Japan Synopsis
キン肉マン
Kinnikuman (real name Suguru Kinniku), is a clumsy, foolish, comical superhero who discovers that he is the missing prince of the planet Kinniku (known for producing the greatest superheroes in the universe). Since he is a clumsy fool, however, he must prove himself worthy of the throne. To do so he enters wrestling competitions and battles evil Chojin.
Audience Engagement
33 audience reviews — more than 53% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity (94th percentile) outruns review volume (53th) — a trending, discussed title among Japan seriess.
Also On Nippon TV
Other series that aired on Nippon TV.
Other Titles From Toei Animation
Animation + Comedy in Japan
973 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Comedy genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Kinnikuman itself).
The 1982–1984 Japan Window
Among 57 Japan seriess we catalog from this window, Kinnikuman places #6 — near the top of its class.
#1Space Cobra
★ 8.3 · 1982
#2Super Dimension Fortress Macross
★ 8.1 · 1982
#3Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
★ 7.9 · 1984
#4The Transformers
★ 7.9 · 1984
#5Captain Tsubasa
★ 7.8 · 1983
#6Kinnikuman
★ 7.8 · 1983
#7Voltron: Defender of the Universe
★ 7.6 · 1984
#8Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space
★ 7.6 · 1982
The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1980s in Japan, 280 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Kinnikuman premiered alongside 17 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 17 other Japan seriess in 1983.
The 596th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #835 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (82nd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.9 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #690 of 2,532 (top 27%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Toei Animation, TV3, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 2 / 183 |
| Release Date | April 3, 1983 |
| Official Site | www.kinnikuman.jp |
Questions Answered
Who created Kinnikuman?
Kinnikuman was created by Yudetamago.
When did Kinnikuman end?
Kinnikuman finished its run with its final episode airing on September 27, 1992.
Where did Kinnikuman air?
Kinnikuman aired on Nippon TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.