Kinnikuman - Story Summary

Story Summary

Monster Hunters (1-27)

This chapter has Kinnikuman protecting the Earth from various monsters in his own clumsy way. This is where he meets Terryman and Meat and learns that he is the prince of Planet Kinniku.

The 20th Choujin Olympics (28-51)

Supermen from around the world compete to be number one Choujin. Kinnikuman represents Japan against China's Ramenman and returning champ Robin Mask of England.

American Tour (52-79)

After becoming Choujin Olympic Champion, Kinnikuman and Meat travel as international Choujin representatives. In Hawaii he loses to Prince Kamehame, who becomes Kinnikuman's instructor and teaches him the 48 Killer Techniques. After that, Kinnikuman is recruited by the World Choujin Association to reclaim control of America from two rival Choujin groups, ultimately leading to a tag tournament where he teams with Terryman for the first time as "The Machineguns".

Monster Hunters II (80-89)

After losing his title due to an obscure rule, Kinnikuman attempts to return to fighting monsters, only to face rivalry from a Self-Defense group. He also makes a New Years trip to his homeworld, where he gains the love of Horumon tribe female Bibinba who follows him to Earth. Kinnikuman also participates in a team of seven Choujin to save planet Rakka from invaders.

The 21st Choujin Olympics - The Big Fight (90-121)

When Kinnikuman is deprived of his champion title, "The Big Fight" is hurriedly arranged. This time Kinnikuman faces another Japanese choujin, Wolfman. Also the Soviet machine Warsman debuts. From this chapter on, it's all wrestling.

The Seven Devil Choujins (122-159)

Deep in outer space, Seven Devil Choujins led by Buffaloman break free of their prison and are thirsting for chaos. Using Meat as their hostage, they demand to wrestle the Choujin Olympic champion, Kinnikuman.

The Golden Mask (160-208)

The Silver and Golden Masks are the symbols of peace for the Kinniku Tribe. When the Golden Mask is apparently stolen, the heroes must battle the Six Devil Knights led by the mysterious "Akuma Shogun".

Dream Choujin Tag (209-273)

The remnants of the Devil Knights (Ashura and Sunshine) steal the Seigi Choujin's Friendship Power at the same time a tag tournament to decide the worlds greatest tag team is announced. After being abandoned by his friends one after another, Kinnikuman and Kinnikuman Great (actually Prince Kamehame, and later, Terryman in disguise) form the Muscle Brothers and fight to regain the Friendship Power.

Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne (274-387)

With Kinnikuman scoring such glorious titles as 2-Time Choujin Olympic Champion and winning the Tag Tournament, his father King Mayumi decides to have his son Suguru (Kinnikuman) succeed the throne. Fearing Kinnikuman's Choujin Power, the Five Evil Choujin Gods select "Five Fated Princes" to challenge Suguru for the title. In order to prove himself rightful heir to the throne, Kinnikuman and his friends rise to the challenge.

Kinnikuman vs Terryman (Kinnikuman II Battle 9)

After earning his right to inherit his father's throne, Kinnikuman prepares to return to his home planet. Terryman realizes this is the last chance to test his strength against his friend Kinnikuman's, so he asks Kinnikuman to wrestle him. Kinnikuman agrees, and the two begin to train like never before. Terryman proposes to marry Natsuko after the match, but then she is badly hurt in a car wreck. She doesn't want her accident to affect Terryman's wrestling and insists that he not cancel the match.

Kinnikuman (29th Anniversary) (Weekly Shōnen Jump, issue 29, 2008)

On the night of his wedding to Bibinba, Kinnikuman remains on Earth until he accomplishes one request: one sparring match against all of his Choujin allies.

Kinnikuman (sequel) (388- ; Online (Shū-Play Website), 2011-ongoing)

A peace treaty between the three Choujin factions (Idol, Perfect and Devil Choujin, represented by Terryman, Ashuraman and Neptuneman respectively) had been signed after Kinnikuman became king of his home planet. However, a new threat arrives in an era of peace: The "Perfect Large Numbers": Led by Strong The Budo, they claim that Neptuneman doesn't represent the Perfect Choujin anymore, destroying the paper. After a battle between one of the Large Numbers and Terryman, the other Perfect Choujin search for the remaining Idol Choujin, which are in medical suspension after their matches in the Kinniku Throne arc; However, the original Seven Devil Choujin were waiting for them...