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Mazinkaiser - Turbo Smashing Sensation! (Vol. 1)

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While I was growing up in the early 80s, there was a great anime show on every morning called Tranzor Z. It was based on the anime series Mazinger Z that, at the time, was already about ten years old. For its US release, Mazinger was snipped, cut, and taped back together to much that, from what I understand, it was barely recognizable in the Tranzor Z series (mostly due to the stricter censor standards in the States). The show ran for a year or two and then disappeared from our nation.

With the advent of the Internet, I learned Tranzor Z's origins and that it was, in fact, linked to a greater Mazinger saga. The second series, Great Mazinger, involved a more powerful robot and better pilot, and was only seen in horribly added snippets in Tranzor Z. I have waited with baited breath for any sign of the Mazinger series to once again be available in the US without having to pay for expensive imports or video recordings made in 1984.

Once I saw Mazinkaiser, I swept it up in an instant. Though it doesn't really follow the storyline from Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger, and beyond, the story does a great job of introducing a new heroic robot into the series, keeps our favorite characters together, and offers the same melodramatic heroism and campy humor I came to know and love in Tranzor Z.

If you're a Mazinger or Tranzor fan, get this DVD. And get volume 2 when it comes out in October. I know I will.

This dvd/series is totally awesome! I watched every episode at least 2 times when I grew up in Taiwan. This dvd/series brought back lots of good old memories, like most of us, these kind of thing reminds us of our innocent childhood and frankly keeps us forever young in some ways.

Mazinkaiser is the 3rd robot of the series from the original Mazinger or Mazinger Z. The second robot is Great Mazinger or GX-02, which was part of the original ANIME series from the late 70's early 80s era. There is the fat funny robot Boss Borot in this DVD! All 3 mazingers make appearance. Also Arphordai A the original female robot and another female robot named Venus.

In case you didn't know. The Bandai release Mazingers are amazing. Too bad I didnt discover them earlier, so far I have GX-01 Mazinger, GX-02 Great Mazinger, Gx-11 Diana Angel. I missed out on Boss Borot and Garada(the skull head dude with blades).... Couple online shops for Bandai diecast mazinger figures are Imageanime and Heros Club The Art Of Toy(or Chogokin & Tin Toy). Some cool Mazinger HISTORY pages are mazinworld and Mazinger Z page. I urge Mazinger fans to check them out.

Overall this a must buy DVD/series for all Mazinger fans, especially the OG ones. Peace. BTW Getter Robo Armageddon is pretty cool too.

In 1975 Go Nagai brought Mazinger Z from Manga comics to Anime TV series icon fame. Thirty years later, he continues the Mazinger saga after the success of Getter Robo: Armageddon with Mazinkaiser. Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger team up against Dr. Hell's army of Mechanical Monsters and their situation is grim. Team Mazinger (Boss Borot and Venus Ace) join the action with some comical humor and the arrival of a new and more powerful Mazin robot. The artwork stays true to the original series, but the animation is better than ever. Please Mr. Nagai, bring back Grendizer.

Mazinkaiser, successor to both Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger, is a big threat to Dr. Hell's plan to conquer the world. This volume introduces the new powerful Mazin robot. The animation is excellent (more details and smooth animation as expected from an OVA) and the soundtrack enhances the mood of the battle scenes, making them more dramatic. Expect off-beat humor that usually is in most Go Nagai flicks.

This DVD features both Japanese and English audio tracks (English subtitles are available).

I too was a kid living in Italy during the 1980's and I too remember watching mazinger z, Great mazinger, Goldrake (known in italy as Uforobot)daitan 3, calender men and a host of other japanese cartoons such as tigerman. These kind of cartoons never made it to British shores because of their violence and hinted kiddie porn content, but hey that didn't stop millions of italian children watching it over 20 years ago. So when I saw this on the shelf I snapped it up there and then. Even though it doesn't really follow the history of the mazinger saga (hey what happened to Goldrake?) the action is fast and furious, the animation is clean and sharp. Even so the iconography is still in that wonderfull 70's japanese kitsch that brings a nostalgic tear to you eye. I had forgotten so much about this show, and jet when those (now admittdedly preposterous) Venus missles fire off, It now brings a smile to my face. 5 stars, though it would be difficult to convince audiences in a more anglosaxon setting of their value, its very japanese and power rangers destroyed any credibilty the format of the giant robot stomping on mechas.

N.B.

If you enjoyed mazinger as a child then you will definetly enjoy DAIGUARD, which is a recent gentle satire on the Giant robot formart,where a giant robot that was used as a marketing gimmick by a defence corporation is reactivated to fight interdimentional monsters,and is piloted by the office workers of the companys public relations division , who do it all for a minimal wage.Hugely enjoyable.Also the satire means you will never view mazingers pilot in the same way again.

A great must-have for all ages!

Following Mazinger-Zs storyline, here is Mazinkaiser!
I saw it from a friend, who bought it here. The sound, and
colors are astounding. Even the formats are different,
compared to the little ones, used in 1972. The characters look
sizzling, and the battle of Mazinger vs. Mazinkaiser, is great!
All I can say is Amazon.com gave everyone else, a Turbo Smashing
kick in the butt with this one!

Well the time has been long awaited, but I now own a new Mazinkaizer video. This latest installment in the Mazinger Z(or Tranzor Z known when it first appeared in America during the early 80's) does not fall short. The animation is flawless. Every single art work has received precise attention to detail. The fight seans are intense and action packed. There are points were you wonder who will win Good or Evil? The sound track has been kept with it's original music and dialog from Japan. This dvd comes with four different episodes. Parents beware you kids will enjoy the first three episodes. Unfortunitly, the fourth and last episode contains expensive adult nudity seans that might shock young children. Overall this long awaiting return to the American shores has been way over due. This will surely become another well known fanchise to all anime fans who never heard of Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger, or Mazinkaiser.

When I saw the cover of Mazinkaiser something was vaguely familiar to me... HEY! It looks just like the "Great Mazinga" Shogun Warrior toy I used to play with as a kid! Never having seen any of the Mazinger shows (they didnt come on TV where I grew up) I had to see my old pal in action. So I bought volume 1. Great Show! The action scenes were even more fun than the Getter Robo series (Which also featured a Shogun Robot)! I enjoyed the dub cast, especially John Paul Sheppard as Dr. Hell! Can't wait for the next one to come out! If you like giant robots with arms that shoot off and lots of fast action (and humor) you should definately check out Mazinkaiser!

Just like some of the reviewers here, I also grew up watching the Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger series back in Puerto Rico in the early to mid 80s. Mazin Kaiser delivers a storyline that takes a detour from the original, but keeps the same feel as the original series. Great animation, as I would expect from Go Nagai, great sound effects, and the actors do an awesome voiceover. If you're a fan of Mazinger Z (or Tranzor Z as it was called in the US), or Great Mazinger, then you'll like Mazin Kaiser. Definitely a collector's item.

This was an awesome throwback to the 70's super robot anime! Great battle scenes and excellent animation. lacking a bit in character development, but who cares? this is still a great OVA made by the master of super robot anime, Go Nagai! now all we need is a new UFO Robo Grandizer OVA!