Kinnikuman Anime Watch Guide
Anime
The original Kinnikuman manga created by the duo Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada, known as Yudetamago was originally published in Shueisha's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1979 to 1987, and was adapted into two anime television series by Toei Animation. It restarted publication in 2011 and has spawned spin-off manga and anime series, video games, anime films, and several Kinnikuman-related merchandise.
There is also a sequel, the Kinnikuman: The 2nd Generation (Kinnikuman II Sei, known as Ultimate Muscle outside Japan) manga that was serialized in Weekly Playboy between 1998 and 2004. It was also adapted into three television series.
Kinnikuman is one of the best-selling manga series in Japan, selling over 77 million copies by 2021.
A new anime television series adaptation produced by Production I.G, based on the 2011 revival manga and celebrating the 40th anniversary of the original anime television series, is set to premiere in July 2024.
There is also a sequel, the Kinnikuman: The 2nd Generation (Kinnikuman II Sei, known as Ultimate Muscle outside Japan) manga that was serialized in Weekly Playboy between 1998 and 2004. It was also adapted into three television series.
Kinnikuman is one of the best-selling manga series in Japan, selling over 77 million copies by 2021.
A new anime television series adaptation produced by Production I.G, based on the 2011 revival manga and celebrating the 40th anniversary of the original anime television series, is set to premiere in July 2024.
TV, 1983,
137 eps
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Adapted from Volumes 1-23 of the original Kinnikuman manga by Yudetamago.
Season 1 (Episodes 1-65):-
1st Kaiju Extermination Arc (Episodes 1-6)
20th Chojin Olympics Arc (Episodes 7-18)
American Tour Arc (Episodes 19-26)
21st Chojin Olympics Arc (Episodes 27-47)
2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc Part 1 (TV Special)
Seven Devil Chojin Arc (Episodes 48-65)
2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc Part 2 (Movie 2)
Season 2 (Episodes 66-124):-
Golden Mask Arc (Episodes 66-86)
Dream Chojin Tag Arc (Episodes 87-119)
Ultimate Chojin Arc (Episodes 120-124) (Anime Only)
Season 3 (Episodes 125-137):-
Heinous Chojin Arc (Episodes 125-137) (Anime Only)
Season 1 (Episodes 1-65):-
1st Kaiju Extermination Arc (Episodes 1-6)
20th Chojin Olympics Arc (Episodes 7-18)
American Tour Arc (Episodes 19-26)
21st Chojin Olympics Arc (Episodes 27-47)
2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc Part 1 (TV Special)
Seven Devil Chojin Arc (Episodes 48-65)
2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc Part 2 (Movie 2)
Season 2 (Episodes 66-124):-
Golden Mask Arc (Episodes 66-86)
Dream Chojin Tag Arc (Episodes 87-119)
Ultimate Chojin Arc (Episodes 120-124) (Anime Only)
Season 3 (Episodes 125-137):-
Heinous Chojin Arc (Episodes 125-137) (Anime Only)
TV Special, 1984,
1 ep
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It covers the Planet Rakka Mini-Arc from 2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc.
Watch after Episode 47
Watch after Episode 47
Movie, 1984,
1 ep
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Movie 2
It covers the Bibimba Mini-Arc from 2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc.
Watch after Movie 1
It covers the Bibimba Mini-Arc from 2nd Kaiju Extermination Arc.
Watch after Movie 1
Movie, 1985,
1 ep
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Movie 3
Watch after Episode 86
Watch after Episode 86
Movie, 1985,
1 ep
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Movie 4
Watch after Episode 119
Watch after Episode 119
Movie, 1986,
1 ep
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Movie 7
Watch after Episode 137
Watch after Episode 137
TV, 1991,
46 eps
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Adapted from Volumes 24-36(End) of the original Kinnikuman manga by Yudetamago.
Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne Arc (Episodes 1-46)
Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne Arc (Episodes 1-46)
TV, 1988,
35 eps
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Alternate spin-off series centering around the character Ramenman. Based on the manga of the same name by Yudetamago.
Movie, 2001,
1 ep
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Movie 1 (Nisei)
Pilot Movie. Takes place after Kinnikuman Nisei Episode 4.
Pilot Movie. Takes place after Kinnikuman Nisei Episode 4.
TV, 2002,
51 eps
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Kinnikuman: The Second Generation sequel to the Original Manga. Adapted from Volumes 1-21 of the Kinnikuman Nisei manga by Yudetamago.
Hercules Factory Arc (Episodes 1-4)
d.M.p Arc (Episodes 5-16)
HF First Year Replacement Matches Arc (Episodes 17-32)
Fire of Inner Strength Challenge Arc (Episodes 33-40)
Chojin Olympics: The Resurrection Arc Part 1 (Episodes 41-44)
Poison Six Pack Arc (Episodes 45-51) (Anime Only)
Hercules Factory Arc (Episodes 1-4)
d.M.p Arc (Episodes 5-16)
HF First Year Replacement Matches Arc (Episodes 17-32)
Fire of Inner Strength Challenge Arc (Episodes 33-40)
Chojin Olympics: The Resurrection Arc Part 1 (Episodes 41-44)
Poison Six Pack Arc (Episodes 45-51) (Anime Only)
Movie, 2002,
1 ep
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Movie 2 (Nisei)
Watch after Episode 32
Watch after Episode 32
TV, 2004,
13 eps
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Chojin Olympics: The Resurrection Arc Part 2 (Episodes 52-64)
TV, 2006,
13 eps
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Chojin Olympics: The Resurrection Arc Part 3 (Episodes 65-77)
TV Special, 2024,
1 ep
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Episode 0 of Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc
TV, 2024,
11 eps
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The TV anime adaptation of the Kinnikuman (2011) manga by Yudetamago. This series will cover the events of the Perfect Origin Arc, as a commemoration of both the 40th anniversary of the 1983 anime and the 45th anniversary of the franchise as a whole.
TV, 2025,
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Second season of Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc.
