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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 A Legend Reborn Jan 9, 2002
- E2 Generation--Next! Jan 16, 2002
- E3 Making the Cut Jan 23, 2002
- E4 Like Father, Like Son Jan 30, 2002
- E5 Dial Up Danger Feb 6, 2002
- E6 Mask of Terror Feb 13, 2002
- E7 Call Waiting Feb 20, 2002
- E8 Trouble Afoot Feb 27, 2002
- E9 Fury of the Scorned Shoe Mar 6, 2002
- E10 Unmellow Yellow Mar 13, 2002
- E11 The Hand That Bites You Mar 20, 2002
- E12 Cold War Mar 27, 2002
- E13 Checkmate! Apr 3, 2002
- E14 Feeling No Pain Apr 10, 2002
- E15 The Student Rebellion Apr 17, 2002
- E16 The Final Move Apr 24, 2002
- E17 Roxanne Rocks! May 1, 2002
- E18 Cutting the Slack May 8, 2002
- E19 The Muscle League vs. the Muscle League May 15, 2002
- E20 Water Damage May 22, 2002
- E21 A Bad Sign May 29, 2002
- E22 Road Rage Jun 5, 2002
- E23 From Bad to Worse Jun 12, 2002
- E24 Ultimate Courage Jun 19, 2002
- E25 Ink or Swim Dec 14, 2002
- E26 The Kid vs. the Squid Jul 3, 2002
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 Fight for the Finals Jul 10, 2002
- E2 A Generation Xed Jul 17, 2002
- E3 Eskara vs. Kid Muscle Jul 24, 2002
- E4 Kinniku-busted Jul 31, 2002
- E5 A Desperate Situation Aug 7, 2002
- E6 The Champion of Planet Earth Aug 14, 2002
- E7 The Ultimate Challenge Aug 21, 2002
- E8 Checkmate Returns Aug 28, 2002
- E9 Hanzo vs. Ninja Ned Sep 4, 2002
- E10 The Ninja Alliance Sep 11, 2002
- E11 Tatami or Not, Here I Come Sep 18, 2002
- E12 Bone Cold Day in Paradise Sep 25, 2002
- E13 For Meat's Sake Oct 2, 2002
- E14 The Ultimate Victor Oct 9, 2002
- E15 The Chojin Crown Oct 16, 2002
- E16 The Prince and the Pauper Oct 23, 2002
- E17 Rock, Paper, Chojin Oct 30, 2002
- E18 Three Feet Heat Nov 6, 2002
- E19 The Poison Six-Pack Nov 13, 2002
- E20 Tag! You're It! Nov 20, 2002
- E21 Cheek to Cheek Nov 27, 2002
- E22 On Poison Pond Dec 4, 2002
- E23 The Final Grudge Match Dec 11, 2002
- E24 Kid Muscle Max'd Out Dec 18, 2002
- E25 Sleep Fighter Dec 25, 2002
Season 3 · 26 episodes
- E1 The Chojin Crown Resumes Apr 7, 2004
- E2 Finally The Finals! Apr 14, 2004
- E3 Kid Goes Hollywood Apr 21, 2004
- E4 The Final Flush Apr 28, 2004
- E5 The Inner Light May 5, 2004
- E6 Double Trouble May 12, 2004
- E7 Biting the Hand That Needs Him May 19, 2004
- E8 Tackle That Twosome! May 26, 2004
- E9 The Stealth Chojin Jun 2, 2004
- E10 Send In The Clones Jun 9, 2004
- E11 He Who Laughs Last Jun 16, 2004
- E12 The Beast Within Jun 23, 2004
- E13 The Face Of Evil Jun 30, 2004
- E14 A Cold Reception Jan 4, 2006
- E15 Electrolix Jan 11, 2006
- E16 The Comeback Kid Jan 18, 2006
- E17 The Power of Friendship Jan 25, 2006
- E18 Fear of Flying Feb 1, 2006
- E19 Maelstrom Power Feb 8, 2006
- E20 Hola El Nino Feb 15, 2006
- E21 Like Father, Like Son Feb 22, 2006
- E22 The Final Match (1) Mar 1, 2006
- E23 Lifting the Mask (2) Mar 8, 2006
- E24 Honor Thy Family (3) Mar 15, 2006
- E25 Don't Give Up (4) Mar 22, 2006
- E26 And The Winner Is… (5) 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.