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Kinnikuman (キン肉マン, literally "muscle man") was a manga created by a group of two Japanese high school students, Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada under the pen name Yudetamago (which literally means "boiled egg" in Japanese). The manga was published in Shueisha's Weekly Shonen Jump.

About Kinnikuman

Originally created as a parody of Ultraman, Kinnikuman was a clumsy goof of a superhero whose services were only called upon to battle monsters if no other superheroes were around. Kinnikuman's powers came from eating garlic, which would gradually fill the "garlic meter" on his forehead until he could grow into a giant to fight the monsters. His main attack was the "Kinniku Flash" beam. As Kinnikuman developed, it began focusing exclusively on professional wrestling in which Kinnikuman would wrestle ridiculous parodies of popular Japanese superheroes and their adversaries, including "The Toilet Paper Mummy", a giant hand, and monsters based on things like pachinko machines and telephones. The heroes and villains of Kinnikuman were collectively referred to as "Chōjin," (超人) which literally translates to "Supermen". The majority of the characters were made by fans who sent in chōjin character designs or ideas and were then incorporated into the story in various major and minor roles. Notable examples of characters created in this manner include Warsman and Brocken Jr. One character that appeared early on for one appearance was Pandaman, who was sent by Eiichirō Oda who'd be later well-known for his manga One Piece. The series was temporarily banned in France after publication mainly because of Brocken Jr., who is a prominent hero and based on the German Nazi (but is not as much a Nazi as his father Brockenman), as the idea of a "good Nazi" was found objectionable.

The story involves Kinnikuman (his real name is Suguru), a clumsy fool of a superhero, finding out he is the missing prince of the planet Kinniku, known for turning out the greatest superheroes in the universe. Being a clumsy fool, however, he must prove himself worthy of the throne. To do so, he enters into wrestling competitions and battles evil Chojin, ultimately culminating in a tournament between Kinnikumn and five pretenders to the throne (Kinnikuman Big Body, Soldier, Zebra, Mariposa, and Super Phoenix). Interestingly, many of Kinnikuman's allies begin as villains (Ramenman, Buffalo Man, Ashuraman, Warsman), or at least extremely arrogant heroes (Terryman, Robin Mask, Rikishiman).

As the popularity increased, an anime came about and lots of merchandising. Amongst the most popular merchandise were the "Kinnikuman Keshigomu": erasers made in the shapes of the Kinnikuman characters. The kids were playing with them as toys and called them "Kin-Keshi" for short. They were subsequently marketed as such, and accessories like a wrestling ring were soon to follow.

The wildly popular Kin-Keshi figurines came to the United States in the mid-1980s under the brand name M.U.S.C.L.E., which stands for "Millions of Unusual Small Creatures Lurking Everywhere". For this release, Kinnikuman was renamed "Muscle Man", leader of the heroic M.U.S.C.L.E. characters, the "Thug Busters," and Buffaloman was renamed "Teri-Bull" as the leader of the "Cosmic Crunchers" (although in a M.U.S.C.L.E. video game released for the NES, the Japanese names of the other major characters were used). The figures were only available in random assortments, and originally were only available in a sort of fleshy pink, but eventually other colors were used as well. Accessories included a wrestling championship belt that opened up and could be used to carry figures, and a wrestling ring where most of the figures could be squeezed into a pair of plastic clamps and then whacked together using a pair of joysticks. M.U.S.C.L.E. would later inspire a similar American toy, Monster in My Pocket, in which the figures were based on typical western monsters rather than Japanese pro-wrestler parodies.

There have also been numerous Kinnikuman video games, anime, and other toys.

A sequel manga to Kinnikuman, called Kinnikuman II was written by Yudetamago, starring Suguru's son, Mantaro, and currently appears in "Weekly Playboy", a men's magazine published by Shueisha. There have been two "flashback" stories in this manga that feature Terryman and Robin Mask, respectively. Kinnikuman II is known as Ultimate Muscle in most English-speaking countries. Plus after Kinnikuman, there was a spin-off series for the character Ramenman, who was a popular character.

Theme Songs

Kinnikuman (1983-1986)
Opening Themes
1. "Kinnikuman Go Fight!" (eps. 1-65) by Akira Kushida
2. "Honoo no Kinnikuman (Blazing Kinnikuman)" (eps. 66-124) by Akira Kushida
3. "Kinnikuman Sensation" (eps. 125-137) by Akira Kushida
Closing Themes
1. "Niku 2x9 Rock n' Roll" (eps. 1-65) by Akira Kushida, feat. Akira Kamiya (Kinnikuman) and Tetsuo Mizutori (Yosaku)
2. "Kinniku Mambo" (eps. 66-96, 107-124) by Akira Kamiya (Kinnikuman)
3. "Kinnikuman Ondo" (eps. 97-106) by Akira Kamiya (Kinnikuman) and Minori Matsushima (Meat)
4. "Kinnikuman Club" (eps. 125-137) by Akira Kamiya (Kinnikuman)
Kinnikuman Kinniku-Sei Oui Soudatsuhen (Scramble for the Throne) (1991-1992)
Opening Theme
"Zudadan! Kinnikuman" by Kenji Suzuki
Closing Theme
"Getsu! Ka! Sui! Moku! Kinnikuman" by Kent Derricott

Story Summary

Monster Hunters (#1-27)
This chapter has Kinnikuman protecting the Earth from various monsters in his own clumsy way. This is where he meets Terryman and Meat and learns that he is the prince of Planet Kinniku.
The 20th Choujin Olympics (#28-51)
Supermen from around the world compete to be number one Choujin. Kinnikuman represents Japan against China's Ramenman and returning champ Robin Mask of England.
American Tour (#52-79)
After becoming Choujin Olympic Champion, Kinnikuman must go to America to wrestle. In Hawaii he loses to Prince Kamehame, who becomes Kinnikuman's instructor and teaches him the 48 Killer Techniques. After that, Kinnikuman and Terryman go to the mainland and wrestle as the tag team "The Machine Guns".
Monster Hunters II (#80-89)
After defending his title, Kinnikuman and Meat return to life as usual in Japan. They later come up against the Horumon & Barbecue tribes on Planet Kinniku. When the Planet Rakka is invaded by Space Brigands, they join a Choujin "Magnificent 7" on Planet Rakka. Introduces Bibinba and Brocken Jr..
The 21st Choujin Olympics - The Big Fight (#90-121)
When Kinnikuman is deprived of his champion title, "The Big Fight" is hurriedly arranged. This time Kinnikuman faces another Japanese choujin, Wolfman. Also the Soviet machine Warsman debuts. From this chapter on, it's all wrestling.
The Seven Devil Choujins (#122-159)
Deep in outer space, Seven Devil Choujins break free of their prison and are thirsting for chaos. Using Meat as their hostage, they demand to wrestle the Choujin Olympic champion, Kinnikuman.
The Golden Mask (#160-208)
The Silver and Golden Masks are the symbols of peace for the Kinniku Tribe. When the Golden Mask is stolen, the heroes must battle the Six Devil Knights. After that, their leader, Akuma Shogun, appears.
Dream Choujin Tag (#209-273)
When a tag tournament to decide the worlds greatest tag team is held, the remnants of the Devil Knights (Ashura and Sunshine) steal the Seigi Choujin's Friendship Power. After being abandoned by his friends one after another, Kinnikuman and Kinnikuman Great (actually Prince Kamehame, and later, Terryman in disguise) form the Muscle Brothers and fight to regain the Friendship Power.
Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne (#274-387)
With Kinnikuman scoring such glorious titles as 2-Time Choujin Olympic Champion and winning the Tag Tournament, his father King Mayumi decides to have his son Suguru (Kinnikuman) succeed the throne. Fearing Kinnikuman's Choujin Power, the Five Evil Choujin Gods select "Five Fated Princes" to challenge Suguru for the title. In order to prove himself rightful heir to the throne, Kinnikuman and his friends rise to the challenge.
Kinnikuman vs Terryman (Kinnikuman II Battle 9)
After earning his right to inherit his father's throne, Kinnikuman prepares to return to his home planet. Terryman realizes this is the last chance to test his strength against his friend Kinnikuman's, so he asks Kinnikuman to wrestle him. Kinnikuman agrees, and the two begin to train like never before. Terryman proposes to marry Natsuko after the match, but then she is badly hurt in a car wreck. She doesn't want her accident to affect Terryman's wrestling and insists that he not cancel the match.

Types of Choujin (Supermen)

Seigi Choujin (正義超人, Justice Supermen)
Choujins who use their powers for good. It's said that there are 1000 on Earth. E.g.: Kinnikuman, Terryman, Robin Mask, Kinnikuman Soldier, Geronimo, most villains who make return appearances.
Especially popular Seigi Choujins are called Idol Choujins.
Zangyaku Choujin (残虐超人, Brutal Supermen)
Choujins that especially savor brutal fights and killing their opponents. E.g.: Brockenman, Ramenman, Mammothman, the Manriki.
Akuma Choujin (悪魔超人, Devil Supermen)
Choujins that have sold themselves to Satan and fight like demons under his command. To them, losing means death. E.g.: Akuma Shogun, Sunshine, Sneagator, Buffaloman, Ashuraman.
Kanpeki (Pāfekuto) Choujin (完璧（パーフェクト）超人, Perfect Supermen)
With no one to rival their strength, these choujin left for the heavens. Transcending human emotions, they are almost god-like. They have three strict rules: 1) Never use a weapon. 2) Never show your back to an enemy. 3) Defeat will absolutely not be tolerated. E.g.: Big the Budo, Neptuneman, Kendaman, Screw Kid, Omegaman.

  • By the time of the sequel, "Kinnikuman Nisei", the Brutal, Devil, and Perfect Supermen divisions have united to become Akugyo Choujin (悪行超人, Evil Supermen).

Unmei no Go Ouji (運命の五王子, Fated Five Princes)
Choujins possessed by an Evil Choujin God and blessed with a 100,000,000 Choujin Power. E.g.: Super Phoenix, Soldier, Zebra, Mariposa, Big Body.
Robo Choujin (ロボ超人, Cyborg Supermen)
Choujins that are half machine. E.g.: Warsman, Black Shadow, Motorman.

Terminology

  • Choujin Kyoudo (超人強度, Choujin Power)
Indicates the level of a Choujin's strength, although not often a deciding factor in matches.
  • Yuujou Pawā (友情パワー, Friendship Power)
The ability to keep fighting due to the support of your friends.
  • Kajiba no Kuso Djikara (火事場のクソ力, Burning Inner Strength)
Quite literally a burning display of strength. Used by Kinnikuman when he's in a desperate situation. It allows him to keep fighting longer than he should be able to.
  • Choujin Doru (超人ドル, Choujin Dollar)
The currency used in the Choujin World.
  • Kinniku-En (キン肉円, Kinniku Yen)
The currency used on Planet Kinniku.

Characters

Monster Hunters Chapter

Kinnikuman (キン肉マン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Japan (born on Planet Kinniku)
Age: 20 (Golden Mask: 22, Kinniku Throne: 24)
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 90 kg
Choujin Power: 950,000 (70,000,000+ with the Kajiba no Kuso Djikara (Burning Inner Strength))
Trademark Techniques: Kajiba no Kuso Djikara, Kinniku Buster, Kinniku Driver, Muscle Spark, The 48 Killer Moves and the 52 Clutch Holds, Face Flash, Back Drop, Mexican Rolling Clutch Hold, Niku-dan Elbow; (Monster Extermination Days): Kinniku Beam, Kinniku Flash, Kinniku Special
Tag Teams: The Machineguns (Terryman), Muscle Brothers (Kinnikuman Great), Blue Impulse (Robin Mask), Ganryu Island Combo (Neptuneman)
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

The main character of the series. Prince of Kinniku Planet, fated to be the 58th King. Real name is Suguru Kinniku. His birthday is April 1, 1960. Kinnikuman very early on wanted to be a super hero much like Ultraman but was too silly and goofy to actually be labeled as a hero. After several failed attempts at achieving super hero status he eventually meets Meat and learns that he is the prince of Kinniku Planet, the royal family of which is known for turning out superheroes who exceed all others. Kinnikuman was dropped on Earth by his parents by mistake. Kinnikuman enters in The Chojin Olympics and actually wins twice. Through the story he meets and befriends tons of other chojin who (like most manga/anime) starts off evil and through fighting/being around Kinnikuman learns to be good or as they are called Seigi Chojin. Kinnikuman and the rest of the Justice Federation (Seigi Chojin as a whole) fight the Akuma Chojin and at the end of the story he becomes King, marries Bibinba and after the story ends he has a baby named Mantaro. His fight record is 54 wins and 4 loses. The 4 loses were against King Tone, Prince Kamehame, Shishkaba Buu, and Mixer Taite. Theme Songs: "Kiseki no Gyakuten Faitaa (Miraculous Never-Quitting Fighter)" and "Moeru Chanpion Kinnikuman (Burning Champion Kinnikuman)" by Akira Kamiya.
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Alexandria Meat (アレキサンドリア・ミート) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Japan (grew up on Planet Kinniku)
Age: 12
Height: 100 cm
Weight: 25 kg
Choujin Power: 500,000
Trademark Techniques: Back Drop, Meat's Kids Torpedo, Gate Crush
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

Kinnikuman's sidekick and trainer. Usually referred to as Meat-kun (ミート君). He was born in the Churrasco Tribe of Kinniku Planet, but because of his high intellect, his father Minch entrusted him to King Mayumi of the Kinniku tribe for the greater good of the planet. Theme Song: "Meat-kun's Meatball's" by Minori Matsushima.
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  • Favorite Food: Meatball's, Pote Longs
  • Family: Medium Rare (sister), Galbi Liver (...), Minch (father)
  • Blood Type: B

Titles
  • 20th Choujin Olympics Mascot
  • Kinniku Suguru and Mantarou's Eyes and Second
  • Team Kinnikuman: Commander→ Second Guard (First Round) → Advance Guard (Semifinals, replaced by Warsman) → Main Body (Finals, too injured to fight)

Win/Loss Record
  • O Franky (Meat's Kids Torpedo)
  • O Mixer Taite (Back Drop)
  • X King The 100 Ton
  • X The Manriki

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Terryman (テリーマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Amarillo, Texas
Age: 20
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 95 kg
Choujin Power: 950,000
Trademark Techniques: Spinning Toe Hold, Texas Clover Hold, Calf Branding, Knuckle Heart, Brain Buster, Oklahoma Slam
Tag Teams: The Machineguns (Kinnikuman), New Machineguns (Geronimo)
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

An American Superhero from Texas. At first he is a sheer mercenary; only fighting monsters for money. But he learns the true calling of a super hero from Kinnikuman. A parody of Terry Funk. Terry originally had a kanji on his head that stood for America. However, he was stabbed in the head, right where the kanji is, multiple times. The kanji was changed to an asterick from there all the way through Kinnikuman Nisei. Theme Song: "Texas Bronco" by Akira Kushida.
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King Mayumi Kinniku (キン肉真弓 大王, Kinniku Mayumi-Daiou) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Planet Kinniku
Height: 217 cm
Weight: 154 kg
Choujin Power: 650,000
Trademark Techniques: Iron Claw
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

Father of Kinnikuman and the 57th King of Kinniku Planet. Former Galactic Wrestling and Chojin Olympic champion. He is the reason why Kinnikuman was left on Earth. There was a pig on board and Mayumi mistook Kinnikuman for the pig. Theme Song: "Eikou no Daiou (Glorious King)" by Masanori Sato.
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  • Family: Sayuri (wife), Ataru (son), Suguru (son)

Championships
  • 10th Choujin Olympic Champion
  • Space Choujin Heavyweight

Titles
  • 57th King of Planet Kinniku

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Queen Sayuri Kinniku (キン肉小百合 王妃, Kinniku Sayuri-Jōō) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Planet Kinniku
Choujin Power: 60,000
Trademark Techniques: Enlargement
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

Kinnikuman's mother and Queen of Kinniku Planet.
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  • Family: Mayumi (husband), Ataru (son), Suguru (son)

Titles
  • 57th Queen of Planet Kinniku

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Natsuko Shōno (翔野ナツ子, Shōno Natsuko) Classification: Earthling
Homeland: Osaka
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

A young Osakan reporter for Saneisha's "Weekly Hero" magazine. Although Kinnikuman tries to get her attention, she falls in love with Terryman. She refers to Kinnikuman as "Kin-chan". After the manga ends, she marries Terryman and they have a son, Terry the Kid.
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  • Family: Terryman (husband), Terry the Kid (son)

Titles
  • Reporter for Weekly Hero

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Mari Nikaido (二階堂マリ, Nikaidou Mari) Classification: Earthling
Homeland: Japan
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

A teacher at Suminoe Kindergarten that inexplicably falls for Kinnikuman. When Bibinba arrives, she feels overshadowed by her and gives up on Kinnikuman, going overseas to study. In Kinnikuman II Mari has returned to Japan and has an adopted daughter named Rinko who is the love interest of Kinniku Mantaro. Theme Song: "Tsukamaete Mai Hiiroo (Catch Me, My Hero)" by Kaori Kumiko.
Titles
  • Suminoe Preschool Teacher

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Detective Gobugari (五分刈刑事, Gobugari-Keiji) Classification: Earthling
Homeland: Japan
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

Jōsai District Police Inspector. When there's trouble, he and his men will often show up with machine guns blazing and then leave without actually solving anything. In the manga he is named Akaiwa (赤岩), after Tetsuya Watari's cop character Kuroiwa from the movie Yakuza Graveyard, and he only appears in two stories.

Seiyuu

Yosaku (与作) Classification: Earthling
Homeland: Japan
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

An odd little old guy that works at Kinnikuman's favorite Beef Bowl restaurant. He often pops up wherever there's a TV camera, doing an impromptu naked dance that no one really wanted to see in the first place. Notable for his response to Kinnikuman's nonsensical proclaimations: "Oh! I don't really know what he's talking about, but what superb confidence!"

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Kinkotsuman (キン骨マン) Classification: Alien
Homeland: Planet Dokuro
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 80 kg
Choujin Power: 200,000
Trademark Techniques: Cunningness
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

Kinnikuman's self-proclaimed rival (not exactly a sought after title in the early stories), Kinkotsuman is a living skeleton from the Planet Dokuro. He creates many of the monsters that Kinnikuman faces in the early stories. His real name is Sharekobe (Skull). Kinkostuman was one of the first people to see Kinnikuman to complete the Kinniku Driver. This technique was what destroyed Akuman Shogun. Theme Song: "Kinkotsu Elegy" by Issei Futamata.
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  • Family: Bone Cold (son)

Championships
  • 1,000,000 Yen Quiz Winner (Tag?)

Titles
  • Monster Corps Leader

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Iwao (イワオ) Classification: Monster
Homeland: Planet Dokuro
Choujin Power: 150,000
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

Kinkotsuman's rock monster sidekick from the planet Dokuro. Calls Kinkotsuman "sensei".
Championships
  • 1,000,000 Yen Quiz Winner (Tag?)

Titles
  • Kinkotsuman's Little Brother

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Nachiguron (ナチグロン) Classification: Monster
Homeland: Monster Island
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

A weak monster that is afraid of humans. Kinnikuman is dispatched to fight him, but realizes Nachiguron is harmless and lets him go. Originally 60 m tall, he shrinks down to around 1 m and shows up from time to time cheering on Kinnikuman.
Nicknames
  • Loser Monster
  • Lonely Monster

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King Tōn (キング・トーン) Classification: Pig
Homeland: Planet Kinniku(?)
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

When Suguru was a baby, the Kinniku family was flying in space over the earth. A pig in the ship was causing a commotion, and Mayumi mistakenly threw Suguru (who did look a bit like a pig) out of the ship to Earth. The pig, Ikue, was mistakenly raised as prince in place of Suguru. It become known as King Tōn (Pork) and took over Kinniku Planet until its original owner, a chef, comes back for it.

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Gouriki (ゴーリキ) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Planet Kinniku
Choujin Power: 450,000
Trademark Techniques: Bear Hug
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

Gouriki was a member of the Kinniku Clan who came along with Meat to retrieve Kinnikuman. If Suguru could beat Gouriki in a Steel Cage Match, he could stay on Earth. Gouriki proved to be too strong for Kinnikuman and soon had him in his trademark Bear Hug. He was about to beat Suguru when he suddenly noticed the goofy faces Suguru was making while in pain. He instantly let go of the Bear Hug and began laughing uncontrollably on the ground. He tossed and turned so much that he broke his spine, allowing Suguru the win (it didn't matter anyway because the next day Meat offered Kinnikuman a gyuudon if he came home so he agreed).

Seiyuu

20th Choujin Olympics Chapter

Robin Mask (ロビン・マスク) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: London, England
Age: 26 (Golden Mask: 28, Kinniku Throne: 30)
Height: 217 cm
Weight: 155 kg
Choujin Power: 950,000 (960,000 without his armor)
Trademark Techniques: Tower Bridge, Robin Special, Human Rocket, Reverse Tower Bridge, Rope Work Tower Bridge, Course of Death, Boston Crab, Bow amd Arrow Lock, German Suplex
Tag Teams: Choujin Master/Student Combo (Warsman), Blue Impulse (Kinnikuman), The Adrenalins (Terry the Kid)
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

He won the title of "Great British Empire Heavyweight" and in 1975, Robin Mask defeated Ultraman to become Champion in the 19th Chojin Olympics. In 1979 he finished 2nd place to Kinnikuman in the 20th Chojin Olympics. He challenged Kinnikuman again in a fight over the Grand Canyon during the American Tour and apparently fell to his doom, but survived. After this loss he took on the guise of Mr. Barracuda and went on to train Warsman in order to exact his revenge. After the 21st Chojin Olympics he dropped the guise of Mr. Barracuda and went back to being Robin Mask. He also changed his ways and joined Kinnikuman fighting the Akuma Chojins through the rest of the series. In Kinnikuman Nisei he is the father of Kevin Mask and the headmaster of the Hercules Factory. Theme Song: "Nijiro no Kishi (Rainbow Knight)" by Mu Arakawa.
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Ramenman (ラーメンマン) Classification: Zangyaku Choujin→ Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Henan, China
Age: 28
Height: 208 cm
Weight: 130 kg
Choujin Power: 970,000
Trademark Techniques: Camel Clutch, Leg Lariat, Kowloon Wall Drop, Choujin 102 Attacks, Romero Special, Hanging Neck Tree, Great Wall of China, anime only)
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

Named after his favorite food, ramen noodles. A brutal fighter who used his famous Camel Clutch move to rip Brockenman in half. He fought Kinnikuman in an ice death match. Kinnikuman showed power and skill in that fight, which at the time was different from his usual goofy self. Kinnikuman beat him and returned to his usual goofy self and forced Ramenman to cry tears of blood, pleading Kinnikuman to fight fiercely against Robin Mask. Ramenman went on to become a major recurring character, and even the star of his own spin-off series. He masqueraded as Mongolman for a time after Wars Man stabbed him in the head during the 21st Chojin Olympics. He showed up again, as Ramenman, during the Royal Rumble for the Kinniku Throne as part of Kinnikuman's team, where he took out Motorman and Bikeman and later fought Prisman to a Double KO. In Kinnikuman Nisei, he was Mantarou's trainer at the Hercules Factory. Theme Song: "Kung Fu Fighter" by Koorogi '73.
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Canadianman (カナディアンマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Canada
Age: 30
Height: 265 cm
Weight: 218 kg
Choujin Power: 1,000,000
Trademark Technique: Canadian Backbreaker
Tag Teams: Big Bombers (Specialman)
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

A Canadian choujin who teamed with Specialman in the Dream Tag Team arc. They were destroyed before the matches ever began by Ashuraman and Sunshine. Canadianman was used in some way in almost every story arc after his introduction, making him probably the most recognized "Background Choujin" in the series. In Kinnikuman Nisei he has a son named Canadian Boy.
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  • Family: Canadian Boy (son)

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Brockenman (ブロッケンマン) Classification: Zangyaku Choujin
Homeland: Berlin, Germany
Choujin Power: 900,000
Trademark Techniques: Poison Gas Attack
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

A brutal Nazi choujin with aspirations of world domination. His special attack was Zyklon B Breath. He was ripped in half by Ramenman. His death was very gruesome and in a way set the tone for some of the more important fights in how violent they could/would be. His name comes from The Brocken. Brockenman is also known for being the father of Brocken Jr.
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Curry Cook (カレクック) Classification: Zangyaku Choujin
Homeland: India
Height: 220 cm
Weight: 105 kg
Choujin Power: 600,000
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

A brutal choujin who fought Kinnikuman. Curry Cook used a move called Curry Roux which made Kinnikuman go insane and Curry Cook ran away losing the fight for him. He later became good and in Kinnikuman Nisei is a trainer at the Hercules Factory.

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Skyman (スカイマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Mexico
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 89 kg
Choujin Power: 450,000
Trademark Techniques: Aerial Combat, Flying Torpedo
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

A Mexican Luchador. He fought and lost to Terryman in the first round of the 20th Olympics.

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Kani Base (カニベース) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Italy
Height: 208 cm
Weight: 50 kg
Choujin Power: 20,000
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

In the Choujin Olympics preliminaries, the fighters had to participate in a game of janken (Rock, Paper, Scissors). Kinnikuman took on Kani Base who because he had pincers for hands could only choose scissors, Kinnikuman chose rock and beat him. Before the 21st Olympics he had his pincers changed to hands, and lost again when Kinnikuman chose scissors.

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Specialman (スペシャルマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: USA
Height: 173 cm
Weight: 86 kg
Choujin Power: 650,000
Trademark Techniques: Football Tackle (unused), Hamburger Hill Driver (PS2 and PSP games)
Tag Teams: Big Bombers
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

A choujin who teamed with Canadianman and was taken out before the Dream Tag Matches began. He was good friends with Terryman. In Kinnikuman Nisei he has a son named Specialman Jr..
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  • Family: Specialman Jr. (son)

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Kintaman (キンターマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Africa
Choujin Power: ?
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

A competitor in the 20th Choujin Olympics. In the anime he was called "Kuntaman" so not to sound like kintama (testicles).

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Sphinxman (スフィンクスマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Egypt
Choujin Power: ?
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

A competitor in the 20th Choujin Olympics.

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Lupin (ルピーン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: France
Height: 186 cm
Weight: 78 kg
Choujin Power: 10,000
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

A competitor in the 20th Choujin Olympics. A parody of Arsene Lupin.

Harabote Muscle (ハラボテ・マッスル) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Planet Harabote
Height: 165 cm
Weight: 123 kg
Choujin Power: 450,000
Trademark Techniques: Killer Key Lock
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

Chairman of the Chojin Olympics. In the past, he was a rival of Mayumi Kinniku. Usually referred to as "Iinchou" (委員長, Japanese for "chairman").
Profile
  • Family: Ikemen (son), Jacqueline (daughter)
  • Favorite Food: Milk

Championships
  • Choujin Olympics Champion

Titles
  • Space Choujin Organization Chairman
  • Choujin Committee Chairman
  • Choujin Fighting Council Chairman
  • Choujin Olympic Committee Chairman

Nicknames
  • Strict Iinchou

Seiyuu

"Aderans" Nakano-san (アデランスの中野さん, Aderansu no Nakano-san) Classification: Earthling
Homeland: Unknown
First Appearance: Monster Extermination Days

His real name is Kazuo Nakano (中野和雄, Nakano Kazuo). He serves as the Color commentator in the anime and in Kinnikuman Nisei. He pops up in different forms throughout Yudetamago's work; he was actually a parody of the assistant editor of Shonen Jump at that time. Almost always referred to as "Nakano-san" (中野さん). Aderans is a maker of wigs.
Profile
  • Family: Kimiko (wife)

Titles
  • Weekly Shonen Jump's Nakano Kazuo
  • Great Edo Sports Kazuo-san
  • Kindergarten Student Kid Kazu
  • Weekly Hero's Aderans Nakano
  • Choujin Wrestling Color Commentator (anime and Nisei)

Nicknames
  • Aderans

'''Seiyuu

Announcer Yoshigai (吉貝アナ/アナウンサー, Yoshigai-Ana/Anaunsā) Classification: Earthling
Homeland: Unknown
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

Wherever there's a wrestling match, Yoshigai is there as the Play-by-play announcer. Theme Song: "Moero! Housou Seki (Burning Announcer's Chair)" by Takayuki Miyauchi.
Titles

Seiyuu

Hiroshi Tazahama (タザハマ・ヒロシ) Classification: Earthling
Homeland: Japan
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

Color commentator in the manga. Parody of the late Hiroshi Tazuhama. In the anime, he is replaced by Nakano-san.
Titles

Red Shoes Man (レッドシューズマン) Classification: Earthling(?)
Homeland: Unknown
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

The Choujin Olympic Referee.

Seiyuu

Kimiko Nakano (中野公子, Nakano Kimiko) Classification: Earthling
Homeland: Japan
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

Kazuo's wife. In the manga Kazuo will often try to sell her off, but in the anime he had a cloyingly loving relationship with her.

Seiyuu

Alisa Mackintosh Classification: Earthling
Homeland: United Kingdom
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

Wife of Robin Mask. Mother of Kinnikuman Nisei's Kevin Mask.

Seiyuu

Gagne Mask Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Unknown
First Appearance: 20th Choujin Olympics

Robin Mask's trainer. Parody of Verne Gagne.

American Tour Chapter

Prince Kamehame (プリンス・カメハメ) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Planet Coconuts
Age: Unknown
Height: 185 cm
Weight: 90 kg
Choujin Power: 950,000
Trademark Techniques: 48 Killer Techniques, 52 Clutch Holds, Triple Beefcake (Gory Special, Bow Back Breaker, Back Flip)
First Appearance: American Tour

Kamehame is a legendary choujin, and a parody of King Kamehameha. In all of his 999 matches, he never lost once. At the time of the arc, he lived in Hawaii with Jesse Maivia. At age 80, he is Hawaii's greatest wrestler. He would have gained a 1000th victory but he lost to Jesse. Kinnikuman got to Hawaii and ended up challenging Kamehame because Kamehame agreed to let him fight Jesse if Kinnikuman could get through him. Kinnikuman lost within seconds of the match's start. He defeated Kinnikuman with a somoan back drop hold. Kinnikuman lost but still wanted to challenge Jesse. Jesse was the only man to defeat Kamehame and since Kamehame saw promise in Kinnikuman, Kamehame decided to train Kinnikuman. He taught Kinnikuman the 48 Killer Techniques. When the training was finished, for now, Kinnikuman challenged and defeated Jesse. Kamehame later joined Kinnikuman in the Dream Tag matches since Kinnikuman didn't have a partner. Kamehame sported a Kinniku mask and assumed the name Kinnikuman Great. The two had the name Muscle Brothers. The first match for them was against Pentagon and Black Hole. The Muscle Brothers won the match when they performed the Muscle Docking technique. Kamehame eventually was killed by Sunshine. During the Royal Crown arc, Kamehame returned when Omegaman performed his Omega Metamorphesis technique and had Kamehame's spirit take over his body. Through the course of the match, Kamehame's spirit was too hard for Omegaman to control and Kamehame fully gained control of Omegaman's body. Kamehame finished teaching Kinnikuman Kamehame's 100 Special Techniques, by performing them on Kinnikuman. With the techniques at hand, Kinnikuman beat Omegaman with the Muscle Spark. Theme Song: "Tetsujin Kamehame (Ironman Kamehame)" by Akira Kushida.
Championships
  • Hawaii Choujin Heavyweight Champion (1st (999 defenses))

Titles
  • Kinnikuman's Master

Nicknames
  • Hawaii's Big Shot
  • God of the Hawaii Choujin World

Win/Loss Record

Seiyuu's

Jesse Maivia (ジェシー・メイビア) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Hawaii
Age: Unknown
Height: 195 cm
Weight: 110 kg
Choujin Power: 850,000
Trademark Techniques: Move Reversion
First Appearance: American Tour

Jesse was the current champion wrestler in Hawaii. He is the master of move reversion. Move reversion is when there is two opponents and the second opponent launches an attack at opponent 1 uses the force of the other's attack to reverse it back on the one who launched it. When Kin-san got to Hawaii, Jesse was clearly more powerful than him. That was changed when Kamehame taught Kin-san the 48 Killer Techniques. After the training, Jesse was challenged by Kinnikuman. Every attack Kinnikuman initiated was reversed back onto Kinnikuman. Kamehame was ring side to view the match and told Kinnikuman that he would have to "move the mountain". Kinnikuman caught on and realized that since Jesse constantly reversed other people's moves that Jesse himself did not have any moves. Jesse had all his moves reversed back onto him and was finally defeated by Kinnikuman with the Fuu Rin Ka Zan. Thus earning Kinnikuman the Hawaii championship title belt and some money which Kinnikuman returned back to them. This, however, resulted in having Kinnikuman, Meat and Nachiguron swim all the way back home.

He is a parody of Peter Maivia.

Championships
  • Hawaii Choujin Heavyweight Champion (2nd, 4th)

Nicknames
  • Big Mountain
  • Master of Move Reversion

Win/Loss Record
  • O Prince Kamehame
  • X Kinnikuman (Fuu Rin Ka Zan)
  • X Geronimo

Seiyuu

Doro Flairs (ドーロ・フレアース) Classification: Choujin(?)
Age: ?
Choujin Power: ?
First Appearance: American Tour

The Choujin Society Chairman.

Seiyuu

Edith Harrison (イヤデス・ハリスン) Classification: Choujin(?)
Age: ?
Choujin Power: ?
First Appearance: American Tour

The Choujin Council Chairman.

Seiyuu

Sheik Seijin (シーク星人) Classification: Choujin(?)
Age: ?
Choujin Power: ?
First Appearance: American Tour

The Choujin League Chairman. A parody of Ed "The Sheik" Farhat.

Seiyuu

God Von Erich (ゴッド・フォン・エリック) Classification: Choujin
Age: ?
Choujin Power: ?
Trademark Techniques: Iron Claw
First Appearance: American Tour

The founder of the American Choujin World. A parody of Fritz Von Erich.

Dynamite Piper (ダイナマイトパイパー) Classification: Choujin
Choujin Power: ?
First Appearance: American Tour

A young Choujin who fought and lost to Robin Mask during the American Tour.
Win/Loss Record
  • X Robin Mask (Tower Bridge)

Seiyuu

The Emperors
Tag Team of Beauty Rhodes and Jean Stimboard.
Beauty Rhodes
Jean Stimboard
The Most Evil Combo in the Universe
Tag Team of Skull Boze and Devil Magician.
Skull Boze
Devil Magician
Rugged Brothers
Tag Team of the monsters Black Shadow and Iwao.
Black Shadow

Monster Hunters Second Chapter

Bibinba (ビビンバ) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Horumon City, Planet Kinniku
Age: 16 (Throne Arc: 20)
Height: 163 cm
Weight: 43 kg
Choujin Power: 100,000
First Appearance: Return to Planet Kinniku Arc

Bibinba was her father Horumon Yāki's, only hope in defeating his tribe's arch-enemy, the Kinniku clan. Hormone Yāki dispatches his daughter Bibinba to kill the heir to the Kinniku throne, Kinnikuman (who was visiting his parents on Planet Kinniku). Despite being very good in her attempts to kill Kinnikuman, Kinnikuman was just too silly and ignorant of his impending death to actually die. Most of Bibinba's attempts to kill him ended with Kinnikuman helping her which eventually led her to fall in love with him. She travelled back to Earth with Kinnikuman and Meat and was the cause for Mari leaving Japan. After the series Kinnikuman and Bibinba get married, become the King and Queen of Planet Kinniku and have son named Mantaro. She refers to Kinnikuman as "Suguru-sama". Her name is Japanese for bibimbap.
  • The anime version of Kinnikuman seemed to prefer Mari Nikaidō as Kinnikuman's girlfriend over Bibinba. The final episode of Kinnikuman even implies that Bibinba and Super Phoenix got together. This was later rectified in Kinnikuman II or Ultimate Muscle anime where Bibinba was correctly depicted as Kinnikuman's wife.
Profile
  • Family: Suguru (husband), Mantarou (son), Yāki (father)

Titles
  • Earth Defense Force Member
  • 58th Queen of Planet Kinniku

Seiyuus

Horumon Yāki (ホルモン・ヤーキ) Classification: Choujin
Homeland: Horumon City, Planet Kinniku
Choujin Power: ?
First Appearance: Return to Planet Kinniku Arc

Chief of the Horumon Tribe, enemies of the Kinniku Tribe. Besides his daughter Bibinba, he has a wife Harami who was dead by this time in the story, and a son, Bulgogi Yāki. His name is a parody of horumonyaki.

Seiyuu

Shishkeba Boo (シシカバ・ブー) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: ?
Choujin Power: 950,000
Trademark Techniques: Shishkaba Beam
First Appearance: Return to Planet Kinniku Arc

Son of the Barbecue Tribe chief Shamikaba Boo and the arranged fiancé of Bibinba, much to her displeasure. He was supposed to kill Kinnikuman for Bibinba's hand but realized that Bibinba was really in love with Kinnikuman and he had no chance with her so he basically just walked away.
Profile
  • Family: Samikaba Boo (father)
  • Special Skills: Fastest Gyuudon Eater

Win/Loss Record

Seiyuus

Brocken Jr. (ブロッケンJr.) Classification: Zangyaku Choujin→ Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Berlin, Germany
Age: 18
Height: 195 cm
Weight: 90 kg
Choujin Power: 900,000
Trademark Techniques: Red Rain of Berlin, Bremen Sunset, Brain Claw, Black Fog of Hamburg, California Crush, Camel Clutch
Tag Teams: Most Dangerous Combo (Wolfman)
First Appearance: Uchuu Nobushi Arc

Son of the Nazi Superman Brockenman. He carried a grudge against Ramenman for killing his father, but did not carry the same evil as Brockenman. He fought Ramenman in a concrete death match, Brocken Jr. lost to Ramenman but the two made peace with one another and was actually in Ramenman's corner as Ramenman fought Warsman. During the Royal Rumble for the Kinniku Throne, he fought on Soldier's team and defeated Prisman, but immediately after fell into a canyon and died. He was later revived with Kinnikuman's Face Flash. In Kinnikuman Nisei he is the trainer of Jade (who, according to the English version, is his son, but whether or not that is canon is controversial among fans). Theme Song: "Berurin no Akai Ame (Red Rain of Berlin)" by Takayuki Miyauchi.
  • Trivia: Kinnikuman was banned in France because Brocken is portrayed as a "Good Nazi", which is considered to be a contradiction in terms. He was likewise censored and replaced by Geronimo when the Kinnikuman NES game was imported to America.
Profile
  • Family: Brockenman (father)
  • Favorite Food: Beer and Sausage
  • Hobbies: Reading
  • Blood Type: AB

Seiyuus

Beansman (ビーンズマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Planet Rakka
Choujin Power: 100,000
First Appearance: Uchuu Nobushi Arc

A child chōjin of Planet Rakka.

Seiyuu

Ingen (インゲン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Planet Rakka
Choujin Power: 100,000
First Appearance: Uchuu Nobushi Arc

An elder on Planet Rakka. He was just fine after taking an arrow through the head.

Seiyuu

Crystalman (クリスタルマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Antarctica
Choujin Power: 900,000
First Appearance: Uchuu Nobushi Arc

A really tall choujin made of crystal.

Puyo-Puyo (プヨプヨ) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Africa
Choujin Power: ?
First Appearance: Uchuu Nobushi Arc

A little choujin that can change shape.

Uchuu Nobushi (宇宙野武士) Classification: ?
Homeland: ?
Choujin Power: approximately 850,000
First Appearance: Uchuu Nobushi Arc

Space Samurai brigands that invaded Planet Rakka.

Tanokin Trio (地球防衛軍) Classification: Earthling
Homeland: Japan
First Appearance: 2nd Monster Extermination Chapter

Three members of the Earth Defense Force that took over defending Japan from monsters while Kinnikuman was touring in America. They are a parody of an Japanese idol group of the same name.
Toshiyori "Toshi" Tahara
  • Leader of the Tanokin Trio.
Matahiko "Match" Kondo
Yochio "Yotchan" Nomura

The 21st Choujin Olympics: The Big Fight

Warsman (ウォーズマン) Classification: Zangyaku Choujin→ Seigi Choujin
Homeland: The Former Soviet Union
Age: 24
Height: 210 cm
Weight: 150 kg
Choujin Power: 1,000,000
Trademark Techniques: Bear Claws, Screw Driver, Palo Special, Elbow Storm, Wars Leg Breaker, Double Claw Screw Driver
Tag Teams: Choujin Master/Student Combo (Robin Mask)
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A Robo Choujin who was trained by Robin Mask for the purpose of revenge against Kinnikuman. Warsman was basically held in check by Mr. Barracuda (Robin Mask), and when let loose in the ring he pretty much killed or maimed any opponent that fought him. This including turning Ramenman into a vegetable by stabbing him in the head with his "bear claw". When Kinnikuman fought him in the finals of the Choujin Olympics, Kinnikuman tried to show him that he did not have to kill people and could become a hero. Warsman's computer that allows him to fight and detect his enemies' weak spots only works for thirty minutes at a time and because of that it allowed Kinnikuman to win the fight. After the Choujin Olympics, though, Warsman became good and also is responsible for making Robin Mask a Seigi Choujin. His special move is the Pallo Special, which had also been spelled Paro and Palo. Palo backwards is Olap, which is one of Kevin Mask's specials (taught to him by Warsman). Theme Song: "Kanashimi no Beaa Kuroo (Bear Claws of Sorrow)" by Woo.
Profile
  • Blood Type: A

Seiyuus

Wolfman (ウルフマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Japan - Tōhoku Area
Age: 20
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 102 kg
Choujin Power: 800,000 (Anime: 980,000)
Trademark Techniques: Rubik's Cube Twist, Gassho Hineri
Tag Teams: Most Dangerous Combo (Brocken Jr.)
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A super rikishi (sumo) from Japan. He is named/modeled after the sumo "Wolf" Chiyonofuji Mitsugu. In the second Olympics, Wolfman and Kinnikuman fought each other in a Sumo match in which Wolfman eventually lost. He later was seen in the Akuman Choujin arc where he was decapitated by Springman and then in the Golden Mask arc where he gave up his life to trevive Kinnikuman after his match with Sneagator. He and Brocken Jr. teamed-up together in the Dream Tag arc. Their opponents were the 20 Million Powers team, Mongolman and Buffaloman. Wolfman and Brocken Jr. were kicked out of the ring when Screwkid and Kendaman took over. In the anime, he was named Rikishiman. Theme Song: "Dohyou no Eiyuu (Ring Hero)" by Akira Kushida.
Championships

Nicknames

Win/Loss Record
  • O Cubeman (Rubik's Cube Twist→ Gasshou Hineri)
  • X Kinnikuman (Kannuki Suplex)
  • X Springman (Devil Tomboy)
  • X Perfect Choujin Combo (Hellish Screw)

Seiyuus

Pentagon (ペンタゴン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: U.S.A.
Choujin Power: 700,000
Trademark Techniques: Aerial Combat, Space Falcon, Space Shuttle, Chronos Change
Tag Teams: 4D Killer Combo (Black Hole)
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A star-faced, angel-winged super hero from the United States of America. He and his evil cousin, Black Hole, form the tag team "4-D Killer Combo". During the 21st Choujin Olympics, Pentagon was pitted against Warsman. Pentagon did well, but was ultimately defeated when he was sliced by the Bear claw. Pentagon later reappeared in the Dream Tag matches with Black Hole. They were defeated by the Muscle Brothers. Theme Song: "Stop the Time" by Youji Saito.
Profile

Camhpionships
  • California Jr. Heavyweight
  • Acrobat Choujin Champion

Nicknames
  • Birdman

Win/Loss Record
  • X Warsman (Bear Claw)
  • X Muscle Brothers (Muscle Docking)

Seiyuus

Benkiman (ベンキマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homland: Inca
Age: 2,000
Choujin Power: 400,000
Trademark Techniques: Benki Flush
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A urinal choujin (benki is Japanese for urinal) who Kinnikuman had to wrestle during the 21st Choujin Olympics. Kinnikuman eventually was sucked into Benkiman's toilet and flushed down. When someone is flushed down, they never return. However, Kinnikuman returned because he stuffed his shorts into the toilet causing it to back up. The back up resulted in Kinnikuman winning the match.

Seiyuus

Cubeman (キューブマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Hungary
Age: 18
Choujin Power: 80,000
Trademark Techniques: Hell's Hexahedron
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A Rubik's Cube choujin. Defeated Chienowaman in the first round, but lost the second to Wolfman.

Seiyuu

Chienowaman (チエの輪マン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Norway
Age: 18
Choujin Power: 300,000
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A puzzle ring choujin. Motto is: "Modern toys are no match for me". Cubeman literally took him apart in the first round. It was declared to be an amazingly idiotic victory.

Seiyuu

Watchman (ウォッチマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Switzerland
Age: 10
Choujin Power: 250,000
Trademark Techniques: Sleeper Hold
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A wristwatch choujin. Torn in half by Brocken Jr.'s camel clutch, as a challenge to Ramenman.
Nicknames
  • The Timed Hitman

Seiyuu

King Cobra (キングコブラ) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: India
Choujin Power: 300,000
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

An choujin made of candle wax. His head was set on fire by Kinnikuman in the first round, and while looking for help putting it out, Benkiman flushed him.

Seiyuu

Teapackman (ティーパックマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Sri Lanka
Choujin Power: 250,000
Trademark Techniques: Teapack Punch
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A tea cup choujin. Used his tea bag to batter his opponents. He was killed during the first round by Warsman, after which Warsman took off Teapackman's head and drank from it.

Seiyuu

Tileman (タイルマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: France
Age: 16
Choujin Power: 200,000
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A tile choujin. Defeated in the qualifying round by the Fishers. He, along with several other lesser Choujins who'd failed to qualify, was given another chance at participation in the tournament by taking part in a demonstration to touch Benkiman. He thought that as he was so large, he couldn't be flushed by the toilet choujin, but served to demonstrate Benkiman's power to roll his opponents into tiny balls. He was shot out when Kinnikuman made Benkiman's plumbing back up.

Seiyuu

Jawsman (ジョーズマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Australia
Age: 23
Choujin Power: 400,000
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A competitor in the 21st Choujin Olympics who was eliminated in the final preliminary. He looked a lot like Atlantis.

Oilman (オイルマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Saudi Arabia
Age: 23
Choujin Power: 330,000
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A big oil drum choujin. Fell apart and spilled oil all over the track in the qualifying round, allowing Kinnikuman and Wolfman to make it into the final tournament.

Seiyuu

Sabotenman (サボテンマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Mexico
Choujin Power: ?
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A cactus-based choujin (saboten is Japanese for cactus) who competed in the 21st Choujin Olympics but was eliminated in the preliminaries.

Seiyuu

Smileman (スマイルマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Africa
Choujin Power: ?
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A competitor in the 21st Choujin Olympics who was eliminated in the preliminaries. He looked like a cross between Kinkotsuman (body) and Warsman (creepy smile).

Hyorohyoroman (ヒョロヒョロマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Unknown
Choujin Power: ?
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

A competitor in the 21st Choujin Olympics who was eliminated in the preliminaries.

Seiyuu

The Fishers (ザ・フィッシャーズ) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Brazil
Age: 18 & 16
Choujin Power: 160,000 (both)
First Appearance: 21st Choujin Olympics

Two little fish guys (who bear a striking resemblance to the Dappya men from Urusei Yatsura) who caused some trouble during the final prelim of the 21st Choujin Olympics. They were evetually eliminated by Kinnikuman and Wolfman.

Seiyuu

The Seven Devil Choujins

The Seven Devil Choujins were the reputed to be the most powerful and ruthless choujins in the universe. According to Harabote Muscle it took 100,000 Seigi Choujin to capture them and imprison them in a space roach motel. They were accidentally freed by Kinnikuman. Desiring to fight the strongest Seigi Choujin, they split Meat's body into pieces to force Kinnikuman to fight them.

Buffaloman (バッファローマン) Classification: Akuma Choujin→ Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Spain
Age: 30
Height: 250 cm
Weight: 220 kg
Choujin Power: 10,000,000
Trademark Techniques: Hurricane Mixer, Tomahawk Hurricane, Hurricane Heat, Choujin Cross Slam, Buffalo Bomb
Tag Teams: 20 Million Powers (Mongolman)
First Appearance: 7 Devil Choujins Arc

Buffaloman was the leader of the Seven Devil Choujins. Buffaloman and the other Seven were locked away in deep space by other Seigi Choujins before the series started. A mistake by Kinnikuman accidentally unlocked them. Buffaloman took Meat separated Meat's body parts with his Hurricane Mixer. Each of the Seven taking a body part led Kinnikuman on a path to defeat all seven in ten days. Buffaloman's first match was against Warsman, who managed to break off one of his horns, but was wiped out by Buffaloman's superior might. The last battles for Meat's arm and head (a tag-team fight with Kinnikuman and Mongolman versus Buffaloman and Springman) ended with Meat being put back together and Buffaloman wanted to give up being evil due to Kinnikuman's kindness to him during their fight. He also gave up his 10,000,000, power level to resurrect all of the seigi choujins that died fighting him. Buffaloman died in punishment at the hand of Akuma for failing. Buffaloman was later resurrected by Akuma Shogan to serve him and help Ashuraman. During Kinnikuman's battle with Ashuraman, Buffaloman had a complete change of heart and become a seigi choujin for the rest of the series. For the Dream Tag Tournament he teamed-up with Mongolman becoming the 20 Million Powers. In the first round they took out the trespassing Screw Kid and Kendaman, but then lost to the Hell Missionaries. He later sacrificed his last Long Horn so Dr. Bombay could repair Kinnikuman's severed arm. During the Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne, Buffaloman served on Team Soldier (secretley led by Kinnikuman's brother Ataru). Although he was able to defeat Mammothman, he later died against Super Phoenix. He and the other dead choujins were brought back to life in the end by Kinnikuman's Face Flash. In Kinnikuman Nisei, he is a trainer at the Hercules Factory. Theme Song: "Akuma no Mou Ushi (Devil Buffalo)" by Takayuki Miyauchi.

Seiyuus

SteCase King (ステカセキング) Classification: Akuma Choujin
Homeland: Belgium
Age: 21
Height: 214 cm
Weight: 700 kg
Choujin Power: 2,500,000
Trademark Techniques: Devil's Symphony, Choujin Encyclopedia
First Appearance: 7 Devil Choujins Arc

SteCase King (or Stereo-Cassette King) was a choujin based on a walkman, and the weakest of Buffaloman's henchmen. He was the first of the seven evil chojin to fight Kinnikuman. He could load a cassette into himself which would give him the abilities of a certain choujin. This led to his downfall, however, when he used an outdated cassette of Kinnikuman to finish Kin with his own moves, only to learn that Suguru had become a much braver and stronger fighter since then. Kinnikuman then defeated him with a Kinniku Buster. Theme Song: "Hi Casetto Dai Henshi (Secret Cassete Tranformation)" by Masanori Sato.
Titles
  • One of the 7 Devil Choujins

Nicknames
  • Fat Pig

Seiyuu

Black Hole (ブラックホール) Classification: Akuma Choujin
Homeland: Bermuda Triangle
Choujin Power: 2,000,000
Trademark Techniques: Shadow Travel, Black Hole Absorption, Shadow Hitmen
Tag Teams: 4D Killer Combo (Pentagon)
First Appearance: 7 Devil Choujin Arc

He was Kinnikuman's second opponent and trapped him in a black hole, but Kinnikuman escaped by creating a white hole (with a giant fart), and shattered Black Hole's head with an elbow drop. Black Hole returned during the Dream Tag Tournament as Pentagon's partner, only to be eliminated in the first round by the Muscle Brothers. Theme Song: "Bermuda Mystery" by Akira Kushida.
Championships

Titles
  • One of the 7 Devil Choujins

Win/Loss Record
  • X Kinnikuman (Niku-dan Elbow)
  • X Muscle Brothers (Muscle Docking)

Seiyuus

Springman (スプリングマン) Classification: Akuma Choujin
Homeland: Greece
Age: 4,000
Height: 194 cm
Weight: 600 kg
Choujin Power: 3,200,000
Trademark Techniques: Devil Tomboy, Jumping Muscle Crush (anime version)
First Appearance: 7 Devil Choujins Arc

Springman was a giant spring with arms and legs. He fought Wolfman in his first match, and constricted himself around the seigi choujin until Wolfman was literally torn to pieces. He tag-teamed with Buffaloman for the final match of the story arc and was finally taken down by Mongolman after the Seigi Choujin used his sweat and body heat to create a rain cloud that made Springman rust and weaken. Tag Techniques with Buffaloman: Spring Bazooka, Choujin Dodgeball.
Titles
  • One of the 7 Devil Choujins

Win/Loss Record
  • O Wolfman (Devil Tomboy)
  • X Mongolman (Leg Lariat)

Seiyuu

Atlantis (アトランティス) Classification: Akuma Choujin
Homeland: Australia
Age 24
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 94 kg
Choujin Power: 1,450,000
Trademark Techniques: Water Magnum, Atlantis Driver, Saint Helen's Eruption
First Appearance: 7 Devil Choujin Arc

Atlantis was a gillman-type choujin who had mental control over liquid and became stronger when he fought underwater. He first fought Robin Mask and gained the upper hand, killing his opponent when he lured Robin underwater by throwing Meat's body part into the lake on which the ring floated. He did a number on Kinnikuman as well, but ultimately Kin defeated him.
Titles
  • One of the 7 Devil Choujins

Win/Loss Record

Seiyuu

Mister Kamen (ミスターカーメン) Classification: Akuma Choujin
Homeland: Egypt
Age: 27
Height: 200 cm
Weight: 150 kg
Choujin Power: 1,300,000
Trademark Techniques: Mummy Package, Hellish Fang, Maki-Maki
First Appearance: 7 Devil Choujins Arc

Parody of Tutankhamen. He fought Brocken Jr. in his match, and was about to win when a mysterious stranger (Mongolman) dropped a smoke bomb into the ring and entered the fight to defeat Mr. Kamen. Theme Song: "Faroo no Noroi (Cursed Pharoh)" by Junichi Kawauchi.
Championships
  • Pyramid Power Death Match Champion

Titles
  • One of the 7 Devil Choujins

Seiyuus

The Mountain (ザ・魔雲天) Classification: Akuma Choujin
Homeland: Mt. Everest, Nepal
Height: 285 cm
Weight: 1,000 kg
Choujin Power: 500,000
Trademark Technique: Mountain Drop
First Appearance: 7 Devil Choujin Arc

The Mountain was an enormous rocky choujin from the Himalayas. He fought Terryman and although a tough opponent, was defeated when Terry brainbustered him. Theme Song: "Jigoku no Yamanami (Hellish Mountains)" by Takayuki Miyauchi.
Titles
  • One of the 7 Devil Choujins

Seiyuu

Mongolman (モンゴルマン) Classification: Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Mongolia
Age: Unknown
Height: 208 cm
Weight: 130 kg
Choujin Power: 970,000
Trademark Techniques: Leg Lariat, Hair Net, Hell's Shower, Cats Tail
Tag Teams: 20 Million Powers (Buffaloman)
First Appearance: 7 Devil Choujins

Mongolman is the identity Ramenman assumed while was suffering from a severe head wound. The Mongol mask was made from the bark of a special tree which emitted a healing mist, and without the mask he was a vegetable. He first showed up, as Mongolman, during the Devil Choujin arc when he saved Brocken from being killed by Mister Kamen. Brocken began to suspect right away that he was really Ramenman. Mongolman knocks out Kinnikuman after his taxing fight with Atlantis to force him to take time to recover, then tag-teams with Kinnikuman so that he doesn't have to fight Springman and Buffaloman alone in the short time he has left. He leaves Kinnikuman to finish the job after killing Springman. He later teams up with Buffaloman during the Dream Tag Tournament as the 20 Million Powers. They had the privilege of fighting all four of the Perfect Choujins, but unfortunately Mongolman was unmasked during the fight with Neptuneman and Big the Budou, so Ramenman became a vegeatble again. Ramenman returned during the Royal Rumble for the Kinniku Throne, this time wearing a headband(made from the special tree bark) over his wound, allowing him to fight once more. Theme Song: "Azia no Ookami (Asian Wolf)" by Youji Saito.
Nicknames
  • Tragic Masked Man
  • Messiah

Win/Loss Record
  • O Springman (Leg Lariat)
  • O Perfect Choujin Combo (Long Horn Train)
  • X Hell Missionaries

Seiyuus

The Lost Devil Choujins
These Devil Choujins inexplicably appeared with those mentioned above when they challenged the Seigi Choujins immediately following their escape, then vanished.
Puri-Puri Man (プリプリマン)
(VA: Ryotaro Okiayu, appeared only in Kinnikuman Nisei). Literally, a giant butt-head from Cameroon. His attacks include "Gas Explosion" and the "Butt Driver". He reappeared with a larger role in Nisei.
Arm Strong (アーム・ストロング)
Mister American (ミスター・アメリカン)
Million Hell (ミリオン・ヘル)
Kumonoko Chirasu (クモのコチラス, Scatter Spider)
Flasher Balloon (フラッシャーバルーン)

The Golden Mask

Akuma Shogun (悪魔将軍) Classification: Akuma Choujin
Homeland: Celestial Realm
Age: Unknown
Height: 220 cm
Weight: 162 kg
Choujin Power: 15,000,000
Trademark Techniques: Hell's Guillotine, Hell's Nine Point Seal, Hell's Merry-Go-Round, Diamond Power, Skull Crush
First Appearance: Golden Mask Arc

The leader of the Akuma Kishi (悪魔騎士, Devil Knights), a group of Akuma Choujins who have stolen the sacred Golden Mask. He was actually the spirit of Choujin God Goldman possessing a hollow suit of armor. Long ago, he and his brother Silverman had a dispute that ended with them both becoming the sacred masks (the Golden Mask and the Silver Mask). Kinnikuman defeated him with the Kinniku Driver and afterwards, Goldman and Silverman fused together to become the Perfect Mask. "Akuma Shōgun" means "Demonic General". Theme Song: "King of Devil" by Ichiro Mizuki.
Nicknames
  • Phantom Choujin
  • Akuma Choujin's Final Assassin
  • Dreaded Commander

Win/Loss Record

Seiyuus

Sneagator (スニーゲーター) Classification: Akuma Choujin
Homeland: Congo
Age: Unknown
Height: Varies
Weight: Varies
Choujin Power: 40,000,000
Trademark Techniques: Sneagator Metamorphisis, Hell's Space Walk, Bite
First Appearance: Golden Mask Arc

The first of the Devil Knights. Nicknamed Wani Jigoku (ワニ地獄, Hellish Crocodile). He was a shape-changer, although his different forms were always reptillian and usually had a sneaker or shoelace motif. He fought Kinnikuman in his bout and gave him an incredibly tough fight, but was eventually defeated. Sneagator had the last laugh, though, as he'd poisoned Kinnikuman during the match, and Suguru succumbed soon after.
Titles
  • One of the Six Devil Knights

Seiyuu

Planetman (プラネットマン) Classification: Akuma Choujin
Homeland: North Pole
Age: Unknown
Height: 254 cm
Weight: 420 kg
Choujin Power: 5,000,000
Trademark Techniques: Planet Ring, Planetary Series, Demonic Technique Grand Cross, Apron Dynamite
First Appearance: Golden Mask Arc

Nicknamed Uchuu Jigoku (宇宙地獄, Space Hell). His body was made up of the nine planets of the solar system while his head was the planet Vulcan. He was Kinnikuman's second opponent and during their fight he held Terry, Robin, Bibinba, Warsman, Brocken, and Kinnikuman's parents hostage in special bubbles that would fataly injure whoever broke through them. Warsman sacrificed himself to save the others so Kinnikuman could defeat Planetman. In the end, he was decaptitated by his own black hole. Theme Song: "Kyoufu no Wakusei Barukan (Dreaded Planet Vulcan)" by Mu Arakawa.
Championships

Titles
  • One of the Six Devil Knights

Seiyuu

Junkman (ジャンクマン) Classification: Akuma Choujin
Homeland: Australia
Age: 25
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 115 kg
Choujin Power: 6,000,000
Trademark Techniques: Junk Crush, Double Face
First Appearance: Golden Mask Arc

Nicknamed Chi no Umi Jigoku (血の海地獄, Hell's Bloodbath). He had slabs of metal covered with spikes in place of his hands. He fought Robin Mask during the Five-Story Ring battle within Warsman's body. Although he was powerful enough to shatter Robin's sapphire-made armor, Robin eventually defeated him with the Reverse Tower Bridge.
Titles
  • One of the Six Devil Knights

Seiyuu

The Ninja (ザ・ニンジャ) Classification: Akuma Choujin
Homeland: Japan
Age: 24
Height: 190 cm
Weight: 115 kg
Choujin Power: 3,600,000
Trademark Techniques: Hell's Inferno, Waterbird Feather Ring, Binding Spider Web, Jungyaku Jizai no Jutsu, Tensho Jizai no Jutsu
First Appearance: Golden Mask Arc

A ninjitsu choujin. Nicknamed Shounetsu Jigoku (焦熱地獄, Hell's Inferno). He fought Brocken Jr. during the Five-Story Ring battle within Warsman's body. Although he had the advantage throughout the fight, Brocken won in the end when he threw the both of them over the side of the ring. As they fell, Ninja disquised himself as Brocken so Robin (in the next ring down) would save him. Robin only had time to save one Brocken so he fortunatley grabbed the real one, causing Ninja to be impaled on Junkman's spikes. He showed up again during the Kinniku Throne Survivor Match on Soldier's Team but died fighting Satan Cross. In Kinnikuman Nisei, he is the adopted father of Hanzou, who eventually kills him. Theme Song: "Japanese Magic" by Kai Yurikago & Kōrogi '73.
Titles
  • One of the Six Devil Knights
  • Choujin Blood Brigade - Advance Guard

Nicknames

Win/Loss Record

Seiyuus

Ashuraman (アシュラマン) Classification: Akuma Choujin→ Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Demon Realm
Age: 24
Height: 203 cm
Weight: 200 kg
Choujin Power: 10,000,000
Trademark Techniques: Hell's Tornado, Ashura Buster, Improved Ashura Buster, Ultimate Ashura Buster (Nisei), Infinity Lightning Strike, Ashura Piledriver, Arm Stealing, Bear Hug
Tag Teams: Stray Devil Knights (Sunshine)
First Appearance: Golden Mask Arc

A six-armed Asura choujin. Nicknamed Tatsumaki Jigoku (竜巻地獄, Hell's Tornado). He first fought against Terryman during the Five-Story Ring battle within Warsman's body. The match ended in a double ringout. He then went on to fight Kinnikuman but lost when Kin used an incomplete Kinniku Driver on him. He and fellow Knight Sunshine show up again during the Dream Tag Tournament, having stolen the friendship power of the Seigi Choujins. In the first round they defeated Terryman and Geronimo. During their second round match against the Muscle Brothers, he realized that he had wasted his entire life on evil and began to cry. After he and Sunshine were defeated, the Hell Missionaries (Neptuneman and Big the Budou) took him out with their Cross Bomber and took his mask. During the finals he cheered for Kinnikuman and Terry, joining the Seigi Choujins for the rest of the series. He showed up again during the Kinniku Throne Survior Match on Soldier's team and fought Satan Cross (formerly his trainer Samson Teacher) to a double KO but died shortly afterwards. He, along with the other dead Seigi Choujin, was brought back to life by Kinnikuman's Face Flash. In Kinnikuman Nisei, the death of his wife causes him to return to the side of evil as Ashuraman Reborn. Theme Song: "Ashura Jigoku (Ashura Hell)" by Gakuro.
Profile
  • Family: Shiva (son)
  • Laugh: Ka~KaKaKaKa!!
  • Blood Type: A

Championships
  • Choujin Lumberjack Champion
  • Zangyaku Choujin Heavyweight
  • Akuma Choujin Carnival Champion ('79)

Titles
  • One of the Six Devil Knights
  • Choujin Blood Brigade - Second Guard

Nicknames
  • Demon Realm Prince
  • Shooting Machine
  • Mimicry Fiend
  • Legendary Strongest Akuma Choujin

Win/Loss Record
  • Δ Terryman (Double Ringout)
  • X Kinnikuman (Incomplete Kinniku Driver)
  • O New Machineguns
  • X Muscle Brothers (Muscle Docking)
  • Δ Satan Cross (Double KO)

Seiyuus

Sunshine (サンシャイン) Classification: Akuma Choujin
Homeland: Peru
Age: 28
Height: 300 cm
Weight: 1,000 kg
Choujin Power: 7,000,000
Trademark Techniques: Hell's Pyramid, Hell's Arch, Hell's Top, Cursed Roller
Tag Teams: Stray Devil Knights (Ashuraman)
First Appearance: Golden Mask Arc

A sand-brick choujin. Nicknamed Suna Jigoku (砂地獄, Sand Hell). He fought Geronimo during the Five-Story Ring battle within Warsman's body. Despite his size and weight advantage, Geronimo eventually defeats him by discovering and exploiting his weakness (loud noises). He shows up again during the Dream Tag Tournament with Ashuraman. They steal the friendship power of the Seigi Choujins. In the first round they utterly defeat Terryman and Geronimo and Sunshine is even responsible for the death of Kinnikuman Great (Kamehame). They go on to lose the next round to the Muscle Brothers and Sunshine is killed. In Kinnikuman Nisei, he is the trainer of the New Nightmares, which includes Checkmate. Theme Song: "Sand Monster" by Kōrogi '73.
Titles
  • One of the Six Devil Knights
  • New Nightmares Coach

Nicknames
  • Sand Hell Guard
  • Giant Sand Wall

Win/Loss Record
  • X Geronimo
  • O New Machineguns
  • X Muscle Brothers (Muscle Docking)

Seiyuu

Geronimo (ジェロニモ) Classification: Earthling→ Seigi Choujin
Homeland: Cherokee Reservation, Oklahoma
Age: 17
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 80 kg
Choujin Power: 830,000
Trademark Techniques: Apache War Cry, Tomahawk Chop, Wood Cutter Hand, Apache Kick, Tomahawk Tornado
Tag Teams: New Machineguns (Terryman)
First Appearance: Golden Mask Arc

Named after Geronimo. Geronimo debuts during the Gold Mask arc, where he hides the fact that he's a regular human so he can fight alongside Kinnikuman and later defeats Sunshine. During the Dream Tag Tournament he teams up with Terryman to form the New Machineguns, but almost loses his arm against Ashuraman and Sunshine. He later helps Dr. Bombay repair Kinnikuman's severed arm. After this, he takes off on his own and eventually wins the Hawaiian Championship Belt from Jesse Maivia. He shows up again during the Royal Rumble for the Kinniku Throne to fill in for the injured Warsman, but he gets killed by The Omegaman. During Kinnikuman's fight with Super Phoenix, the souls of Geronimo, Robin Mask, Neptuneman, and Ataru help Suguru regain his stolen Kajiba no Kuso Chikara and win the fight. The four of them were later revived by Kinnikuman's Face Flash. In Kinnikuman Nisei he is a Hercules Factory trainer and has no known offspring. His battlecry was "U-Ra-Ra!!". Theme Song: "Tamashii no Otakebi (Spirit War Cry)" by Masatake Ohkura.
Profile

Seiyuus

Silver Man (シルバーマン) Classification: God
First Appearance: Golden Mask Arc

The brother of Choujin God Goldman. His spirit has possessed the Silver Mask.

Seiyuus

Justice (ジャスティス) Classification: God
First Appearance: Golden Mask Arc

A Choujin God from the days of Goldman and Silverman who bears a striking resmeblance to Ramenman.

Superman Road God (スーパーマンロードの神, Sūpāman Rōdo no Kami) Classification: Choujin God
First Appearance: Golden Mask Arc

The choujin god that granted Geronimo his Choujin status.

Seiyuu

Granny Kinkotsu (キン骨オババ, Kinkotsu-Obaba) Classification: Alien
First Appearance: Golden Mask Arc

An anime original character. Kinkotsuman's grandmother. She seems to possess the ability of time travel.

Seiyuu

Dream Choujin Tag Team Chapter

"The Muscle Brothers"
Tag Team of Kinnikuman and Kinnikuman Great. Tag Techniques: Muscle Docking, Buster Variation 5. Combined Choujin Power: 1,900,000.
Kinnikuman Great
(VA: Eiji Kanie and Theme Song; Hideyuki Tanaka *). Because Terryman and his other friends all had their friendship stolen, Kinnikuman went with Kinnikuman Great for a Tag partner during the Dream Tag Tournament. Great was actually Prince Kamehame in disguise. Their first fight was with Black Hole and Pentagon, whom they defeated with their Muscle Docking. After Terryman and Geronimo's fight with Ashuraman and Sunshine, Great was crushed to near death when he fell into Sunshine's Cursed Roller after saving Terry from it. Nonetheless, he competed in their match with Ashuraman and Sunshine, in peak health. During the fight, Great is unmasked and it is revealed that Terry had taken over the identiy for the now dead Kamehame. Together, Suguru and Terry defeated Ashuraman and Sunshine and eventually Neptuneman and Big the Budō as well. Theme Song: "Idai no Tamashii (Great Soul)" by Akira Kushida.
"20 Million Powers"
Tag Team of Mongolman (Ramenman) and Buffaloman. Their name comes from the fact that Buffaloman has a 10,000,000 power level and Mongolman knows 10,000,000 techniques. Tag Techniques: Long Horn Train, Power Up Hurricane Mixer. Combined Choujin Power: 10,970,000.
"Choujin Master/Student Combo"
Tag Team of Robin Mask and Warsman. Tag Technique: Tag Formation A. Combined Choujin Power: 1,960,000.
"New Machineguns"
Tag Team of Terryman and Geronimo. Tag Technique: Hell's Tornado Return. Combined Choujin Power: 1,780,000.
"Stray Devil Knights"
Tag Team of Ashuraman and Sunshine. Tag Techniques: Hell's Combination I & II. Combined Choujin Power: 17,000,000.
"4D Killer Combo"
Tag Team of Black Hole and Pentagon. They jumped and replaced Curry Cook and Skyman before the Tournament even started. They lost the first match to the Muscle Brothers. Combined Choujin Power: 2,700,000.
"Most Dangerous Combo"
Tag Team of Brocken Jr. and Wolfman. They were jumped and taken out during their first match (against the 20 Million Powers) by Screw Kid and Kendaman. Combined Choujin Power: 1,700,000.
"Big Bombers"
Tag Team of Canadianman and Specialman. They were taken out before the tournament even started by the Stray Devil Knights. Combined Choujin Power: 1,650,000.
"Perfect Supermen Scout Patrol"
Tag Team of Screw Kid and Kendaman. Tag Technique: Hellish Screw. Combined Choujin Power: 28,000,000.
Screw Kid
(VA: Kaneto Shiozawa). Origin: Nevada. Screw Kid was one of the Perfect Chojin who served Big the Budo, and he and Kendaman crashed the tag championships, wiping out Brocken Jr. and Wolfman. However, they lost their next match against Buffaloman and Mongolman. Fearing death for his failure, Screw Kid attacked Big the Budo to try to save his own life but was crumbled to dust by his master's power. He had the power to extend sharp drill bits from his hands and knees. Theme Song: "Kyoufu no Kaiten Doriru (Dreaded Spinning Drill)" by Takayuki Miyauchi. Trademark Techniques: Four Point Screw Torture.
Kendaman
(VA: Masashi Hirose). Kendaman was Screw Kid's partner, and his special ability was using his head (attached to one wrist by a chain) as a smashing weapon. In their combination attack he would jump on top of Screw Kid as they came down and use his massive weight to drive Screw Kid's spikes deeper into their victims. After losing to Buffaloman and Mongolman, he tried to run away but was caught and killed by Neptuneman. Theme Song: "Kiken da Kiken da Kendaman (Danger! Danger! Kendaman)" by Mu Arakawa. Trademark Techniques: Kendaman Headbutt.
"Hell Missionaires"
Tag team of Neptuneman and Big the Budo. Tag Techniques: Cross Bomber, Face Bomber, Mask the End, Hell's Triple Sentence. Combined Choujin Power: 78,000,000
Neptuneman
(VA: Kazuhiko Kishino in Kinnikuman; Yukitoshi Hori in Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne). Homeland: England. Age: 26. Height: 240 cm. Weight: 210 kg. Choujin Power: 28,000,000. Neptuneman was originally a Perfect Choujin from England known as Kenkaman (Quarrelman). As such, he wasn't interested in winning or losing matches as long as he fought opponents who could challenge him. Unable to find any such matches, he tried to commit suicide by diving into a river, only to stumble onto the resting place of the Great Neptune King, another Perfect Choujin, who rechristened Kenkaman as Neptuneman, and himself Big the Budo. Wearing special masks that gave them magnetic powers, they fought their way to the final round of the Dream Tag Tournament against Kinnikuman and Terryman, but Neptuneman turned against Big the Budo when he tried to use a sword against their opponents, breaking one of the sacred rules of Perfect Choujin. After losing to Kin and Terry, Neptuneman flew into space and blew himself up to signal Big the Budo's incoming Perfect Choujin henchmen to retreat. During the tournament against the Princes of Fate, Neptuneman escaped from the afterlife and fought on Kinnikuman's team disguised as The Samurai. He was modeled after American wrestler Hulk Hogan. Theme Song: "Mukan no Teiou (Uncrowned Emperor)" by Norimasa Yamanaka. Trademark Techniques: Quarrel Bomber, Quarrel Special, Double Leg Suplex, Magnetic Storm Driver, Sleeper Suplex, Robin Special.

Big the Budou
(VA: Yonehiko Kitagawa). Choujin Power: 50,000,000
Doctor Bombay
Samson Teacher
Fishingman
Catchman
Great Hurricane
Moai Man
Turboman
Big Radial
Moku-Mokujin
Candela Man
Combatman

Psycho Choujin Arc (Anime Only)

Yama Khan
(VA: Yonehiko Kitagawa).
Kareyasu
(VA: Hideyuki Tanaka).
Hell Knight
(VA: Daisuke Gouri).
Chikara
(VA: Yonehiko Kitagawa).
Ganagrian
(VA: Hideyuki Hori).

Heinous Choujin Arc (Anime Only)

Princess Lilly
(VA: Minori Matsushima).
Baron Ram
(VA: Issei Futamata).
Prince Cherry
(VA: Hiromi Tsuru).
Dirty Baron
(VA: Daisuke Gouri).
Wild Bakuto
(VA: Tetsuo Mizutori).
Jiraiyer
(VA: Banjou Ginga; Hideyuki Tanaka (ep. 134)).
Gudon
(VA: Kazuhiko Kishino).
Blue Docky
(VA: Issei Futamata).
Big Magnum
(VA: Kouji Totani).
Blacky
(VA: Hideyuki Hori).

Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne

"Kinnikuman's Team"
Kinnikuman
Meat
Weak little Meat was a member of Kinnikuman's team because the rest of his allies were missing in action or belonged to other teams. Meat fought in one battle in the whole series and that was against Mixer Taitei defeating him with a backdrop. He started to fight in a second match against the Manriki but it was interrupted by Warsman who defeated the Manriki and won the match for Kinnikuman's team (it could be said that Warsman was a charter member of Kinnikuman's team).
Terryman
Robin Mask
Ramenman
Warsman
Terryman, Meat and Warsman were out of commission for the final battle. Their replacements were Geronimo and The Samurai, who was really Neptuneman.
"Solider Team'" (The Solider team that actually fought)
Kinniku Ataru
(VA: Shigeru Chiba; Eiji Takemoto in Kinnikuman Nisei). Homeland: Planet Kinniku, Age: 29, Height: 197 cm, Weight: 102 kg, Choujin Power: 1,080,000. Suguru's elder brother. Ataru hated the spartan upbringing of his father and ran away from home at an early age. When he returned, he killed Kinnikuman Soldier and assumed his identity. To this day in the Kinnikuman II manga, he still wears the Soldier outfit, so some refer to him as Kinnikuman Soldier II. He was teamed with Suguru to form the "No Questions Asked Siblings". Trademark Techniques: Napalm Stretch, Face Flash, Ataru's Muscle Spark, Dragon Suplex.
Brocken Jr.
The Ninja
Buffaloman
Ashuraman

"Phoenix Team"

The Intellect Team
Mammothman
(VA: Masaharu Satou). Homeland: Siberia, Eurasia. Height: 279 cm; Weight: 400 kg; Choujin Power: 78,000,000. A mammoth choujin. His Big Tusks had a mind of their own and would seek out blood. This ultimately led to his own defeat when Robin Mask let his blood sprinkle over Mammothman himself, and his Big Tusks impaled him. Robin defeated Mammothman, although Super Phoenix arguably had the last laugh, as both of them lost their pages from the Muscle Prophecy Book and disappeared at the end of the match. Trademark Techniques: Powerful Nose Breaker, Nose Fencing, Ice Rock Gyro.
Satan Cross
(VA: Hidetoshi Nakamura). Homeland: Demon Realm; Height: 235 cm; Weight: 250 kg; Choujin Power: 47,000,000. Formerly known as Samson Teacher, Ashuraman's trainer. He fused with the devil to become a four-armed centaur Choujin. In his first fight he killed The Ninja. He then fought and killed his own student Ashuraman. In the final round he took on Suguru in a Special Armor Death Match. Suguru defeated him with a Muscle Spark. Trademark Techniques: Rising Technique Triangle Dreamer, Miracle Sheet, Escape Water, Choujin Floater, Break Dance Shoot.
Prisman
(VA: Ken Yamaguchi and then Ryōichi Tanaka). Homeland: Antarctica; Height: 304 cm; Weight: 200 kg; Choujin Power: 52,000,000. A prism choujin. Could fire a beam that could destroy any Chojin, which he demonstrated on Kinnikuman Zebra after Zebra lost to Suguru. Brocken Jr. turned himself into an ordinary human to avoid this, but died. Prism Man was finally put out of action in a match with Ramenman. Trademark Techniques: Rainbow Shower, Canvas Saucer, Canvas Shuriken.
The Omegaman
(VA: Ken Yamaguchi). Homeland: Omega Centauri; Height: 231 cm; Weight: 208 kg; Choujin Power: 86,000,000. Originally one of Neptune King's Perfect Choujin. The Omegaman was a bounty hunter from Enma Daio. He ostensibly recovered many Choujins who escaped from Hell including Screw Kid, Junkman, Atlantis, Sunshine and Sneagator, and during the survivor series his mission was to retrieve Neptuneman. While on Earth, he joined Phoenixman's team during the royal crown saga. Omegaman defeated Geronimo with the Omega Catastrophe Drop which resulted in a tag match, Neptuneman and Kinnikuman vs. Omegaman and Phoenixman. The match was for each person's page in the muscle prophecy book. The pages were tied to a string which hung over a torch. Neptuneman ended up losing his page and dying. This pitted Kinnikuman and Omegaman against each other. Omegaman used his Omega Metamorphesis technique which turned him into Prince Kamehame. Through the course of the match, Kamehame's spirit took over and he finished teaching Kinnikuman the Kamehame 100 Special Techniques. With those techniques at hand, Kinnikuman turned Omegaman back into himself and defeated Omegaman with the Muscle Spark. Trademark Techniques: Omega Metamorphosis, Omega Catastrophe Drop.
Super Phoenix
(VA: Michihiro Ikemizu). Homeland: Sirloin Village, Planet Kinniku; Age: 24; Height: 190 cm; Weight: 114 kg; Choujin Power: 100,000,000. Another Kinniku challenger to the throne. There was a fire in the hospital the day of Suguru's, Phoenixman's, Big Body's, Mariposa, and Zebra's births. Which may have caused a mix-up in babies. At this point in the tournament it does not matter as Suguru is the true/accepted heir to the throne. But growing up Phoenixman believed that he was the heir to the throne and hoped to be taken away from the poor existence he led. As a child he did not have friends and was very lonely and hoped that the Royal Kinniku family would take him away from his life. Phoenixman almost had the chance to become the heir to the throne due to a tournament that would allow a challenger to become heir. But due to the death of his father he missed out on the chance. Since the acting King was Tone the pig in the beginning of the story it is believed that Tone won the tournament. He hates Kinnikuman because Kinnikuman not only grew up rich but is the heir to the throne (wheather or not he knew that Kinnikuman was left on Earth and grew up alone is not truly known even though Kinnikuman tries to explain it to him saying that he was not unlike Phoenixman). Phoenixman was chosen by the Chisei no Kami to be their fighter and he become Super Phoenix. Kinnikuman beat him with a complete Muscle Spark. Trademark Techniques: Muscle Revenger, Raging Ox, Psycho Phoenix Wave. Tag Technique with Mammothman and Prisman: Choujin Decoration Tree.
"Big Body Team"
The Strength Team
Pinchman
Pinchman was a chojin with a plier-like head and hands. He fought Mammothman and was killed in a matter of seconds.
Leopardon
A tank-like chojin who carged into the ring with Mammothman to avenge Pinchman, and lasted about as long.
Golemman
A large brick-like chojin from Israel. Mammoth brutally killed him too, sticking Golemman's head into the mat and twisting until it snapped off.
Cannonballer
Big Body
Homeland: Canada, originally Planet Kinniku. Choujin Power: 100,000,000. Big Body was chosen by the God of Strength to oppose Kinnikuman's bid for the throne. He fought Kinnikuman Super Phoenix and was quickly killed.

"Mariposa Team"

The Flight Team
The Hawkman
(VA: Sho Hayami). Homeland: France, Age: 18, Height: 206 cm, Weight: 110 kg, Choujin Power: 5,200,000.
Mister VTR
(VA: Toshio Kobayashi). Homeland: Silicon Valley, Age: 31, Height: 190 cm, Weight: 790 kg, Choujin Power: 2,800,000.
Mixer Taitei
(VA: Yasuhiko Kawazu). Homeland: Japan, Age: 20, Height: 245 cm, Weight: 700 kg, Choujin Power: 7,000,000. Mixer Taitei was a blender choujin. He fought Kinnikuman and stole his Burning Inner Strength. He then fought Meat, and was shattered when Meat backdropped him. Trademark Techniques: Power Seperator Blender, Elbow Drop.
King the 100-Ton
(VA: Kazuo Oka). Homeland: Detroit, Michigan, USA, Age: 20, Height: 270 cm, Weight: 20~40~80~100t, Choujin Power: 10,000,000. King the 100-Ton was the heaviest character in the series, although he could also change his density to almost nothing if he desired, and change his body into a variety of shapes (a barbell, sprouting spikes, etc.). He fought Terryman and very nearly beat him, but was ultimately smashed to pieces. Trademark Techniques: Jet Roller See-Saw.
Mariposa
(VA: Masaharu Satou). Homeland: Mexico City, Mexico (originally Planet Kinniku), Age: 24, Height: 185 cm, Weight: 100 kg, Chojin power: 100,000,000. Kinnikuman Mariposa was chosen by the God of Agility to compete with Kinnikuman for the throne of Planet Kinniku. As a child he had stolen the Anoaro Staff from the Robin family and put it to use in his match against Robin Mask, but was beaten. Trademark Techniques: Mokutesma Defense, Aztec Drop, Fake Muscle Revenger.

"Zebra Team"

The Technique Team
The Manriki (The Vice)
(VA: Masaharu Satou). Homeland: Sweden, Height: 250 cm Weight: 500 kg, Choujin Power: 7,210,000. Fought Meat during the Tournament and was winning easily, but the ring was right above a portal to the afterlife and just as the Manriki was about to drop Meat into it Warsman came through and saved him. Although there was a bit of confusion (Warsman had lost part of his memory and attacked Kinnikuman thinking they were archenemies still), Warsman proceeded to defeat the Manriki. Trademark Techniques: Scramble Vice.
Motorman
(VA: Yasuhiko Kawazu). Homeland: France, Age: 23, Height: 190 cm, Weight: 210 kg, Choujin Power: 4,600,000. Motorman was a Robo Choujin with a drill for a head and batteries for forearms. He easily took out Warsman and Terryman but was eventually ripped apart by Ramenman's Camel Clutch. Trademark Techniques: Battery Claw, Drill A Hole Spark.
Bikeman
(VA: Masato Hirano). Homeland: Australia, Age: 24, Choujin Power: 12,000,000.
Parthenon
(VA: Masaharu Satou). Homeland: Greece, Age: 43, Height: 280 cm, Weight: 950 kg, Choujin Power: 15,000,000.
Zebra
(VA: Hirohiko Kakegawa). Homeland: Namibia, Age: 24, Height: 220 cm, Weight: 154 kg, Choujin Power: 1,000,000. Originally Powerfulman, Zebra was chosen by the God of Technique to oppose Kinnikuman's bid for the throne. He had Zebra stripes that controlled his peronallity (white meant Clean Fighter, black meant Rough Fighter). Kinnikuman defeated him with an Incomplete Muscle Spark. Trademark Techniques: Muscle Inferno, Saint Muscle Punch, Mephisto Punch, Goodbye Kinniku Driver, Canvas Presser (Tag technique with Parthenon).

"Soldier Team" (Did not fight)

The true Brutal Team
Woolman
Bulldozerman
Heavy Metal
The God Shark
Kinnikuman Soldier
Formerly known as Soldierman, the God of Brutality transformed him into the original Kinnikuman Soldier. He was killed by Ataru, who subsequently assumed the Soldier identity.

Robin Knight
Father of Robin Mask.
Chojin Enma

Movies

Main Cast

Showdown! The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais (決戦!7人の正義超人vs宇宙野武士, Kessen! Shichinin no Seigi Choujin vs Uchuu Nobushi)
A TV Special first aired in 1984. It covers the Planet Rakka story arc. A young boy from Planet Rakka named Beansman asks Kinnikuman and the others to help save his planet from the Space Samurai's led by Black King.
Cast
The Space Samurais
Kinnikuman (キン肉マン)
First theatrical release. Released in 1984. The Villianous Choujins, led by Octopus Dragon the 3rd, have stolen Mari and Kinnikuman's Championship Belt. In order to get them back, the Idol Choujins must head for Planet Metro and compete in a tournament. Other than being the first theatrical release, this is also the first movie to feature seiyuu Kōji Yada who appears in all following movies (except the final two) and the first to feature series creater Yudetamgo in a cameo.
Cast
The Villianous Choujins
Great Riot! Justice Superman (大暴れ!正義超人, Dai Obare! Seigi Choujin)
Released in 1984. Black Emperor and his Black Army challenge the Seigi Choujins. First movie to feature Buffaloman.
Cast
The Black Army
Justice Supermen vs. Ancient Supermen (正義超人vs古代超人, Seigi Choujin vs Koudai Choujin)
Released in 1985. Having been sealed away hundreds of years ago, Satan King and his Ancient Choujins suddenly awaken. And the only thing on their mind is taking over the world. First movie to feature Kinkotsu-Obaba.
Cast
The Ancient Choujins
Counterattack! The Underground Space Choujins (逆襲!宇宙かくれ超人, Gyakushuu! Uchuu Kakure Choujin)
Released in 1985. Hydra King and his subordinates the Underground Space Choujins have kidnapped Robin Mask. Now the Seigi Choujin must race off to save him while battling not only the Underground Space Choujins but clones of old foes as well. First movie to feature Geronimo.
Cast
The Underground Space Choujins
Hour of Triumph! Justice Superman (晴れ姿!正義超人, Haresugata! Seigi Choujin)
Released in 1985. Kinnikuman is suddenly transported to Edo-period Japan and makes instant enemies with Akenama Doji. After Princess Mari is kidnapped by Akenama's Big Four, Kinnikuman and the Seigi Choujins (who have managed to show up thanks to Kinkotsu-Obaba's time slip abilities) race to battle Akenama and save Princess Mari.
Cast
Akenama and The Big Four
Crisis in New York! (ニューヨーク危機一髪!, Nyū Yōku Kiki Ippatsu!)
Released in 1986. As the Seigi Choujins attend and awards ceremony for Terryman in New York, a black goo suddenly arrives from space and absorbs everyone. It then materializes into Akuma Shogun (different from the one in the series). The only one who can stop him is Kinnikuman, who was late for the ceremony because he was busy eating gyuudon.
Cast
And
Justice Supermen vs. Soldier Supermen (正義超人vs戦士超人, Seigi Choujin vs Senshi Choujin)
Released in 1987. Meat has been kidnapped by some evil Choujins, so Kinnikuman rushes off to save him (without the aid of the Seigi Choujins). Only movie to feature Neptuneman.
Cast
The Soldier Choujins

Muscle Returns

Muscle Returns (マッスル・リターンズ, 1996, Kakutou Ace, Kadokawa Shoten) was a one-shot follow up story set 8 years after Kinnikuman's conclusion. In it, a very powerful Choujin named Buki Boy bursts onto the scene and easily takes out Warsman, Terryman, and Buffaloman, leading to a climatic show down with Kinnikuman. The story contained a few inconsistencies with Kinnikuman Nisei (which began publication two years later), one of which being the appearance of a young Kevin Mask. His mask was different, resembling his father's, and according to his starting age in Nisei (14) he shouldn't have even been born when this story takes place.

The manga was edited/fixed and re-released in 2006. Kevin Mask's look was changed into that of a little boy in school clothes, rather than looking like he was 14 with Robin's armor. Meat, who was susposed to be in suspended animation while the story took place, was replaced by Geronimo.

Buki Boy (ＢＵＫＩボーイ) Classification: Zangyaku Choujin
Homeland: Brazil
Choujin Power: Unknown
Trademark Techniques: Buki Thunder Hammer Drop, Bewitching Eyelids, Choking Sleeper
First Appearance: Muscle Returns

A very powerful Choujin who bursts onto the scene and easily takes out Warsman, Terryman, and Buffaloman. He is eventually defeated by Kinnikuman.

Celebrity Appearances

Manga to Anime Changes

  • Robin Mask's skin color was changed from flesh-colored to blue. Likewise, Ashuraman's was changed from blue to flesh-colored.
  • In the manga, the announcer's eventually fade into the background until there's just one and he's only represented by speech bubbles appearing in the corners of the panels. In the anime, however, the announcers are always seen. Also, the color commentator Tazahama is replaced by Nakano-san.
  • The more violent scenes have been toned down. For instance, the infamous scene in the first Olympics where Ramenman rips Brockenman in half with the Camel Clutch has been changed to him merely breaking Brockenman's back (still killing him, though) and then turning him into ramen noodles which he then eats.
  • The Dream Tag Tournament is followed by two anime original story arcs: The Psycho Choujin arc and the Heinous Choujin arc.
  • In the manga there are very obvious hints that Mongolman is actually Ramenman in disguise (such as Mongolman removing his mask and fake upper-body muscles while walking off into the distance). In the anime these hints are missing.
  • Originally, Kinnikuman meets Bibinba and they fall in love, causing Kinnikuman's first love interest, Mari Nikaidou, to leave Japan. After the series ends, Kinnikuman and Bibinba get married. In the anime, Mari stays around as Kinnikuman's main love interest with Bibinba only playing a very small role in the final storyline.
  • The American Tour arc is shortened to only include the fight with Jesse Maivia, the American Tag Tournament, and the rematch with Robin Mask. The second Monster Extermination saga is scrapped completely.
  • Certain names were changed, including: Abdullah→ Abdoodoollah, Beauty Rhodes→ Beauty Rorodes, Wolfman→ Rikishiman and others. This was done to avoid legal dispute with the real-life wrestlers who used these names (Abdullah the Butcher, Dusty Rhodes, Chiyonofuji Mitsugu, and others). Some move names were changed as well, like: Niku Curtain→ Kinniku Guard and Apache War Cry→ Wild War Cry (Scramble for the Throne only).

Techniques

Striking Techniques

Leg Lariat (レッグラリアート)
Used by Ramenman. A jump spinning kick where the shin of the leg hits the opponent's neck.
Red Rain of Berlin (ベルリンの赤い雨 Berurin no Akai Ame)
Brocken Jr.'s trademark attack. A hand chop that actually cuts the opponent's flesh
Black Fog of Hamburg (ハンブルグの黒い霧 Hanburugu no Kuroi Kiri)
Used by Brocken Jr.. Standing behind an opponent, Brocken does a handstand on their head. He then flips forward and kicks them in the face. He used this technique on Super Phoenix.
Rubik's Cube Twist (ルービックキューブ張り手 Ruubikku Kyuubu Harite)
Wolfman's trademark attack. He hand slaps his opponent in the face so much that their head swells up like a Rubik's Cube.
Choujin 102 Attacks (超人一〇二芸, Choujin Ichimaruni Gei)
Used by Ramenman. This collection of martial arts techniques originates from Ramenman's spinoff series Tatakae!! Ramenman, but became so popular that Yudetamago began using it in Kinnikuman as well. In Kinnikuman Nisei it is established that these techniques are now Ramenman's main finishing moves.
Screw Driver (スクリュードライバー)
Used by Warsman. Warsman does a spinning horizontal leap towards his opponent, slicing them up with his exposed Bear Claws.
Hurricane Mixer (ハリケーンミキサー)
Buffaloman's trademark attack. Buffaloman charges at his opponent and knocks them up into the air with his Long Horns. The victim spins as he falls back to the ground.
Quarrel Bomber (喧嘩(クォーラル) ボンバー)
Neptuneman's trademark attack. A running clothesline fusing together Neptuneman's massive arms and his Magnet Power. While posing as The Samurai during the Royal Rumble for the Kinniku Throne he called it the Iai Kiri Bomber.

Throwing Techniques

Gassho Hineri (合掌ひねり)
Used by Wolfman. Wolfman grabs his opponent by the head with both hands and throws them out of the ring. He first used it on Cubeman during the 21st Choujin Olympics.
Choujin Cross Slam (超人十字架落とし Choujin Juujika Otoshi)
Used by Buffaloman. Facing his opponent, Buffaloman grabs him by the wrists and holds his arms up. He then brings the victim chest to chest with, jumps up into the air, and drives him head first into the canvas. This move was used multiple times against Mammothman during the Royal Rumble for the Kinniku Throne.
Double Leg Suplex (ダブル・レッグ・スープレックス)
Used by Neptuneman. Neptuneman knocks his opponent into the ropes (usually with the Quarrel Bomber), and as the victim flies back at him (back facing him), he grabs him around the torso, forcing his back into the spikes on his vest. He then grabs the victim by the underside of the calfs, flips back, and slams him back first into the canvas. He first used this on Warsman during the Dream Tag Tournament.
Back Flip (バックフリップ)
Used by Kamehame. Kamehame used this move to defeat Kinnikuman at their first meeting. It is the final part in his "Triple Beefcake" combo.

Slamming Techniques

Kinniku Buster (キン肉バスター)
Kinnikuman's trademark technique. Suguru places his opponent's neck on his shoulder and grabs him by the feet. He then launches up into the air and slams back down to the ground on his butt. The move's typical affect is a broken back, shattered hips, and a torn groin. Suguru first used this move against Warsman and went on to use it to gain victories against SteCase King, Atlantis, Buffaloman, and Mr. VTR. Both Buffaloman and Ashuraman found weaknesses in it and developed their own versions.
Kinniku Driver (キン肉ドライバー)
Used by Kinnikuman. While in midair, Suguru grabs his opponents ankles and rest his feet on the underside of his arms. He then proceds to ride the victim neck and shoulders first down to the canvas. He used it to destroy Akuma Shogun and later Hawkman as well.
Muscle Spark (マッスルスパーク)
Kinnikuman's ultimate technique.
Muscle Inferno (マッスル・インフェルノ)
Kinnikuman Zebra's trademark technique. With his opponent falling facedown towards the canvas, Zebra jumps up vertically and does a spinning dropkick to his opponent's chest. He then quickly flips up and over his opponent and kicks them in the back of the neck area, driving them into the wall.
Muscle Revenger (マッスル・リベンジャー)
Kinnikuman Super Phoenix's trademark technique. With his opponent falling upside down towards the canvas, Phoenix jumps up and headbutts them sending them flying up and then down again. He does this multiple times and then finally jumps up after his opponent. He then gets behind his upside down opponent, grabs their wrists, hooks their ankles with his legs, and drives them shoulder-area first into (usually) the corner post. A phony version of this is used by Mariposa, in which he jumps into the air, dives down, and headbutts his opponent multiple times, slowly imbedding them into the ring.
Calf Branding (カーフ・ブランディング)
Used by Terryman. Terry runs up behind his opponent, strikes their neck with his knee, and drives them into the canvas. He used this technique to defeat Skull Boze and later to shatter King the 100 Ton.
Robin Special (ロビンスペシャル)
Used by Robin Mask.
Kowloon Wall Drop (九龍城落地 (ガウロンセンドロップ), Gauron Sen Doroppu)
Used by Ramenman. Ramenman sends his opponent into the air and then jumps up after him. He grabs the victim by the leg and places him on his shoulders. He then flips upside down and drives his opponent head first into the canvas. He used this technique to defeat Bikeman.
Ashura Buster (阿修羅バスター)
Used by Ashuraman. Ashuraman puts his opponent in the Kinniku Buster hold. He then uses his second pair of arms to also hold onto the vitims arms, decreasing the chance of escape.
Hell's Guillotine (地獄の断頭台 Jigoku no Dantoudai)
Akuma Shogun's trademark technique.
Mountain Drop (マウンテン・ドロップ)
The Mountain's trademark technique. It's nothing more than a common Body Splash. What makes it so special is that Mountain weighs about 1,000kgs.

Clutch Holds

Choujin Hanging (超人絞殺刑 Choujin Kousatsu Kei)
Used by Kinnikuman. One of the 48 Killer Moves. Suguru grabs his opponent by the wrist and leaps over their head and over the rope, where he pulls on their arms. He used this move against Mr. VTR.
'Side Guard (脇固め Waki Katame'')
Used by Kinnikuman. One of the 52 Clutch Holds.
Kangaroo Clutch (カンガルー・クラッチ)
Used by Kinnikuman. One of the 52 Clutch Holds.
Hell's Manji Hold (地獄卍固め Jigoku Manji Katame)
Used by Kinnikuman. One of the 52 Clutch Holds.
Spinning Toe Hold (スピニング・トーホールド)
Terryman's trademark technique. Made popular by Terry Funk, whom Terry is modeled after.
Texas Clover Hold (テキサスクローバーホールド)
Used by Terryman. Another nod to Terry Funk.
Tower Bridge (タワーブリッジ)
Robin Mask's trademark technique. A stronger version of the Argentine Back Breaker. Notable victims include Kinnikuman, Atlantis, Junkman, Parthenon, and Mammothman.
Camel Clutch (キャメル・クラッチ)
Ramenman's trademark technique. He used it to rip Brokenman and (much later) Motorman in half.
Palo Special (パロ・スペシャル)
Warsman's trademark technique. Warsman jumps onto an opponent's back, wraps his legs around their calfs, grabs their wrists, holds up their arms, and then pulls them inward.
Quarrel Special (喧嘩(クォーラル) スペシャル)
Used by Neptuneman. A variation of the Octopus Hold, it was his trademark technique when he was still just Quarrelman. He used it on Kendaman, Warsman, and Sunshine.
Bow Back Breaker (ボー・バックブリーカー)
Used by Kamehame. One of the 52 Clutch Holds and part of his "Triple Beefcake" combo.
Gory Special Hold (ゴリー・エスペシャル・ホールド)
Used by Kamehame. One of the 52 Clutch Holds and part of his "Triple Beefcake" combo.

Double Team Techniques

Cross Bomber (クロス・ボンバー)
The trademark technique of the Hell Missionaries (Neptuneman and Big the Budou). The two of them simultaneously clothesline the same opponent (Neptuneman from the front, Budou from the back). Kinnikuman and Robin Mask (as Blue Impulse) also used this move but called it the "Japanese/English Bomber".
Hell's Combination (地獄のコンビネーション, Jigoku no Konbinēshon)
A collection of tag maneuvers used by Ashuraman and Sunshine.
Hellish Screw (地獄のネジ回し, Jigoku no Neji Mawashi)
The trademark technique of Screw Kid and Kendaman.
Rising Technique Triangle Dreamer (昇技・トライアングルドリーマー, Shouzi Toraianguru Dorīmā)
Satan Cross' trademark technique which he performs with his demon parasite.
Muscle Docking (マッスル・ドッキング)
The trademark technique of the Muscle Brothers (Kinnikuman and Kinnikuman Great). Kinnikuman does a Kinniku Buster on one opponent while Great (Kamehame and later Terryman) does a Kinniku Driver on the other opponent. The "docking" part comes from the fact that Kinnikuman is actually sitting on Great's shoulders during the technique.
4D Cross (四次元交差, Yojigen Kousa)
The trademark move of the 4D Killer Combo (Black Hole and Pentagon).
Rainbow Bridge Suplex (レインボーブリッジスープレックス)
Used by the Ganryu Island Combo (Kinnikuman and The Samurai).
Long Horn Train (ロングホーン・トレイン)
The trademark technique of the 20 Million Powers (Mongolman and Buffaloman). Mongolman and Buffalomna stand back to back. Mongolman then hooks Buffalomans arms and carries him on his back. He then bends forward and charges towards the opponents. Buffaloman's Long Horn then grows, impaling the opponents.

Other

Kinniku Flash (キン肉フラッシュ)
Used by Kinnikuman during the Monster Hunting Days. Suguru crosses his forearms and fires a beam at his foe.
Kinniku Beam (キン肉ビーム)
Used by Kinnikuman during the Monster Hunting Days. Suguru jumps up and crosses his shins, firing a beam at his foe.
Fuu Rin Ka Zan (風林火山)
Used by Kinnikuman. No. 3 of the 48 Killer Moves. Suguru first puts his opponent in a double underhook position, spins him around, throwing him from arm to arm, and slams him into the canvas (風 Fuu, "Blow Like the Wind"). 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 piledriver hold. (林 Rin, "Silent Like the Forest"). With his opponent in a piledriver hold, Suguru drives him into the canvas (火 Ka, "Conquer Like the Fire"). Finally, he throws his opponent into the air, jumps up after him, cathes him in a Reverse Romero Special, and falls back to the canvas (山 Zan, "Immovable Like the Mountain"). He used this technique to defeat Jesse Maivia.
Apache War Cry (アパッチの雄叫び Apatchi no Otakebi)
Geronimo's trademark technique. Geronimo cries his battle cry (U-Ra-Ra!!) so loudly that it creates shockwaves. He used this technique to defeat sand brick behemoth Sunshine, whose weakness was loud noises. In the second anime it was called the Yasei no Otakebi (Wild War Cry).
Hell's Tornado (竜巻地獄 Tatsumaki Jigoku)
Ashuraman's trademark technique. Ashuraman throws a punch with three of his arms simultaneously, creating a small tornado.
Sand Hell (砂地獄, Suna Jigoku)
A technique used by Sunshine.
Cursed Roller (呪いのローラー, Noroi no Rōrā)
Sunshine's trademark technique.
Hell's Nine Point Seal (地獄の九所封じ Jigoku no Kyuu Shofuuji)
Used by Akuma Shogun. It is a combo of nine devastating techniques in a row, ending with the Hell's Guillotine.
Devil Tomboy (デビル・トムボーイ)
Springman's signature move. He rolls down giant stairs like a Slinky, then traps his opponent inside his coils and squeezes until he tears them apart. He used this technique in his match against Wolfman.
Devil's Symphony (悪魔のシンフォニー, Akuma no Shinfonii)
SteCase King's trademark technique. He jumps onto an opponents shoulders and places his headphone feet over their ears. He then plays really loud music, causing the opponent massive ear damage and knocking them unconscious.
Rainbow Shower (レインボーシャワー)
Prisman's trademark technique. While standing (or floating) in front of the sun, Prisman can fire a ray that is hot enough to burn the flesh off a Choujin. He used it to kill Kinnikuman Zebra after Zebra lost to Kinnikuman.

Games

Kinnikuman Koroshiamu Deathmatch (MSX, 1985, Bandai)
One-on-one fighting game.
Kinnikuman Muscle Tag Match (Famicon, November 8, 1985, Bandai) Characters: Kinnikuman, Terryman, Ramenman, Robin Mask, Warsman, Buffaloman, Ashuraman, Brocken Jr.
2-on-2 tag match fighting game. Released in the United States as M.U.S.C.L.E.. In the American version, Brocken Jr. was replaced with Geronimo.
Kinnikuman: Kinniku-Sei Oui Soudatsusen (Famicom Disk System, May 1, 1987, Bandai)
Kinnikuman Dirty Challenger (Super Famicon, August 21, 1992, Yutaka) Characters: Kinnikuman, Super Phoenix, Soldier, Zebra, Mariposa, Big Body, Kinnikuman Great (secret)
One-on-One fighting game.
Kinnikuman The Dream Match (Game Boy, September 12, 1992, Yutaka) Characters: Kinnikuman, Terryman, Ramenman, Robin Mask, Warsman, Brocken Jr.
One-on-one fighting game.
'''Kinnikuman Choujin Koroshiamu (I-Mode, 2001, Shueisha)
A game-site for I-Mode users where players can create their own Choujins.
Kinnikuman Generations (Playstation 2, April 22, 2004, Bandai) Characters: Kinnikuman, Mantarou, Terryman/Kinnikuman Great, Terry the Kid, Ramenman/Mongolman, Seiuchin, Robin Mask/The Barracuda, Kevin Mask, Warsman/Chloe, Scarface, Brocken Jr., Jade, Buffaloman/Possessed Buffaloman, Gazelleman, Sunshine/New Sunshine, Checkmate, The Ninja, Hanzou, Kinkotsuman, Bone Cold, Geronimo, Wolfman, Kamehame/Kinnikuman Great, Canadianman, Specialman, Akuma Shougun/Goldman, Ashuraman, Black Hole, Pentagon, Neptuneman/Quarrelman, Big the Budou/Neptune King, Mayumi, Harabote, Ricardo/Lord of Darkness, Ilyuhin
An expanded version of the Nintendo GameCube game Kinnikuman Nisei: Legendary Choujins vs. New Generation Choujins. Contains Singles Matchs, Tag Matchs, Survivor Modes and more. released in the United States as Galactic Wrestling.
Kinnikuman Muscle Generations (PSP, February 23, 2006, Bandai)
The same game as Kinnikuman Generations but with 3 new characters (Screw Kid, Kendaman, and Soldier) and some new Story Modes. Also, Akira Kamiya returns as the voice of Kinnikuman.
Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix (Arcade, 2006) Characters: Kinnikuman, Terryman/Kinnikuman Great II, Ramenman/Mongolman, Robin Mask, Warsman/Chloe, Brocken Jr., Wolfman, Pentagon, Benkiman, Mantarou, Kevin Mask, Buffaloman, Akuma Shogun, Ashuraman, Sunshine, The Ninja
One-on-one fighting game.
Kinnikuman Muscle Grand Prix MAX (PS2, July 27, 2006) Characters: Kinnikuman, Terryman/Kinnikuman Great II, Ramenman/Mongolman, Robin Mask, Warsman/Chloe, Brocken Jr., Wolfman, Geronimo, Pentagon, Benkiman, Mantarou, Terry the Kid, Kevin Mask, Jade, Checkmate, Scarface, Ilyuhin, Buffaloman, Mister Kamen, Springman, SteCase King, Black Hole, The Mountain, Atlantis, Akuma Shogun, Ashuraman, Sunshine, The Ninja, Junkman, Planetman, Sneagator
Storymode Appearances: Meat, Mayumi, Harabote, Bibimba.
Special: People who order the game recieve a Meat-kun bank.
The same as Muscle Grand Prix but with additional playable characters. Also contains a Tournament Mode in which between match animations differ depending on which Choujin you choose and who your opponents are. Contains story mode that covers the Seven Devil Choujins and Golden Mask arcs.

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