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Goofy crab guy
This crustacean themed Chojin presented as a crab like creature featuring formidable claws and an armored body is one of many quirky examples of creative additions by the original creators Yudetamago. Notably one of the most common figures in collector perspective, he still captivated the imagination of children around the world.
Today, Kani Besu stands as a reminder of the creative weirdness that made Kinnikuman and M.U.S.C.L.E. a cultural phenomenon. From manga panels in Japan to toy aisles in North America, this clawed super wrestler finds his way into the collections of many.
With a name that roughly translates from Japanese as “Crab Bess” many collectors of the North American distributed Mattel toy line M.U.S.C.L.E. affectionately dubbed him with their own name as the original Japanese manga storylines were seldom known to westerners. He found his way into the favorite figures category for numerous children since his debut.
Just as you might guess from the comical look the character has his likeness is intended to instill more of a laugh than fear or intimidation. Fitting in well with the huge roster of creative characters that one can find in the Kinnikuman universe.
With so many years and still immensely popular the now older generation of fans are finding new reasons to love the series they remember so fondly and eager to learn more about today.