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Kinnikuman, also known as Ultimate Muscle, has had one TV special and seven theatrically released movies. The movies were released from 1984 to 1986. The first, Kinnikuman, was directed by Takeshi Shirato and released on July 14, 1984. Kinnikuman: Seigi Chōjin vs. Senshi Chōjin, the last film, was released on December 20, 1986, and was directed by Yasuo Yamayoshi. All seven films were compiled on a DVD released April 21, 2004.

Kinnikuman: Season 0 - 8 Episode s

0x1 - The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais
April 7, 1984
Set after Episode 47. 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 on 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.
0x2 - The Stolen Championship Belt
July 13, 1984
Set after episode 66. The first theatrical film of the anime series Kinnikuman. After winning the 21st Choujin Olympics, Kinnikuman plans to build his own theme park. As his friends and celebrities arrive, the sky grows dark and with a flash of lightning Kinnikuman's championship belt is gone. He then sees that it has been taken by Octopus Dragon III, who challenges him to take it back. Kinnikuman tries but fails and Mari is kidnapped. Octopus Dragon gives Kinnikuman a time limit to save her before she is fed to the monster Gigasaurus and then returns to his home world of Planet Metro (メトロ星, Metoro-sei). Despite his injuries, Kinnikuman is determined to go and reclaim his belt and Mari. Luckily, Terryman, Ramenman, Robin Mask, Warsman, Brocken Jr., and Rikishiman arrive to lend him a hand.
0x3 - Great Riot! Justice Chojin
December 21, 1984
Set After Movie 1. When Bibimba, the last daughter of the Horumon Clan falls in love with Kinnikuman during her mission to assassinate him, her father Horumon Yaki enlists the aide of Shishkeba Boo of the Barbecue Clan, promising him Bibimba's hand in marriage. Shishkeba Boo himself has joined forces with the "Dark Monarch" Black Emperor, who looks to destroy Kinnikuman.
0x4 - Justice Chojin vs. Ancient Chojin
March 16, 1985
Justice Choujin vs. Ancient Choujin (正義超人vs古代超人,, Seigi Choujin tai Kodai Choujin) is the third theatrical film based on the anime series Kinnikuman. It was released in Japan on March 16, 1985, alongside Gu-Gu Ganmo, Dengeki Sentai Changeman, and Tongari Boushi no Memoru. It is set after the Golden Mask Arc. This film is the first to feature anime original character Kinkotsu-Obaba. Although this film is set after the Golden Mask Arc, the character Geronimo does not appear as an active fighter until the next film. He does, however, appear in flashbacks to the Golden Mask conclusion.
0x5 - Counter-Attack! The Underground Space Chojin!
July 13, 1985
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 Dream Choujin Tag 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).
0x6 - Hour of Triumph! Justice Superman
December 21, 1985
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.
0x7 - Crisis in New York!
March 16, 1986
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.
0x8 - Justice Supermen vs. Fighter Supermen
December 20, 1986
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.

Kinnikuman - Specials

Kinnikuman: Season 0 - 8 Episode s

0x1 - The 7 Justice Supermen vs. The Space Samurais

0x2 - The Stolen Championship Belt

0x3 - Great Riot! Justice Chojin

0x4 - Justice Chojin vs. Ancient Chojin

0x5 - Counter-Attack! The Underground Space Chojin!

0x6 - Hour of Triumph! Justice Superman

0x7 - Crisis in New York!

0x8 - Justice Supermen vs. Fighter Supermen

Kinnikuman: All seasons

S0: Specials

S1: Kinnikuman

S2: Scramble for the Throne