Mazinger Z
マジンガーZ
Mazinger Z, known briefly as Tranzor Z in the United States, 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…
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Synopsis
Mazinger Z, known briefly as Tranzor Z in the United States, 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 continued 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 of the TV show. Mazinger Z has spawned several sequels and spinoff series, among them UFO Robot Grendizer and Mazinkaiser. It was a very popular cartoon in Mexico during the 1980s, where it was dubbed into Spanish directly from the Japanese version, keeping the Japanese character names and broadcasting all 92 episodes, unlike the version aired in the U.S.
About
Mazinger Z premiered on December 3, 1972. and was created by Go Nagai. It falls under the Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 92 episodes. with each episode running approximately 30 minutes. It airs on Fuji TV. and concluded its run on September 1, 1974.
Why viewers enjoy Mazinger Z
Mazinger Z targets fans of Action & Adventure anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy elements. This combination of Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.
Production
Mazinger Z was animated by Toei Animation, under the creative direction of Go Nagai, and broadcast on Fuji TV.
Critical reception
Mazinger Z holds a rating of 8.0 out of 10 based on 418 user reviews on TMDB, a strong score that reflects broad satisfaction from its audience.
Themes & motifs
Recurring motifs and themes throughout Mazinger Z include: japan, mecha, giant robot, piloted robot, based on manga, robot, scientist, anime. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.
Voice cast
Joji Yanami
Minori Matsushima
Hiroya Ishimaru
Haruko Kitahama
Hidekatsu Shibata
Hiroshi Otake
Kosei Tomita
Isamu Tanonaka
Junpei Takiguchi
Koji Yada
Production credits
- Created by
- Go Nagai
- Direction
- Tomoharu Katsumata · Nobutaka Nishizawa
- Writing
- Keisuke Fujikawa · Hiroichi Fuse · Susumu Takaku
Release dates
Premiered
December 3, 1972
Last aired
September 1, 1974
Seasons & episodes
Season1
December 3, 1972·92episodes
Season1
December 3, 1972·92episodes
No description available for this season.
Themes & topics
Keywords associated with this title by the community.
- japan
- mecha
- giant robot
- piloted robot
- based on manga
- robot
- scientist
- anime
- super robot
- shogun warrior
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Frequently asked questions
When did Mazinger Z premiere?
Mazinger Z premiered on December 3, 1972.
How many seasons does Mazinger Z have?
Mazinger Z has 1 season and 92 episodes in total.
What genre is Mazinger Z?
Mazinger Z is classified under Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
What networks did Mazinger Z air on?
Mazinger Z aired on Fuji TV.
Who created Mazinger Z?
Mazinger Z was created by Go Nagai.
Is Mazinger Z finished?
Yes, Mazinger Z concluded its run on September 1, 1974.
How long is each episode of Mazinger Z?
Each episode of Mazinger Z runs for approximately 30 minutes.
Where is Mazinger Z from?
Mazinger Z is a Japanese anime production.
What is the TMDB rating of Mazinger Z?
Mazinger Z holds a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB based on community reviews.
