#70 Ashuraman (B)

Three faced fighter

Another of the likeness figures of the same character in the M.U.S.C.L.E. toy line Ashuraman is often one of the favorites of fans and collectors for his six-armed form. Though most fans of the Mattel toy line introduced in English-speaking markets wouldn’t find out about the characters story and name until long after the imaginations already presented him as a formidable antagonist.

In the Kinnikuman universe developed still today by the Japanese creative powerhouse duo Yudetamago he’s one of the most memorable and recurring characters in the manga. Debuting in the early story arcs his character both physically and personally his origins are based in the Demon World as prince of the Ashura Clan. Modeled after a race of multi-armed Hindu warriors of mythology.

Introduced as bespoke villain his character develops into a more complex character over time as he reveals strict personal code rooted in his warrior pride. This allows him to play into story arcs as his encounters with heroic Chojin challenge his views and outward interactions.

However, to the homes he invaded in the North American market when Mattel imported the figure series without their original branding, names, storylines etc. The figure was known as the six arm guy with multiple forms for imaginary battles. Often filling in the names of his signature techniques without knowledge of the originals including the Triple Face Assault, The Ashura Hand, and the Ashura Buster as a trademark finishing pile driver move.