List of ''Kinnikuman'' films
Kinnikuman has had one TV special and seven theatrically released movies.
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 in which they appear.
- Akira Kamiya as Kinnikuman (all movies and TV Special)
- Minori Matsushima as Meat-kun (all movies and TV Special)
- Hideyuki Tanaka as Terryman (all movies and TV Special)
- Eiji Kanie as Ramenman (movies 1-4 and TV Special)
- Banjou Ginga as Ramenman (movies 5-7)
- Daisuke Gouri as Robin Mask (all movies)
- Ryōichi Tanaka as Warsman (TV Special)
- Hideyuki Hori as Warsman (all movies)
- Kaneto Shiozawa as Geronimo (movies 4-7)
- Masaharu Satou as Buffaloman (movies 3-8) and Iwao (all movies and TV Special)
- Tetsuo Mizutori as Brocken Jr. (all movies and TV Special) and Yosaku (movies 1, 3-7, and TV Special)
- Masashi Hirose as Rikishiman (all movies and TV Special)
- Hiroshi Ohtake as Kazuo Nakano (TV Special)
- Sanji Hase as Kazuo Nakano (all movies)
- Chisato Nakajima as Mari Nikaidō (all movies and TV Special)
- Hiromi Tsuru as Natsuko Shōno (all movies and TV Special)
- Keiko Yamamoto as Nachiguron (all movies and TV Special) and Kinkotsu-Obaba (movies 3-7)
- Kazuhiko Kishino as Mayumi Kinniku (all movies and TV Special)
- Nana Yamaguchi as Sayuri Kinniku (all movies and TV Special)
- Yonehiko Kitagawa as Chairman Harabote (all movies and TV Special)
- Kouji Totani as Announcer (movies 2-6) and Gobugari (all movies and TV Special)
- Issei Futamata as Kinkotsuman (all movies and TV Special)
Showdown! The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais
| Showdown! The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais | |
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| Directed by | Yasuo Yamayoshi |
| Produced by | Takeshi Tamiya |
| Written by | Haruya Yamazaki |
| Starring |
Akira Kamiya Minori Matsushima Hideyuki Tanaka Eiji Kanie Daisuke Gōri Ichirō Nagai |
| Music by | Shinsuke Kazato |
| Distributed by | Toei Animation |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
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 April 7, 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. The story was a parody of The Seven Samurai.
Cast
- Satomi Majima as Beansman
- Jouji Yanami as Ingen
- Chisato Nakajima as Princess Marron
- Masashi Hirose as Robo Choujin
- Issei Futamata as Yondai Susuna
The Space Samurais
- Ichiro Nagai as Black King
- Yonehiko Kitagawa as Black Sumoman
- Kazuhiko Kishino as Black Killer
- Hideyuki Tanaka as Black Fighter
- Kouji Totani as Black Knight
- Issei Futamata as Black Kung Fu
- Masaharu Satou as Black Tomahawk
Kinnikuman: Stolen Championship Belt
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)
- Release Date: July 14, 1984
- Released With: The Kabocha Wine, Chodenshi Bioman, Uchuu Keiji Shaider
- Rivals: Octopus Dragon, Mouko-seijin, Harigorasu, Ukon, AmeRug Boss, Gammalar
- Yudetamago Cameo: Octopus Dragon's Minions
Great Riot! Justice Superman
Great Riot! Justice Superman (大暴れ!正義超人, Ō Abare! Seigi Choujin)
- Release Date: December 22, 1984
- Released With: Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! The Treasure of Nanaba Castle and Uchuu Keiji Shaider: Follow the Shigishigi Kidnapping Gang!
- Rivals: Black Emperor, Shishkeba Boo, Great Ukon, Black Buffalo, Black Knight, Black Rain, Black Menrui, Black Bear, Black Sumo, Black Satan
- Yudetamago Cameo: Black Emperor's Minions
Justice Supermen vs. Ancient Supermen
Justice Supermen vs. Ancient Supermen (正義超人vs古代超人, Seigi Choujin vs Koudai Choujin)
- Release Date: March 16, 1985
- Released With: Gu Gu Ganmo, Dengeki Sentai Changeman and Tongari Bōshi no Memoru
- Rivals: Satan King, Stone Satan, Condor Satan, Eye Satan, Jaws Satan, Cobra Satan, Haniwa Satan, Saurus Satan
- Yudetamago Cameo: Ukon III
Counterattack! The Underground Space Choujins
| Counterattack! The Underground Space Choujin 逆襲!宇宙かくれ超人 | |
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| Directed by | Yasuo Yamayoshi |
| Produced by | Takeshi Tamiya |
| Written by | Haruya Yamazaki |
| Starring |
Akira Kamiya Minori Matsushima Hideyuki Tanaka Eiji Kanie Daisuke Gōri Hideyuki Hori Kaneto Shiozawa Takeshi Aono |
| Music by | Shinsuke Kazato |
| Distributed by | Toei Animation |
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Running time | 39 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Counterattack! The Underground Space Choujin (逆襲!宇宙かくれ超人, Gyakushuu! Uchuu Kakure Choujin) is the fourth theatrical film based on the anime series Kinnikuman. It was released in Japan on July 13, 1985 alongside Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! Dream Capital Mecha Police, Captain Tsubasa: Great Europe Play-Off, and Dengeki Sentai Changeman: Shuttle Base Showdown. It is set after the Golden Mask Arc. It is the first film to feature the character Geronimo and the last film where Eiji Kanie supplies the voice of Ramenman. It is also the shortest film of the series. It is based on the Kinnikuman special chapter Robin Memo (ロビン･メモ).
- Released With: Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: Hoyoyo! Dream Capital Mecha Police, Captain Tsubasa: Great Europe Play-Off, and Dengeki Sentai Changeman: Shuttle Base Showdown
- Rivals: Hydra King, Hydra Būton, Hydra Gun, Hydra Sumo, Hydra Indy, New Sunshine, New Ashuraman, New Black Hole, New Black Rain
- Yudetamago Cameo: Ukon Jr.
- Opening Theme: Blazing Kinnikuman (炎のキン肉マン, Honoo no Kinnikuman) by Akira Kushida
- Closing Theme: Kinnikuman Ondo (キン肉マン音頭) by Akira Kamiya (Kinnikuman) and Minori Matsushima (Meat-kun)
New characters
- Hydra King (ハイドラキング)
- New Sunshine (ニューサンシャイン)
- New Black Hole (ニューブラックホール)
- New Black Rain (ニューブラックレイン)
- New Ashuraman (ニューアシュラマン)
- Hydra Būton (ハイドラブートン)
- Hydra Gun (ハイドラガン)
- Hydra Sumo (ハイドラズモウ)
- Hydra Indy (ハイドラインディー)
- Ukon Jr. (ウコンＪｒ)
Cast
| Character name | Voice actor |
|---|---|
| Kinnikuman | Akira Kamiya |
| Meat-kun Queen Elizabeth II | Minori Matsushima |
| Kazuo Nakano | Sanji Hase |
| Natsuko | Hiromi Tsuru |
| Mari-san | Chisato Nakajima |
| Terryman | Hideyuki Tanaka |
| Geronimo | Kaneto Shiozawa |
| Warsman | Hideyuki Hori |
| Nachiguron | Keiko Yamamoto |
| King Kinniku New Black Hole | Kazuhiko Kishino |
| Queen Kinniku | Nana Yamaguchi |
| Ramenman | Eiji Kanie |
| Brocken Jr. Yosaku-san | Tetsuo Mizutori |
| Tournament Chairman Hydra Sumo | Yonehiko Kitagawa |
| Robin Mask New Ashuraman | Daisuke Gōri |
| Rikishiman | Masashi Hirose |
| Buffaloman Iwao New Sunshine | Masaharu Satō |
| Kinkotsuman Hydra Gun | Issei Futamata |
| Detective Gobugari New Black Rain | Kōji Totani |
| Hydra Būton | Kōji Yada |
| Hydra King | Takeshi Aono |
| Special Appearance | Yudetamago |
Hour of Triumph! Justice Superman
| Hour of Triumph! Seigi Choujin 晴れ姿!正義超人 | |
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| Directed by | Takenori Kawada |
| Produced by | Takeshi Tamiya |
| Written by | Haruya Yamazaki |
| Starring |
Akira Kamiya Minori Matsushima Hideyuki Tanaka Daisuke Gōri Hideyuki Hori Kaneto Shiozawa Shōzō Iizuka |
| Music by | Shinsuke Kazato |
| Distributed by | Toei Animation |
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Running time | 60 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Hour of Triumph! Seigi Choujin (晴れ姿!正義超人, Haresugata! Seigi Choujin) is the fifth theatrical film based on the anime series Kinnikuman. It was released in Japan on December 21, 1985 alongside Captain Tsubasa: Watch Out, All Japan Jr.! and GeGeGe no Kitaro. It is set during the Dream Choujin Tag Arc.
It is the first film to feature Banjō Ginga as the voice of Ramenman (due to Eiji Kanie's death in October 1985) and the last to feature Kōji Yada. It is also the second film to feature the character Kinkotsu-Obaba, who had been omitted from the previous film.
- Released With: Captain Tsubasa: Watch Out, All Japan Jr.! and GeGeGe no Kitarō
- Rivals: Shuten Doji, The Nio, The Umibōzun, The Ninjaman, The Sanzokūn
- Yudetamago Cameo: Ukonnosuke
- Opening Theme: Blazing Kinnikuman (炎のキン肉マン, Honoo no Kinnikuman) by Akira Kushida
- Closing Theme: Kinniku Mambo (キン肉マンボ) by Akira Kamiya (Kinnikuman)
New characters
- Mari-hime (マリ姫, Princess Mari)
- Shuten Doji (朱天童子)
- The Nioh (ザ・ニオーツ)
- The Ninjaman (ザ・ニンジャマン)
- The Sanzokūn (ザ・サンゾクーン)
- The Umibōzun (ザ・ウミボーズン)
- Ukonnosuke (ウコンの介)
Cast
| Character Name | Voice actor |
|---|---|
| Kinnikuman | Akira Kamiya |
| Meat-kun | Minori Matsushima |
| Kazuo Nakano Crows | Sanji Hase |
| Kinniku Daiou The Umibouzun | Kazuhiko Kishino |
| Queen Kinniku | Nana Yamaguchi |
| Tournament Chairman | Yonehiko Kitagawa |
| Nachiguron Kinkotsu-Obaba | Keiko Yamamoto |
| Natsuko Shōno | Hiromi Tsuru |
| Terryman | Hideyuki Tanaka |
| Ramenman | Banjō Ginga |
| Geronimo | Kaneto Shiozawa |
| Warsman | Hideyuki Hori |
| Robin Mask | Daisuke Gōri |
| Rikishiman The Ninjaman | Masashi Hirose |
| Kinkotsuman The Sanzokūn | Issei Futamata |
| Buffaloman Iwao | Masaharu Satō |
| Brocken Jr. Yosaku-san | Tetsuo Mizutori |
| Detective Gobugari | Kōji Totani |
| Mari Nikaidō Mari-hime | Chisato Nakajima |
| The Nio | Kōji Yada |
| Shuten Doji | Shōzō Iizuka |
| Special Appearance | Yudetamago |
Crisis in New York!
| Crisis in New York! ニューヨーク危機一髪! | |
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| Directed by | Takenori Kawada |
| Produced by | Takeshi Tamiya |
| Written by | Kenji Terada |
| Starring |
Akira Kamiya Minori Matsushima Hideyuki Tanaka Daisuke Gōri Hideyuki Hori Kaneto Shiozawa Hidekatsu Shibata |
| Music by | Shinsuke Kazato |
| Distributed by | Toei Animation |
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Running time | 45 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Crisis in New York! (ニューヨーク危機一髪! Nyū Yōku Kiki Ippatsu) is the sixth theatrical film based on the anime series Kinnikuman. It was released in Japan on March 15, 1986 alongside Captain Tsubasa: Race Towards Tomorrow, GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Great Yōkai War, and Choushinsei Flashman. It is set after the Dream Choujin Tag Arc.
This was the last film to feature a cameo from series creators Yudetamago. It was also the second and last film to feature the Announcer. The villain in the film is Akuma Shogun, who appeared in the original manga and anime series as the leader of the Devil Knights during the Golden Mask Arc. Hidekatsu Shibata returns as the main antagonist of this film, having previously played that role in Great Riot! Seigi Choujin.
- Released With: Captain Tsubasa: Race Towards Tomorrow, GeGeGe no Kitarō: The Great Yōkai War, and Choushinsei Flashman
- Rivals: Akuma Shogun
- Yudetamago Cameo: Inspector Ukon
- Opening Theme: Blazing Kinnikuman (炎のキン肉マン, Honoo no Kinnikuman) by Akira Kushida
- Closing Theme: Kinniku Mambo (キン肉マンボ) by Akira Kamiya (Kinnikuman)
New characters
- Big Apple (ビッグアップル)
- Yay Totani (イエーイ・トタニー)
- Sandy Nakano (サンディ・ナカーノ)
- Inspector Ukon (ウコン警部, Ukon-keibu)
- Subway Boss (地下鉄のボス, Chikatetsu no Bosu)
Cast
| Character name | Voice actor |
|---|---|
| Kinnikuman | Akira Kamiya |
| Meat-kun | Minori Matsushima |
| Queen Kinniku | Nana Yamaguchi |
| Tournament Chairman Ronald Reagan | Yonehiko Kitagawa |
| Kazuo Nakano Sandy Nakano | Sanji Hase |
| Nachiguron Kinkotsu-Obaba | Keiko Yamamoto |
| Natsuko Shōno | Hiromi Tsuru |
| Mari Nikaidō | Chisato Nakajima |
| Mayumi Kinniku | Kazuhiko Kishino |
| Terryman | Hideyuki Tanaka |
| Ramenman | Banjō Ginga |
| Warsman | Hideyuki Hori |
| Geronimo | Kaneto Shiozawa |
| Detective Gobugari Yay Totani Announcer | Kōji Totani |
| Robin Mask Narration | Daisuke Gōri |
| Buffaloman Iwao | Masaharu Satō |
| Kinkotsuman | Issei Futamata |
| Rikishiman Subway Boss | Masashi Hirose |
| Brocken Jr. Yosaku-san | Tetsuo Mizutori |
| Akuma Shogun | Hidekatsu Shibata |
| Big Apple | Hitoshi Takagi |
| Special Appearance | Yudetamago |
Justice Supermen vs. Fighter Supermen
| Seigi Choujin vs. Senshi Choujin 正義超人vs戦士超人 | |
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| Directed by | Yasuo Yamayoshi |
| Produced by | Takeshi Tamiya |
| Written by | Haruya Yamazaki |
| Starring |
Akira Kamiya Minori Matsushima Hideyuki Tanaka Daisuke Gōri Hideyuki Hori Kaneto Shiozawa Chikao Ōtsuka |
| Music by | Shinsuke Kazato |
| Distributed by | Toei Animation |
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Running time | 51 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Seigi Choujin vs. Senshi Choujin (正義超人vs戦士超人) is the seventh and final theatrical film based on the anime series Kinnikuman. It was released in Japan on December 20, 1986 alongside GeGeGe no Kitarō: Crash!! The Great Rebellion of the Multi-Dimensional Yōkai and Dragon Ball: The Legend of Shen Long.
The character Neptuneman appeared in the original manga and anime as the main antagonist of the Dream Choujin Tag Arc. Chikao Ōtsuka returns as one of the main antagonists of this film, having previously played that role in Stolen Championship Belt.
- Release Date: December 20, 1986
- Released With: GeGeGe no Kitarō: Crash!! The Great Rebellion of the Multi-Dimensional Yōkai and Dragon Ball: The Legend of Shen Long
- Rivals: Iron Mask, Big Shinjō, Myō'ō, Senju Kan, Tōhōten, Nioman, Magorakasu, The Kongō, Great Ukon the 2nd, Paper
- Opening Theme: Kinnikuman Sensation (キン肉マン旋風(センセーション)) by Akira Kushida
- Closing Theme: Kinnikuman Club (キン肉マン倶楽部) by Akira Kamiya (Kinnikuman)
New characters
- Dr. Georg/Iron Mask (鉄仮面, Tekkamen)
- Great Ukon the 2nd (グレートウコン２世, Gurēto Ukon Nisei)
- Paper (ペーパー)
- Big Shinjou (ビッグ・シンジョウ)
- Myō'ō (ミョウオウ)
- Senju Kan (センジュカーン)
- Tōhōten (トーホーテーン)
- Nioman (ニオーマン)
- Mahoragas (マゴラカス)
- The Kongō (ザ・コンゴー)
Cast
| Character Name | Voice actor |
|---|---|
| Kinnikuman | Akira Kamiya |
| Meat-kun | Minori Matsushima |
| Kazuo Nakano | Sanji Hase |
| Nachiguron Kinkotsu-Obaba | Keiko Yamamoto |
| Kinniku Daiou Neptuneman | Kazuhiko Kishino |
| Queen Kinniku | Nana Yamaguchi |
| Tournament Chairman Nioman | Yonehiko Kitagawa |
| Terryman Paper | Hideyuki Tanaka |
| Warsman | Hideyuki Hori |
| Geronimo | Kaneto Shiozawa |
| Robin Mask Big Shinjō | Daisuke Gōri |
| Ramenman Magorakasu | Banjō Ginga |
| Buffaloman Iwao Great Ukon the 2nd | Masaharu Satō |
| Rikishiman | Masashi Hirose |
| Kinkotsuman Tōhōten | Issei Futamata |
| Brocken Jr. Yosaku-san | Tetsuo Mizutori |
| Detective Gobugari The Kongō | Kōji Totani |
| Natsuko Princess Diana | Hiromi Tsuru |
| Mari-san | Chisato Nakajima |
| Myō'ō Dr. Georg's Subordinate | Kazumi Tanaka |
| Senju Kan | Masato Hirano |
| Dr. Georg | Chikao Ōtsuka |
Kinnikuman Nisei
Two theatrically released movies were made for the sequel series Kinnikuman Nisei. The first was made before the anime television series began. The villains from both films return during the Choujin Olympics in the anime television series.
Cast
- Masaya Onosaka as Mantaro Kinniku (both movies)
- Konami Yoshida as Alexandria Meat (both movies)
- Ryoutarou Okiayu as Kevin Mask (second movie)
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Terry the Kid (both movies)
- Yasunori Masutani as Gazelleman (both movies)
- Ginzō Matsuo as Seiuchin (first movie)
- Takumi Yamazaki as Seiuchin (second movie)
- Fumiko Orikasa as Rinko Nikaidou (second movie)
- Ai Nonaka as Keiko (second movie)
- Reiko Kiuchi as Tamaki (second movie)
- Mahito Ōba as Announcer Yoshigai (both movies)
- Naoki Tatsuta as Kazuo Nakano (both movies)
Kinnikuman Second Generations
| Kinnikuman Second Generations | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Toshiaki Komura |
| Starring |
Masaya Onosaka Konami Yoshida Toshiyuki Morikawa Akio Ōtsuka |
| Distributed by | Toei Animation |
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Running time | 25 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
(キン肉マンⅡ世, Kinnikuman Nisei)
Released in 2001 alongside Motto! Ojamajo Doremi ~Secret of the Frog Stone~ 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.
Plot
- 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
- Akio Ōtsuka as The Cyborg
- Junko Noda as Kensuke
- Keiichirō Yamamoto as Shimada-san
- Hirofumi Tanaka as Nakai-san
- Yasuhiko Kawazu as Ring Announcer
- Nobuaki Kakuda as Narrator
- Akira Kamiya as Kinnikuman I (Suguru)
Muscle Ginseng Competition! The Great Choujin War
| Muscle Ginseng Competition! The Great Choujin War | |
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| Directed by | Toshiaki Komura |
| Starring |
Masaya Onosaka Konami Yoshida Ryōtarō Okiayu Toshiyuki Morikawa Fumiko Orikasa Hozumi Gouda |
| Edited by | = |
| Distributed by | Toei Animation |
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Running time | 40 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
(マッスル人参争奪！超人大戦争, Massuru Ninjin Soudatsu! Choujin Dai Sensou)
Plot
In order to save a princess, Mantarou and the gang must find a special ginseng. They are later joined by Kevin Mask.
Cast
- Megumi Urawa as Arenanda
- Akiko Nakagawa as Princess Darenanda
- Yudetamago (as Takashi Shimada) as Cannon Choujin
- Hozumi Gouda as Baron Maximillion
- Bin Shimada as Dazzle
- Shinichirou Ohta as The Protector
- Yasuhiro Takato as El Kaerun
External links
- Showdown! The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais on IMDb
- Kinnikuman Second Generations on IMDb
- Muscle Ginseng Competition! The Great Choujin War on IMDb