Kinnikuman
Kinnikuman (a.k.a. Kinniku Suguru) is a cowardly, clumsy, moronic, gyuudon-devouring excuse for a superhero (or Choujin)... who just happens to be the prince of an alien planet. But despite his pathetic appearance, he is very honorable and can become quite powerful when he needs to be. With his sidekick Meat-kun and fellow Choujins Terryman and Ramenman there to help him, Suguru quests to become the greatest Choujin on the planet. Whether with a combination of tremendous heart and stamina (The Burning Inner Strength) or the "Power of Friendship", Kinnikuman frequently defeats villians 10 times more powerful than him and often causes his enemies to have a change of heart and join him. Though he seems destined to be an idiot forever, slowly but surely Kinnikuman becomes worthy of the title "Hero".
Notes:
- Between volumes 36 and 37 publication there's 22 years gap. From volume 38 onwards starts restarted in 2011 version.
- Kinnikuman won the 30th Shogakukan Manga Award for best children's manga in 1984.
Notes:
- Between volumes 36 and 37 publication there's 22 years gap. From volume 38 onwards starts restarted in 2011 version.
- Kinnikuman won the 30th Shogakukan Manga Award for best children's manga in 1984.
Details
Format
MangaSource
OriginalRomaji
KinnikumanNative
キン肉マンCountry
JPStatus
ReleasingStart Date
Tuesday, May 15, 1979Synonyms
Kinniku-Man
Muscleman
Muscule Man
Musculman
Muscleman
Muscule Man
Musculman
Tags
Wrestling
100%
Martial Arts
85%
Shounen
79%
Super Power
73%
Aliens
60%
Slapstick
60%
Kaiju
60%
Primarily Adult Cast
60%
Travel
60%
Surreal Comedy
60%
Meta
60%
Primarily Male Cast
60%
Parody
60%
Gods
50%
Space
40%
Disability
20%
Superhero
20%