Ep. 5: Kinkotsuman Challenges Kinnikuman While Kinnikuman Pursues Idol Nana Takahara
Aired on May 1, 1983
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In the first segment, Kinkotsuman arrives and issues a direct challenge to Kinnikuman, initiating a confrontation between the two wrestlers. The second segment shifts focus to Kinnikuman’s personal life as he attempts to court the pop idol Nana Takahara. This storyline highlights Kinnikuman's romantic efforts and the potential emotional complications arising from his pursuit of the celebrity. The narrative juxtaposes the physical conflict of the wrestling ring with the softer, more vulnerable attempts at romance, showcasing different aspects of Kinnikuman's character and his interactions with both rivals and admirers in the entertainment world.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Kinniku Planet Messenger and the American Man Arrive in Japan
- Ep. 2 · Kinnikuman targets Nessie for TV fame and returns to Planet Kinniku to fight King Ton
- Ep. 3 · Kinnikuman Fights Alien Invasion While Competing for Mari Nikaidou's Affection
- Ep. 4 · Groovy Natsuko and Annoying Part-Time Jobs feature distinct character challenges
- Ep. 5 · Kinkotsuman Challenges Kinnikuman While Kinnikuman Pursues Idol Nana Takahara
- Ep. 6 · Kinnikuman is Sexy!? and The Competition's Japanese Representative
- Ep. 7 · Hero Olympic Volume / Kinkotsuman's Wanna Volume
- Ep. 8 · Space Marathon Volume and Decisive Battle Royal Volume
- Ep. 9 · Natsuko Giant Volume / Hidden Secret Volume