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Mazinkaiser
is a Japanese anime OVA produced by Brain's Base and Dynamic Productions, based on the Mazinkaiser design that debuted in ''Super Robot Wars'' games and the original ''Mazinger Z'' manga by Go Nagai. The OVA follows Kouji Kabuto, Tetsuya Tsurugi and the rest of the "Mazinger Team" as they fight against Dr. Hell's Mechanical Beasts while Kouji stumbles upon a forgotten laboratory where he finds Mazinkaiser, the most powerful robot ever built. The series chronicles Kouji's experience with the machine as he copes with Kaiser's power while defeating Dr. Hell's forces. The OVA series was directed by Masahiko Murata ('' Jinki:Extend'', ''Corpse Princess'') and written by Satoru Nishizono and Shinzo Fujita. It was first released on Japan through Home Video from September 25, 2001 to September 25, 2002 with a total of 7 episodes. An epilogue movie titled "Mazinkaiser vs. The Great General of Darkness" was released in theaters on July 25, 2003. ''Mazinkaiser'' emulates Go Nagai's cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baron Ashura
This is a list of characters from the anime and manga series ''Mazinger Z'', ''Great Mazinger'', ''Grendizer'', and ''Mazinkaiser'', as well as the '' Shin Mazinger'' reboot. It lists the main players of the plots as well as minor characters or others that did not appear in more than one chapter. From Mazinger Z Koji Kabuto , also written Kouji Kabuto, is the main character and pilot of super robot ''Mazinger Z''. He makes a comeback in the sequel series ''Great Mazinger'' where he helps defeating the Mycenaean Empire. He also features in ''Grendizer'' as Duke Fleed's friend and sidekick. His voice actor is Hiroya Ishimaru in the Japanese version of Mazinger Z and Mazinkaiser, and in Toei's 1970s English dub, he was voiced by Dando Kluever. His voice actor in ''Tranzor Z'', in which he was renamed Tommy Davis, was Gregg Berger. In the English version of Mazinkaiser, his voice actor is Robert Newell while in '' Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z Hen'', his voice is played by Ken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetsuya Tsurugi
This is a list of characters from the anime and manga series ''Mazinger Z'', ''Great Mazinger'', ''Grendizer'', and ''Mazinkaiser'', as well as the '' Shin Mazinger'' reboot. It lists the main players of the plots as well as minor characters or others that did not appear in more than one chapter. From Mazinger Z Koji Kabuto , also written Kouji Kabuto, is the main character and pilot of super robot ''Mazinger Z''. He makes a comeback in the sequel series ''Great Mazinger'' where he helps defeating the Mycenaean Empire. He also features in ''Grendizer'' as Duke Fleed's friend and sidekick. His voice actor is Hiroya Ishimaru in the Japanese version of Mazinger Z and Mazinkaiser, and in Toei's 1970s English dub, he was voiced by Dando Kluever. His voice actor in ''Tranzor Z'', in which he was renamed Tommy Davis, was Gregg Berger. In the English version of Mazinkaiser, his voice actor is Robert Newell while in '' Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z Hen'', his voice is played by Ken ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mazinger
is a long-running series of manga and anime featuring giant robots or mecha. Series The series in order: ''God Mazinger'' is related by name only and ''Mazinkaiser'' is an OVA retelling of earlier ''Mazinger'' stories, based partly on designs created by Nagai for the ''Super Robot Wars'' series of video games and also on Nagai's original ''Mazinger'' manga stories. Mazinger-Z also featured in a video game for the Genesis/Mega Drive. It went by several names like ''MazinWars'' and ''MazinSaga''. Anime series staff * NOTE: Not including parodies and crossovers series/films. Common elements Throughout the storylines, common characters and traits tie the series together. Body structure & colouring scheme Except God Mazinger, the other mazingers share a very distinctive physiognomy, though the proportions and overall presence is modified in each one. Mazinger Z usually looks shorter and wider compared to Great Mazinger, who has a more slender physique. This is mainly due t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kouji Kabuto
, also written Kouji Kabuto, is a fictional character featuring introduced Go Nagai's manga ''Mazinger Z''. He is the main character and pilot of title super robot using its powers to defeat the forces from Dr. Hell. He makes a comeback in the sequel series ''Great Mazinger'' following his defeat in the original series. He also features in ''Grendizer'' as Duke Fleed's friend and sidekick as well alternate takes of ''Mazinger Z'' franchise. Go Nagai created Koji Kabuto in order to appeal to children in regards to his anti-heroic traits. His usage of a robot was meant to add fun to the concept of how fun can be robots if a child is behind it. Multiple voice actors provided their talent for Koji' character. While Koji is notable for being the first pilot of a super robot in anime history, critical reception to his character has been mixed due to his hotheaded personality and misrelationship with the heroine Sayaka Yumi. Creation and development Go Nagai created Koji Kabuto to be a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mazinger Z Vs
is a long-running series of manga and anime featuring giant robots or mecha. Series The series in order: ''God Mazinger'' is related by name only and ''Mazinkaiser'' is an OVA retelling of earlier ''Mazinger'' stories, based partly on designs created by Nagai for the ''Super Robot Wars'' series of video games and also on Nagai's original ''Mazinger'' manga stories. Mazinger-Z also featured in a video game for the Genesis/Mega Drive. It went by several names like ''MazinWars'' and ''MazinSaga''. Anime series staff * NOTE: Not including parodies and crossovers series/films. Common elements Throughout the storylines, common characters and traits tie the series together. Body structure & colouring scheme Except God Mazinger, the other mazingers share a very distinctive physiognomy, though the proportions and overall presence is modified in each one. Mazinger Z usually looks shorter and wider compared to Great Mazinger, who has a more slender physique. This is mainly due t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Warrior Beasts
is a Japanese manga comic book and anime television series by manga artist Go Nagai. The story is a sequel and direct continuation of ''Mazinger Z'' series after its initial success. The series was aired on Japanese television in 1974, immediately following the end of the first ''Mazinger'' series. It ran for 56 episodes. ''Mazinger Z: Infinity'', a theatrical film sequel, taking place 10 years after this series, was animated by Toei Animation and released in theaters on January 13, 2018.「劇場版マジンガーZ」 2017年10月にイタリア公開、日本より3ヵ月先行 - アニメーションビジネス・ジャーナル Plot The story centers on , an orphan raised by , who is the once thought dead father of M ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mazinkaizer SKL
is a Japanese OVA sequel to Go Nagai's ''Mazinkaiser'', which was in itself a spinoff of ''Mazinger Z''. The first episode of the OVA was first screened on and was released on . It also has a novel adaptation serialized in ASCII Media Works' ''Dengeki Hobby Magazine'' and a manga adaptation published in the mobile phone magazine '' Shu 2 Comic Gekkin''. Like '' Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!'', characters and references to other works of Go Nagai appear in this series. Story Prior to the events of the anime, the three factions - the Garan Army, the Kiba Army, and the Hachiryoukaku (Aira Army), battle for total dominance of Machine Island, which they occupy. The island is basically a prison, isolated from the rest of the world. To assure total quarantine, a "Gravity Curtain" was formed within the island. Only machines created by the worldwide government WSO are capable of entry to the island. The island also contains vast amount of resources, allowing the three factions to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brain's Base
is a Japanese animation studio founded in 1996 by former Tokyo Movie Shinsha staff. Works Television series Original video animations Films See also * Shuka * Lapin Track * Platinum Vision is a anime, Japanese animation studio founded in Mitaka, Tokyo. Works Television series Films Original video animation References External links * * {{Japanese animation studios Platinum Vision, Animation studios in Tokyo ... Notes References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Brain'S Base Japanese animation studios Mass media companies established in 1996 Japanese companies established in 1996 Mitaka, Tokyo Animation studios in Tokyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mazinger Z
is a Japanese super robot manga series written and illustrated by Go Nagai. The first manga version was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from October 1972 to August 1973, and it later was reissued in Kodansha ''TV Magazine'' from October 1973 to September 1974. It was adapted into an anime television series which aired on Fuji TV from December 1972 to September 1974. A second manga series was released alongside the TV show, this one drawn by Gosaku Ota, which started and ended almost at the same time as the TV show. ''Mazinger Z'' has spawned several sequels and spin-off series, among them being ''Great Mazinger'', ''UFO Robot Grendizer'' and ''Mazinkaiser''. '' Mazinger Z: Infinity'', a theatrical film sequel, taking place 10 years after the ''Great Mazinger'' series, was animated by Toei Animation and released in theaters on January 13, 2018. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mechanical Beasts
is a Japanese super robot manga series written and illustrated by Go Nagai. The first manga version was serialized in Shueisha's ''Weekly Shōnen Jump'' from October 1972 to August 1973, and it later was reissued in Kodansha ''TV Magazine'' from October 1973 to September 1974. It was adapted into an anime television series which aired on Fuji TV from December 1972 to September 1974. A second manga series was released alongside the TV show, this one drawn by Gosaku Ota, which started and ended almost at the same time as the TV show. ''Mazinger Z'' has spawned several sequels and spin-off series, among them being ''Great Mazinger'', ''UFO Robot Grendizer'' and ''Mazinkaiser''. '' Mazinger Z: Infinity'', a theatrical film sequel, taking place 10 years after the ''Great Mazinger'' series, was animated by Toei Animation and released in theaters on January 13, 2018. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Robot Wars
''Super Robot Wars'', known in Japan as is a series of tactical role-playing video games produced by Bandai Namco Entertainment, formerly Banpresto. Starting out as a spinoff of the ''Compati Hero'' series, the main feature of the franchise is having a story that crosses over several popular mecha anime, manga and video games, allowing characters and mecha from different titles to team up or battle one another. The first game in the franchise was released for the Game Boy on April 20, 1991. Later spawning numerous games that were released on various consoles and handhelds. Due to the nature of crossover games and licensing involved, only a few games have been released outside Japan, and in English. The franchise celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2016, and its 30th anniversary in 2021. Games Most are standalone games, whose background stories may involve the plots of the included series, but no other ''Super Robot Wars'' titles. However, there are at least five main continuiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go Nagai
, better known by the pen name , is a Japanese manga artist and a prolific author of science fiction, fantasy, horror and erotica. He made his professional debut in 1967 with ''Meakashi Polikichi'', but is best known for creating popular 1970s manga and anime series such as ''Cutie Honey'', ''Devilman'' and ''Mazinger Z''. He is credited with creating the super robot genre and for designing the first mecha robots piloted by a user from within a cockpit with ''Mazinger Z'',Mark Gilson, "A Brief History of Japanese Robophilia", ''Leonardo'' 31 (5), pp. 367–369 68 and for pioneering the magical girl genre with ''Cutie Honey'', the post-apocalyptic manga/anime genre with ''Violence Jack'', and the ecchi genre with ''Harenchi Gakuen''. In 2005, he became a Character Design professor at the Osaka University of Arts. He has been a member of the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize's nominating committee since 2009. Life Early life Go Nagai was born on September 6, 1945—in the Ishikawa Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
