Kinnikuman
キン肉マン
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Anime start
Vol 1, Chap 1 (1983) / Vol 24, Chap 274 (Scramble for the Throne) / Vol 38, Chap 392 (Perfect Origin S1)Anime stop
Vol 23, Chap 273 (1983 EP 119) Some differences / Vol 36, Chap 387 (Scramble for the Throne) / Vol 45, Chap 465 (Perfect Origin S2)Staff
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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.