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Karate-Robo Zaborgar [Blu-ray]

Itsuji Itao (Actor), Asami (Actor), Noboru Iguchi (Director) Rated:

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Genre	Action & Adventure/Martial Arts
Format	Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen, Blu-ray
Contributor	Itsuji Itao, Asami, Akira Emoto, Noboru Iguchi
Language	Japanese
Runtime	1 hour and 54 minutes

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Part motorcycle, part karate expert, ALL ROBOT! When the safety of the world is at stake, Zaborgar will save the day!

Secret police officer Yutaka Daimon inherits a mighty robot warrior named Zaborgar, an invention of his late father. Equipped with super weapons, expertise in karate, and the power to transform into a motorcycle, Zaborgar assists Daimon fight against Sigma, the evil organization responsible for his father s death. But when he discovers a beautiful female robot under Sigma s control, their forbidden love shatters the once inseparable crime-fighting team of Daimon and Zaborgar.

Twenty-five years later, the now-disgraced Daimon works as a chauffeur for corrupt Prime Minister Wakasugi. But as Sigma unleashes a new robot menace upon the world, will Zaborgar forgive, forget, and save the world from total destruction?

From director Noboru Iguchi (THE MACHINE GIRL, ROBO-GEISHA), comes a hilariously over-the-top tribute to the transforming robots of 1970 s Japanese television in an exciting action comedy that will stir the heart of anyone who longs for justice, love, and mechanized mayhem.

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Go, ZABORGAR GO short film
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The best Transformer of the year --Variety

A complete blast --Japancinema.net

Shoves insanity right into your eyeballs...tons of fun --Criterioncast.com

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MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 Ounces
Director ‏ : ‎ Noboru Iguchi
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen, Blu-ray
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 54 minutes
Release date ‏ : ‎ September 11, 2012
Actors ‏ : ‎ Itsuji Itao, Asami, Akira Emoto
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English
Studio ‏ : ‎ Well Go Usa
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008FIPN8I
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Surprisingly fun and more than expected

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 3, 2013

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Apparently this is an update to one of those Japanese hero shows along the lines of Ultraman: The Complete Series and Johnny Sokko and His Flying Robot: The Complete Series .

The story is told in two parts. The first is hilariously funny, with cheap looking effects and fun fight sequences. The main character is Daimon, a 22-year old who appears to be the only employee of the Special Police unit. He rides a motorcycle that transforms into a fighting robot. Oh yeah, the robot was created from the DNA of Daimon's dead brother. The plot of this part is pretty predictable, but I had fun watching it.

The second part takes place 25 years later. Daimon is now 47-years old, diabetic, penniless, and has a bad back. Although there are some early scenes here that are laugh out loud funny, the second part doesn't hold a lot of surprises either, but does have a lot of heart. It also has better effects than part 1, and the forced perspective shots of the Jumbo Mecha are pretty good for the most part. I especially liked the scene where the Jumbo Mecha is destroying Tokyo while talking to a friend on a cell phone.

The closing credits show some of the same scenes from the original TV series (which I don't believe is available in the US) and it's fun to watch and see how much better this movie actually does them.

If you're a fan of these types of shows, this one is a worthwhile addition to your collection. RECOMMENDED.

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apeman505

This is my new favorite movie

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 14, 2014

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Karate Robo Zaborgar may just be the greatest piece of cinematography ever created. With characters like Bulldog Car Robot, Cyborg Football Babes (they shoot DINOSAURS out of their boobs!), and Zaborgar himself (a robot made from human DNA that turns into a motorcycle), it's surprising that they even needed a plot.

From my understanding, Karate Robo Zaborgar was made as a parody of an old campy Japanese show of the same name and premise. It definitely shows; this movie was simultaneously hilarious and awesome, packed with bizarre campy moments and awesome fighting throughout the whole thing.

If you still have any apprehension as to whether or not you should give this a watch, please go on youtube and watch any of the Zaborgar shorts contained therein, or go read the Cracked dot com article reviewing it.

You will never be the same again.

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Alan B

thank you Mr Noboru Iguchi for the ZABORGAR Movie

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 7, 2016

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got this for Christmas last year and very happy it's in my collection. it's different from the old 70's TV show and is kind of cheesy but that's what I like about it and I think what makes it great the way it is. I really love Daimon's fighting scenes and Zaborgar's transforming and fighting scenes the most again very happy with my purchase. I don't want to spoil anything for you but if you like cheesy Japan films along with awesome fighting Robots I think you will love it.

Japanese Language 5.1 & Stereo with optional subtitles
Extras are trailers for other Sushi Typhoon movies and bonus Short Films

P.S. I also wrote a review for Mr. Iguchi's other film "Dead Sushi" look for that too :D

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TotallyAnonymous

I don't know how this didn't get an Academy Award.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 23, 2018

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Karate Robo Zaborgar is the perfect mix of Action, thrill, deceit, secrets, romance, and a vigilante out for justice. The movie starts with a guy who works with the police academy named Daemon who fights crime with Karate side by side with his half motorcycle half robot brother. Together they must take on the evil corporation of *Insert cheesy evil corporation name here* who killed thier father and are seemingly unstoppable with a flying castle, a giant robot, and a rich leader. The Karate brothers must band together and fight for justice and thier fathers honor.

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Langdon A.

Japanese classic. Highly recommend!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 3, 2017

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One of the best films of modern times. A story of the relationship between two brothers, if one of them died by breast-feeding from his father, and had his soul inserted into a robot that transforms into a motorcycle. Oh, and they're both cops. A timeless tale, really. And they fight something called a diarrhea robot. I originally watched this on Netflix, but was compelled to purchase the Blu Ray after it was removed from the service, because I need to have this in my life.

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Mjolnir

Fun little movie.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 5, 2013

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I think my headlines says it all. For something made for the straight to dvd market, Karate-Robo Zaborgar packs a wallop, the CGI may leave much to be desired but it doesn't detract from the production. I just wished the villains weren't disposed of so easily. Literally, the sigma thugs only lasted a few scenes and the chicks in the football helmets only lasted about 5 mins. But the movie was enjoyable, so are the little short films in the extras.

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Rob Masson

Crazy Zany Robot Romp

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 12, 2013

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Indescribable... This movie has it all.. Transforming Robots who is also the brother of the main character who gets kicked out of the Police Force but seeks justice for his Father's death against a league of Evil Cyborgs bent on creating the ultimate Giant Robot.. But the adventure spans a whole generation of characters... It's madness and totally fun!

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Stephen

Blu-Ray DVD was promptly shipped & received in excellent condition...Thnx!!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 9, 2013

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Movie was ok, I guess...what can I say about this movie in 20 words? Giant female killer robots are awesome! Storyline was lame...fight scenes were silly or stupid...not exactly what I expected when I bought the dvd, but I did enjoy the movie!

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Karate Robo Zaborgar

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 10, 2012

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As a bit of a fan of Noboru Iguchi and Yoshihiro Nishimura's more recent films (Such as Machine Girl, Robo Geisha and Mutant Girls Squad) I was intrigued as to how well Iguchi's style and Nishimura's special effects would work when used in something other than extreme gore. The result was fantastic.
Based on the 1970s tokusatsu TV series, Denjin Zaborgar, the story follows Secret Police officer Yutaka Daimon and his half motorbike/half karate expert robotic partner, the titular Zaborgar.
Chapter 1 follows Daimon and Zaborgar's adventures, battling an array of robot enemies. While Chapter 2 takes place 25 years later, with a much older Daimon and his continuing fight against evil.
Noboru Iguchi has managed to write and direct an epic tribute to 70s Japanese TV with a fresh new take on the oldschool style, while still maintaining it's original charm. The posing, the special moves. Updated with a couple of scenes of CGI. The costumes are brilliant, almost identical to the originals and a soundtrack reminiscent of tokusatsu tv style.
Now, I may have mentioned the original series, but rest assured, you don't need to have seen it. But after watching this (if like myself) you'll want to!

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Enrico

Ottimo - attenzione, italiano non disponibile

Reviewed in Italy 🇮🇹 on February 25, 2018

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Ottimo packaging, ricco e robusto. Non c'è l'italiano come sottotitoli, ho guardato il film con sottotitoli in francese. Un film immancabile per gli amanti del genere (é un poco trash e credo che la storia voglia prendere un poco in giro il genere).

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Carlo

welcome

Reviewed in Italy 🇮🇹 on October 6, 2013

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be che dire chi conosce il personaggio e un film divertente on gusto retro vintage si rifa molto al periodo degli anni 80 nella sua vecchia versione, le musiche per l occasione sono state rifatte come quelle dell epoca..))

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Sylvain De Montigny

If you like thèse type of momies

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 24, 2013

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No english languadge but it's easy to follow Edith sub titles.

Real good action and story line but you have to love aisien movies