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
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Music
Opening Theme
- Kinnikuman Go Fight! by Kushida Akira (eps. 1~65)
- Honoo no Kinnikuman by Kushida Akira (eps. 66~124)
- Kinnikuman Sensation by Kushida Akira (eps. 125~137)
Ending Themes
- Niku 2x9 Rock n' Roll by Kushida Akira (eps. 1~65)
- Kinniku Mambo by Kamiya Akira (eps. 66~96, 107~124)
- Kinniku Ondo by Kamiya Akira & Matsushima Minori (eps. 97~106)
- Kinnikuman Club by Kamiya Akira (eps. 125~137)
Insert Songs
- Gyudon Ondo by Kamiya Akira
- Megumi no Hito by Rats & Star (ep. 42)
- See you again, hero! by Kamiya Akira (eps. 59, 69)
- Texas Bronco (Terryman's Theme) by Kushida Akira (eps. 59, 99)
- Bear Claw of Sorrow (Warsman's Theme) by Woo (eps. 62, 72, 75)
- Dohyo Hero (Rikishiman's Theme) by Kushida Akira (ep. 69)
- Miraculous Comeback Fighter (Kinnikuman's Theme) by Kamiya Akira (ep. 71)
- Ashura Hell (Ashuraman's Theme) by GAKURO (ep. 74)
- Devil Buffalo (Buffaloman's Theme) by Miyauchi Takayuki (eps. 82, 86)
- Asian Wolf (Mongolman's Theme) by Saitou Youji (ep. 108)
- Kung Fu Fighter (Ramenman's Theme) by Koorogi '73 (ep. 109)
Manga Changes
- Main Article: Manga to Anime Changes#Kinnikuman
TV Special
Movies
- Kinnikuman (1984)
- Great Riot! Seigi Choujin (1984)
- Seigi Choujin vs. Ancient Choujin (1985)
- Counterattack! The Underground Space Choujin (1985)
- Hour of Triumph! Seigi Choujin (1985)
- Crisis in New York!! (1986)
- Seigi Choujin vs. Senshi Choujin (1987)
References
| Anime |
|---|
| Kinnkuman |
| Kinnikuman |
| Kinnikuman Nisei |
| Kinnikuman Nisei • Kinnikuman Nisei: Ultimate Muscle • Kinnikuman Nisei: Ultimate Muscle 2 |
| Ultimate Muscle |
| Ultimate Muscle |
| Tatakae!! Ramenman |
| Tatakae!! Ramenman |
