Robot Girls Z minibokko 1+ Review: A new adventure for charming robot heroines

Robot Girls Z minibokko 1+ Review and Recommendation

Overview

"Robot Girls Z minibokko 1+" is an OVA released on June 13, 2014, released by Toei Video Co., Ltd. and distributed by Toei Company, Ltd. This work is an original anime story based on the original work by Nagai Go, and is directed by Ikehata Hiroshi. It is produced by Toei Animation, with LandQstudio's participating as a production collaborator. It has only one episode and is included in Blu-ray & DVD VOL.1.

■ Story

Set in Koshikicho, Oizumigakuen, Nerima, the story depicts the struggles of a trio of robot girls who advertise "a new, cheap and clean form of energy called 'photon power'" in front of the station. However, their research has not produced any results, government support has been cut off, and the Photon Power Laboratory's finances are in dire straits. Meanwhile, Galada K7 and Dubras M2, two part-time companions employed to solicit customers, make their appearance. It is soon discovered that they have come to disrupt the sale of photon power, and they go into combat mode in public. The new energy of photon power is labeled as "dangerous energy."

■ Characters

Many fascinating characters appear in this work. Firstly, the members of Robot Girls team.Z, Z-chan (Mazinger Z), Gre-chan (Great Mazinger), and Glenda-san (Grendizer) are the focus of attention. Z-chan is a hot-blooded type, Gre-chan is sarcastic, and Glenda-san is an airhead queen - all unique characters. The mechanical beast girls are also unique, with Galada K7-musume and Doublas M2-musume playing important roles. Additionally, guest characters such as "Imaichi Moenai Musume" and "Korejanai Robo" also make appearances, adding colour to the work.

■Cast

The voice actors are also impressive, with Honda Mariko playing Z-chan from Robot Girls team.Z, Minase Inori playing Gre-chan, and Aranami Kazusa playing Glenda-san. Additionally, Toyama Nao plays the mechanical beast girl Dubras M2, and Morishita Yukiko plays Galada K7. Many other talented voice actors, including Hisakawa Aya and Takaoka Kaori, are also taking part.

■ Staff

The main staff includes industry-leading professionals such as Kondo Shuji, Kobayashi Keiji, and Kaneko Ken in planning, Moriyama Yoshihide as producer, Sakagami Takahiko as line producer, Hyodo Ippo in series composition, and Kawakami Tetsuya in character design. Under the direction of Ikehata Hiroshi, Toei Animation's quality is on full display.

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Robot Girls Z minibokko 1+" is an original anime story based on the original work by Go Nagai, but it draws viewers in with its unique world view and character appeal. In particular, the unique characters of Z-chan, Gre-chan, and Glenda-san and their struggles are not to be missed. Another point that can be enjoyed is the humorous depiction of the mechanical beast girls.

This work is recommended not only for fans of Go Nagai, but also for those who like robot anime and parodies. Although it is a one-episode OVA, it is packed with a dense story and charming characters. Furthermore, the combination of the gorgeous voice actors and the quality of Toei Animation makes it a visually enjoyable work.

This work is also positioned as part of the Robot Girls Z series, and is an important piece for enjoying the entire series. It is a must-see for fans of the series, and will allow you to enjoy the series from a new perspective.

■ Detailed information

This work is included in Blu-ray & DVD VOL.1, released on June 13, 2014, and can be viewed as an OVA. It was released by Toei Video Co., Ltd. and distributed by Toei Co., Ltd. The copyright is owned by Dynamic Planning, Toei Animation, and Robot Girls Research Institute.

The subtitle is "Episode 3.5 / White-hot! Super Galaxy War" and the content is about 20 minutes. To watch it, it is recommended to purchase Blu-ray & DVD VOL.1 or use the corresponding distribution service.

■ Recommendation points

The recommended points for "Robot Girls Z minibokko 1+" are as follows.

• Character appeal : Z-chan, Gre-chan, Glenda-san and other unique characters add excitement to the story. You can enjoy their humorous interactions and growth.
• Humor and Parody : The film is full of parody elements based on Go Nagai's original work, and there are many scenes that will make even those who are not fans laugh.
• A star-studded cast of voice actors : Many talented voice actors, including Honda Mariko, Minase Inori, and Aranami Kazusa, are participating, bringing out the charm of the characters.
• Toei Animation Quality : You can enjoy the visual quality of the animation produced by Toei Animation.
• Part of the series : For fans of the Robot Girls Z series, this is an essential piece to gain a deeper understanding of the series as a whole.

Conclusion

"Robot Girls Z minibokko 1+" is an original anime story based on Go Nagai's original work, but it draws viewers in with its unique world view and character charm. It is full of humor and parody, and the combination of a luxurious voice cast and the quality of Toei Animation makes it a visually enjoyable piece. It is highly recommended for fans of robot anime and parodies, fans of Go Nagai, and fans of the Robot Girls Z series.