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Kinnikuman watch order

Updated October 2026 · 8 seasons, 9 movies and 1 OVA or special · in release order

Short answer

Watch Kinnikuman in release order: Kinnikuman → Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsu-hen → Ultimate Muscle → Kinnikuman II Sei: Ultimate Muscle → Kinnikuman II Sei: Ultimate Muscle 2 → Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc → Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Season 2.

7

in the main story: 7 seasons

283

episodes

~106 h

to watch the main story

Optional: 9 movies and 1 OVA or special (recaps, side stories and specials), marked below. Next: Kinnikuman: Kanpeki Choujin Shiso-hen Season 3.

Release order

  1. 1
    KinnikumanMain story

    TV · Spring 1983 · 137 ep · ~55 hours · score 3.4/5

  2. 2
    Kinnikuman: Kessen! Shichinin no Choujin tai Uchuu NobushiSide story · optional, after Kinnikuman

    Special · Spring 1984 · 1 ep · ~70 minutes · score 3.0/5

  3. 3
    Kinnikuman (Movie)Side story · optional, after Kinnikuman

    Movie · Summer 1984 · ~50 minutes · score 3.0/5

  4. 4
    Kinnikuman: Ooabare! Seigi ChoujinSide story · optional, after Kinnikuman

    Movie · Fall 1984 · ~50 minutes · score 3.0/5

  5. 5
    Kinnikuman: Seigi Choujin vs. Kodai ChoujinSide story · optional, after Kinnikuman

    Movie · Winter 1985 · ~45 minutes · score 3.0/5

  6. 6
    Kinnikuman: Gyakushuu! Uchuu Kakure ChoujinSide story · optional, after Kinnikuman

    Movie · Summer 1985 · ~40 minutes · score 2.7/5

  7. 7
    Kinnikuman: Haresugata! Seigi ChoujinSide story · optional, after Kinnikuman

    Movie · Fall 1985 · ~60 minutes · score 3.0/5

  8. 8
    Kinnikuman: New York Kiki Ippatsu!Side story · optional, after Kinnikuman

    Movie · Winter 1986 · ~45 minutes · score 3.1/5

  9. 9
    Kinnikuman: Seigi Choujin vs. Senshi ChoujinSide story · optional, after Kinnikuman

    Movie · Fall 1986 · ~50 minutes · score 3.1/5

  10. 10
    Kinnikuman: Kinnikusei Oui Soudatsu-henMain story

    TV · Fall 1991 · 46 ep · ~15 hours · score 3.4/5

  11. 11
    Kinnikuman II Sei: Second GenerationsSide story · optional, after Kinnikuman II Sei: Ultimate Muscle

    Movie · Summer 2001 · ~30 minutes · score 3.2/5

  12. 12
    Ultimate MuscleMain story

    TV · Winter 2002 · 51 ep · ~17 hours · score 3.4/5

  13. 13
    Kinnikuman II Sei: Muscle Ninjin Soudatsu sen! Choujin DaisensouSide story · optional, after Ultimate Muscle

    Movie · Summer 2002 · ~40 minutes · score 3.1/5

  14. 14
    Kinnikuman II Sei: Ultimate MuscleMain story

    TV · Spring 2004 · 13 ep · ~5 hours · score 3.4/5

  15. 15
    Kinnikuman II Sei: Ultimate Muscle 2Main story

    TV · Winter 2006 · 13 ep · ~4.5 hours · score 3.4/5

  16. 16
    Kinnikuman Perfect Origin ArcMain story

    TV · Summer 2024 · 12 ep · ~5 hours · score 3.3/5

  17. 17
    Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Season 2Main story

    TV · Winter 2025 · 11 ep · ~4.5 hours · score 3.3/5

  18. 18
    Kinnikuman: Kanpeki Choujin Shiso-hen Season 3 UpcomingMain story

    TV · 12 ep

    Watch onYouTube

How long is Kinnikuman?

PartSeasons and moviesEpisodesWatch time
Main story7 seasons283about 106 hours
Everything released7 seasons, 9 movies and 1 OVA or special293about 114 hours

Watch time uses each season's and movie's episode length, or a typical length where we don't have one.

Where to watch Kinnikuman

Kinnikuman is officially on YouTube (1 of 18), counting its 18 seasons, movies and specials.

Services and regions change; the release order above links each season to its official pages. Where to watch Kinnikuman has the full list, free options included.

Will there be more Kinnikuman?

Yes. Kinnikuman: Kanpeki Choujin Shiso-hen Season 3 is announced.

Do I need to watch the Kinnikuman movies and OVAs?

Optional: Kinnikuman: Kessen! Shichinin no Choujin tai Uchuu Nobushi, Kinnikuman (Movie), Kinnikuman: Ooabare! Seigi Choujin, Kinnikuman: Seigi Choujin vs. Kodai Choujin, Kinnikuman: Gyakushuu! Uchuu Kakure Choujin, Kinnikuman: Haresugata! Seigi Choujin and 4 more.

How many episodes does Kinnikuman have?

The main story is 283 episodes over 7 seasons, about 106 hours of viewing. With every optional extra it is 293 episodes (about 114 hours).

Where can I watch Kinnikuman?

Officially on YouTube. Availability depends on your region; each season and movie below lists its own services.

Order and labels come from the relations in the AnimeHunt catalog (sequel, side story, summary, alternative version). Spot a mistake? Tell us.