant in earnest. Tyrant thinks that he can defeat Kinnikuman, as he studied the Kinniku Clan's moves, and Meat reveals that "Muscleman" was an ancestor of Kinnikuman, who must have visited Planet Cupim in the past. Kinnikuman uses Friendship Power to use the Kinniku Buster. This defeats Tyrant and saves the people of Planet Cupim. <ref name=":24" />
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==== [[Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne Arc|'''Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne Arc''']] ====
 
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Kinnikuman arrives for his final matches with a team comprising of Robin Mask, Ramenman, Meat,and Geronimo. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 340</ref> He battles with [[Satan Cross]], who he eventually defeats. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 347</ref> Kinnikuman - in a suit he was forced to wear for the match and - weakened by the match, is too weak to walk through a labyrinth to the next match and carried by Robin Mask. <ref name=":20">Kinnikuman: Chapter 358-359</ref> He keeps track of the labyrinth and helps them to escape. <ref name=":20" /> Kinnikuman soon starts to cough what seems like blood, along with [[Phoenixman]], and it is suspected he may be the fake prince. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 359</ref> When Phoenixman kisses Bibimba, Kinnikuman grows jealous and finds his resolve to battle in earnest. <ref>Kinnikuman: 362</ref>
 
Kinnikuman arrives for his final matches with a team comprising of Robin Mask, Ramenman, Meat,and Geronimo. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 340</ref> He battles with [[Satan Cross]], who he eventually defeats. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 347</ref> Kinnikuman - in a suit he was forced to wear for the match and - weakened by the match, is too weak to walk through a labyrinth to the next match and carried by Robin Mask. <ref name=":20">Kinnikuman: Chapter 358-359</ref> He keeps track of the labyrinth and helps them to escape. <ref name=":20" /> Kinnikuman soon starts to cough what seems like blood, along with [[Phoenixman]], and it is suspected he may be the fake prince. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 359</ref> When Phoenixman kisses Bibimba, Kinnikuman grows jealous and finds his resolve to battle in earnest. <ref>Kinnikuman: 362</ref>
   
During his match with Phoenixman, Bibimba pleads with Kinnikuman Super Phoenix to fight fair, before she jumps in tears from the stands and towards the guest seats. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 379</ref> Phoenix and Kinnikuman call a momentary truce, as she falls towards her death, but she is caught in the flag of Planet Kinniku and survives the fall. <ref name=":21">Kinnikuman: Chapter 380</ref> After she injures her face, Phoenix loses romantic interest in her, and Kinnikuman willingly is willing to throw his match in order to go to her side and be with her as a romantic partner. Kinnikuman swears to love her - even as she considers herself disfigured, and performs the Face Flash. <ref name=":21" /> The light from Kinnikuman's face - as well as his unconditional love - heals her [[File:Unmask.jpg|thumb|Kinnikuman's Face Flash on Phoenixman]]wounds. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 371</ref>
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During his match with Phoenixman, Bibimba pleads with Kinnikuman Super Phoenix to fight fair, before she jumps in tears from the stands and towards the guest seats. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 379</ref> Phoenix and Kinnikuman call a momentary truce, as she falls towards her death, but she is caught in the flag of Planet Kinniku and survives the fall. <ref name=":21">Kinnikuman: Chapter 380</ref> After she injures her face, Phoenix loses romantic interest in her, and Kinnikuman willingly is willing to throw his match in order to go to her side and be with her as a romantic partner. Kinnikuman swears to love her - even as she considers herself disfigured, and performs the Face Flash. <ref name=":21" /> The light from Kinnikuman's face - as well as his unconditional love - heals her wounds. <ref>Kinnikuman: Chapter 371</ref>
   
 
Kinnikuman defeats Phoenixman and is declared the victor. <ref name=":22">Kinnikuman: Chapter 387</ref> He uses Face Flash to bring life to his defeated friends and foes, as well as upon Phoenixman, and the arc ends with him carrying Phoenixman and crowned king, as he proceeds to carry on with his life and with his newly revived friends. <ref name=":22" />
 
Kinnikuman defeats Phoenixman and is declared the victor. <ref name=":22">Kinnikuman: Chapter 387</ref> He uses Face Flash to bring life to his defeated friends and foes, as well as upon Phoenixman, and the arc ends with him carrying Phoenixman and crowned king, as he proceeds to carry on with his life and with his newly revived friends. <ref name=":22" />
==== '''Farewell, Kinnikuman!''' ====
 
This one-shot takes place during Kinnikuman's retirement ceremony. The Justice Chojin are dismayed that Kinnikuman's retiring. Wolfman's disappointed because Kinnikuman's retiring right after Wolfman's retirement, leaving Japan with no protectors. Ramenman's shocked that Kinnikuman retired before he did. Terryman promises that he'll find a stronger partner for a new tag-team.
 
   
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=== '''[https://kinnikuman.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Kinnikuman_(2011)_Chapters Kinnikuman (2011)]''' ===
When Warsman rings the bell, he uses his Bear Claws, causing it to crack. Brocken Jr. calls out Warsman for ruining the atmosphere. Robin Mask even tells Warsman to back down before challenging Kinnikuman to one last fight. Robin Mask says the ceremony is a farce and shatters the bell with a chop, which Terryman likens to a slap to Kinnikuman's face. Robin Mask's quite angry at Kinnikuman's retirement and demands an answer from Kinnikuman.
 
   
 
==== '''[[Farewell, Kinnikuman!]]''' ====
Kinnikuman says he'll explain after the ceremony, but that isn't enough for Robin Mask. Thus, Robin Mask attacks Kinnikuman. While Kinnikuman defends himself against Robin Mask's assault, he realizes that the helmet Robin Mask is wearing is from the 20th Chojin Olympics tournament, more specifically the finals match after Kinnikuman caused the helmet to crack. Robin Mask wants a proper rematch since the last two matches weren't proper losses.
 
 
This one-shot takes place during Kinnikuman's retirement ceremony. The Justice Chojin are dismayed that Kinnikuman's retiring. Wolfman's disappointed because Kinnikuman's retiring right after Wolfman's retirement, leaving Japan with no protectors. Ramenman's shocked that Kinnikuman retired before he did. Terryman promises that he'll find a stronger partner for a new tag-team. <ref name=":23">Farewell, Kinnikuman!!</ref>
   
 
When Warsman rings the bell, he uses his Bear Claws, causing it to crack. Brocken Jr. calls out Warsman for ruining the atmosphere. Robin Mask even tells Warsman to back down before challenging Kinnikuman to one last fight. Robin Mask says the ceremony is a farce and shatters the bell with a chop, which Terryman likens to a slap to Kinnikuman's face. Robin Mask's quite angry at Kinnikuman's retirement and demands an answer from Kinnikuman. <ref name=":23" />
Buffaloman and Terryman try to interfere, but Warsman tells them that Robin Mask wants a serious match against Kinnikuman. Robin Mask places Kinnikuman into a Robin Special, but Kinnikuman doesn't feel that at all. Kinnikuman counters with a Kinniku Driver. Robin Mask reverses the Kinniku Driver and places him into the Tower Bridge, causing Kinnikuman's torso to tear up. Kinnikuman escapes the Tower Bridge because the Kinniku Driver left a mark on Robin Mask. Kinnikuman uses this opportunity to land a Kinniku Buster.
 
   
 
Kinnikuman says he'll explain after the ceremony, but that isn't enough for Robin Mask. Thus, Robin Mask attacks Kinnikuman. While Kinnikuman defends himself against Robin Mask's assault, he realises that the helmet Robin Mask is wearing is from the 20th Chojin Olympics tournament, more specifically the finals match after Kinnikuman caused the helmet to crack. Robin Mask wants a proper rematch since the last two matches weren't proper losses. <ref name=":23" />
Robin Mask compliments both of Kinnikuman's techniques before punching Kinnikuman's face. Kinnikuman returns with a punch of his own, leading to a mighty fisticuffs exchange. Harebote tells Meat about the time Mayumi retired and reveals that he wanted a last match with Mayumi, but he didn't want to break tradition. He sheds a tear because Robin Mask did something he couldn't achieve. The other Justice Chojin cheer Robin on. Although this match is a sham in Robin's eyes, he still wants to fight.
 
   
 
Buffaloman and Terryman try to interfere, but Warsman tells them that Robin Mask wants a serious match against Kinnikuman. Robin Mask places Kinnikuman into a Robin Special, but Kinnikuman doesn't feel that at all. Kinnikuman counters with a Kinniku Driver. Robin Mask reverses the Kinniku Driver and places him into the Tower Bridge, causing Kinnikuman's torso to tear up. Kinnikuman escapes the Tower Bridge because the Kinniku Driver left a mark on Robin Mask. Kinnikuman uses this opportunity to land a Kinniku Buster. <ref name=":23" />
Seeing as the Chairman receiving the retirement letter is the only way Kinnikuman's retirement can be made official, Kinnikuman hands Robin Mask his retirement letter. Robin Mask crushes the letter and gives Kinnikuman a brofist, showing off their friendship as Justice Chojin.
 
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Robin Mask compliments both of Kinnikuman's techniques before punching Kinnikuman's face. Kinnikuman returns with a punch of his own, leading to a mighty fisticuffs exchange. Harabote tells Meat about the time Mayumi retired and reveals that he wanted a last match with Mayumi, but he didn't want to break tradition. He sheds a tear because Robin Mask did something he couldn't achieve. The other Justice Chojin cheer Robin on. Although this match is a sham in Robin's eyes, he still wants to fight. <ref name=":23" />
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Seeing as the Chairman receiving the retirement letter is the only way Kinnikuman's retirement can be made official, Kinnikuman hands Robin Mask his retirement letter. Robin Mask crushes the letter and gives Kinnikuman a bro-fist, showing off their friendship as Justice Chojin. <ref name=":23" />
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==== [[Kinnikuman vs. Terryman|'''Kinnikuman vs. Terryman''']] ====
 
This is an filler arc set twenty-nine years previous to the Chojin Olympic Resurrection. <ref name=":0">Kinnikuman Nisei: Volume 9</ref> After twenty-six years of service, Kinnikuman was set to return to Planet Kinniku, but Terryman challenges him to a fight for honour, and Kinnikuman is granted fives days for the match (preparation and the fight itself). <ref name=":0" /> He announces the fight will be at 6pm Todoroki Stadium, with no press or audiences allowed. Kinnikuman trains among his friends as witnesses, and defeats every single sparring partner. Kinnikuman struggles to find the perfect outfit for the match, eventually choosing on one with a special meaning between him and Terryman. <ref name=":0" />
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When Terryman cannot be found, Kinnikuman is one of the only people who believe he will appear. Robin Mask acts as referee and announcer, but it then begins to rain and Kinnikuman is scheduled to leave in just one hour. Terryman arrives at 6:50, just ten minutes before Kinnikuman must leave. Robin Mask intervenes at 7:00 to announce the match is a draw, and Kinnikuman and Terryman embrace. <ref name=":0" />
   
 
==== [[Perfect Large Numbers Arc|'''Perfect Large Numbers Arc''']] ====
 
==== [[Perfect Large Numbers Arc|'''Perfect Large Numbers Arc''']] ====
Initially absent from the fight as he was busy ruling over [[Planet Kinniku]], Kinnikuman left again his royal duties to Mayumi to rush at his friend's defence. His first fight was against the [[Perfect Chojin]] [[Peeka Boo]], a ''rapid growth'' Chojin, always mind-wiped by [[Strong the Budo]] to become able to imprint his growing mind with the most advanced techniques of the opponent, using the [[Fu Rin Ka Zan]] (the only technique Peeka Boo was unable to copy, as it's the sum of lesser, foundation, wrestling techniques), reforming him and steering Peek away from the ruthless mindset of the [[Perfect Chojin]].
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Initially absent from the fight as he was busy ruling over [[Planet Kinniku]], Kinnikuman left again his royal duties to Mayumi to rush at his friend's defence. His first fight was against the [[Perfect Chojin]] [[Peek-a-Boo]], a ''rapid growth'' Chojin, always mind-wiped by [[Strong the Budo]] to become able to imprint his growing mind with the most advanced techniques of the opponent, using the [[Fu Rin Ka Zan]] (the only technique Peeka Boo was unable to copy, as it's the sum of lesser, foundation, wrestling techniques), reforming him and steering Peek away from the ruthless mindset of the [[Perfect Chojin]].
   
 
During the battles was revealed that Strong the Budo's target was no one than Kinnikuman himself, as the [[Yujo Power|Friendship Power]] was becoming a menace to the supremacy of the Perfect Chojin, granting limitless growth to [[Seigi Chojin]] and [[Akuma Chojin]] alike: as such, after a meeting with [[Silverman]], who explained to Kinnikuman his legacy of Justice and Mercy, he was set to confront [[Nemesis]], once his uncle Sadaharu Kinniku.
 
During the battles was revealed that Strong the Budo's target was no one than Kinnikuman himself, as the [[Yujo Power|Friendship Power]] was becoming a menace to the supremacy of the Perfect Chojin, granting limitless growth to [[Seigi Chojin]] and [[Akuma Chojin]] alike: as such, after a meeting with [[Silverman]], who explained to Kinnikuman his legacy of Justice and Mercy, he was set to confront [[Nemesis]], once his uncle Sadaharu Kinniku.
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Still on Earth after the events of the Perfect Large Numbers Arc, Kinnikuman was made aware of the [[Omega Centauri's Six Spears]] appearance, doing his best to move from Japan to Spain, where the Six Spears were fighting [[Wolfman]] and the reserve heroes. He came in time to witness [[Curry Cook]] sacrificing his life to prevent the Six Spears from learning the [[Yujo Power]] from him and every reserve save for Wolfman fail and lose their lives: he still was able to reunite with four of the [[Five Fated Princes]] (everyone but [[Soldierman]]) and fight the Six Spears.
 
Still on Earth after the events of the Perfect Large Numbers Arc, Kinnikuman was made aware of the [[Omega Centauri's Six Spears]] appearance, doing his best to move from Japan to Spain, where the Six Spears were fighting [[Wolfman]] and the reserve heroes. He came in time to witness [[Curry Cook]] sacrificing his life to prevent the Six Spears from learning the [[Yujo Power]] from him and every reserve save for Wolfman fail and lose their lives: he still was able to reunite with four of the [[Five Fated Princes]] (everyone but [[Soldierman]]) and fight the Six Spears.
   
During the battle with [[Pirateman]] Kinnikuman manages to get his opponent tell about their motives: the Six Spears were searching for the [[Magnet Power]] and the [[Kajiba no Kuso Djikara]] (to whom the Friendship Power is a prerequisite) to save Omega Centauri from ruination and avenge their ancestors, driven away from Earth by a vengeful [[Strong the Budo]]. However, when Pirateman gets the upper edge on Kinnikuman (moved to pity by his story), he loses faith in his plan, and decides to execute Kinnikuman in retaliation for having led him to place his faith into the Inner Burning Strength. Kinnikuman decides to soothe his pain in the only way he know: by staging a miraculous comeback and beating him with the [[Muscle Spark]].
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During the battle with [[Pirateman]] Kinnikuman manages to get his opponent tell about their motives: the Six Spears were searching for the Magnet Power and the [[Kajiba no Kuso Djikara]] (to whom the Friendship Power is a prerequisite) to save Omega Centauri from ruination and avenge their ancestors, driven away from Earth by a vengeful [[Strong the Budo]]. However, when Pirateman gets the upper edge on Kinnikuman (moved to pity by his story), he loses faith in his plan, and decides to execute Kinnikuman in retaliation for having led him to place his faith into the Inner Burning Strength. Kinnikuman decides to soothe his pain in the only way he know: by staging a miraculous comeback and beating him with the [[Muscle Spark]].
   
 
Despite this, the wounds he received from Pirateman caused him to pass out. When Super Phoenix fights against Aristera, he realised that Aristera has the same infinite potential as Kinnikuman.
 
Despite this, the wounds he received from Pirateman caused him to pass out. When Super Phoenix fights against Aristera, he realised that Aristera has the same infinite potential as Kinnikuman.
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===[[Kinnikuman: Nisei|'''Kinnikuman Nisei''']]===
 
===[[Kinnikuman: Nisei|'''Kinnikuman Nisei''']]===
   
==== '''Hercules Factory Arc''' ====
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==== [[Hercules Factory Arc|'''Hercules Factory Arc''']] ====
 
 
Suguru is the first character introduced. He is seen trying to recapture his youth in a muscle suit, despite being severely unfit and unwell. It is revealed that Earth is being decimated by the dMp, to which he tries to convince his son to fight, but [[Mantaro Kinniku]] refuses to fight and leaves the palace. Suguru witnesses the defeat of Terryman on camera, and is told that Ramenman is missing and [[Bone Killer]] wishes to defeat his son. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue: Part One</ref> Suguru finds Mantaro in the nick of time, where he is with Ramenman and has defeated Bone Killer.
 
Suguru is the first character introduced. He is seen trying to recapture his youth in a muscle suit, despite being severely unfit and unwell. It is revealed that Earth is being decimated by the dMp, to which he tries to convince his son to fight, but [[Mantaro Kinniku]] refuses to fight and leaves the palace. Suguru witnesses the defeat of Terryman on camera, and is told that Ramenman is missing and [[Bone Killer]] wishes to defeat his son. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue: Part One</ref> Suguru finds Mantaro in the nick of time, where he is with Ramenman and has defeated Bone Killer.
   
 
Suguru then attends an international Muscle League conference to discuss the issue, and - once the Hercules Factory is re-established - he forces Mantaro to attend by dragging him onto the transport ship. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue: Part Two</ref> Suguru criticises [[Terry the Kid]] at the school for being nothing like his father, while a heart-to-heart with Kid reveals that Suguru always respected and loved Terryman, and the Kid comes around and starts to support Mantaro as a response. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue: Part Three</ref>
 
Suguru then attends an international Muscle League conference to discuss the issue, and - once the Hercules Factory is re-established - he forces Mantaro to attend by dragging him onto the transport ship. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue: Part Two</ref> Suguru criticises [[Terry the Kid]] at the school for being nothing like his father, while a heart-to-heart with Kid reveals that Suguru always respected and loved Terryman, and the Kid comes around and starts to support Mantaro as a response. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue: Part Three</ref>
   
In the final exams for the students, they must face the old generation, and Suguru is paired against Mantaro Kinniku. Mantaro wins the match and Suguru gives to him the Mask of Glory. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue: Part Five</ref> Kinnikuman continues to spoil his son, especially during his graduation ceremony, but eventually allows him to leave with some pressure from Mayumi and Bibimbap, and his place in the manga is kept to a minimum from this point onward. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 1</ref>
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In the final exams for the students, they must face the old generation, and Suguru is paired against Mantaro Kinniku. Mantaro wins the match and Suguru gives to him the Mask of Glory. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue: Part Five</ref> Kinnikuman continues to spoil his son, especially during his graduation ceremony, but eventually allows him to leave with some pressure from Mayumi and Bibimba, and his place in the manga is kept to a minimum from this point onward. <ref>Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 1</ref>
 
Suguru's role '''in the anime''' is limited, and mostly '''replaced by Meat '''in his role, but he does still fight and lose against his son, Mantaro, so that he can graduate from the Hercules Factory. There is also a flashback in the volume 9 of the manga in which Suguru and [[Terryman]] fight before he leaves to become king on Kinniku Planet. The match ends up as a draw.
 
 
==== '''Special Edition:''' '''King Muscle vs. Terryman ''' ====
 
This is an filler arc set twenty-nine years previous to the Chojin Olympic Resurrection. <ref name=":0">Kinnikuman Nisei: Volume 9</ref> After twenty-six years of service, Kinnikuman was set to return to Planet Kinniku, but Terryman challenges him to a fight for honour, and Kinnikuman is granted fives days for the match (preparation and the fight itself). <ref name=":0" /> He announces the fight will be at 6pm Todoroki Stadium, with no press or audiences allowed. Kinnikuman trains among his friends as witnesses, and defeats every single sparring partner. Kinnikuman struggles to find the perfect outfit for the match, eventually choosing on one with a special meaning between him and Terryman. <ref name=":0" />
 
 
When Terryman cannot be found, Kinnikuman is one of the only people who believe he will appear. Robin Mask acts as referee and announcer, but it then begins to rain and Kinnikuman is scheduled to leave in just one hour. Terryman arrives at 6:50, just ten minutes before Kinnikuman must leave. Robin Mask intervenes at 7:00 to announce the match is a draw, and Kinnikuman and Terryman embrace. <ref name=":0" />
 
   
==== '''Demon Seed Arc''' ====
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==== '''[[Demon Seed Arc]]''' ====
 
Kinnikuman takes a larger role towards the end of this arc.
 
Kinnikuman takes a larger role towards the end of this arc.
   
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He is seen winning the '''1983''' Universal Tag Tournament, alongside Terryman, and it is this point to which the Time Chojin appear, after they win with Muscle Docking at 48 minutes and 23 seconds. They are stopped from removing the Championship trophy by the Time Chojin, who Terryman suspects are ancient Chojin from the past, unaware of their current status or strength or purpose. They attack Kinnikuman, who has been weakened by his previous battle. The Time Chojin reveal they are from 34 years in the future, setting the current arc in '''2017. '''Robin Mask intervenes to save Terryman and Kinnikuman's lives, but dies in the process, which leads to Kevin Mask dying in 2017, as he is slowly wiped from existence. This triggers the New Generation to go back and time to change events, in an attempt to save Robin's life.
 
He is seen winning the '''1983''' Universal Tag Tournament, alongside Terryman, and it is this point to which the Time Chojin appear, after they win with Muscle Docking at 48 minutes and 23 seconds. They are stopped from removing the Championship trophy by the Time Chojin, who Terryman suspects are ancient Chojin from the past, unaware of their current status or strength or purpose. They attack Kinnikuman, who has been weakened by his previous battle. The Time Chojin reveal they are from 34 years in the future, setting the current arc in '''2017. '''Robin Mask intervenes to save Terryman and Kinnikuman's lives, but dies in the process, which leads to Kevin Mask dying in 2017, as he is slowly wiped from existence. This triggers the New Generation to go back and time to change events, in an attempt to save Robin's life.
   
Kinnikuman has currently teamed again with Terryman, reforming The Machine-Guns. They are unaware that Kinniku Mantaro and Terry the Kid are their sons. At one point, Kinnikuman is cursed with a time-stop on his chest that can only be destroyed through three means, one of which is a hug from one he loves; ever faithful to Bibimbap, he refused to hug Mari. The curse is later broken by another means, which is destroying the bonds of friendship; knowing this, Terryman defeats Kinnikuman in battle, before they make amends due to his motives, and this frees him of the curse and allows them to fight onward.
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Kinnikuman has currently teamed again with Terryman, reforming The Machine-Guns. They are unaware that Kinniku Mantaro and Terry the Kid are their sons. At one point, Kinnikuman is cursed with a time-stop on his chest that can only be destroyed through three means, one of which is a hug from one he loves; ever faithful to Bibimba, he refused to hug Mari. The curse is later broken by another means, which is destroying the bonds of friendship; knowing this, Terryman defeats Kinnikuman in battle, before they make amends due to his motives, and this frees him of the curse and allows them to fight onward.
   
 
The Machine-Guns win against the Carpet Bombings, comprised of Ortega and Moaidon, but lose in their second round to Muscle Brothers Nouveau, comprised of Mantaro Kinniku and Kinnikuman Great III. They are both there to witness Muscle Brothers Nouveau win the tournament, which saves Alisa's life and by extension Kevin Mask's life. This ends the arc.
 
The Machine-Guns win against the Carpet Bombings, comprised of Ortega and Moaidon, but lose in their second round to Muscle Brothers Nouveau, comprised of Mantaro Kinniku and Kinnikuman Great III. They are both there to witness Muscle Brothers Nouveau win the tournament, which saves Alisa's life and by extension Kevin Mask's life. This ends the arc.
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== Anime Changes ==
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=== [[Kinnikuman Nisei]] ===
 
Suguru's role '''in the anime''' is limited, and mostly '''replaced by Meat '''in his role, but he does still fight and lose against his son, Mantaro, so that he can graduate from the Hercules Factory. There is also a flashback in the volume 9 of the manga in which Suguru and [[Terryman]] fight before he leaves to become king on Kinniku Planet. The match ends up as a draw.
   
 
== '''Techniques''' ==
 
== '''Techniques''' ==
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*O [[Goriki]] (Faces made during Bear Hug made Gouriki laugh so hard he broke his spine)
 
*O [[Goriki]] (Faces made during Bear Hug made Gouriki laugh so hard he broke his spine)
 
*X [[King Ton]] (Judo: Knocked onto his back, Boxing: Pummelled with punches, Wrestling: Body Dive→ Body Splash) <ref name=":8" />
 
*X [[King Ton]] (Judo: Knocked onto his back, Boxing: Pummelled with punches, Wrestling: Body Dive→ Body Splash) <ref name=":8" />
*O [[Meat Alexandria's Monster Robot]] (Kinniku Flash)
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*O Meat Alexandria's Monster Robot (Kinniku Flash)
 
*X [[Nessie]] (Passed out after being licked in the face)
 
*X [[Nessie]] (Passed out after being licked in the face)
 
*Δ [[Franky]] (Pouted when the kids didn't want him to save them)
 
*Δ [[Franky]] (Pouted when the kids didn't want him to save them)
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*O [[Iwao]] ([[wikipedia:Suplex#Belly to back suplex|Back Drop]])
 
*O [[Iwao]] ([[wikipedia:Suplex#Belly to back suplex|Back Drop]])
 
*O [[Kinkotsuman]] ([[wikipedia:Professional wrestling throws#Atomic drop|Atomic Drop]])
 
*O [[Kinkotsuman]] ([[wikipedia:Professional wrestling throws#Atomic drop|Atomic Drop]])
[[Giant Frog]] (Wife came to get him)
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*Δ Giant Frog (Wife came to get him)
 
*O [[Sokonashi-seijin]] (Cut his stomach open)
 
*O [[Sokonashi-seijin]] (Cut his stomach open)
 
*O [[Tendon]] (Kinniku Flash)
 
*O [[Tendon]] (Kinniku Flash)
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*Δ [[Terryman]] (Time-Up)
 
*Δ [[Terryman]] (Time-Up)
 
*Δ [[Robin Mask]] (No Contest)
 
*Δ [[Robin Mask]] (No Contest)
*O [[Peeka Boo]] (Fū Rin Ka Zan)
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*O [[Peek-a-Boo]] (Fū Rin Ka Zan)
 
*O [[Nemesis]] (Muscle Spark)
 
*O [[Nemesis]] (Muscle Spark)
 
*O [[Pirateman]] (Muscle Spark)
 
*O [[Pirateman]] (Muscle Spark)
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*O [[Hell Missionaries]] [Round 2] (Muscle Docking)
 
*O [[Hell Missionaries]] [Round 2] (Muscle Docking)
 
*O [[Hell Missionaries]] [Round 3] (KO)
 
*O [[Hell Missionaries]] [Round 3] (KO)
*O [[Celebrities]] (Muscle Docking)
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*O Celebrities (Muscle Docking)
 
*O [[Carpet Bombings]] (Muscle Docking)
 
*O [[Carpet Bombings]] (Muscle Docking)
 
*X [[Muscle Brothers Nouveau]] (Muscle Evolution)
 
*X [[Muscle Brothers Nouveau]] (Muscle Evolution)
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*O [[Kinnikuman Zebra]] & [[Parthenon]] (Incomplete Muscle Spark)
 
*O [[Kinnikuman Zebra]] & [[Parthenon]] (Incomplete Muscle Spark)
   
;Win/Loss Record ([[Anime]] Only)
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;Win/Loss Record (Anime Only)
[[Black King]] (Time Out)
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*Δ Black King (Time Out)
*O [[Black King]] (Fuu Rin Ka Zan→ Kinniku Buster)
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*O Black King (Fuu Rin Ka Zan→ Kinniku Buster)
 
*X Kyoaku Chojin
 
*X Kyoaku Chojin
*O [[Octopus Dragon III]] (Fuu Rin Ka Zan→ Kinniku Buster)
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*O Octopus Dragon III (Fuu Rin Ka Zan→ Kinniku Buster)
 
*Δ [[Shishkeba Boo]] (Interrupted)
 
*Δ [[Shishkeba Boo]] (Interrupted)
*O [[Dai Ukon]] (Kinniku Buster)
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*O Dai Ukon (Kinniku Buster)
[[Black Satan]] (Interference from Buffaloman)
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*Δ Black Satan (Interference from Buffaloman)
 
*O [[Black Emperor]] (Kinniku Driver)
 
*O [[Black Emperor]] (Kinniku Driver)
[[Stone Satan]] (Interference from Buffaloman)
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*Δ Stone Satan (Interference from Buffaloman)
*O [[Ukon III]] (He no Tsuppari)
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*O Ukon III (He no Tsuppari)
*O [[Satan King]] (Kinniku Driver)
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*O Satan King (Kinniku Driver)
*O [[Hydra King]] (chojin Southern Cross→ Kinniku Driver)
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*O Hydra King (chojin Southern Cross→ Kinniku Driver)
 
*O [[Shuten Doji]] (Fuu Rin Ka Zan→ Kinniku Driver)
 
*O [[Shuten Doji]] (Fuu Rin Ka Zan→ Kinniku Driver)
 
*O [[Akuma Shogun]] (Fuu Rin Ka Zan→ Kinniku Driver→ Kinniku Buster)
 
*O [[Akuma Shogun]] (Fuu Rin Ka Zan→ Kinniku Driver→ Kinniku Buster)
 
*Δ Senshi Chojin (Interference from Seigi chojins)
 
*Δ Senshi Chojin (Interference from Seigi chojins)
 
*O [[Big Shinjo]] (Neo Kinniku Buster)
 
*O [[Big Shinjo]] (Neo Kinniku Buster)
*O [[Iron Mask]] (Head Butt)
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*O Iron Mask (Head Butt)
 
*O [[Gorota]] (Kinniku Buster)
 
*O [[Gorota]] (Kinniku Buster)
 
*O [[Kareiyasu]] (Kinniku Buster)
 
*O [[Kareiyasu]] (Kinniku Buster)
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Revision as of 18:15, 9 December 2019

This article deals with the character of 'Kinnikuman'. For other uses, see Kinnikuman (disambiguation).

Kinniku Suguru (キン肉スグル), or Kinnikuman (キン肉マン) as he is better known, is the main protagonist of Yudetamago's comedy wrestling manga Kinnikuman.

About

In the beginning of the series, Suguru fights Kaijū by eating garlic and growing 30 meters tall. Despite his great strength and skill, Suguru is clumsy by nature. This causes most people to fear him more than the monsters he fights (due mostly to the possibility of him crashing into buildings while in his giant form). Even though a chojin's wounds heal faster than a human's wound, it takes him longer to heal than a human. He is also very arrogant and believes himself to be more popular than he is in reality.

Suguru is also lecherous and sometimes takes part in matches to impress women. Suguru often flirts with women, and has on numerous times tried to spy on his friends Mari Nikaido and Natsuko Shono. No women find him attractive except for Bibimba. However, when Bibimba first appears, it is a one-sided love on her part and he finds her more annoying than cute. By the time of the Seven Devil Chōjin Arc, he acknowledges her as his betrothed. During the Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne Arc, he shows great concern for her and admits that he believes they are bound by the red string of fate.

In Kinnikuman Nisei, Suguru has lost his muscles. He explains to Mantaro that old age has robbed him of most of his physical prowess, but he's still able to employ grapples and leaves, and his knowledge and coordination are unaffected. He has a lot of the characteristics of his father, such as bickering with Mantaro. Suguru has respect for Mantarō and they maintain a healthy father/son relationship. Suguru - "a child at heart" - tried to get in Mantaro's good graces by spoiling him; he hid from Mantaro every trace of his past as a champion, wishing to be no more than a mere father to him. Even when Mantaro learned of his father's past, he still treasured the memories of his goofy, caring, simple-minded father.

Personality

Suguru is a very childish character. He complains when he does not get his way, pouts when someone gets more attention then him, and is often downright lazy. Early in the series, he would often refuse to fight certain monsters unless he got something in return. However, underneath this childish behaviour lies a very noble heart, and when times are at their worst, Suguru's courage surpasses that of the greatest of Justice Chojins. He has been known to fight better upon how shameful or dishonourable his opponent is being. He realises honour and friendship has warmed the hearts of several an Evil Chojin. His personality is reflected in his voice in the anime, which deviates between high and screechy and low and serious.

Appearance

Kinnikuman is a highly muscular man, who wears a mask that has large lips and exaggerated facial features, and the mask also combines with a 'fin' piece that runs down the back of his head. He has naturally black hair and blue eyes, with pale skin and very little clothes. If he does wear formal attire, it is usually in the form of unfashionable suits; a white suit to his wedding, a yellow suit with red swirls to dates and sometimes ceremonies. In his old age, he has a large stomach and is completely lacking in muscles.

Story

Prehistory

Born to Kinniku Mayumi and Kinniku Sayuri, the king and queen of Planet Kinniku on April 1, 1960. [3] Suguru was so unattractive, even as a child, that on several occasions Mayumi would have an urge to strangle him just from looking at him. One day, the royal family went on vacation to Earth. While there, a pig sneaked aboard and got into Suguru's cradle. [4] Mayumi mistook Suguru for the pig and threw Suguru out of the ship. Suguru was left behind on Earth to raise himself.

He built his own house and tried to go to school, but he was so academically challenged that he flunked out of school and his house had only one room. As he got older, he decided to become a hero like Ultraman. But despite his muscles and strength, he was too clumsy and lacked the intelligence to make it, so he settled for just being the president of the Gyudon_Lovers_Club. [5]

Kinnikuman

Kaiju Extermination Days

Solo Life

At the age of 20, Kinnikuman had already become known as a worthless chojin, however he wasn't completely dismissed. When the Earth Defence Force learned of an upcoming attack by space kaiju, Kinnikuman was contacted because of the unavailability of the super heroes such as The Ultra Brothers, PP-Man, and Spider-Man. [6] While being shown images of the kaiju coming to attack (such as Okamarasu, Eraginesu, Abdullah, Sheikian, and Acrobat-Seijin), he learned that he needed to create a finishing move. [6] After a brief training session, he was able to find a technique that surpassed his Kinniku Flash, the Kinniku Beam. When the time came for the kaiju to arrive, a member of the EDF reported that, due to the embarrassment of having to fight Kinnikuman, they all turned back. [7]

At some point during this time in his life, Kinnikuman grew an infatuation with pop idol Takahara Nana, having bought many of her records. [3] In order to win Nana's heart, Kinnikuman attempted tried to impress her by showing of his muscles which only ended up angering her more. As a last resort, he called his kaiju henchman, Gorizaemon, to fake a kidnapping attempt on her in which Kinnikuman would save her. The plan backfired as Gorizaemon really did try to kidnap Nana. [3] However, Kinnikuman was able to defeat his henchman and brought Nana to safety. By a simple misunderstanding, Nana thought that her manager, Hitoshi, had saved her and thus ran into his arms, much to Kinnikuman's disappointment.[8]

Save Planet Kinniku

Kinnikuman received a visit from Alexandria Meat, who had been dispatched to find the Kinniku prince and bring him back. [4] Since Suguru's abandonment, the pig (King Tone) had taken over Planet Kinniku, and Kinnikuman was needed to defeat him. Kinnikuman, however, had no intention of going so was forced into a steel cage death match against Gouriki. He was able to win the match, thanks to the comical faces he made while he was being bear hugged, but was eventually bribed into going by Meat with a gyuudon.[5][9]

When the two returned to Planet Kinniku, both of Kinnikuman's parents gave him a warm welcoming, as well as telling him of his name being Suguru. [10] Kinnikuman's goal was to defeat King Tone in a three-round match of judo, boxing, and wrestling. Unfortunately, despite the confidence he displayed before the start of each match, he lost to Tone 0-3. Shortly after Tone's original owner, a butcher, chased him away from Planet Kinniku never to be seen again. [10] With the title now opened, Mayumi reclaimed his throne. Because of Suguru's disappointing match, Meat was ordered to bring him back to Earth and train him until he was a true hero.[9]

Kaiju Fights

Kinnikuman and Meat began settling in the small house, doing normal activities. [11] After watching a television show, Kinnikuman gets the idea to fight the Loch Ness Monster and get it broadcast to boost his ratings as a chojin. [11] After proving himself by defeating a kaijuu, which was actually just a robot built by Meat, Kinnikuman was able to get the right to fight Nessie on air. Unfortunately, when Nessie finally did arrive, it turned out to be many times larger than Kinnikuman's giant form. Nessie simply licked him, which caused him to pass out. [12]

Kinnikuman was introduced to Nikaido Mari, a preschool teacher and friend of Meat. [13] Both he and Meat developed an obvious crush on Mari and would take different trips with her and her class, despite the fact that they would always beat him up. On their first trip to the preschool, the kaijuu Franky began attacking but actually gained the friendship of some of the children. [13] Kinnikuman, who was hated by the children, wasn't able to fight but, Meat was able to come up with a strategy that caused Franky to run away. [14]

After an encounter with the kaijuu Abdullah, Kinnikuman and Meat met The Terryman, an American chojin from Texas. [15] Terryman would charge for his services against kaiju, but he became increasingly popular in Japan, much to Kinnikuman's dismay. After a while, Terryman came to Kinnikuman's house to brag of becoming Japan's sole super hero. [15] An attack made Sheikian, caused a boy run to Terryman, saying he needed him to rescue his father. When Terryman kicked the boy, because he didn't have enough money, Kinnikuman, enraged, hit Terryman, gave the boy back his money, and went to rescue the boy's father. Terryman, after hearing the words of the Yamato Spirit from Kinnikuman, gave up his hero badge and went to help Kinnikuman fight Sheik-Seijin. [16]

20th Chojin Olympics

Preliminary Rounds

Mayumi went to Earth to tell his son about the upcoming Chojin Olympics. Kinnikuman was convinced he was a shoe-in for the Japanese representative, due to Uldraman humiliating defeat at the hands of England's Robin Mask in the previous tournament. However, Terry informed him that Japan had decided not to compete if they could not be represented by Uldraman. Having lost all hope, Kinnikuman ran off to sulk but was confronted by Robin Mask. Robin put him in a Bow and Arrow Lock and told him to give up, but Suguru refused and persevered for several hours until Robin got tired and let go. Making last year's champion struggle caused Harabote Muscle, the chairman of the Olympics, to allow Suguru to compete.[17]

The 20th Chojin Olympics soon began, with many well known chojin, including Robin Mask, Terryman, Specialman, Canadianman, Kintaman, Skyman, Brockenman, Lupin, and Kani Base, all competing for the title. The tournament had a rocky start for Kinnikuman when Meat, who was the Olympics mascot, accidentally hit Kinnikuman with the Olympics torch, which then caused him to hit Kani Base, and a brawl broke out. After the idiotic fighting was settled, the first preliminary match was announced, Rock-Paper-Scissors. Kinnikuman was able to beat Kani Base in the round with "rock" due to Kani Base's claws being stuck on "scissors". [18]

The second preliminary was a weight lifting round with a catch, the weights are dead kaiju weighing 1 ton. The preliminaries went smoothly as many of the favourites easily lifted the kaiju. Kinnikuman, himself, was able to lift the kaijuu, albeit he sunk to the ground quite a bit. With many chojin passing, a second lift was done in which the weight was changed from 1 ton to 2 tons. While it would still seem favourable for many chojin, Kinkotsuman, Iwao, and the newly joined Kani Base had set up a trap for the chojin.

The three turned invisible thanks to Kinkotsuman's invisibility gun and begin to tickle or attack the chojin who was lifting. This would cause the chojin to lose focus and drop the kaiju, thus eliminating them. This tactic caused many chojin to fail, including Specialman, which caused Terryman to suspect their work. When it came to Kinnikuman's turn, he wasn't able to lift the kaijuu up completely, but was able to withstand the tickling of Kinkotsuman. Thanks to a kick in the crotch from Kani Base, Kinnikuman was able to pass the round and expose Kinkotsuman, and the others for what they did. [19]

The third and final preliminary was a race in which the 25 remaining chojin would fly to the moon, get a doll rabbit from one of the tournament reps, and fly back to the stadium. The first eight chojin to land would be the finalists. Kinnikuman, who was in last place, was given a doll rabbit by an unknown male who was actually Kinkotsuman in disguise. Kinkotsuman had set up a bomb in the rabbit that would explode. Fortunately, when the bomb exploded, it actually caused Kinnikuman as well many other chojin to fly straight down to the stadium. While 7 of the 8 finalists had been decided, 10 chojin, including Kinnikuman, Kintaman, Sphinxman, Amazonman, Copper Bellman, had all tied for the last spot. To settle this dispute, a battle royale would decide the eighth finalist.

Kinkotsuman hypnotised the other 9 finalists into eliminating Kinnikuman from the tournament as well as impersonating the referee. While Kinkotsuman's plan seemed to succeed, Terryman was able to realise Kinkotsuman's plan and was able to free the chojin of his control. With all the chojin back to normal, they all stopped their focused on Kinnikuman and just attacked each other. In the end, the other chojin knocked each other out, leaving only Kinnikuman, thus making the eighth finalist.[20]

Quarter Finals

Kinnikuman had made it into the eight finalists of the 20th chojin Olympics, which included Robin Mask, Terryman, Ramenman, Skyman, Brockenman, Canadianman, and Curry Cook. After a drawing, Kinnikuman was placed in B-Block which consisted of Curry Cook, Brockenman, and Ramenman, all known in the Planet Kinniku Grand Library for brutal fighting styles, hence them being Zangyaku chojin.[21]

Due to the brutality of the chojin, Harabote placed the B-Block matches in the small Korakuen Hall which would only be broadcast on radio, compared to the massive Korakuen Stadium in which the A-Block matches were taking place and would be broadcast on television. The A-Block match against Robin Mask and Canadianman ended quickly with Robin taking down Canadianman in only a few moments. The B-Block match between Ramenman and Brockenman began with Brockenman using fowl and cheap tricks, such as spiked-knuckles and poison gas. Ramenman was able to take the upperhand by taking Brockenman down with his Chinese Kenpo, finishing him off with his Camel Clutch, ripping Brockenman in half and which terrified Kinnikuman, Meat, and Mayumi.[22]

After seeing the brutal death of Brockenman, Kinnikuman's fears of dying the same way at the hands of Curry Cook caused him to try to run away from the match. The only way Kinnikuman was able to get into the ring was because Meat and Mayumi dragged him back and told him that Curry Cook's face resembled that of a kappa. The match became a steel cage match and Curry Cook began the match by taking a weapon out of his curry sauce and stabbed Kinnikuman's forehead. While wallowing in pain, Kinnikuman was able to break Curry Cook's curry plate which caused Curry Cook to steal some gyuudon from the audience.

The sauce that had been stabbed into Kinnikuman's forehead caused him to act different, in which he bashed Curry Cook against the steel cage and even drank the milk that Curry Cook was originally going to use against him. Kinnikuman's insane tactics caused Curry Cook to give up the match and run away, advancing Kinnikuman to the semi-finals.

In Korakuen Stadium, Terryman's match with Skyman wasn't going well as Skyman's attacks were pushing Terry down. But Terry was able to make a comeback and defeat Skyman with an Oklahoma Stampede.[23]

Semi-Finals

The match with Ramenman takes place on a solid block of ice. [24]

Both competitors must be barefoot. Ramenman struggles to get a hold of Kinnikuman, who runs constantly away using the ropes as a tightrope. [25] Eventually, Ramenman is able to deliver a series of blows and gets Kinnikuman into a Camel Clutch position, but soon lets go when Kinnikuman unleashes a bad smell and soils himself. Ramenman allows him a break to change his tights, while Kinnikuman gets used to the ice and gains an advantage. [25]

Ramenman proceeds to use a pile-driver, but Kinnikuman gets his fin stuck in the melting ice. Ramenman kicks him across the ice and into the ropes, but the momentum allows the ropes to bounce Kinnikuman back and use an Elbow Smash. This knocks Ramenman out, which allows Kinnikuman to win the match. Unknown to Suguru, Kinkotsuman tries to shoot him, but Terryman intervenes and takes a bullet in his leg. [25]

Finals

Before Suguru's fight with Robin Mask, Terry and Ramenman had a grudge match. Ramenman was soon disqualified for dirty fighting but then demanded that Suguru fight his best against Robin Mask, saying he wanted to be proud of his fight with Suguru. He got very emotional and cried tears of blood. Motivated by Ramenman's words, Suguru was a brand new fighter when he faced Robin. However, when he proved to be too much for Robin, Robin removed his armor, which he always wore to weaken his power rather than to protect himself.

Robin Mask became too tough, so Suguru tried to run away, but Ramenman, Kinkotsuman, and Iwao convinced him to return to the ring. Robin eventually put Suguru in his trademark Tower Bridge hold and seemingly broke his back. As Robin lamented over "killing" Suguru, Suguru stood up and defeated him with a Mexican Rolling Clutch Hold. Suguru had won the Olympics and Ramenman makes the first mention of Suguru's Kajiba no Kuso Djikara.

American Tour

After winning the chojin Olympics, Suguru is sent to tour the American Circuit. His first stop is Hawaii, where he challenges the Hawaiin Champion Jesse Maivia to a match. Jesse agrees, but only if Suguru can beat his manservant, Prince Kamehame. Suguru loses within seven seconds, but Kamehame is so impressed with him that he offers to teach him the 48 Killer Techniques. With these techniques Suguru is able to defeat Jesse Maivia, the master of Move Reversion.

His next stop is the main continent, where he meets up with Dorlo Flairs and learns of the rivalry amongst the chojin Wrestling League chairmen. In order to disrupt the alliance between the Superhuman World Council and World Federation, he disguises himself as The Chanelman (a parody of blackface singers Chanels) and attacks the WSC's champions during their fights. Skull Boze and his manager Sheik Seijin figure out his identity and decide to set up a rematch between Suguru and Robin Mask.

Robin reappears in South America. [26] Kinnikuman confronts him when he sees Robin murder an opponent in the ring, when Robin's opponent is torn in two pieces.[27] When Kinnikuman is captured by the World Supermen Federation, Robin brings him food so that he will survive and remain strong. [28] After tearing Dynamite Piper in half at the Luck Lumber Joe, Robin was allowed the chance to regain his title from Kinnikuman and faced him in a match. [27]

The match with Kinnikuman takes place over the Grand Canyon, at 1,600 meters high. [28] Before the fight can be finished, Iwao flies an aeroplane into the ring. [29] The match is determined to be in Robin's favour, but - due to his assumed death - the belt then goes to the next in the WSF's line, which is Skull Bozu. [30] Kinnikuman is revealed to be alive, while Robin took the brunt of the aeroplane attack and is willing to let himself be sacrificed as Kinnikuman has not enough strength to remove the plane. [15]

Robin reveals that he read about Kinnikuman's activity in Hawaii and yearned to return to the life of a Justice Chojin. [30] Kinnikuman eventually manages to free Robin, but the WSF explode the ring, and only Kinnikuman can escape. Robin seemingly falls to his death. [30]

After the battle between Kinnikuman and Robin Mask, the Chojin Council are chased by Kinnikuman to a remote location. [31] The World Chojin Federation try to steal the championship belt, which creates a free-for-all battle, and God von Erich appears to command them to stop. [31] God von Erich announces a tag tournament to settle the differences between the three groups, as he says that the winner shall rule the American chojin world. [31]

In this tag tournament, Kinnikuman must engage in a round robin. [32]

He must fight the Chojin Council, Chojin Federation, Chojin Association, and the Kaiju - the winner of the four groups will gain control of America. [32] Kinnikuman finds Terryman in Amarillo, Texas; Terryman initially refuses to participate, due to the work on his ranch, and it is revealed he has lost his left leg. [15] The wound he obtained by Kinkotsuman increasingly got worse, until he was forced to amputate. [33] Kinnikuman eventually convinces him to use a prosthetic leg by winning a special bet. [34]

Kinnikuman has to ride on the most untamable horse on Terryman's ranch, Machinegun, and draw some water from the nearby river. After learning that Machinegun lost his leg by bear-trap, Kinnikuman understands the horse's plight and promises to stick by Machinegun until he trusts other people again. Just as Kinnikuman is about to lose the bet, he makes it back with the last bit of water, convincing Terryman to join up with Kinnikuman.

Over 100,000 people attend to watch the tournament in Houston, Texas. They form The Machineguns, with the theme of "The Magnificent Seven" as they make an entrance. Their first match is against Beauty Rhodes and Jean Steamboard, who form The Emperors. [35] During their match, Terryman is accidentally knocked out by Kinnikuman. Kinnikuman begins to lose, but Terryman wakes up long enough to save Kinnikuman with his own body. [36] The match ultimately ends in a draw. [37] The next few matches take place in Los Angeles. [38]

Terryman and Kinnikuman are set to win by default against Rugged Brothers, as one of their opponents lost in their previous match and is unable to compete. Kinkotsuman reveals that he is the new tag partner, and the group rename themselves Monster Master/Student Combo. [38] Kinnikuman and Terryman get trapped under a lighting rig that Kinkotsuman crashes down on them, but Kinnikuman knocks Terryman out when Terryman panics over the loss of his leg when faced with Kinkotsuman that caused his leg injury. [39] Kinnikuman wins the match in record time against both Kinkotsuman and Iwao.

The next few matches take place at Madison Square Gardens, New York. [40] The final match is against the Blood Illusions. [41] Devil Magician starts by throwing cards at Kinnikuman and Terryman, before diving at them with a dagger, but Ramenman stops him and forces him to play by the rules. Skull Bozu attacks next, using his Hedgehog Move, where his body - except his head - erupts into spikes. Kinnikuman manages to defend, and stabs Skull Bozu's head with his own spikes.

Kinnikuman then uses a Drop Kick on Skull Bozu, while Terryman uses the Brain Buster on Devil Magician. They follow with a series of other wrestler's signature moves. Iwao then steals Terry's leg. [42] Terryman - distracted by the abuse of a child - is showered in a flurry of punches by Skull Bozu. [43] Skull Bozu proceeds to throw him out of the ring, but - on retrieving his leg - Terryman uses a Calf Branding against Skull Bozu, which results in a knock-out and thus secures their victory. [43]

The Machineguns go on to win their final match against the Blood Illusions, while the New World Supermen Association - goes on to control America. [41]

(More to Come)

While taking a break in Guam, Suguru heard that a monster was attacking Tokyo. He wanted to so save his city, but if he couldn't get back in 5 hours he would have to give up the title. In the end, Suguru could not make it back in time and returned to Japan.

2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc

Bibimba

Yaki Horumon sends Bibimba to take revenge on Kinnikuman. [44] At first, she dives at him with a knife, but he ducks at the last moment and avoids her attack. This causes Bibimba to fall and scrape her knee, and Kinnikuman rips Meat Alexandria's to wrap her wound. Yaki - troubled by this - summons Kinnikuman to attend a duel with Bibimba, after he kidnaps Meat to force attendance. [44]

Bibimba easily strikes a blow on Kinnikuman, and proceeds to take a sword to kill him, but she hesitates after remembering his act of kindness. Kinnikuman is thus able to stop her blow, but - when he counters with a sword-attack - he slices open her leotard and reveals her in a nude state. Kinnikuman shows mercy on her, as he gives her Meat's new cape to cover her naked form. Bibimba then believes herself to be in love with Kinnikuman. [44]

Seeing how she is infatuated with Kinnikuman, Horumon Yaki introduces her to Shishkeba Boo. [45] Yaki promises the hand of Bibimba in marriage, so long as Shishkeba defeats Kinnikuman in battle. Bibimba rushes to the palace to beg Kinnikuman to flee the planet, but - just as Kinnikuman tries to make his escape - Shiskeba arrives to stop him. Kinnikuman mocks his appearance, but agrees to fight him in a series of challenges.

The first challenge is a speed-eating contest, which he wins. The second challenge is to create a tower, but - after Kinnikuman cheats - they both descend into a fist-fight. They are evenly matched, using the same techniques, but Shiskeba is able to knock him unconscious. When it seems that Shishkeba may truly kill Kinnikuman, Bibimba refuses to allow him, saying that she will die, too, and is willing to sacrifice her life. [45]

Bibimba then travels back to Earth with Meat and Kinnikuman. [45]

Without anywhere to live, Bibimba stays in Beverly Park with Kinnikuman and Meat. [46] Unable to attend on Kinnikuman as well as Meat, Bibimba flees and it is revealed that Meat and Kinnikuman are actively trying to get her to return to Planet Kinniku. On her way to find Kinnikuman to make amends, she is attacked by a Kaiju: Gonta. When Kinnikuman refuses to help her, and the Earth Defence Force arrive, Bibimba believes she is being tested on whether she can defend herself. This inspires Bibimba to join the Earth Defence Force and become independent, as she starts a life alone. [6]

Planet Rakka

When Planet Rakka became in danger by the Uchuu Nobushi, the chojin Beansman asked Terryman and Ramenman to fight. Kinnikuman, assuming he'd automatically be chosen, went straight to Beansman and joined them without any real test. In Africa, the group found the transforming chojin Puyo-Puyo, whom Kinnikuman teased because of his appearance, only to be punched at by him. In Antarctica, the group found the ice chojin Crystalman, who had been asleep in ice for 100,000 and was bribed into going by getting all the food he could eat. The least chojin was in Berlin, Germany, Brocken Jr., the son of Brockenman. At first, it seemed as though Brocken Jr. was going to begin his revenge on Ramenman but stopped, accepted Beansman's request to join, and said he would deal with it when they returned to Earth. With Brocken Jr. now having joined, the seven chojin had been gathered.[47]

Using Puyo-Puyo as a space coaster, the group was able to reach Planet Rakka. Ingen, the elder and friend of Beansman, told the group that the survivors had built a fort and disguised it with a fog. Ingen said the only reason that the Uchu Nobushi hadn't been around was because they had gone to eat. Only moments later, the Uchu Nobushi returned, ready to take the fort. The seven chojin all gathered and began their assault. However, it seemed useless as the Uchu Nobushi would regenerate into even more members every time they were struck down.

When Crystalman found the weakness against the Uchu Nobushi as an attack to their hearts, the Uchu Nobushi all formed together into one giant creature. In order to stop the creature, Kinnikuman and the rest of the chojin combined their powers and were able to destroy the Uchu Nobushi, freeing Planet Rakka. When the chojin were going home Kinnikuman, who was driving their spaceship, was caught by the space police as an unlicensed speeding driver, much to the other chojins dismay. [48]

21st Chojin Olympics: The Big Fight

Preliminary Rounds

One morning, a black letter came into the mail for Kinnikuman. The letter turned out to be an application for the 21st chojin Olympics, nicknamed "The Big Fight". At first Kinnikuman was ready to fight until he learned that he still had to pass the prelims like everyone else. On the chojin Hour program, Yoshigai and Harabote began speaking of Kinnikuman's loss of the belt and how it was worth 10,000,000 yen. Next, they went over the favourites for the tournament, such as Terryman, Ramenman, Brocken Jr., and Benkiman, a toilet chojin who can literally flush people down his drain. The next chojin representative was also from Japan, a sumo named Wolfman, who antagonised Kinnikuman on television. Wolfman's actions caused Kinnikuman to want to compete in the tournament once more.[49]

Days passed, until the chojin Olympics: The Big Fight finally started. Over 100,000 chojin from all over the world came to compete, including many of Kinnikuman's friends and rivals from the previous chojin Olympics and his American Tour. The first preliminary was the "Terrifying chojin Sieve" in which the chojin were put into a giant sieve, shaken up, and all the chojin who were too fat or too skinny would fall through leaving only the chojin in good physical condition left. Harabote first started off with the German team, taking them directly from the stands, where only one chojin, Brocken Jr. stayed in.

Harabote soon got carried away and took all the other countries chojin at once. Fat and skinny chojin, such as Kani Base (as well as Skull Bozu and Beauty Rhodes[50]), were eliminated quickly. As the shaking continued, Kinnikuman began to fall through, leaving only his head still inside the sieve at the end of the shaking. Since Kinnikuman's head was still inside the sieve, Harabote deemed it legal and he passed the first prelim.[51]

Quarter Finals

(More to Come)

Semi-Finals

(More to Come)

Finals

Suguru then went to battle on another chojin Olympics tournament, where he became friends with Wolfman, his semifinalist opponent, and Brocken Jr., Ramenman's quarter-finalist opponent. He faced Warsman in the final and defeated him, bringing the Robo chojin over to the Seigi side, and ultimately Warsman's coach who turned out to be Robin Mask.

The Seven Akuma Chojin

After taking the chojin Olympics championship twice, Suguru thew a parade honouring himself as the V2 champion. Unfortunately, while being lifted in the air by his fan girls, a more heavy-set girl threw him too high into space. This caused him to hit the detonation button on a roach motel which contained the Seven Akuma chojin, seven evil chojin that were banned from Earth due to their deadly ways of fighting.

In Korakuen Hall, while participating in the "Let's Play with the chojin" Fan Appreciation Day, the Seven Akuma chojin interrupted the celebration. At first, Kinnikuman thought it was just an unscripted sketch but Warsman corrected him and began to attack one of the Akuma chojin. Immediately, the Akuma chojin, Black Hole, punched Warsman, who was then forced down into the mat by Buffaloman, the leader of the Seven Akuma chojin. Buffaloman then stated a challenge to Kinnikuman to defeat all seven of them.[52]

The Akuma chojin began challenging Kinnikuman, eager to battle him. Warsman rose up and continued to fight against Buffaloman, only for him to be attacked by SteCase King's 100,000 headphones which broke his ear drums destroyed his sensory system. While at first he was going to give it away, Kinnikuman decided to keep his belt but refused to fight the Akuma chojin after the battles that had just occurred in the chojin Olympics. In order to force Kinnikuman to fight, Buffaloman took Meat and separated him into seven pieces, each piece being taken by one of the Akuma chojin. Buffaloman set a challenge that, in order to revive Meat, Kinnikuman had to defeat all seven Akuma chojin in 10 days. Crying, Kinnikuman accepted the challenge immediately saying that Meat was like a brother to him.[53]

The Akuma chojin gave Kinnikuman the opportunity to pick his first opponent. Using his own cassettes music, SteCase King was able to force Kinnikuman's body into picking him, much to the anger of the other Akuma chojin. The battle took place at Tokyo Tower, with Meat's torso at stake. The battle began with SteCase King jumping at Kinnikuman with his headphone feet to try to force him to listen to his Music of Hell.

Kinnikuman was able to dodge the attacks and even hit SteCase King, giving the impression that SteCase King was very weak, putting him into a Boston Crab Hold. SteCase King soon opened up his Miracle Backpack which contained five giant cassette tapes of the chojin Encyclopedia. Using the tapes, SteCase King was able to imitate Warsman perfectly, including Warsman's deep breathing and creepy smile, and released himself from the Boston Crab Hold. To show his strength, SteCase King then put Kinnikuman into the Palo Special, a technique that only Warsman knew.[54]

SteCase King soon showed his abilities even more showing the abilities of Ramenman's kicks and Robin Maks's Tower Bridge, all on his tapes. Buffaloman then told Terryman that SteCase King's tapes contained 1,000 entries on chojin, giving the match and 1000 vs. 1 challenge. Kinnikuman's determination was able to release him from the Tower Bridge, however SteCase King soon put Kinnikuman into his own Music Hell technique. Even though Kinnikuman's mask was able to protect him from 100,000 phones, SteCase King set the sound for 1,000,000 phones, loud enough to penetrate even the Kinniku masks.

Thanks to observation by a child, Terryman was able to conclude that SteCase King's music was the same music that came from Tokyo Tower, hence why SteCase King set the match right below it. Thanks to a mistake by SteCase King, the music program had already ended and was switched by a comedy program, which was able to keep Kinnikuman conscious.

Now free, Kinnikuman countered with a back drop and injured SteCase King. As a last resort, SteCase King used the chojin Encyclopedia once more, except he accidentally took an outdated cassette of Kinnikuman, who had indeed become a competent chojin over the years. With SteCase King weakened, Kinnikuman finished him off with the Kinniku Buster. Despite SteCase King being the weakest of the Seven Akuma chojin, he managed to give Kinnikuman many wounds, enough so that the chojin doctor said that Kinnikuman would need 10 days to heal.[54]

From here on, the matches became rougher, as the Demon chojins, the fierce enemies of the Justice chojins, weren't just trying to beat them, but kill them in battle. Through the help of his friends, some of who valiantly gave their lives through fighting the evil Devil chojin, and Mongolman, the mystery fighter who Suguru first believed to be a Devil chojin, they were finally able to defeat the leader, Buffaloman. Touched by the bonds of friendship that Suguru and the Justice chojins had for each other, Buffaloman vowed that one day he would like to join them, if he survived the punishment for his sins.

The Golden Mask

A while after, a crisis began at Kinniku Planet when the Golden Mask was stolen by a group of new Devil chojins, the Devil Knights. Suguru went on to face the Knights for the retrieval of the mask, with the Silver Mask up if they lost. Suguru faced Sneagator, and won, only to die shortly after due to that he was poisoned. Suguru was brought back to life by Wolfman, who gave up his own life.

Suguru then defeated Planetman, the second Knight. At losing two of their Knights, the remaining four went into a comatose Warsman's body and the Justice Chojins followed. With newcomer, seventeen year old Geronimo, they were able to defeat the remaining Knights with three victories and one draw. It was then when their leader, Akuma Shogun, revealed himself. Suguru went onto defeat both Ashuraman and Akuma Shogun and won back the Gold Mask, which merged with the Silver Mask to create the Perfect Mask.

Dream Chojin Tag Arc

Prehistory

A second Mount Fuji appears in Japan. [55]

On top of this mountain, the Universal Chojin Tag Team trophy appears. Underneath, there appears a series of rings that allow for eight tag-teams to compete. Kinnikuman - along with the other justice chojin - goes to Kourakuen Hall to discuss the situation. [55] Terryman reveals he will not team up with Kinnikuman, but instead seeks to work with Geronimo and bring him back to health (since he is now in a vegetative state). [56]

Quarter-Finals

The first match for them was against Pentagon and Black Hole: 4D Killer Combo. The 4D Killer Combo await in the first ring, and - as the Muscle Brothers enter - drop down upon them as a preemptive attack. [57] Kinnikuman ignores Kinnikuman Great's attempt to tag in, despite bleeding profusely, and this allows Black Hole to swap places with Pentagon. Black Hole throws Kinnikuman to the ropes; Kinnikuman Great reassures Kinnikuman they are equals, but Kinnikuman is determined to prove himself to what he considers his master. He still tags in Kinnikuman Great, despite his reservations, who uses a martial arts kick to attack Black Hole. They exchange several blows, but Kinnikuman Great temporarily incapacitates Black Hole with a Rolling Savate. [57]

The other teams leave their rings, so that they may watch the match. [58] Black Hole catches Kinnikuman Great off-guard and throws him to the ropes, in an attempt to engage in a German Suplex, but Kinnikuman Great counters with a Reverse Kick. Kinnikuman argues with Kinnikuman Great and trust breaks down, and this leads to the 4D Killer Combo gaining an advantage. As the 4D Combo use 4D Warp again, Great throws Kinnikuman out of the ring so that he may strike Pentagon midair. This fatigues both Pentagon and Great. [58]

Each move Kinnikuman uses on Black Hole becomes countered with Pentagon's Chronos Change, and - as Great comes to the defence - Pentagon uses Time Stop to freeze Great and stop with a Pile Driver. They stop Great with a 4D Cross and he is absorbed into Black Hole's body. [58] The 4D Combo tries to use a 4D Cross on Kinnikuman, but he counters with advice from the voice of Great. [59] Great tries to escape through Black Hole, grabbing his mask in the process, but Black Hole closes access to his dimension. [59]

Black Hole and Great fight within the dimension, and Great uses a Kinniku Buster to defeat Black Hole, while Kinnikuman uses the Kinniku Driver to defeat Pentagon. They combine their attacks into a Muscle Docking, which allows them to win the match. [59][60]

(More to Come)

Semi-Finals

The Muscle Brothers win against the Stray Akuma Chojin Combo.

Finals

The final match is against Hell Missionaries; the ring is surrounded by swords, which will pierce anyone thrown out of the ring or who tries to escape. [61] The match will be a three-round match, with each round lasting ten minutes until the final round, which will have no time-limit attached. [61]

During the match against Neptuneman, some of Terryman's blond hair is exposed. [62] More and more of Terryman's face is exposed, as he panics at the idea Kinnikuman may reject him on learning the truth, and thus leaves himself open to attacks. [63] With only seconds to spare, Terryman is defeated with a Cross-Bomber in the first round and his face is revealed. [64] Terryman has his stars returned to him by Asuraman, who rejects how he gave up earlier, and - thus due to not having technically quit his match - is still eligible to compete in the tournament, as he never technically lost. [65]

They gain an advantage in the second round, and Kinnikuman - now their friendship is renewed - tears his white vest to offer a makeshift bandage to Terryman. [66] They later manage to trick their opponents by switching places underneath the ring and swapping masks, and this lets them gain the upper-hand. [67] Terryman is then knocked out of the ring onto the spikes, where he is incapacitated. [68] They work together, after Terryman recovers to win with a Muscle Docking. [69]

The two of them win the third round when both opponents faint. [70]

They then continue together to retrieve their trophy. [70]

The Legend of the Miraculous Saviour

The story takes place at Kinniku House. [71]

Kinnikuman is seen to be asleep, while his recently washed mask hangs up on the washing line outside. A man in a spaceship lands outside Kinniku House, in Beverly Park, and another spaceship hovers overhead, where they demand the man - nicknamed "Barrack" - comes back to Planet Cupin with them. They release chojin down to capture Barrack, but he steals Kinnikuman's mask, as he's taken forcibly back in their spaceship to Planet Cupin. [71]

Terryman and Meat Alexandria return home after all-night training, and they find Kinnikuman - being so tired - mixed up his mask with his underpants when drying them, so he is now wearing underpants on his head. Meat reveals that if Kinnikuman cannot find his "given mask", he must commit suicide, and he only has 24 hours to retrieve his mask. Kinnikuman senses his mask somewhere in space, so they decide to go to Planet Cupim to find the mask. [71]

Barrack escapes from his imprisonment on Planet Cupim under an escaped prisoner named Tyrant, and - on the way to fight Tyrant - Barrack dons Kinnikuman's mask as proof that he did in fact find the Muscleman. Barrack and Tyrant fight, until Kinnikuman appears with Terryman and Meat. Tyrant unmasks Barrack and threatens to kill him, as he gains the upper-hand in battle. [71]

Kinnikuman puts his mask back on, and Terryman defeats Tyrant's henchmen, and this allows Kinnikuman to enter the ring and attack Tyrant in earnest. Tyrant thinks that he can defeat Kinnikuman, as he studied the Kinniku Clan's moves, and Meat reveals that "Muscleman" was an ancestor of Kinnikuman, who must have visited Planet Cupim in the past. Kinnikuman uses Friendship Power to use the Kinniku Buster. This defeats Tyrant and saves the people of Planet Cupim. [71]

The people cheer as Kinnikuman leaves. [71]

Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne Arc

Kinnikuman - after his victories - is elected to be king of Planet Kinniku. [72]

He requires the approval of 105 chojin gods, but 5 evil gods refuse to give permission. They find five children born at the same time - in the same hospital - as Kinnikuman, to whom they give powers and command to compete against Kinnikuman: the winner shall ascend to the throne. [72] The gods reveal the truth at his coronation ceremony: they present him a white cape, to which he must stain it with the blood of the other five that he must defeat in battle, and only then will they accept him as king. [73] The matches will be team matches in sets of five.

Kinnikuman - distraught - find a filthy river, where he can be alone. [74] He accepts his fate that he is no longer a member of the royal family, thus remove his mask, but this action causes a Face Flash that clears the dirty waters and convinces him that he is true royalty, and so he returns to do battle. [74][75] Kinnikuman struggles to find anyone to join his team; as such, he leaves alone with Meat. He arrives in Kumamoto Castle, were he shall battle Kinnikuman Mariposa's team. [75]

The first match is against Hawkman. [76] After an intense battle, he wins with a Kinniku Driver. [77] He is next matched with Mister VTR, whom is also defeated. [78] Mixer Taitei is his third opponent in a row, whose abilities separate Kinnikuman's power from his body, and also destroys his body in the process. [79] Kinnikuman is sent to the Chojin Graveyard; after being attacked by demons, and made to work alongside the damned, he seeks to find the Graveyard Manager. [80] He finds Warsman, who gives Kinnikuman his 'life balls', and together they help Kinnikuman escape to the world of the living. [81] Kinnikuman returns to his match with Mixer Taiti, but is incapacitated. [82]

After Meat defeats Mixer Taiti, Robin Mask and Terryman reunite with Kinnikuman. [83] Kinnikuman reveals he wrote their names on his team-list with invisible ink, and so they are allowed to compete in his team matches on his behalf (which gives Meat a chance to rest). [83] Kinnikuman's team wins against Team Mariposa and Kinnikuman wets his white cape red with the blood of Mariposa. [84] He is next due to fight at Himeji Castle, which is against Team Kinnikuman Zebra. [85]

When Warsman fights brutally against The Manriki, Kinnikuman begs him to renege on his evil ways, and - to stop him from becoming too evil - dives in front of the attack and becomes subject to Pinchman's attack in the process. [86] Kinnikuman says he would rather throw away his throne than to give up on Warsman, which is what inspires Warsman to return to his usual self. [87] After several battles, Himeji Castle and Nagoya Castle merge together. [88] When Ramenman struggles to fight against Parthenon, Kinnikuman knocks him out of the ring and takes his place to protect him from harm, and the match becomes a tag match with Robin Mask and Kinnikuman Zebra as their partners. [88]

After Robin Mask defeats Parthenon with a Robin Special, Kinnikuman fights solo against Kinnikuman Zebra. [89] Kinnikuman defeats Kinnikuman Zebra with an Incomplete Muscle Spark. [90] After Kinnikuman learns that Soldierman is Ataru Kinniku in disguise, and his long-lost brother, he is taught half of the Muscle Spark by his brother. [91] He cradles Ataru in his arms, as Ataru dies from his battle. [92] Kinnikuman proceeds to train for his final tag-matches with Terryman and Robin Mask. [92]

Using the reflection from a pond, Kinnikuman perfect the Muscle Spark. [93]

Kinnikuman arrives for his final matches with a team comprising of Robin Mask, Ramenman, Meat,and Geronimo. [94] He battles with Satan Cross, who he eventually defeats. [95] Kinnikuman - in a suit he was forced to wear for the match and - weakened by the match, is too weak to walk through a labyrinth to the next match and carried by Robin Mask. [96] He keeps track of the labyrinth and helps them to escape. [96] Kinnikuman soon starts to cough what seems like blood, along with Phoenixman, and it is suspected he may be the fake prince. [97] When Phoenixman kisses Bibimba, Kinnikuman grows jealous and finds his resolve to battle in earnest. [98]

During his match with Phoenixman, Bibimba pleads with Kinnikuman Super Phoenix to fight fair, before she jumps in tears from the stands and towards the guest seats. [99] Phoenix and Kinnikuman call a momentary truce, as she falls towards her death, but she is caught in the flag of Planet Kinniku and survives the fall. [100] After she injures her face, Phoenix loses romantic interest in her, and Kinnikuman willingly is willing to throw his match in order to go to her side and be with her as a romantic partner. Kinnikuman swears to love her - even as she considers herself disfigured, and performs the Face Flash. [100] The light from Kinnikuman's face - as well as his unconditional love - heals her wounds. [101]

Kinnikuman defeats Phoenixman and is declared the victor. [102] He uses Face Flash to bring life to his defeated friends and foes, as well as upon Phoenixman, and the arc ends with him carrying Phoenixman and crowned king, as he proceeds to carry on with his life and with his newly revived friends. [102]

Kinnikuman (2011)

Farewell, Kinnikuman!

This one-shot takes place during Kinnikuman's retirement ceremony. The Justice Chojin are dismayed that Kinnikuman's retiring. Wolfman's disappointed because Kinnikuman's retiring right after Wolfman's retirement, leaving Japan with no protectors. Ramenman's shocked that Kinnikuman retired before he did. Terryman promises that he'll find a stronger partner for a new tag-team. [103]

When Warsman rings the bell, he uses his Bear Claws, causing it to crack. Brocken Jr. calls out Warsman for ruining the atmosphere. Robin Mask even tells Warsman to back down before challenging Kinnikuman to one last fight. Robin Mask says the ceremony is a farce and shatters the bell with a chop, which Terryman likens to a slap to Kinnikuman's face. Robin Mask's quite angry at Kinnikuman's retirement and demands an answer from Kinnikuman. [103]

Kinnikuman says he'll explain after the ceremony, but that isn't enough for Robin Mask. Thus, Robin Mask attacks Kinnikuman. While Kinnikuman defends himself against Robin Mask's assault, he realises that the helmet Robin Mask is wearing is from the 20th Chojin Olympics tournament, more specifically the finals match after Kinnikuman caused the helmet to crack. Robin Mask wants a proper rematch since the last two matches weren't proper losses. [103]

Buffaloman and Terryman try to interfere, but Warsman tells them that Robin Mask wants a serious match against Kinnikuman. Robin Mask places Kinnikuman into a Robin Special, but Kinnikuman doesn't feel that at all. Kinnikuman counters with a Kinniku Driver. Robin Mask reverses the Kinniku Driver and places him into the Tower Bridge, causing Kinnikuman's torso to tear up. Kinnikuman escapes the Tower Bridge because the Kinniku Driver left a mark on Robin Mask. Kinnikuman uses this opportunity to land a Kinniku Buster. [103]

Robin Mask compliments both of Kinnikuman's techniques before punching Kinnikuman's face. Kinnikuman returns with a punch of his own, leading to a mighty fisticuffs exchange. Harabote tells Meat about the time Mayumi retired and reveals that he wanted a last match with Mayumi, but he didn't want to break tradition. He sheds a tear because Robin Mask did something he couldn't achieve. The other Justice Chojin cheer Robin on. Although this match is a sham in Robin's eyes, he still wants to fight. [103]

Seeing as the Chairman receiving the retirement letter is the only way Kinnikuman's retirement can be made official, Kinnikuman hands Robin Mask his retirement letter. Robin Mask crushes the letter and gives Kinnikuman a bro-fist, showing off their friendship as Justice Chojin. [103]

Kinnikuman vs. Terryman

This is an filler arc set twenty-nine years previous to the Chojin Olympic Resurrection. [104] After twenty-six years of service, Kinnikuman was set to return to Planet Kinniku, but Terryman challenges him to a fight for honour, and Kinnikuman is granted fives days for the match (preparation and the fight itself). [104] He announces the fight will be at 6pm Todoroki Stadium, with no press or audiences allowed. Kinnikuman trains among his friends as witnesses, and defeats every single sparring partner. Kinnikuman struggles to find the perfect outfit for the match, eventually choosing on one with a special meaning between him and Terryman. [104]

When Terryman cannot be found, Kinnikuman is one of the only people who believe he will appear. Robin Mask acts as referee and announcer, but it then begins to rain and Kinnikuman is scheduled to leave in just one hour. Terryman arrives at 6:50, just ten minutes before Kinnikuman must leave. Robin Mask intervenes at 7:00 to announce the match is a draw, and Kinnikuman and Terryman embrace. [104]

Perfect Large Numbers Arc

Initially absent from the fight as he was busy ruling over Planet Kinniku, Kinnikuman left again his royal duties to Mayumi to rush at his friend's defence. His first fight was against the Perfect Chojin Peek-a-Boo, a rapid growth Chojin, always mind-wiped by Strong the Budo to become able to imprint his growing mind with the most advanced techniques of the opponent, using the Fu Rin Ka Zan (the only technique Peeka Boo was unable to copy, as it's the sum of lesser, foundation, wrestling techniques), reforming him and steering Peek away from the ruthless mindset of the Perfect Chojin.

During the battles was revealed that Strong the Budo's target was no one than Kinnikuman himself, as the Friendship Power was becoming a menace to the supremacy of the Perfect Chojin, granting limitless growth to Seigi Chojin and Akuma Chojin alike: as such, after a meeting with Silverman, who explained to Kinnikuman his legacy of Justice and Mercy, he was set to confront Nemesis, once his uncle Sadaharu Kinniku.

Heeding Silverman and Mayumi's words, Kinnikuman spent the whole fight trying to redeem Nemesis, as Silverman had taught him how the Muscle Spark was meant to be a splendid move able to win a fight and touch the very heart of the opponent, while Nemesis tried to enforce his will as a Perfect Chojin on Kinnikuman, at first asking him to join the Perfect Large Numbers on Mount St. Pairfait, then trying to wreck his both with the Arrogant Spark, the very move from which the Muscle Spark descended. However, the Arrogant Spark damaged the still untrained Nemesis (who had just learnt it by observing Silverman), leaving Kinnikuman able to finish him off with the Muscle Spark and plead with his uncle to not take his life.

Kinnikuman returned then into the sidelines, witnessing the final fight between Strong the Budo and Akuma Shogun: he took action only in the end, pleading and fighting with Akuma Shogun to keep Strong the Budo alive, prevent him from taking his life and straying his hand from killing him by himself. Akuma Shogun, touched by Kinnikuman's will, complied, ordering Strong the Budo to return to his identity as Enma Chojin and return to the Chojin Hakaba, never granting immortality or meddling in chojin life again. Akuma Shogun complied, promising Kinnikuman the Akuma Chojin will train and be ready for a future rematch. Also The Man was touched by Kinnikuman's mercy, promising he'd stop prosecuting the owners of the Friendship Power and praising Kinnikuman for his strong values. However, he also promised that if ever Kinnikuman would stray from his own ideals of Justice and Mercy, he'd sic Nemesis and the Perfect Large Number against him.

True Akuma Chojin Arc

Still on Earth after the events of the Perfect Large Numbers Arc, Kinnikuman was made aware of the Omega Centauri's Six Spears appearance, doing his best to move from Japan to Spain, where the Six Spears were fighting Wolfman and the reserve heroes. He came in time to witness Curry Cook sacrificing his life to prevent the Six Spears from learning the Yujo Power from him and every reserve save for Wolfman fail and lose their lives: he still was able to reunite with four of the Five Fated Princes (everyone but Soldierman) and fight the Six Spears.

During the battle with Pirateman Kinnikuman manages to get his opponent tell about their motives: the Six Spears were searching for the Magnet Power and the Kajiba no Kuso Djikara (to whom the Friendship Power is a prerequisite) to save Omega Centauri from ruination and avenge their ancestors, driven away from Earth by a vengeful Strong the Budo. However, when Pirateman gets the upper edge on Kinnikuman (moved to pity by his story), he loses faith in his plan, and decides to execute Kinnikuman in retaliation for having led him to place his faith into the Inner Burning Strength. Kinnikuman decides to soothe his pain in the only way he know: by staging a miraculous comeback and beating him with the Muscle Spark.

Despite this, the wounds he received from Pirateman caused him to pass out. When Super Phoenix fights against Aristera, he realised that Aristera has the same infinite potential as Kinnikuman.

After Omegaman Aristera's match against Super Phoenix, Aristera claims that Super Phoenix was "a surprisingly upright Chojin to fight". He wonders if Super Phoenix was always like this and theorizes that Super Phoenix changed by the fight against Kinnikuman during the finals of the Scramble for the Throne tournament. Aristera corrects himself and suggests the fight changed them both. 

When Kinnikuman woke up after his post-fight nap, he is dismayed to learn that Super Phoenix would lose to Aristera. Aristera attempts to intimidate Kinnikuman by claiming that the power of the Omega Centaurians is untouchable. That just motivates Kinnikuman to get revenge for Super Phoenix's loss. Aristera tries to get Kinnikuman to join, but he refuses. Ataru shows up to stop the Six Spears from entering the portal to the Chojin Hakaba. Kinnikuman is then challenged to a tag-team match between him, Ataru, Mariquitaman and Aristera.

Ataru refuses the offer because Suguru was wounded terribly during his fight against Pirateman. Instead, Ataru uses the God of Brutality's power to destroy the barriers sealing away the three factions and picks a tag partner from one of the three factions. Brocken Jr. is Ataru's pick since he was the second-in-command for the Chojin Blood Oath Brigade.

Kinnikuman Nisei

Hercules Factory Arc

Suguru is the first character introduced. He is seen trying to recapture his youth in a muscle suit, despite being severely unfit and unwell. It is revealed that Earth is being decimated by the dMp, to which he tries to convince his son to fight, but Mantaro Kinniku refuses to fight and leaves the palace. Suguru witnesses the defeat of Terryman on camera, and is told that Ramenman is missing and Bone Killer wishes to defeat his son. [105] Suguru finds Mantaro in the nick of time, where he is with Ramenman and has defeated Bone Killer.

Suguru then attends an international Muscle League conference to discuss the issue, and - once the Hercules Factory is re-established - he forces Mantaro to attend by dragging him onto the transport ship. [106] Suguru criticises Terry the Kid at the school for being nothing like his father, while a heart-to-heart with Kid reveals that Suguru always respected and loved Terryman, and the Kid comes around and starts to support Mantaro as a response. [107]

In the final exams for the students, they must face the old generation, and Suguru is paired against Mantaro Kinniku. Mantaro wins the match and Suguru gives to him the Mask of Glory. [108] Kinnikuman continues to spoil his son, especially during his graduation ceremony, but eventually allows him to leave with some pressure from Mayumi and Bibimba, and his place in the manga is kept to a minimum from this point onward. [109]

Demon Seed Arc

Kinnikuman takes a larger role towards the end of this arc.

He reappears on a ship from Planet Kinniku, as he has yet to see a match of his son's at ringside since his debut match and due to fears about the match being against Asuraman. [110] He swims the ocean to catch up with Mantaro, and is overwhelmed with joy to see him, but the two quickly bicker and fight as the other Seigi Chojin hold them back. They arrive together in matching battle attire, and Kinnikuman pays respect to a mother that has lost her son. [110]

Kinnikuman realises that Asuraman plans to resurrect General Terror, as he spots Sunshine about to enter the Demon Womb, and proceeds to tickle Sunshine until his stomach opens up, allowing Kinnikuman to hide inside his abdomen. Sunshine then enters the Demon Womb (unknowingly with Kinnikuman). [111] Kinnikuman bursts out of Sunshine's stomach, once inside the Demon Womb, and proceeds to offer support to The Young Masters throughout their match. [112] He proceeds to act as Mantaro's second after Kevin's death. [113]

The advice he issues fails to be useful, which turns the crowd - watching on the monitors - against him. Asuraman follows with a Guillotine of Hell; Mantaro succumbs to the attack, as he refuses to listen to Kinnikuman and loses trust in his advice. The attack severely damages Mantaro. [113]

Kinnikuman is heartbroken, as he believed that had an ironclad bond. [42] He reveals that he survived the Diabolical Strike, even though he still bears a scar, and this inspires him to believe Mantaro will survive the match in turn. [42] After learning Asuraman killed his own son, Kinnikuman is horrified and disgusted by the Akuma Chojin. [114] Mantaro flashes back to being trained by Kinnikuman, who taught him humility and that sometimes the best option is to allow the opponent to overpower them. [114] After Mantaro is overwhelmed by Asuraman, he confesses he's scared, reducing Kinnikuman to tears. [115]

After General Terror is revived and destroyed, the Diamond Dust of Rebirth brings back to life the Seigi Chojin defeated and killed during the tournament, and Kinnikuman sees that Kevin Mask - still weak - is unable to escape the crumbling structure of the Demon Womb. [116] Kinnikuman rescues Kevin and takes him outside to safety, as he reveals he he would not have been able to face Robin Mask had Kevin died again. [116]

Ultimate Chojin Tag Tournament

In this arc, Kinnikuman is present alongside other Chojin.

He is seen winning the 1983 Universal Tag Tournament, alongside Terryman, and it is this point to which the Time Chojin appear, after they win with Muscle Docking at 48 minutes and 23 seconds. They are stopped from removing the Championship trophy by the Time Chojin, who Terryman suspects are ancient Chojin from the past, unaware of their current status or strength or purpose. They attack Kinnikuman, who has been weakened by his previous battle. The Time Chojin reveal they are from 34 years in the future, setting the current arc in 2017. Robin Mask intervenes to save Terryman and Kinnikuman's lives, but dies in the process, which leads to Kevin Mask dying in 2017, as he is slowly wiped from existence. This triggers the New Generation to go back and time to change events, in an attempt to save Robin's life.

Kinnikuman has currently teamed again with Terryman, reforming The Machine-Guns. They are unaware that Kinniku Mantaro and Terry the Kid are their sons. At one point, Kinnikuman is cursed with a time-stop on his chest that can only be destroyed through three means, one of which is a hug from one he loves; ever faithful to Bibimba, he refused to hug Mari. The curse is later broken by another means, which is destroying the bonds of friendship; knowing this, Terryman defeats Kinnikuman in battle, before they make amends due to his motives, and this frees him of the curse and allows them to fight onward.

The Machine-Guns win against the Carpet Bombings, comprised of Ortega and Moaidon, but lose in their second round to Muscle Brothers Nouveau, comprised of Mantaro Kinniku and Kinnikuman Great III. They are both there to witness Muscle Brothers Nouveau win the tournament, which saves Alisa's life and by extension Kevin Mask's life. This ends the arc.

Anime Changes

Kinnikuman Nisei

Suguru's role in the anime is limited, and mostly replaced by Meat in his role, but he does still fight and lose against his son, Mantaro, so that he can graduate from the Hercules Factory. There is also a flashback in the volume 9 of the manga in which Suguru and Terryman fight before he leaves to become king on Kinniku Planet. The match ends up as a draw.

Techniques

Kajiba no Kuso Djikara

Kajiba no Kuso Djikara (火事場のクソ力), Kinnikuman's Burning Inner Strength. Originally called the Kajiba no Baka Chikara (火事場のバカ力), it is literally a burning display of power. It is Kinnikuman's ability to improvise during battle despite his ignorance, last longer than a Chojin with a mere 950,000 power should, and overcome great obstacles. His great luck is also believed to be part of this. Though a more literal translation would be Burning Idiotic Strength, most English speaking fans prefer Burning Inner Strength. In the English VIZ manga, this ability is referred to simply as "The Fire," and in the English dub of Kinnikuman: Nisei is called "Ultimate Muscle."

Trademark Techniques

Burning Bazooka (火事場のバズーカ, Kajiba no Bazuuka)

Used during the fight with Planetman. Planetman had put a map of the world on Kinnikuman's body, and hitting a country would harm Seigi Chojins from that country. Planetman then launched his Apollo Dynamite fireball at Kinnikuman's homeland of Japan, but Kinnikuman caught it and threw it back.

Burning Megaton Punch (火事場のメガトンパンチ, Kajiba no Megaton Panchi)

Used during the fight with Akuma Shogun. A super strong punch powerful enough to pierce Shogun's Diamond Armor.
Burning Bridge (火事場のブリッジ, Kajiba no Burijji)
Used during the fight with Akuma Shogun. Shogun used his godly powers to transport the weakened Seigi chojin's from their prison bubbles to beneath the ring, forcing them to hold it up or be crushed. Kinnikuman arched his body after being knocked down and stayed like that as Shogun beat on him, protecting the Seigi Chojin's from being crushed.
Burning Magnet Power (火事場のマグネット・パワー, Kajiba no Magunetto Pawaa)
Used during the fight with the Hell Missionaries. Kinnikuman had absorbed so much Magnet Power that he was able to use it himself.
Burning Uneven Bars (火事場の段ちがい平行棒, Kajiba no Danchigai Heikoubou)
Used during the fight with the Hell Missionaries. While Neptune King and Neptuneman tried to use their Magnet Power and do the Cross Bomber, Kinnikuman broke free of the magnetic hold and kicked Neptune King in the face. He then (while still in midair from the kick) backflipped and kicked Neptuneman in the face.
Burning Big Wave (火事場のビッグ・ウェーブ, Kajiba no Biggu Weebu)
Used during the fight with Mr. VTR. Knocked into the water around the ring, Kinnikuman surfed back to the ring on a piece of debris.

Kinniku Buster & Variations

Kinniku Buster (キン肉バスター), Kinnikuman's trademark (and most popular) attack and one of the 48 Killer Moves. First used during the fight with Warsman. He places an opponent's neck on his shoulder and grabs their thighs. He then jumps up and lands in a sit-down position, causing damage to the neck, spine, and groin. This move is also used by his son Mantaro.

Neo Kinniku Buster (新(ネオ)キン肉バスター)
First used during the fight with Buffaloman. While upside down (or reversing a Kinniku Buster), Kinnikuman does a standard Kinniku Buster hold. He then spins around violently, causing himself and his opponent to fly upwards and land on the ceiling.
Double Kinniku Buster (ダブルキン肉バスター)
Used as the deciding move during the fight with Buffaloman. Kinnikuman does a Neo Kinniku Buster followed by a standard Buster while he and his opponent descend towards the ring.
Side Kinniku Buster (サイドキン肉バスター)
Used during the fight with Akuma Shogun. Kinnikuman grabs his opponent in a standard Buster hold and jumps onto the ropes. He then launches himself sideways, landing on the wall.
Muscle Docking (マッスル・ドッキング)
A tag technique first used during the fight with The 4D Killer Combo. Kinnikuman and his partner Kinnikuman Great. Later Him and Terryman during the fight with the Hell Missionaries. They each take an opponent. While one performs a Kinniku Buster on his foe, the other performs a Kinniku Driver on his. With the one performing the Buster descending and the one performing the Driver ascending, they "dock" when the Buster performer sits on the other's shoulders. They then drive into the canvas, affecting both opponents.
Buster Variation Part 5 (バスターバリエーションPART5)
Used by Kinnikuman and Terryman on Big the Budo during the fight with the Hell Missionaries. Kinnikuman and Terry grab one opponent and simultaneously perform a Kinniku Buster on him, both grabbing one side.

Kinniku Driver

Kinniku Driver (キン肉ドライバー), First used during the fight with Akuma Shogun. Kinnikuman runs up to his opponent and places his head between their legs. He then leaps up, flips the opponent upside down, places his feet on the underside of their arms, and drives them into the canvas.

Muscle Spark

Muscle Spark (マッスルスパーク), Kinnikuman ultimate technique and one of the Kinniku Clan's Three Great Techniques. Kinnikuman bounces his opponent off his chest and into the air numerous times. He then leaps up after them and gets behind them. He then grabs their wrists with his hands, their neck with his right leg, and their left leg with his left leg, and pulls. As they descend, he gets back-to-back with his opponent and grabs their arms and hooks their legs with his. Right before they hit the canvas, he arches his back causing his opponent's body to fold, and drives them neck and knees first into the canvas.

Two Incomplete Versions of this technique exist: Kinnikuman's, where he only grabs the neck and left leg with his legs, and Ataru's, where he only does the last part. Kinnikuman fuses the two together in order to perfect the technique.

The 48 Killer Techniques

48 Killer Techniques (48の殺人技, Yonjūhachi no Satsujin Waza), Part One of Prince Kamehame's 100 Special Techniques, taught to Kinnikuman in order to defeat Jesse Maivia. It should be noted that the Kinniku Buster and Kinniku Driver are among these.

Fu Rin Ka Zan (風林火山)

Used as the deciding move during the fight with Jesse Maivia. It is a four-part manoeuvre.
  • ( , "Quick Like the Wind"): Kinnikuman first puts his opponent in a double under-hook hold, spins him around, throwing him from arm to arm, and slams him into the canvas .
  • ( Rin, "Silent Like the Forest"): Rolling Cradle. He then grabs his opponent under his arm and jumps into the air, flipping himself and the victim around until he has him in a pile-driver hold.
  • ( Ka, "Conquer Like the Fire"): With his opponent in a piledriver hold, Kinnikuman drives him into the canvas .
  • ( Zan, "Immovable Like the Mountain"): Finally, he throws his opponent into the air, jumps up after him, catches him in a Reverse Romero Special, and falls back to the canvas .
Space Trip (宇宙旅行 Uchū Ryokō)
A punch strong enough to send an opponent flying towards The Moon (though it could reach Pluto, if the moon was not in the way).
Flying Punch (フライングパンチ)
Kinnikuman jumps into the air and throws a punch at his opponent as he descends.
Devil Fire (デビルファイア)
An aura-based attack that only appears in Movie 2.
Chojin Hanging (超人絞殺刑, Chōjin Kōsatsu Kei)
First used on Neptuneman during the Dream Tag Tournament. With his opponent near the ropes, Kinnikuman jumps over their head. He then grabs their wrists and wraps his legs around their neck, pulling down on them and driving them into the rope. He usually uses it as a submission hold. In Nisei it is renamed the Ultimate Death Penalty (アルティメット・デスペナルティ).

The 52 Submissions

52 Submissions (52の関節技, Gojuuni no Kansetsu Waza), Part Two of Prince Kamehame's 100 Special Techniques. He originally meant to teach Kinnikuman them during the Dream Tag Tournament but died before he could, so he used The Omegaman taking his soul and transforming into him as the perfect opportunity.

Side Guard (脇固め, Waki Gatame)
Suguru grabs his opponent's right arm and slams them face down into the canvas. He then begins pulling back on their arm.
Bow Backbreaker (ボー・バックブリーカー)
Suguru puts his downed opponent on his side. He then grabs one of the opponent's wrists with one hand and an ankle with the other and places his knee against the opponent's back. He then pulls on the wrist and ankle, digging his knee into the back.
Gory Especial Hold (ゴリー・エスペシャル・ホールド)
Facing back-to-back with an opponent, Suguru grabs the opponent's wrists and lifts up their body, causing their feet to rest on his thighs, and pulls on their arms.
Kangaroo Clutch (カンガルー・クラッチ)
Suguru grabs his opponent's feet and lifts their body into the air. He then puts their legs on his shoulders and quickly grabs both of their wrists. He then crouches down, touches their elbows on his knees, and pulls on their arms. The name comes form the fact that (when performed correctly) the hold could tear a hole in the opponent's stomach, creating a "pouch".
Global Plane Spin (グローバルプレーンスピン)
Suguru does a Pommel horse spin on his opponent's head, making them so dizzy that they fall over. He then performs a body splash on the opponent.
Hell's Manji Hold (地獄卍固め, Jigoku Manji Gatame)
A variation of the Manji Hold. Suguru gets behind an opponent and wraps his right leg around their torso. He then grabs the opponent's right arm with both hands and pulls on it.
Captured (キャプチュード)
While in midair, Suguru grabs the opponent's neck with his left hand and hooks their left leg with his right hand. He then flips back and drives back-first them into the canvas.
Archery Stretch (アーチェリーストレッチ)
With his opponent face down, Suguru hooks their legs together and grabs the opponent's wrist's with his hands.
Shutdown Clutch

Face Flash

Face Flash (フェイスフラッシュ), A very special technique that can only be used by members of the Kinniku Clan. Kinnikuman lifts his mask, creating a very bright and powerful flash. It has no specific purpose as it can perform several different tasks. Kinnikuman has used it to cleanse a river (unintentionally), bend metal, shield himself and Robin Mask, attack Super Phoenix, and revive his fallen comrades.

The Niku Curtain

Niku Curtain (肉のカーテン, Niku no Kaaten), First used during the fight with Warsman. A special defence stance developed by Kinnikuman's grandfather Tatsunori based on Silverman's Perfect Defender technique. Kinnikuman holds his forearms in front of his face in an upside down V. Mayumi claims that it is impenetrable. In the first anime it was called the Kinniku Guard (キン肉ガード).

Niku Curtain Attack (肉のカーテンアタック, Niku no Kaaten Atakku)
First used during the fight with Asuraman. Kinnikuman launches himself horizontally towards an opponent while performing the Niku Curtain.

One-Time Moves

Eisbahn Attack (アイスバーン・アタック)
Sun Muscle (サン・マッスル)
Niku-dan Elbow Drop (肉弾エルボードロップ)
Tower Bridge (タワーブリッジ)
U-Boat (ユーボート)
Black Hole Suplex (ブラックホールスープレックス)
Kinniku Landmine (キン肉地雷, Kinniku Jirai)
Muscle Blizzard (マッスルブリザード)
Elbow Storm (エルボーの嵐, Eruboo no Arashi)
Diamond Headbutt (ダイアモンド・ヘッドバト)
Texas Condor Kick (テキサス・コンドルキック)
Long Horn Bomber (ロングホーン・ボンバー)
Hawk Hunting (ホークハンチング)
Rodeo Skip (ロデオスキップ)
Muscle Lariat (マッスルラリアット)
Double Brainbuster of Friendship (友情のダブルブレーンバスター, Yuujou no Daburu Bureen Basutaa)
Double Camel Clutch of Friendship (友情のダブルキャメル・クラッチ, Yuujou no Daburu Kyameru Kuratchi)

Monster Extermination Techniques

Kinniku Flash (キン肉フラッシュ)
Kinnikuman crosses is arms and fires a bright energy beam at the monster.
Yoshinoya Kinniku Flash (吉野家キン肉フラッシュ)
Kinniku Beam (キン肉ビーム)
Kinniku Special (キン肉スペシャル)

Standard Pro Wrestling Holds

Main Article: General Wrestling Techniques

It should be noted that Kinnikuman's overall wrestling style is based on that of wrestling legend Antonio Inoki, of whom Suguru was a huge fan. The Back Drop and Neck Breaker Drop were used most frequently, the Back Drop is even considered one of his trademarks. Though only used once by Suguru, the Enzuigiri was one of Inoki's most popular finishers.

Back Drop
Neckbreaker Drop
Body Attack
Mexican Rolling Clutch Hold
Shoulder Buster
Head Scissors
Boston Crab (逆海老固め(ボストン・クラブ))
Figure-4 Leg Lock
Front Suplex
German Suplex
Reverse Romero Special
Bear Hug
Cobra Twist
Enzuigiri
Dragon Suplex
Flying Body Scissors Drop
Atomic Drop
Hurricanrana (コルバタ Corbata)

Speech and Quotes

The majority of Suguru's dialogue is written in hiragana and most of his insults and vulgarities like Kono Yarou (コノヤロー, You bastard) were written in katakana, with hardly any kanji being used. This was probably meant to represent Suguru's lack of sophistication and intelligence. As the series progresses and he becomes more serious, more and more kanji are used in his dialogue. Suguru's typical way of saying "no" is Iya sa~! (いやさー!). He is also known for his humorous cries of pain like Owa~! (おわ~っ!), Gegee~! (ゲゲェー!), and Da ji ge de~ (だじげで~).

  • Catchphrase: I don't even need the push of my farts! (屁のツッパリはいらんですよ, He no tsuppari wa Iran desu yo!)
  • First Line: What, me? (なに わたしが, Nani, watashi ga?)
  • Gyuudon Song (Manga): Great gyuudon for eighty years! (牛丼ひとすじ八十年!, Gyuudon hitotsuji hachi-juu-nen!)
  • Gyuudon Song (Anime): (All I need is Gyudon for the next 300 years... Fast, delicious, and cheap too! (牛丼ひとすじ三百年 速いの旨いの安いの!, Gyuudon hitotsuji san-byaku-nen, hayai no umai no yasui no!)
  • Fuu Rin Ka Zan: Quick like the wind!! Silent like the forest!! Conquer like the fire... Immovable like the mountain!! (早くこと風のごとく!! しずかなること林のごとく!! 侵掠すること火のごとく... 動かざること山のごとし, Hayaku koto Kaze no gotoku!! Shizuka naru koto Hayashi no gotoku!! Shinryaku-suru koto Hi no gotoku... Ugokazaru koto Yama no gotoshi!!)

Career Information

Championships
  • 53rd Disco Heavyweight Champion
  • Space Chojin Heavyweight
  • 20th Chojin Olympic Champion
  • Hawaii Chojin Heavyweight (3rd)
  • WSA Chojin Champion
  • 21st Chojin Olympic Champion (First ever to win twice consecutively)
  • Chojin Olympic Champion[defeated Buffaloman to get it back]
  • Dream Tag Tournament Champion (with Terryman)
  • Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne Champion
  • 2nd Kinnikuman Popularity Contest (7th Place)
  • 3rd Kinnikuman Popularity Contest (6th Place)
  • 4th Kinnikuman Popularity Contest (3rd Place)
  • 1st Kinnikuman Nisei Popularity Contest (8th Place)
  • 2nd Kinnikuman Nisei Popularity Contest (19th Place)
  • 3rd Kinnikuman Nisei Popularity Contest (15th Place)
  • 1st Kinnikuman Nisei ~All Chojin Dai Shingeki~ Popularity Contest (10th Place)
Titles
  • Gyudon Lovers Club President
  • Kinniku Monster Catching Corporation Chief (Self Proclaimed)
  • Nana Takahara Fan Club Member #9,999
  • Team Kinnikuman: Advance Guard (First Round) → Commander (Semifinals)→ Advance Guard→ Commander (Finals)
  • 58th King of Planet Kinniku
Nicknames
  • Miraculous Comeback Fighter (奇跡の逆転ファイター/Kiseki no Gyakuten Faitaa)
  • Last 5 Seconds Comeback Fighter (ラスト5秒の逆転ファイター/Rasuto Go-byou no Gyakuten Faitaa)
  • Blazing Kinnikuman (炎のキン肉マン/Honoo no Kinnikuman)
  • Burning Champion (燃えるチャンピオン/Moeru Chanpion)
  • Blazing Hard Worker (炎の努力家/Honoo no Doryokuka)
  • Big Ears Suguru (大耳のスグル/Dai Mimi no Suguru)
  • Gyudon Fiend (牛丼野郎/Gyuudon Yarou)
  • Loser Chojin (ダメ超人/Dame chojin)
  • Clumsy Chojin(ドジ超人/Doji chojin)
  • Last Pick Chojin (おちこぼれ超人/Ochikobore chojin)
  • Pig (ブタ/Buta)
  • Pigman (ブタマン/Butaman)
  • Garlicman (ニンニク男/Ninniku-otoko)
  • Worst Hero of the '80's (80年代の最悪英雄/Hachijuu Nendai no Saiaku Eiyuu)
  • Fighting Transistor Radio (戦うのトランジスタラジオ/Tatakau no Toranzisuta Rajio)
  • Muscle Devil (マッスル・デビル)
  • Shame of Japan (日本の面汚し/Nihon no Tsurayogoshi)
  • Gossip Demon of the Chojin World
Monsters/Aliens
Win-Loss Record (Singles)
Chojin
Win/Loss Record (Tag)
The Machineguns (Terryman)
Muscle Brothers (Kinnikuman Great)
Blue Impulse (Robin Mask)
Win/Loss Record (Anime Only)
  • Δ Black King (Time Out)
  • O Black King (Fuu Rin Ka Zan→ Kinniku Buster)
  • X Kyoaku Chojin
  • O Octopus Dragon III (Fuu Rin Ka Zan→ Kinniku Buster)
  • Δ Shishkeba Boo (Interrupted)
  • O Dai Ukon (Kinniku Buster)
  • Δ Black Satan (Interference from Buffaloman)
  • O Black Emperor (Kinniku Driver)
  • Δ Stone Satan (Interference from Buffaloman)
  • O Ukon III (He no Tsuppari)
  • O Satan King (Kinniku Driver)
  • O Hydra King (chojin Southern Cross→ Kinniku Driver)
  • O Shuten Doji (Fuu Rin Ka Zan→ Kinniku Driver)
  • O Akuma Shogun (Fuu Rin Ka Zan→ Kinniku Driver→ Kinniku Buster)
  • Δ Senshi Chojin (Interference from Seigi chojins)
  • O Big Shinjo (Neo Kinniku Buster)
  • O Iron Mask (Head Butt)
  • O Gorota (Kinniku Buster)
  • O Kareiyasu (Kinniku Buster)
  • O Yama Khan (Fuu Rin Ka Zan)
  • Δ Dirty Baron (Interrupted by volcanic eruption)
  • X Buffaloman (Hurricane Mixer)
  • Δ Dirty Baron (Interrupted by Buffaloman)
  • Ο Buffaloman (Sword of Justice)
  • Ο Wild Bakuto (Sword of Justice)
  • Ο Dirty Baron (Sword of Justice)

Successions

Gallery

Trivia

  • In the original pilot manga, Kinnikuman was the bastard son of Ultra Father. Thus, he was the (illegitimate) eighth Ultra Brother. Of course, this origin was scrapped when the manga was serialised.
  • Suguru's favourite food is gyūdon
    • He will do almost anything if he is offered just one bowl. Though he mostly eats gyūdon, he also pigs out on a wide variety of other foods, and when he is not eating he is usually watching TV. He "trained" for the 21st Chōjin Olympics by eating chips and watching TV. He is stationed in Japan in Beverly Park and lives there with Meat.
  • Suguru's name comes from Yomiuri Giants pitcher Suguru Egawa.
  • Suguru's two seiyuu, Akira Kamiya and Toshio Furukawa, have played rival to one another in Urusei Yatsura (Shūtarō Mendō and Ataru Moroboshi respectively), Fist of the North Star (Kenshiro and Shin), and Dragon Ball Z: Dead Zone (Garlic Jr. and Piccolo)
  • Suguru appears in the Kinnikuman chapter of Super Kochikame where he has been brought to the Police Box by Reiko as a "lost child".
  • In Mattel's M.U.S.C.L.E. toy line, his name was translated as "Muscleman" and he was the leader of the heroic Thug Busters.
  • In an episode of the show Jūken Sentai Gekiranger, one of the show's heroes, Hisatsu Ken, yells "Kajiba no Kuso Djikara!" when pulling up one his teammates and a little boy who are dangling over a chasm. Like Suguru, Ken is something of a goofball who is nonetheless very loyal to those near him and extremely formidable when properly motivated.
  • Favorite Food: Gyudon, Garlic, Morinaga Cocoa
  • Least Favorite Food: Milk, Japanese scallion (anime)
  • Hobbies: Watching professional wrestling, [118] sleeping, [118] and watching Manzai Comedians on TV.
  • Policy: Flower-pattern tights on Tuesdays
  • Favorite Celebrities: Hiromi Ōta, Ikue Sakakibara, Agnes Lum, Nana Takahara
  • Other: Known for eating gyudon rather quickly. Karaoke repertoire contains over 500 songs, #18 being "Underwater Love Song".
  • Theme Songs: "Kiseki no Gyakuten Fighter" by Akira Kamiya, and "Moeru Champion Kinnikuman" by Akira Kamiya

External Links

References

  1. Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue 1
  2. Kinnikuman: Chapter 82
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  8. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.1 Chapter 2
  9. 9.0 9.1 Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.1 Chapter 4
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 Kinnikuman: Chapter 4
  11. 11.0 11.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 5
  12. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.1 Chapter 5
  13. 13.0 13.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 6
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  17. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.3 Chapter 28
  18. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.3 Chapter 29
  19. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.1 Chapter 30
  20. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.3 Chapters 31-32
  21. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.3 Chapter 33
  22. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.3 Chapter 34
  23. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.3 Chapters 35-36
  24. Kinnikuman: Chapter 37
  25. 25.0 25.1 25.2 Kinnikuman: Chapter 38
  26. Kinnikuman: Chapter 63
  27. 27.0 27.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 64
  28. 28.0 28.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 65
  29. Kinnikuman: Chapter 66
  30. 30.0 30.1 30.2 Kinnikuman: Chapter 67
  31. 31.0 31.1 31.2 Kinnikuman: Chapter 68
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  34. Kinnikuman: Chapter 70
  35. Kinnikuman: Chapter 71
  36. Kinnikuman: Chapter 72
  37. Kinnikuman: Chapter 73
  38. 38.0 38.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 74
  39. Kinnikuman: Chapter 75
  40. Kinnikuman: Chapter 77
  41. 41.0 41.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 78
  42. 42.0 42.1 42.2 Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 285
  43. 43.0 43.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 79
  44. 44.0 44.1 44.2 Kinnikuman: Chapter 82
  45. 45.0 45.1 45.2 Kinnikuman: Chapter 83
  46. Kinnikuman: Chapter 84
  47. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.7 Chapters 86-87
  48. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.7 Chapters 88-89
  49. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.7 Chapter 90
  50. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.9 Chapter 121
  51. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.7 Chapter 91
  52. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.10 Chapter 122
  53. Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.10 Chapter 123
  54. 54.0 54.1 Kinnikuman Manga - Vol.10 Chapters 124-126
  55. 55.0 55.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 209
  56. Kinnikuman: Chapter 210
  57. 57.0 57.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 214
  58. 58.0 58.1 58.2 Kinnikuman: Chapter 215
  59. 59.0 59.1 59.2 Kinnikuman: Chapter 216
  60. Kinnikuman: Chapter 217
  61. 61.0 61.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 256
  62. Kinnikuman: Chapter 257
  63. Kinnikuman: Chapter 258
  64. Kinnikuman: Chapter 259
  65. Kinnikuman: Chapter 260-261
  66. Kinnikuman: Chapter 262
  67. Kinnikuman: Chapter 264
  68. Kinnikuman: Chapter 266
  69. Kinnikuman: Chapter 272
  70. 70.0 70.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 273
  71. 71.0 71.1 71.2 71.3 71.4 71.5 The Legend of the Miraculous Saviour
  72. 72.0 72.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 274
  73. Kinnikuman: Chapter 275
  74. 74.0 74.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 276
  75. 75.0 75.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 277
  76. Kinnikuman: Chapter 278
  77. Kinnikuman: Chapter 280-281
  78. Kinnikuman: Chapter 281-283
  79. Kinnikuman Chapter 283-284
  80. Kinnikuman: Chapter 284
  81. Kinnikuman: Chapter 284-285
  82. Kinnikuman: Chapter 286
  83. 83.0 83.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 288
  84. Kinnikuman: Chapter 294
  85. Kinnikuman: Chapter 296
  86. Kinnikuman: Chapter 300
  87. Kinnikuman: Chapter 301
  88. 88.0 88.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 315
  89. Kinnikuman: Chapter 320
  90. Kinnikuman: Chapter 321
  91. Kinnikuman: Chapter 335
  92. 92.0 92.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 336
  93. Kinnikuman: Chapter 338
  94. Kinnikuman: Chapter 340
  95. Kinnikuman: Chapter 347
  96. 96.0 96.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 358-359
  97. Kinnikuman: Chapter 359
  98. Kinnikuman: 362
  99. Kinnikuman: Chapter 379
  100. 100.0 100.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 380
  101. Kinnikuman: Chapter 371
  102. 102.0 102.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 387
  103. 103.0 103.1 103.2 103.3 103.4 103.5 Farewell, Kinnikuman!!
  104. 104.0 104.1 104.2 104.3 Kinnikuman Nisei: Volume 9
  105. Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue: Part One
  106. Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue: Part Two
  107. Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue: Part Three
  108. Kinnikuman Nisei: Prologue: Part Five
  109. Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 1
  110. 110.0 110.1 Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 267
  111. Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 269
  112. Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 270
  113. 113.0 113.1 Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 284
  114. 114.0 114.1 Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 289
  115. Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 290
  116. 116.0 116.1 Kinnikuman Nisei: Chapter 293
  117. Kinnikuman: Chapter 195
  118. 118.0 118.1 Kinnikuman: Chapter 88

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