The Kinnikuman manga by Yudetamago was adapted into two anime TV series by Toei Animation. The original series, simply titled Kinnikuman (キン肉マン?) aired on Nippon Television (NTV) affiliates from April 3, 1983 to October 1, 1986, lasting 137 episodes. The second series, Kinnikuman: Scramble for the Throne (キン肉マン キン肉星王位争奪編 Kinnikuman Kinniku-sei Ōi Sōdatsu Hen?), aired on NTV affiliates from October 6, 1991 to September 27, 1992, with 46 episodes.
Part A: Meat arrives from Planet Kinniku to retrieve the prince, Kinnikuman.
Part B: Terryman comes to Japan and takes over Kinnikuman's turf.
Part A: In order to boost his public image, Kinnikuman wants to fight Nessie on live TV.
Part B: Kinnikuman returns to Planet Kinniku to fight King Tōn.
Part A: Because all of the other superheroes are busy, Kinnikuman is asked to fight and alien invasion.
Part B: Kinnikuman and Meat compete over the pretty kindergarten teacher, Mari Nikaidou.
Part A: Journalist Natsuko wants to interview Kinnikuman; Iwao plots revenge on Kinnikuman.
Part B: Kinnikuman and Meat are forced to take part-time jobs.
Part A: Kinkotsuman arrives and challenges Kinnikuman to a fight.
Part B: Kinnikuman tries to woo pop idol Nana Takahara.
Part A: Kinkotsuman, Iwao, and other Kaijū pose as pretty fangirls of Kinnikuman in order to capture and torture him.
Part B: Kinnikuman is not chosen to be the Japanese Representative of the Choujin Olympics; Robin Mask tests Kinnikuman's abilities.