TranZor Z (1972–1974)

TV Series   |    |  Action, Animation, Sci-Fi

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Teenager Koji Kabuto pilots the amazing super-robot Mazinger Z to avenge its inventor (his grandfather) against the Mycene Empire, led by the evil mad scientist Doctor Hell.

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17 October 2006 | aizkomendi
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| a new genre of cartoon was born in TV
I was quite a fan of the series as a child and after that it has always remained in my mind as one of those memorable cartoons that made a difference in the early 80s compared to previous animated series (Heidi, Barbapapa, Il Etait une Fois l'Homme..., most of which I love). I find that other similar Japanese cartoons of this kind released later can't match Mazinger Z, as they started to boringly repeat the same pattern.

That very thing, the novelty, may be one of the best features of Mazinger Z. Another good point is its inventiveness, with so many extravagant monsters, strange devices and bizarre characters; actually, we were eager to see each new installment to find out what kind of new fiend or evil machine was awaiting us!

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Based on the manga by 'Go Nagai', this series gave birth to the modern Japanese super-robot. These qualities include a samurai-like body, lasers and missiles shooting out of certain parts, attachments (weapons, jet wings, etc.), and the ever-popular shooting fists (Mazinger Z's "Rocket Punch"). This was also the first Japanese giant robot to be piloted by a human being (in this case, Koji Kabuto), whereas previous giant robots were remotely controlled by a hand-held device or watch (like _"Tetsujin nijû-hachi gô" (1965)_, Japan's first heroic robot, and its semi-remake, Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot (1967)).

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Action | Animation | Sci-Fi

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3 December 1972

Language

Japanese

Country of Origin

Japan

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