List of Kinnikuman characters
The majority of the cast of Kinnikuman are Choujin (超人 Chōjin; "superhuman"), superpowered individuals who comes in all shapes and sizes, though for the most part adhering to a humanoid form.
He possesses an ability called the "Burning Inner Strength" (火事場のクソ力 Kajiba no Kuso Djikara) which allows him to access more power than he would normally be capable of and make comebacks.
Prior to the revival series, Wolfman retires from Sumo due to injuries, but despite this he returns to fight the incoming threat of the Omega Centauri's Six Spears, defeating Lunaight.
He fought Satan Cross and was killed by his Triangle Dreamer, but was brought back to life along with the rest of Team Soldier by Kinnikuman's Face Flash.
He would also defeat another Perfect Large Number, Jak Chi, with the help of his cousin Pentagon, before collapsing from his injuries and acting as a means of transportation for the rest of the arc.
They each grant power and possess 5 different Choujins who had all been born on the same day as Kinnikuman, and who due to a hospital fire could potentially be the true heir to the Kinniku throne, thus creating the Five Fated Princes.
Kinnikuman was able to defeat him with a Complete Muscle Spark, destroying only the parasite's head and allowing Satan Cross to die as the kind-hearted Samson Teacher.
He showcases a newfound mastery over fire despite lacking the Anoalo Sceptre, and he defeats Hailman with a refined version of his fake Muscle Revenger, the Aztec Cemetery.
He is also able to do the Muscle Inferno, one of the sacred techniques of the Kinniku clan, but it was revealed that it is an incomplete version, allowing Kinnikuman to escape the move and defeat Zebra.
He returns in the True Devil Choujin arc, fighting Mariquitaman at Castel del Monte, and despite reconciling his two forms and perfecting the Muscle Inferno, he is defeated nonetheless.
He returns as Silverman proper in the Perfect Origin arc, giving his Earth Dumbbell to his brother Akuma Shogun and having been granted enough power to manifest a body for a single match.
Perfect Third: Mirageman is an ebony Choujin with mirror-like powers, including creating mirages and possessing a weapon upon his left arm called the Kaleidoscope Drill.
His role was alluded to in the Golden Mask arc, being the being who instigated and judged the conflict between Goldman and Silverman and subsequently provide them with swords, leading to their mutual beheading.
He then assumes a neutral party, wishing to find his own path, and occasionally assisting the Justice Choujins from behind the scenes, such as when Kinnikuman was rushing to face the Omega Centauri's Six Spears.
He possesses a prodigious wrestling prowess, including being capable of doing the Muscle Spark at a young age, leading him to be imprisoned and erased from history for fear of his strength.
Kinnikuman was able to defeat him with the Muscle Spark, rendering him unable to kill himself, and due to Peek-a-Boo and Neptuneman's interference, Strong the Budo was also prevented from taking his life.
Eventually, with Kinnikuman's encouragement and his remembering of Robin Mask's teachings, Warsman was able to regain his composure and puts Polarman in his signature Palo Special.
As a result of this, they harbor a deep hatred against him, and to this end, they made a deal with Satan in order to erect barriers around the headquarters of each faction, preventing them from taking action as they invade earth.
Afterwards, Gear Master fights Kinnikuman Big Body at the Forbidden City, taunting him as a fake for his shameful performance during the Scramble for the Throne arc.
However, even with Kinnikuman exhibiting his Burning Inner Strength and a stronger version inspired by his fallen allies, Pirateman deems Friendship Power inadequate, becoming disappointed and soon enraged.
In the English adaptation Ultimate Muscle, Harabote is renamed Vance McMadd as a parody of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) owner Vince McMahon.
Despite his supposed strength surpassing the likes of Ramenman & Robin Mask, he is eliminated early during the 20th Choujin Olympics by the latter, becoming a notable background character ever since along with his best friend, Specialman.
However, he ends this pact a day early, in order to save a village oppressed by a tyrannical British Raj ruler, becoming ostracized due to his brutality and adopting the name Curry Cook.
Another distinguishing feature is the five-pointed star polygon drawn on his face, which he can turn upside down to manipulate space-time, such as switching places with his opponent or stopping time.
A side story explores his backstory, where he is portrayed as an amnesiac named Heladoman, until he is told of his heritage before the Peruvian qualifiers for the 21st Choujin Olympics, where he then embraces his original identity, Benkiman.
In the Perfect Origin arc, it is revealed that this story is a half-truth; in fact, his kidnappers had been dissenters in the Kinniku clan's royal court that was attempting a coup against Tatsunori.
During the Dream Choujin Tag arc, he repairs Kinnikuman's severed arm using Buffaloman's long horns, but he dies shortly after, joining his old friend Prince Kamehame.
In the earlier parts of the series where it was more of a superhero parody, Kinnikuman and the other Choujins are responsible for fighting Kaijus, giant monsters who terrorize and destroy Japan and other countries, as well as generally cause mischief.
Bone-and-tendon Man) (renamed "Skullduggery" in the English dub of Kinnikuman Nisei) is a skeleton-themed alien who comes from the planet Dokuro-sei (ドクロ星, lit.
After the American Tour arc in the manga, he, and Kaiju in general, disappears from the series, although he remains as a background character and occasional comedic relief in the anime.
