r/kinnikuman

Imagine being hyped up, given the moment to shine and show you've awakened yourself. That would be an awesome moment indeed but what if it gets turned to shit? That happens with most characters in the Kinnikuman universe.

Characters like Stecasse King and Robin Mask (pre-reboot) were given chances of ultimate glory which don't even do anything at all. I get the decision of letting a chojin shine bright but that's called "Jerking the Reader" when you ultimately decide they go out the worst way.

Sneagator was at least killed with honor while the others weren't. Above anyone else, Stecasse King had the most development as we've seen in DEEP OF MUSCLE. The whole side story was literally him being told how to handle a weakness he long had been tossed around with and the manga didn't disappoint with his growth.... If only the reboot did it with justice.

Stecasse didn't leave a legacy like Sneagator nor had he contributed to anything like Springman, he just died leaving his development to waste. Guess that's what's called being a jobber. In wrestling, it's no secret that jobbers take the most absurd amount of hits just to show off their opponent's greatest capabilities. For Stecasse's case, he was always a jobber until he was being treated like an actual character that didn't just take hits for the fuck of it.

He was given a chance of growth while Sneagator was obviously a sign of declining performance, a foreshadowing of his death. This isn't just exclusive to Stecasse, Warsman gets the same treatment too. His latest win was technically a draw that cost his life. Polarman was a great fight and had the right build-up to it, albeit the deus machina stuff.

Where I draw the line was in the Omega Six Spears arc, they wasted entire characters like lambs for the slaughter. Guess what happens? They build up and they decide to just die with the victor only being Rikishiman who didn't have the same level of growth as Benkiman let alone Canadian Man who was present the entire series. Omega Six Spears is what I'd consider to be the least favorable arc because of this opening sequence.

Everything was stupidly predictable and it didn't give you the anticipation nor the unpredictability Perfect Origin Arc and Time Chojins Arc gave. Instead they just slapped in jobbers, gave them "honorable" dialogue and killed them easily.

So I ask you guys, do Jobbers have a need to win even for just once in their lives?

Hi there,

I just won a bid on a bunch of kinnkeshi. Most characters are familiar and I’ve crossed referenced online. However, I’m stumped on who this yellow duck-like character is with the letter “P” on its chest, as shown in the photo. Anyone know who this character is?

EDIT: I should’ve prefaced by saying these are pictures from the seller. No other pictures show the figure up close or any markings on it. I’ll have to inspect it closely when I obtain it (which might be awhile; it’s shipping from Japan)

Came across this figures today and decided to pick them up. Have not been able to find any info on them during my online searches. They seem to be a mixed bag of franchises. They definitely are smaller and softer when compared to the M.U.S.C.L.E figures from my youth

I had the same question when reading scramble for the throne, but at least then literally every named Seigi chojin showed up. Why is Jessie being treated like he's an idol chojin? Did I miss or chapter or something?

August 11th is Mountain Day (山の日) in Japan.

I keep seeing this pumpkin at TK Maxx and it’s giving chairman harabote 😂

In the original Series from the 80s Kinnikuman have a lovely interest with Mari Nikaido before he met Bibimba in the second movie.

During the second movie Bibimba begin to have feelings for Kinnikuman after he helped with her injury then later near the end of the movie she goes to embrace Kinnikuman but he suggests that she go to Shishkeba Boo, who gave his best to fight for her honour.

Then in Survivor Match for the Kinniku Throne Arc, Bibimba did return later to help Kinnikuman's parents. Like the second movie Kinnikuman still prefer Mari and end up with reform Phoenixman soon afterwards.

I have to admit that this whole thing never makes sense in the first place to why the Japanese writers wanted Bibimba to be in a relationship with Shishkeba Boo or Phoenixman and then changed their mind to have her go back to Kinnikuman.

When Ultimate Muscle Kinnikuman Legacy was released it was revealed Bibimba became Kinnikuman's wife and the mother to their son Kid Muscle. Which means in this version of that series Kinnikuman was no longer in a relationship with Mari Nikaido but in a relationship with Bibimba instead.

Apparently it's a reference to another fighting game, but it is still deadpool launching an opponent into the air by thrusting them off the ground.

The current state of my Buffaloman collection after some additions I picked up in Japan.