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Disambig This article is about the 1983 Kinnikuman anime. For the 2024 Kinnikuman anime, see Kinnikuman (2024).

The Kinnikuman anime is the 1983 adaptation of the Kinnikuman manga.

About[]

The Kinnikuman anime was broadcasted April 3, 1983~October 1, 1986 on Sundays from 10:00~10:30 am on NTV and was produced by Toei Animation. On April 9, 1986 it switched to Tuesdays from 7:00~7:30 pm. 137 episodes were made before its cancellation. It was followed 5 years later by Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne.

Summary[]

Kinnikuman is titled after its main character: Kinnikuman.

Kinnikuman is initially a lazy and comedic chojin, who has been abandoned on Earth as a child. He develops many friendships over the course of the series, and learns that he is the prince of Planet Kinniku, at which point he strives to become a chojin wrestler and prove his worth as a future king. After becoming a two-time Olympic champion, he is tested by the Five Evil Gods to prove his worth; he proves himself to the gods and becomes king of Planet Kinniku.

Episodes[]

Main Article: List of Kinnikuman Episodes

Cast & Crew[]

Main Cast[]

Staff[]

Music[]

Opening Theme[]

  1. Kinnikuman Go Fight! by Akira Kushida (eps. 1~65)
  2. Honoo no Kinnikuman by Akira Kushida (eps. 66~124)
  3. Kinnikuman Sensation by Akira Kushida (eps. 125~137)

Ending Themes[]

  1. Niku 2x9 Rock n' Roll by Akira Kushida (eps. 1~65)
  2. Kinniku Mambo by Akira Kamiya (eps. 66~96, 107~124)
  3. Kinnikuman Ondo by Akira Kamiya & Minori Matsushima (eps. 97~106)
  4. Kinnikuman Club by Akira Kamiya (eps. 125~137)

Insert Songs[]

  1. Gyudon Ondo by Akira Kamiya
  2. Megumi no Hito by Rats & Star (ep. 42)
  3. See you again, hero! by Akira Kamiya (eps. 59, 69)
  4. Texas Bronco (Terryman's Theme) by Akira Kushida (eps. 59, 99)
  5. Bear Claws of Sorrow (Warsman's Theme) by Woo (eps. 62, 72, 75)
  6. Hero of the Ring (Rikishiman's Theme) by Akira Kushida (ep. 69)
  7. Miraculous Comeback Fighter (Kinnikuman's Theme) by Akira Kamiya (ep. 71)
  8. Ashura Hell (Ashuraman's Theme) by GAKURO (ep. 74)
  9. The Demonic Wild Bull (Buffaloman's Theme) by Takayuki Miyauchi (eps. 82, 86)
  10. Asian Wolf (Mongolman's Theme) by Youji Saitou (ep. 108)
  11. Kung-Fu Fighter (Ramenman's Theme) by Koorogi '73 (ep. 109)

Manga Changes[]

Main Article: Manga to Anime Changes#Kinnikuman

TV Special[]

Movies[]

  1. Kinnikuman (1984)
  2. Great Riot! Seigi Choujin (1984)
  3. Seigi Choujin vs. Ancient Choujin (1985)
  4. Counterattack! The Underground Space Choujin (1985)
  5. Hour of Triumph! Seigi Choujin (1985)
  6. Crisis in New York!! (1986)
  7. Seigi Choujin vs. Senshi Choujin (1987)

References[]


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