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Kinnikuman

1983·Show
183Episodes in2Seasons
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
Episodes
IMDb7.0
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Very funny, high energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age6

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and slapstick

  • Absurdist Humor10
  • Physical Comedy9
  • Situational Comedy8

World

Sports, fantasy, and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout visual style and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Music Composition8
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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SeasonEpisode 1Episode 2Episode 3Episode 4Episode 5Episode 6Episode 7Episode 8Episode 9Episode 10Episode 11
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IMDb rating of every episode, one column per season
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Episode 4Episode 4 not rated
Episode 5Episode 5 not rated
Episode 6Episode 6 not rated
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Episode 8Episode 8 not rated
Episode 9Episode 9 not rated
Episode 10Episode 10 not rated
Episode 11

About

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.
Absurdist Wrestling ComedyCampy Superhero ParodyClassic Shonen NostalgiaEccentric Character DesignsSlapstick ActionRetro Anime AestheticHumorous Hero's JourneyGrotesque yet CharmingHigh-Energy Sports Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Tetsuo Imazawa, Takenori Kawada, Yasuo Yamayoshi

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Kinnikuman

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Where can I stream Kinnikuman legally?

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Is Kinnikuman worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kinnikuman rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Kinnikuman have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 183 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Kinnikuman air?

It ran from 1983 to 1992 and has ended.

What language is Kinnikuman in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Kinnikuman use?

Get a Hold of Yourself, Man!Non-Serial MovieDeader than DeadVillainous FriendshipAuthor AppealWounded Gazelle GambitNo SwastikasRacing the TrainDeal with the DevilStylish SunhatsDeterminatorPhenotype Stereotypeand 161 more

TV Tropes lists 173 storytelling tropes for Kinnikuman, including Get a Hold of Yourself, Man!, Non-Serial Movie, Deader than Dead.