Mazinger Z (1972)

Koji Kabuto’s grandfather has discovered two resources which can save humanity: Photon Light Energy and the ultra-impregnable alloy Chogokin Z. However, Dr. Kabuto’s research is abruptly cut off when the evil Dr. Hell sends his trusted lieutenant, the bisected Baron Ashura, to assassinate him! Koji, now orphaned along with younger brother Shiro, swear revenge using Dr. Kabuto’s last and greatest invention: the super robot Mazinger Z! Joined by Dr. Kabuto’s successor, Dr. Yumi, his daughter Sayaka, and her research robot Aphrodite A, Koji sets out to protect Japan from Dr. Hell’s menacing mecha monsters and ensure the peaceful work of the Photon Light Institute. Can Koji and Sayaka, along with local bully boy Boss, prevent this most dangerous of villains from running amok and conquering the world? (Source: Discotek)

Also known as

マジンガーＺ

Format

TV · 92 episodes

Status

Finished

Genres

Action, Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Studio

Toei Animation

AniList score

68/100

Main characters

Kouji Kabuto, Boss, Dr. Hell, Sayaka Yumi, Shiro Kabuto, Ankoku Daishogun, Gennosuke Yumi, Baron Ashura