Kinnikuman Movies

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Kinnikuman has had one TV special and seven theatrically released movies.

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[edit] Main cast

The following is the voice cast of the main characters of the series as they appear in each film. The voice cast for movie only characters are listed with the movies they appear in.

[edit] Main cast

[edit] 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

[edit] Kinnikuman: Stolen Championship Belt

(キン肉マン 奪われたチャンピオンベルト, Kinnikuman Ubawareta Chanpion Beruto)

First theatrical release. Released in 1984. 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 creator Yudetamago in a cameo.

Summary

Mari-san and Kinnikuman's Championship Belt are stolen by wrestlers from the Space Underground Wrestling League. Burning with anger, Kinnikuman joins up with Terryman and the Idol Choujins and depart to the ends of the universe for Planet Metro, where Octopus Dragon (オクトバスドラゴン?) and his Kyouaku Choujin (凶悪超人, Villainous Supermen?) await them. The first battle is Rikishiman vs. Harigoras (ハリゴラス?). At the end of this violent battle, Rikishiman shoves Harigoras into a ravine but falls in as well. The Kyouaku Choujin's attack ensues and one by one Ramenman, Brocken Jr., and the others have their fight, while Kinnikuman and Terryman team up to fight Octopus Dragon & Mouko-seijin (猛虎星人, Ferocious Alien Tiger?) in a tag match. As the whole universe watches on, Kinnikuman gains the victory with his Kajiba no Kuso Djikara, regaining Mari-san and the Belt.

Cast

Kyouaku Choujin

[edit] Great Riot! Justice Superman

(大暴れ!正義超人, Dai Obare! Seigi Choujin)

Released in 1984. First movie to feature Buffaloman.

Summary

The leader of the Black Corps (ブラック軍団, Burakku Gundan?), the "Dark Monarch" Black Emperor (ブラックエンペラー?), wishes to destroy Kinnikuman and the Seigi Choujins and take over the world. He has his subordinates attack Seigi Choujins all over the world, including Kinnikuman. After their tremendous battles, the other Seigi Choujins are completely exhausted and covered in wounds. Meanwhile, Kinnikuman defeats Ninja Choujin Great Ukon (大ウコン, Dai Ukon?) with a Kinniku Buster, so Black Emperor challenges him to a deciding match at the foot of Mount Fuji. The exhausted Seigi Choujins head to the fight in order to lend their support. As the deadly battle between Kinnikuman and Black Emperor continues, Buffaloman appears as well and lends his support. The Seigi Choujin's friendship ring is expanded and Kinnikuman defeats Black Emperor with his New Finishing Move the Kinniku Driver.

Cast

Black Corps

[edit] Justice Supermen vs. Ancient Supermen

(正義超人vs古代超人, Seigi Choujin vs Koudai Choujin)

Released in 1985. First movie to feature Kinkotsu-Obaba.

Summary

The "Space Ruler" Satan King (サタンキング?) has his Koudai Choujin (古代超人, Ancient Supermen?) attack Kinnikuman, Terryman, and the other Seigi Choujins. Long ago, Satan King had secretly sent his subordinates to Earth to wait for the right moment. Each Seigi Choujin is able to survive their battles with their trademark techniques, but Satan King takes Mari-san's kindergarten students hostage and summons the Seigi Choujins to Mount Everest. One by one Satan King's subordinates attack and the Seigi Choujins are critically injured. Finally, Satan King has conquered Earth and laughs loudly. At that moment, Kinnikuman arrives and the single greatest decisive battle for the world begins. Satan King attacks Kinnikuman with his ice and lightning attacks, making him dizzy, but he recovers and defeats Satan King with his New Finishing Move the Kinniku Driver.

Cast

Koudai Choujin

[edit] Counterattack! The Underground Space Choujins

(逆襲!宇宙かくれ超人, Gyakushuu! Uchuu Kakure Choujin)

Released in 1985. First movie to feature Geronimo.

Summary

As the whole world watches the Choujin Rugby game on TV, the "Underground Space Emperor" Hydra King (ハイドラキング?) has his Uchuu Kakure Choujin (宇宙かくれ超人, Underground Space Supermen?) kidnap Robin Mask. Their aim is to lure out the Seigi Choujins and then attack them using the Robin Memo, which contains info on all of the Seigi Choujin's weaknesses. Watching on TV all over the world, Kinnikuman and the Seigi Choujins get together and head for Planet Hydra. When they arrive they discover that Robin Mask has been placed on a crucifix and a time bomb has been attached to his chest. The mountains on which they stand break apart and the Uchuu Kakure Choujins attack. Though their weaknesses are being attacked, the Seigi Choujins fight on. They eventually overcome Hydra King's cowardly attacks and defeat him with their combination technique Miracle Friendship Hold ・ Choujin Southern Cross.

Cast

Uchuu Kakure Choujin

[edit] Hour of Triumph! Justice Superman

(晴れ姿!正義超人, Haresugata! Seigi Choujin)

Released in 1985.

Summary

While performing in a movie, Kinnikuman suddenly disappears. Somehow, he has been sent to Edo Period Japan. In Edo Japan, a villain called Akenama Douji (朱天童子?) is threatening to destroy the Earth if he is not given Princess Mari. Always willing to impress a pretty girl, Kinnikuman immediately vows to destroy Akenama Doji. He disguises as Princess Mari and goes to meet Akenama Doji, but Akenama Doji and his Big Four (四天王, Shitennou?) see through Kinnikuman's disguise and beat him up. Aware of Kinnikuman's situation, Terryman, Robin Mask, and the other Seigi Choujins travel to Edo Japan (via Kinkotsu-obaba's powers). Afterwards, Princess Mari is kidnapped and Kinnikuman and the Seigi Choujins head for the snowy Japanese Alps. While the other Seigi Choujins take care of the Akenama Corps, a deadly battles ensues between Kinnikuman and Akenama Doji on an Ice-Top Ring. Akenama Doji fires multiple fire rings out of his mouth at Kinnikuman, but Kinnikuman become a Flame of Justice and defeats him with his New Finishing Move the Neo Kinniku Buster. And thus, Earth's peace is protected.

Cast

  • Chisato Nakajima as Princess Mari
  • Yudetamago as Ukonnosuke

Akenama and The Big Four

[edit] Crisis in New York!

(ニューヨーク危機一髪!, Nyū Yōku Kiki Ippatsu!)

Released in 1986 with Captain Tsubasa: Race Towards Tommorrow, GeGeGe no Kitarou: The Great Yokai War, and Choushinsei Flashman. Last film to feature a Yudetamago cameo.

Summary

In the vastness of space, a mysterious black gas moves towards Earth, absorbing energy along the way. At that time, in New York City, Terryman receives the American Honour Award before an overwhelming crowd. Attracted by the Metropolis Power, the black gas arrives and absorbs the energy of every human and building in sight. After it absorbs the Seigi Choujins, the gas then materializes into Akuma Shogun (though different from the one in the series). Meanwhile, Kinnikuman has a stomach ache from eating to much gyuudon and arrives late. In order to rescue Terryman and the others he fights Akuma Shogun in a Skyscraper Death Match. However, after absorbing the Seigi Choujins, Akuma Shogun is able to use their trademark techniques and continuously attacks Kinnikuman. Just as Akuma Shogun is about to when, the Seigi Choujins are revived and cheer for Kinnikuman from within his body. Fueled by the support of his friends, Kinnikuman is able to defeat Akuma Shogun with the Friendship Combination Kinniku Driver Special.

Cast

And

[edit] Justice Supermen vs. Soldier Supermen

(正義超人vs戦士超人, Seigi Choujin vs Senshi Choujin)

Released in 1987 with GeGeGe no Kitarou: Crash!! The Great Rebellion of the Multi-Dimensional Yōkai and Dragon Ball: The Legend of Shen Long . Only movie to feature Neptuneman.

Summary

Meat-kun has been kidnapped by Tetsu Kamen (鉄仮面, Iron Mask?). In order to save Meat-kun, the treasure of Inmora Island is needed. Furthermore, the treasure is hidden in the Seven Story Tower, which is guarded by the brutal Senshi Choujins (戦士超人, Soldier Supermen?). When Kinnikuman asks Terryman and the Seigi Choujins to help him, for some reason they all refuse. Alone, Kinnikuman heads to Inmora Island to fight the Senshi Choujin and is overwhelmed by their great numbers. Gradually he gets worn out, and at that time Terryman, Ramenman and the others come running. They explain that the reason they had been cold-hearted was because they didn't want him to always rely upon them. Kinnikuman's courage is increased hundrefold and they all leap into the Seven Story Tower where the true fight begins. However, the Senshi Choujin boss Big Shinjou (ビッグ・シンジョウ?) possesses the power hypnotism and learned of the Seigi Choujins weaknesses from Meat-kun, and one by one the Seigi Choujin are all defeated. Then Neptuneman arrives and he and Kinnikuman head for the first floor and defeat Big Shinjou. They then discover that Tetsu Kamen is really the Professor George (ゲオルグ博士, Georugu-hakase?) of the Senshi Choujins and the treasure he wants are blueprints to a super weapon which he desires to invent. At that moment, Big Shinjou returns and takes the blueprint.. Kinnikuman and Neptuneman then attack them both with the Cross Bomber. Afterwards, Neptuneman takes Professor George and Big Shinjou under his arm, flies away, and self-destructs.

Cast

Senshi Choujin

[edit] Kinnikuman Nisei

Two theatrically released movies were made for the sequel series Kinnikuman Nisei. The first was made before the TV anime began. The villains from both films return during the Choujin Olympics in the TV anime.

[edit] Main Cast


[edit] Kinnikuman Second Generations

(キン肉マンⅡ世, Kinnikuman Nisei)

Released in 2001 alongside Ojamajo Doremi and Digimon Tamers. The fans Shimada-san and Nakai-san are based on Kinnikuman creators Takashi Shimada and Yoshinori Nakai (Yudetamago). The ending theme, "Muscle Beat", was performed by famous martial artist Nobuaki Kakuda, who also provided the opening narration.

Summary

While the New Generation Choujins are taking part in Fan Appreciation Day, The Cyborg arrives, takes Meat hostage, and challenges Mantarou to a fight inside Tokyo Tower.

Cast

And


[edit] Muscle Ginseng Competition! The Great Choujin War

(マッスル人参争奪!超人大戦争, Massuru Ninjin Soudatsu! Choujin Dai Sensou)

Released in 2002.

Summary

In order to save a princess, Mantarou and the gang must find a special ginseng. They are later joined by Kevin Mask.

Cast

Villains


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