God Mazinger
Encyclopedia
, also known as is an anime
, manga
and novel
series created by manga artist Go Nagai
. The anime aired on Japanese TV from to in the network Nippon Television
with 23 episodes. The manga was originally published in tankōbon
format by Shogakukan in 4 volumes published in , , and respectively. The novelization was published in 1984 and lasted 10 volumes. The three of them share the same basic premise but have a different story.
: the ancient kingdom of Mu, ruled by King Muraji whose concern is to defend the capital of his kingdom, attacked by monsters commanded by the evil Dorado of the Empire of Dinosaurs.
In the kingdom of Mu, a legend tells of a titanic being that stands ready to defend the population from any threat and the king wants to awaken the giant statue of the god Mazinger; to do this he needs a brave boy whose name is Yamato, the only one capable of awakening the mighty giant. The devout prayers of the king and the princess are heard: the boy arrives to the dimension of Mu and the statue suddenly becomes alive. A luminous beam covers the boy that is absorbed into the body of the statue, which begins to move. When the monsters of Dorado broke through the defenses of the kingdom, God Mazinger defeats the dinosaurs and makes the enemy army flee. And thus the legend becomes a reality.
Yamato joins the court of King Muraji, becoming the champion of the Kingdom of Mu, always ready to repel the attacks of the evil Dorado and his fearsome dinosaurs.
Source(s)
Source(s)
The manga has also been published in ebook format by ebookjapan.
(volumes 1, 4, 7, 10), Tatsuhiko Dan (volumes 2, 5, 8) and Hideki Sonoda (volumes 3, 6, 9), with illustrations by Go Nagai. It was published by Kadokawa Shoten
under the label Kadokawa Bunko.
and it was also released in VHS by Maxam
in 2000. The series has also been released in DVD format two times. The first time in by Pioneer LDC (standard number PIBA-3157) as a DVD-box set with the full series. The second time, also as a DVD-Box, in by Columbia Music Entertainment
(standard number XT-2387/90).
Additionally, the whole series is available in several video on demand
internet services.
during the 1980s. The first was a single
released in containing the opening and ending themes The second was a LP album
with the full soundtrack, released in .
Also, a compact cassette
was released in by VAP.
and the last one by Asahi Sonorama
.
, Venus A
, Getter Robot G, Kotetsu Jeeg, Govarian and Groizer X to rescue Mazinger Z
and Aphrodite A
, but are defeated and in turn saved by Shin Getter Robot and Grendizer
just before the arrival of Mazinkaiser
.
In the Mazinger Angels
manga, there is a saga dedicated to God Mazinger, where Princess Aira appears controlling a female version of God Mazinger and with the help of Jun Hono
defeats the enemies of the kingdom, after Jun and the professor accidentally end up in the Kingdom of Mu. It is later with the help of Aira that Venus A becomes Queen of Gold.
The opening and ending songs of the series are included in several CD compilations of anime series. These are:
saga, if not only for the name of the title and that of his creator. In fact, a Japanese book called Mazinger Bible, released in 2002 for the 30th anniversary of the first Mazinger series, includes the God Mazinger, along with other Go Nagai's manga books that have not been made into anime, such as the adult-oriented MazinSaga
, Z Mazinger
, and First Comics' Mazinger
comic book released exclusively for the U.S. market in 1988.
Also, the concept of God Mazinger was a candidate to be the sequel of the original Mazinger Z series but, in the end, the sequel was decided to be the concept of Great Mazinger
, and later UFO Robot Grendizer.
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
, manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
and novel
Novel
A novel is a book of long narrative in literary prose. The genre has historical roots both in the fields of the medieval and early modern romance and in the tradition of the novella. The latter supplied the present generic term in the late 18th century....
series created by manga artist Go Nagai
Go Nagai
, better known by the penname , 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 Cutie Honey, Devilman, and Mazinger Z in the 1970s. In 2005, he became a...
. The anime aired on Japanese TV from to in the network Nippon Television
Nippon Television
is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,...
with 23 episodes. The manga was originally published in tankōbon
Tankobon
, with a literal meaning close to "independently appearing book", is the Japanese term for a book that is complete in itself and is not part of a series , though the manga industry uses it for volumes which may be in a series...
format by Shogakukan in 4 volumes published in , , and respectively. The novelization was published in 1984 and lasted 10 volumes. The three of them share the same basic premise but have a different story.
Plot
A Japanese teen named Yamato Hino, a young sports enthusiast, during a quiet and ordinary day begins to feel strange calls from an indefinite dimension. Frightened and confused, the boy thinks that he had hallucinations but during a thunderstorm a lightning bolt drags him into a parallel worldParallel universe (fiction)
A parallel universe or alternative reality is a hypothetical self-contained separate reality coexisting with one's own. A specific group of parallel universes is called a "multiverse", although this term can also be used to describe the possible parallel universes that constitute reality...
: the ancient kingdom of Mu, ruled by King Muraji whose concern is to defend the capital of his kingdom, attacked by monsters commanded by the evil Dorado of the Empire of Dinosaurs.
In the kingdom of Mu, a legend tells of a titanic being that stands ready to defend the population from any threat and the king wants to awaken the giant statue of the god Mazinger; to do this he needs a brave boy whose name is Yamato, the only one capable of awakening the mighty giant. The devout prayers of the king and the princess are heard: the boy arrives to the dimension of Mu and the statue suddenly becomes alive. A luminous beam covers the boy that is absorbed into the body of the statue, which begins to move. When the monsters of Dorado broke through the defenses of the kingdom, God Mazinger defeats the dinosaurs and makes the enemy army flee. And thus the legend becomes a reality.
Yamato joins the court of King Muraji, becoming the champion of the Kingdom of Mu, always ready to repel the attacks of the evil Dorado and his fearsome dinosaurs.
Episodes
| # | Title | | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|
Source(s)
- The scheduled broadcast of August 19, 1984 was cut for the 1984 Summer Olympics1984 Summer OlympicsThe 1984 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event held in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1984...
. Of the originally planned 24 episodes, one episode was cut and the 24th episode became a dream.
Staff & production notes
- Airtime: Sunday, 10:30-11:00
- Network: Nippon TelevisionNippon Televisionis a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,...
- Production: Tokyo Movie ShinshaTokyo Movie Shinsha, formerly known as , is a Japanese animation studio, founded on October 1946. One of the oldest and most prominent anime studios in Japan, it has also produced numerous animated series airing in other countries such as France, the United States, and Italy. The company currently uses "TMS...
- Original work: Go NagaiGo Nagai, better known by the penname , 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 Cutie Honey, Devilman, and Mazinger Z in the 1970s. In 2005, he became a...
- Producer: Norio Hatsukawa (Nippon TV), Shunzo Kato (Tokyo Movie)
- Production manager: Motoyoshi Tokunaga
- Series organization: Hiroyuki Onodera
- Episode direction: Yoshio Hayakawa, Tetsuya EndoTetsuya Endois a Japanese anime director, storyboard artist, and sound director. He worked as the on My Neighbor Totoro in 1988, and directed Floral Magician Mary Bell in 1992–93.-Credits:Credits include:*My Neighbor Totoro...
, Shuji IuchiShuji Iuchiis a director of anime series. Iuchi directed Crush Gear Turbo, Mashin Hero Wataru, Mashin Hero Wataru 2, Cho Mashin Hero Wataru, and several other series.-External links:...
, Kamekichi Itano, Toru Itozu, Akira NishimoriAkira Nishimoriis a Japanese anime director.-Anime involved in:*AD Police Files: Director , Storyboard *After War Gundam X: Storyboard*Ai no Kusabi: Director*Angelic Layer: Storyboard *Chikkun Takkun: Episode Director...
, Goro Mikawashima, Yukimatsu Ito, Tomio Shiwasu, Atsushi Minami - Scenario: Masaki TsujiMasaki Tsujiis a Japanese scenario writer of TV series and films as well as mystery fiction novels. Tsuji was most active in the business from the 1960s through the 1980s, and worked as a script writer on many popular anime TV series for Mushi Production, Toei Animation, and Tokyo Movie Shinsha.Among the...
, Satoshi Namiki, Hiroshi OnogiHiroshi Onogiis a Japanese screenwriter and novelist focusing on anime productions.Ōnogi attended Keio University in the same years as Macross character designer Haruhiko Mikimoto and creator Shōji Kawamori, both of whom he would first collaborate with in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross.- Filmography :*...
, Yumiko Tsukamoto, Hiroyuki Hoshiyama, Shigemitsu Taguchi - Music: Kentaro Haneda
- Character design: Satoshi HirayamaSatoshi HirayamaSatoshi "Fibber" Hirayama is a Japanese-American baseball player who played for the Hiroshima Carp in Japan's Central League. Hirayama was an All-Star twice in Japan....
- Animation director: Hideyuki Motohashi
- Art director: Eiko Suto
- Director of photography: Hirokata Takahashi
- In-between animation: Nakamura Production
- Finish animation: Studio Noel, Yumin-sha, Studio Robin
- Special effects: Satoshi Tokuda, Michiko Honma
- Backgrounds: Saotome Production, Studio Fuga
- Photography: Takahashi Production
- Recording director: Ayumi Date
- Music director: Seiji Suzuki
- Recording: Atsushi Ono
- Effects: Masakazu Yokoyama
- Music selection: Yutaka Aida
- Editor: Yoshihisa Tsurubuchi
- Titles: Kogu atelier
- PR: Taeko Yoshitake
- Colour coordination: Michiko Ikeuchi
- Production advance: Koumei Nosaki, Yoshinaga Minami, Takahisa Yokomizo, Toshiya Saito, Shinji Takahashi, Mako Matsumoto
- Audio recording: Tohokushinsha
- Film developer: Tokyo Laboratory Ltd.
- Opening theme: "Dreamy My Love" (lyrics by Yoshihisa Araki, composition & arrangement by Tatsumi Yano, performed by Shoko Suda)
- Ending theme: (lyrics by Yoshihisa Araki, composition by Masami Ito, arrangement by Tatsumi Yano, performed by Harumi Endo)
- Cast: Hiroshi TakemuraHiroshi Takemurais a Japanese voice actor. He is an alumnus of the theatrical troupe Gekidan Baraza, which is directed by Nachi Nozawa. His hobbies include billiards, skiing, fishing and tennis. Takemura is employed by the talent management firm Office Kaoru.-TV:...
(Yamato Hino), Yoshiko SakakibaraYoshiko Sakakibarais a Japanese voice actress.-Direct-to-video animation:* 1983 Dallos - Melinda Hurst* 1985 Greed - Mimau* 1985 Area 88 - Yasuda* 1985 Cream Lemon – Rio* 1985 Megazone 23 – Reina* 1985 The Karuizawa Syndrome - Kaoru Matsunuma...
(Aira Mu), Sho Hayami (Eldo), Osamu Kato (Dorado), Yumi TakadaYumi Takadais a Japanese voice actress employed by 81 Produce.-Notable voice roles:*Yoshinaga-sensei in Crayon Shin-chan*Etsuko in Hanappe Bazooka*Ayeka Masaki Jurai in Tenchi Muyo!*Ayeka Takada /Romio , Ghost Girl in Pretty Sammy...
(Kaoru Hino), Shigezo SasaokaShigezo Sasaoka, real name , was a seiyū born in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. After his death, Ryūzaburō Ōtomo took over all of his ongoing roles.-TV:*Akū Daisakusen Srungle *Attacker YOU! *Blue Comet SPT Layzner...
(God Mazinger), Yuzuru Fujimoto (Muraji), Eriko HaraEriko Harais a Japanese voice actress formerly employed by Arts Vision.-Anime voice roles:* Tokimeki Tonight - Ranze Eto* Kimagure Orange Road - Hikaru Hiyama* Slam Dunk - Ayako...
(Madoma), Kumiko TakizawaKumiko Takizawais a Japanese voice actress who works for 81 Produce.-Notable voice roles:*Makiko Shikishima in Tetsujin 28-go *Midori Kurenai in Hell Girl*Hazuki's Grandmother in Ojamajo Doremi*Sawako Sawanoguchi in Magic User's Club...
(Yoname), Daisuke GoriDaisuke Goriwas a Japanese voice actor, narrator and actor from Kōtō, Tokyo. Throughout his life, he was attached to TV Talent Center Tokyo, Yoshizawa Theatre School and then Mausu Promotion; he was attached to Aoni Production at the time of his death. His real name, as well as his former stage name, was...
(Deriya), Hiroya IshimaruHiroya Ishimaruis a Japanese voice actor most famous for performing the role of Kouji Kabuto in the 1972 series Mazinger Z and its sequels. He also gave voice to Tutty from Bosco Adventure and recently voiced Ultraman Taro in Ultraman Story, Ultraman Mebius, and Ultraman Mebius and Ultra Brothers He is also the...
(Giron), Nobuyuki Furuta (Noro), Masashi HiroseMasashi Hiroseis a Japanese voice actor. He works at Production Baobab.He is known for the roles of Ramba Ral , Rikishiman , Gosterro , and Nakano-sensei .-Anime television:...
(Bura)
Source(s)
Manga
The manga, although it shares some similarities and the same premise, differs from the anime with a more mature tone and also has a different conclusion. It was originally published in tankōbon format by Shogakukan in 1984. It was later re-printed in 1986 by Kadokawa Shoten under the title of Majin Densetsu and also under the original title by Chuokoron-sha in 1995 and Daitosha in 1998.- Shogakukan (Tentomushi Comics)
Date Vol. ISBN May 15, 1984 1 4091490018 June 15, 1984 2 4091490026 August 15, 1984 3 4091490034 September 15, 1984 4 4091490042
- Kadokawa Shoten (Yamato Comics)
Date Vol. ISBN October 7, 1986 1 404921007X November 7, 1986 2 4049210088 December 7, 1986 3 4049210096
- Chuokoron-sha (Chuko Aizoban)
Date Vol. ISBN September 25, 1995 1 978-4120024771
- Daitosha (St Comics)
Date Vol. ISBN January 5, 1998 1 978-4886531001 January 5, 1998 2 978-4886531018
The manga has also been published in ebook format by ebookjapan.
Novel
The novelization also expands the basic story and has several differences with both the anime and the manga. It was written by Yasutaka NagaiYasutaka Nagai
, bettern known by the pen name , is a Japanese novelist, manga author and scenario writer. He is one of the four brothers of manga artist Go Nagai.In 1969 he was a candidate for the Ranpo Edogawa prize for his novel Baptism of Blood , being Seiichi Morimura the winner of that year, but he...
(volumes 1, 4, 7, 10), Tatsuhiko Dan (volumes 2, 5, 8) and Hideki Sonoda (volumes 3, 6, 9), with illustrations by Go Nagai. It was published by Kadokawa Shoten
Kadokawa Shoten
is a well-known Japanese publishing company based in Tokyo, Japan. Kadokawa has published both manga novels and magazines, such as Newtype magazine...
under the label Kadokawa Bunko.
| Date | Vol. | Subtitle | ISBN |
| 1984-04 | 01 | 蘇る魔神 | 4041577012 |
| 1984-05 | 02 | ヤマト追放 | 4041577020 |
| 1984-06 | 03 | 妖魔都市ダイカン | 4041577039 |
| 1984-07 | 04 | ムー彷徨人 | 4041577047 |
| 1984-07 | 05 | 陰謀の王 | 4041577055 |
| 1984-07 | 06 | 秘められた神櫃の謎 | 4041577063 |
| 1984-08 | 07 | 謎の花姫 | 4041577071 |
| 1984-09 | 08 | 魔境の四聖獣 | 404157708X |
| 1984-11 | 09 | 破滅の迷宮 | 4041577098 |
| 1984-12 | 10 | 不死鳥大陸 | 4041577101 |
Home video
In Japan, the anime series was released in home video format in the 1980s by the company VAPVAP
is a Japanese entertainment company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.-Current artists:*ALvino*Animals*Animetal*Eastern Youth*Edge of Spirit*Junko Ohashi*Yuji Ohno*Ogre You Asshole*Ono Ayako*Galneryus...
and it was also released in VHS by Maxam
Maxam
Maxam is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. He first appeared in Warlock and the Infinity Watch #12 .-Fictional character biography:...
in 2000. The series has also been released in DVD format two times. The first time in by Pioneer LDC (standard number PIBA-3157) as a DVD-box set with the full series. The second time, also as a DVD-Box, in by Columbia Music Entertainment
Columbia Music Entertainment
is a Japanese record label founded in 1910 as . It affiliated itself with the Columbia Graphophone Company of the United Kingdom and adopted the standard UK Columbia trademarks in 1931. The company changed its name to Nippon Columbia Co., Ltd. in 1946. It used the Nippon Columbia name until...
(standard number XT-2387/90).
Additionally, the whole series is available in several video on demand
Video on demand
Video on Demand or Audio and Video On Demand are systems which allow users to select and watch/listen to video or audio content on demand...
internet services.
Soundtracks
Two vinyl records were released in Japan by VAPVAP
is a Japanese entertainment company headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.-Current artists:*ALvino*Animals*Animetal*Eastern Youth*Edge of Spirit*Junko Ohashi*Yuji Ohno*Ogre You Asshole*Ono Ayako*Galneryus...
during the 1980s. The first was a single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
released in containing the opening and ending themes The second was a LP album
LP album
The LP, or long-playing microgroove record, is a format for phonograph records, an analog sound storage medium. Introduced by Columbia Records in 1948, it was soon adopted as a new standard by the entire record industry...
with the full soundtrack, released in .
| Title | Company | Artist | Standard number | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| God Mazinger | VAP | Shoko Suda Harumi Endo |
10137-07 | 1984-04 |
| God Mazinger Original Soundtrack | VAP | 30155-23 | September 1, 1984 |
Also, a compact cassette
Compact Cassette
The Compact Cassette, often referred to as audio cassette, cassette tape, cassette, or simply tape, is a magnetic tape sound recording format. It was designed originally for dictation, but improvements in fidelity led the Compact Cassette to supplant the Stereo 8-track cartridge and reel-to-reel...
was released in by VAP.
Picture books
Besides the manga and the novel, some picture books targeted to children were also released in the 1980s. One was published by Hikari no Kuni, another by ShogakukanShogakukan
is a Japanese publisher of dictionaries, literature, manga, non-fiction, DVDs, and other media in Japan.Shogakukan founded Shueisha which founded Hakusensha. These are three separate companies, but are together called the Hitotsubashi Group, one of the largest publishing groups in Japan...
and the last one by Asahi Sonorama
Asahi Sonorama
is a Japanese book, magazine, and manga publisher and a division of Asahi Shimbun Publications, which is a subsidiary of the publisher of the Asahi Shimbun. "Sonorama" is a coined word combining sonus, the Latin word for "sound", and horama, the Greek word for "sight"...
.
Appearances in other media
Besides its related media, God mazinger has appeared in other media. The most prominent is its appearance in the "Dynamic Super Robots Taisen" clips that were included at the end of the DVDs of Shin Getter Robot tai Neo Getter Robot. God Mazinger appears alongside Great MazingerGreat Mazinger
is a manga comic book and anime television series by manga artist Go Nagai, made as a direct continuation of the successful Mazinger Z series...
, Venus A
Venus A
is a female mecha from the Great Mazinger anime and manga series, created by Go Nagai. She plays the traditional role of the lady robot that helps the mazinger robot fight the enemy. She was named after Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty.- History :...
, Getter Robot G, Kotetsu Jeeg, Govarian and Groizer X to rescue Mazinger Z
Mazinger Z
, known briefly as Tranzor Z in United States, is a Super Robot manga and anime series created by Go Nagai. The first manga version was serialized in Shueisha Weekly Shōnen Jump from October 1972 to August 1973, and it later continued in Kodansha TV Magazine from October 1973 to September 1974. In...
and Aphrodite A
Aphrodite A
is a female mecha from the Mazinger Z anime and manga series, created by Go Nagai. It was the first giant robot in the genre to resemble the female anatomy.She was named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty....
, but are defeated and in turn saved by Shin Getter Robot and Grendizer
Grendizer
is a super robot TV anime and manga created by manga artist Go Nagai. It is the third entry in the Mazinger trilogy. It was broadcasted on Japanese television from October 5, 1975, to February 27, 1977, and lasted 74 episodes...
just before the arrival of Mazinkaiser
Mazinkaiser
is an anime OVA series, inspired by Go Nagai's Mazinger series. The OVA follows Kouji Kabuto, Tetsuya Tsurugi and the rest of the "Mazinger Team" as they fight against Dr. Hell's Mechanical Beasts....
.
In the Mazinger Angels
Mazinger Angels
-Releases outside of Japan:The manga was also released in Hong Kong and Taiwan by d/visual taipei and in Italy by d/visual.-Toys:Besides the manga, a series of toys from the Soul of Chogokin line from Bandai have been released. The main robots from Mazinger Angels are available as part of the GX...
manga, there is a saga dedicated to God Mazinger, where Princess Aira appears controlling a female version of God Mazinger and with the help of Jun Hono
Jun Hono
is a fictional character featured in the works of Go Nagai. She is the Heroine character in the Super Robot series Great Mazinger and pilots the title female robot Venus A.- History :Jun Hono showed up in the first episode of Great Mazinger...
defeats the enemies of the kingdom, after Jun and the professor accidentally end up in the Kingdom of Mu. It is later with the help of Aira that Venus A becomes Queen of Gold.
The opening and ending songs of the series are included in several CD compilations of anime series. These are:
- Anime Hot Wave 2 (1991)
- Anime Hot Wave 3 (1992)
- Mazinger Densetsu (1998)
- Nagai Go Hero Densetsu Kotetsu Majin Hen (2002)
- Super Robot Tamashii The Best Vol.1 ~Suparobo Hen~ (2003)
- Super Robot Tamashii The Best Vol.2 ~Suparobo Hen 2~(2003)
- Getter Densetsu + 10 ~The legends of Getter~(2004)
- Mazinger Densetsu + 7 ~The legends of Mazinger~ (2004)
- Super Robot Tamashii - Ballad & Unplugged (2006)
- Super Robot Tamashii - BEST & LIVE [Girls Hen 2 ] (2006)
Merchandise
A few toys and action figures based in God Mazinger were released by manufacturer Mark.Relationship to the Mazinger series
The series is considered as part of the MazingerMazinger
is a long running series of manga and anime featuring giant robots or mecha. The name can also be pronounced "Mazinga", as it is has been known in several countries, including in the United States of America.-Series:The series in order:...
saga, if not only for the name of the title and that of his creator. In fact, a Japanese book called Mazinger Bible, released in 2002 for the 30th anniversary of the first Mazinger series, includes the God Mazinger, along with other Go Nagai's manga books that have not been made into anime, such as the adult-oriented MazinSaga
MazinSaga
is a Japanese manga created by Go Nagai. It has a rare publishing history: it was originally serialized from 1990-01-01 to 1992-04-02 by Shueisha and later resumed with a 6th volume in a new manga compilation by Fusosha...
, Z Mazinger
Z Mazinger
is a retelling of the Mazinger Z story by Go Nagai, mixing it with ancient Greek mythology. Here, Greek myths are the human testimony of the epic battles between robots piloted by extraterrestrials...
, and First Comics' Mazinger
Mazinger U.S.A. Version
Mazinger, later called Mazinger U.S.A. Version or Mazinger U.S. Version to avoid confusions with the rest of the Mazinger works, is a 58 pages long manga created by Go Nagai specifically for the US market. Sometimes it is also called incorrectly Mazinwarrior or MazinSaga, since its Mazingers design...
comic book released exclusively for the U.S. market in 1988.
Also, the concept of God Mazinger was a candidate to be the sequel of the original Mazinger Z series but, in the end, the sequel was decided to be the concept of Great Mazinger
Great Mazinger
is a manga comic book and anime television series by manga artist Go Nagai, made as a direct continuation of the successful Mazinger Z series...
, and later UFO Robot Grendizer.
External links
- God Mazinger at The World of Go Nagai webpage
- God Mazinger at the Enciclo'Robopedia website
- God Mazinger at d/visualD/visuald/visual incorporated d/visual incorporated d/visual incorporated (株式会社ディー・ビジュアル） is a Japanese publisher of manga books and anime home video.It was established in October 2002 by Federico Colpi and Kazuhiko Murata....
- God Mazinger at allcinema