Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy 2002
What is Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy?
Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy is an animation, action, adventure, comedy, and science fiction fantasy television series that premiered in 2002. Known in Japan as Kinnikuman II sei, the program is a sequel to the original Kinnikuman manga series that began in 1979.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 77
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 9, 2002
- Last aired
- Mar 29, 2006
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy is an animation, action, adventure, comedy, and science fiction fantasy television series that premiered in 2002. Known in Japan as Kinnikuman II sei, the program is a sequel to the original Kinnikuman manga series that began in 1979. The series was created by Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada, who work under the collective pen name Yudetamago. The title Ultimate Muscle was selected to establish a connection between the anime and the Americanized storyline of the M.U.S.C.L.E. toy line, which was originally released in North America during the 1980s. During the initial run of the television series, Bandai produced and distributed toy tie-ins. The production, which has also been associated with the years 2001 and 2006 in various records, features voice acting contributions from performers such as Mike Pollock. The series is classified with a TV-Y7 rating. This project continues the legacy of the manga and anime franchise established by its creators through its blend of wrestling-themed storytelling and character-driven action.
Should you watch it?
“Kid Muscle battles intergalactic wrestlers to protect the universe in this action-packed animated series.”
- engaging wrestling-themed action
- humorous character dynamics
- contains cartoon violence
- narrative adapted for international release
Watch it if you enjoy classic anime featuring intergalactic tournaments and wrestling themes.
The series is rated TV-Y7 and features animated action and adventure themes.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 A Legend Reborn Mytharc Jan 9, 2002
- E2 Generation--Next! Core Jan 16, 2002
- E3 Making the Cut Core Jan 23, 2002
- E4 Like Father, Like Son Core Jan 30, 2002
- E5 Dial Up Danger Core Feb 6, 2002
- E6 Mask of Terror Core Feb 13, 2002
- E7 Call Waiting Core Feb 20, 2002
- E8 Trouble Afoot Core Feb 27, 2002
- E9 Fury of the Scorned Shoe Core Mar 6, 2002
- E10 Unmellow Yellow Core Mar 13, 2002
- E11 The Hand That Bites You Core Mar 20, 2002
- E12 Cold War Core Mar 27, 2002
- E13 Checkmate! Core Apr 3, 2002
- E14 Feeling No Pain Core Apr 10, 2002
- E15 The Student Rebellion Mytharc Apr 17, 2002
- E16 The Final Move Core Apr 24, 2002
- E17 Roxanne Rocks! Core May 1, 2002
- E18 Cutting the Slack Core May 8, 2002
- E19 The Muscle League vs. the Muscle League Core May 15, 2002
- E20 Water Damage Core May 22, 2002
- E21 A Bad Sign Core May 29, 2002
- E22 Road Rage Core Jun 5, 2002
- E23 From Bad to Worse Core Jun 12, 2002
- E24 Ultimate Courage Core Jun 19, 2002
- E25 Ink or Swim Mytharc Dec 14, 2002
- E26 The Kid vs. the Squid Mytharc Jul 3, 2002
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 Fight for the Finals Mytharc Jul 10, 2002
- E2 A Generation Xed Core Jul 17, 2002
- E3 Eskara vs. Kid Muscle Core Jul 24, 2002
- E4 Kinniku-busted Core Jul 31, 2002
- E5 A Desperate Situation Core Aug 7, 2002
- E6 The Champion of Planet Earth Core Aug 14, 2002
- E7 The Ultimate Challenge Core Aug 21, 2002
- E8 Checkmate Returns Core Aug 28, 2002
- E9 Hanzo vs. Ninja Ned Core Sep 4, 2002
- E10 The Ninja Alliance Core Sep 11, 2002
- E11 Tatami or Not, Here I Come Core Sep 18, 2002
- E12 Bone Cold Day in Paradise Core Sep 25, 2002
- E13 For Meat's Sake Core Oct 2, 2002
- E14 The Ultimate Victor Core Oct 9, 2002
- E15 The Chojin Crown Core Oct 16, 2002
- E16 The Prince and the Pauper Core Oct 23, 2002
- E17 Rock, Paper, Chojin Core Oct 30, 2002
- E18 Three Feet Heat Core Nov 6, 2002
- E19 The Poison Six-Pack Core Nov 13, 2002
- E20 Tag! You're It! Core Nov 20, 2002
- E21 Cheek to Cheek Core Nov 27, 2002
- E22 On Poison Pond Core Dec 4, 2002
- E23 The Final Grudge Match Core Dec 11, 2002
- E24 Kid Muscle Max'd Out Mytharc Dec 18, 2002
- E25 Sleep Fighter Mytharc Dec 25, 2002
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Chojin Crown Resumes Mytharc Apr 7, 2004
- E2 Finally The Finals! Core Apr 14, 2004
- E3 Kid Goes Hollywood Core Apr 21, 2004
- E4 The Final Flush Core Apr 28, 2004
- E5 The Inner Light Core May 5, 2004
- E6 Double Trouble Core May 12, 2004
- E7 Biting the Hand That Needs Him Core May 19, 2004
- E8 Tackle That Twosome! Core May 26, 2004
- E9 The Stealth Chojin Core Jun 2, 2004
- E10 Send In The Clones Core Jun 9, 2004
- E11 He Who Laughs Last Core Jun 16, 2004
- E12 The Beast Within Core Jun 23, 2004
- E13 The Face Of Evil Core Jun 30, 2004
- E14 A Cold Reception Core Jan 4, 2006
- E15 Electrolix Core Jan 11, 2006
- E16 The Comeback Kid Core Jan 18, 2006
- E17 The Power of Friendship Core Jan 25, 2006
- E18 Fear of Flying Core Feb 1, 2006
- E19 Maelstrom Power Core Feb 8, 2006
- E20 Hola El Nino Core Feb 15, 2006
- E21 Like Father, Like Son Core Feb 22, 2006
- E22 The Final Match (1) Core Mar 1, 2006
- E23 Lifting the Mask (2) Core Mar 8, 2006
- E24 Honor Thy Family (3) Core Mar 15, 2006
- E25 Don't Give Up (4) Mytharc Mar 22, 2006
- E26 And The Winner Is… (5) Mytharc Mar 29, 2006
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
Kid Muscle faces off against a variety of intergalactic wrestlers to determine the fate of the universe.
Is this a standalone series?
It is the sequel to the original Kinnikuman manga series that began in 1979.
What is the connection to the toy line?
The title was chosen to link the anime to the M.U.S.C.L.E. toy line released in North America during the 1980s.
Who created the series?
The manga and anime were created by Yoshinori Nakai and Takashi Shimada under the pen name Yudetamago.
Where was the series broadcast?
The licensed version of the series was broadcast on FoxBox.
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