The appeal and evaluation of Mazinger Z INFINITY: Impressions and recommended points of the latest work

Mazinger Z INFINITY - The revival of a legend and a new challenge

■ Public Media

theater

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

January 13, 2018 - January 1, 0000

■Distribution company

Toei

■Frequencies

95 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

Go Nagai

■ Director

Junji Shimizu

■ Production

Animation Production: Toei Animation

■Works

©Go Nagai/DynamicPlanning MZFilmPartners

■ Story

That power can make you either a god or a devil???

Humanity was once on the brink of extinction at the hands of the evil genius scientist Dr. Hell, who plotted to take over the world. However, thanks to the efforts of Koji Kabuto, who controlled the super robot "Mazinger Z," also known as the "Castle of Iron and Black," and his companions, peace was restored.

And 10 years have passed since the battle of the century.

One day, Koji Kabuto, who had left his job as a pilot to become a scientist, encounters the gigantic ruins of Infinity buried beneath Mt. Fuji and the mysterious life form Lisa that emerges from it. At the same time, Dr. Hell is mysteriously resurrected. He is trying to complete his former ambition with Infinity, which holds infinite potential.

In the midst of the greatest crisis in recorded history and a desperate situation, the legendary pilot rises once again with Mazinger Z.

■Explanation

The world has been waiting for this legend.

"Mazinger Z" was born in 1972 and completely overturned the conventional wisdom of anime. Created with the completely new idea of ​​a "rider-type robot" invented by the rare genius Go Nagai, this work recorded an explosive hit not only in Japan but all over the world, and continues to be loved to this day.

Now, this film has been resurrected from its long slumber, having its world premiere at the Rome Film Festival, before being released in Italy and France, and finally being released in Japan in January!

This new story is set in Nagai's worldview, and features a super star-studded cast of voice actors, including Miyasako Hiroyuki, a huge Mazinger Z fan, and Okazu Club! For the theme song, Mizuki Ichiro, the embodiment of "Z," will re-record that famous song, and Kikkawa Koji, who grew up with Mazinger Z, will sing a newly written number!

A new legend will begin in 2018!

■Cast

・Koji Kabuto/Shotaro Morikubo・Sayaka Yumi/Ai Kayano・Lisa/Sumire Uesaka・Tetsuya Ken/Toshihiko Seki・Shiro Kabuto/Natsuki Hanae・Jun Honoo/Ami Koshimizu・Boss/Wataru Takagi・Nuke/Masami Kikuchi・Mucha/Kappei Yamaguchi・Yuzurunosuke/Junpei Morita・Dr. Nosori/Bin Shimada・Dr. Busy/Kouzo Shioya・Mazinger Girls/Ocarina Yui P, Azusa Tadokoro, Miku Ito・Commander of the Joint Forces/Hiroya Ishimaru・Dr. Hell/Unsho Ishizuka・Count Brocken/Keiji Fujiwara・Baron Ashura/Hiroyuki Miyasako, Miyuki Park

■ Main staff

・Director: Junji Shimizu ・Screenplay: Takahiro Ozawa (Ume)
・Character design: Hiroya Iijima ・Mechanic design: Takayuki Yanase ・Art director: Makoto Ujiie (GREEN)
・CG Director: Daiki Nakazawa ・CG Director: Eiji Inomoto (orange)
Assistant Director: Nakano Haru Assistant Director: Kawasaki Koji Music: Watanabe Toshiyuki Opening Theme: Mizuki Ichiro Ending Theme: Kikkawa Koji

■ Main Characters

・Koji Kabuto: The Legendary Pilot
Ten years ago, he piloted Mazinger Z and saved humanity from the threat of extinction caused by Dr. Hell. After the fierce battle, he followed in his grandfather and father's footsteps and became a scientist. He is currently a researcher at the New Photon Power Laboratory, working on various research projects, but his sense of justice and fighting spirit still live on in his soul.

Sayaka Yumi Director of the New Photon Power Laboratory Koji's girlfriend. She used to be a pilot just like Koji. Later, she took over her father Gennosuke's will and became the director of the New Photon Power Laboratory. She has a free-spirited personality and is always making those around her, including her father, nervous. She is frustrated by the lack of progress in their relationship.

Lisa: The mysterious girl who holds the key. A humanoid android who emerged from the mysterious giant ruins known as Infinity.

Another hero, Tetsuya Ken. He pilots Great Mazinger, and once saved humanity together with Koji. After the battle, he remained in the army. His fighting spirit is still strong, and he protects peace on Earth. It is said that he disappeared along with Great Mazinger during a combat mission in Texas, but...

Shiro Kabuto is the younger brother of the heroic warrior Koji Kabuto, who is a descendant of a genius. He had a mischievous personality and was still a child during the battle 10 years ago that put the survival of humanity at risk, but he has now grown up to serve as a platoon leader for the 3rd Division of the Joint Forces. He deeply adores Koji, his only blood relative, and continues to follow in his footsteps.

Jun Honoo A former orphan who was raised as a pilot with Tetsuya and special training. In the last battle, she piloted her beloved machine, the Venus A, and achieved many victories. After the battle, she married Tetsuya and is now carrying his child.

・Boss Reliable Big Brother At first glance, he may seem tyrannical, but he is a kind and reliable big brother who cares about his friends. He once fought alongside Koji and Tetsuya with his beloved machine, Boss Borot, but now he runs a ramen shop that even Lisa praises for its exquisite noodles and soup. However, there is a secret in the basement of the shop...

・Nuke: The boss's underling. He is good at reading the mood of those around him. Mucha is a reliable person and acts as the boss's guardian. Nuke's trademark is his runny nose, and his easy-going personality puts people at ease.

Mucha is like the boss's underling and is good at reading the mood of those around him. Mucha has a reliable personality and stands as the boss's guardian. Nuke's trademark is his runny nose, and his easy-going personality puts people at ease. (Same text as Nuke's)

The former director of the Photon Power Laboratory and currently the Prime Minister of Japan. Sayaka Yumi's biological father. He is also like a father to Koji and Shiro.

Nosori, Busy, and Morimori used to be known as the Three Doctors, but due to a scheme by Count Brocken, Professor Morimori died. Nowadays, they often work together as a duo.

・Dr. Sewashi is super reliable. Nosori, Sewashi, and Morimori used to be called the Three Doctors, but Dr. Morimori died due to Count Brocken's scheme. Nowadays, they often work together as a duo. (Same text as Dr. Nosori)

・Mazinger Girls: Fighting Idols of the Joint Forces A 4-member fighting idol group that the Joint Forces are proud of. With their outstanding proportions and beauty, they have an unparalleled charm that not only captivates Koji Kabuto, but the whole of Japan. Contrary to their appearance, they pilot their beloved machine, the Venus A, and demonstrate unexpected fighting power.

・Commander of the Joint Forces A commander who leads the Joint Forces and lives for justice. He respects Koji Kabuto, who once saved humanity from the brink of extinction. He has firm confidence in the fighting power of his own forces, but his confidence is shattered by the mighty power of Dr. Hell and Infinity.

・Dr. Hell: The axis of evil, the genius scientist. A genius evil scientist who once brought humanity to the brink of extinction. He discovered the ruins of ancient Mycenae, which possessed super-scientific powers, and used them to create an army of mechanical beasts, with which he plotted to take over the world. He was supposed to have been destroyed by Koji Kabuto 10 years ago, but has mysteriously been resurrected.

Count Brocken: A great evil beyond human understanding
A former German officer who was resurrected as a cyborg by Dr. Hell, he is a loyal subordinate of Dr. Hell. His head and torso are separate, and the head can move freely on its own. He leads the Iron Cross Corps of cyborg fighters. He is on bad terms with Baron Ashura.

・Baron Ashura Invincible, male or female A former mummified couple from ancient Mycenae, resurrected by Dr. Hell as cyborgs, he is a leader of the Hell faction. His right half is female and his left half is male, giving him an abnormal appearance. He is absolutely loyal to Hell, and Hell also trusts him deeply.

■ Main robot items

・MAZINGER Z
Is that power a god or a devil??? The Castle of Iron Powered by lightning and armored with New Z superalloy, this flawless super robot has unparalleled power and deadly weapons hidden all over its body. It was created by Kabuto Koji's grandfather, Dr. Kabuto Juzo. It can only be activated when the small flying mecha Pilder, which the pilot rides in, docks (Pilder-on) with its head. It can also fly by combining with the Jet Sclander. It is said that because of its immense power, it can become either a god or a devil depending on who wields it. It is called the "Castle of Iron" because of its appearance that resembles a gigantic structure.
MAIN PILOT Koji Kabuto

・INFINITY
The Third Demon A gigantic ruin suddenly appears in the middle of Mount Fuji. It is believed to be the product of an ancient super civilization, and even just analyzing its basic structure is packed with technology that would advance current science by 100 years.
MAIN PILOT??

・GREAT MAZINGER
Another Genie
MAIN PILOT Tetsuya Ken

・GREAT MARSHAL OF HELL
Evil ride-on robot
MAIN PILOT Dr. Hell

・ICHINANA【Ichinana Style】
Mass-produced fighting machine
MAIN PILOT Kabuto Shiro and other joint forces

・ASHURA P1 [ASHURA P1]
Baron Ashura's personal robot
MAIN PILOT Baron Ashura

・BOSSBOROT
Legendary Trooper
MAIN PILOT Boss (Co-Pilot Nuke, Mucha)

・BROCKEN T9
Count Brocken's personal robot
MAIN PILOT Count Brocken

・MULTY-LEGGEDGUN BATTERY [Multi-legged gun battery]
The crystallization of the doctor's wisdom
MAIN PILOT Dr. Busy, Dr. Slow

・KIKAIJU TROOP
The mechanical beast army created by Dr. Hell

・Garada K7
A mechanical beast created by Dr. Hell

・Dublas M2
A mechanical beast created by Dr. Hell

・Dumb Dum L2
A mechanical beast created by Dr. Hell

・Genocider F9
A mechanical beast created by Dr. Hell

・Jaycer J1
A mechanical beast created by Dr. Hell

・Giant F3
A mechanical beast created by Dr. Hell

・Titan G9
A mechanical beast created by Dr. Hell

・Deathcross V9
A mechanical beast created by Dr. Hell

・VENUS A GUNDAN
The Joint Forces' Beautiful Secret Weapon
MAIN PILOT Mazin Girls

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・"Mazinger Z"
Lyrics by Fumihiko Azuma Lyrics by Chumei Watanabe Arrangement by Toshiyuki Watanabe Singer by Ichiro Mizuki

・ED1
・"The Last Letter"
Lyrics: Koji Kikkawa, jam
・Composition: Koji Kikkawa ・Singer: Koji Kikkawa

Mazinger Z INFINITY - The revival of a legend and a new challenge

Mazinger Z INFINITY is a work that revives the legendary super robot "Mazinger Z" created by Go Nagai in 1972. The film is set in a world 10 years later and tells the story of Koji Kabuto and Mazinger Z who fight against Dr. Hell, who once again threatens humanity, and his new ambitions. Below, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of this work.

Story and setting

The story of Mazinger Z INFINITY begins with a battle ten years ago. Koji Kabuto and his friends thwarted Dr. Hell's ambitions of world domination and saved humanity. However, ten years later, Dr. Hell has mysteriously returned and possessed a new threat: Infinity. Infinity is a gigantic ruin buried beneath Mount Fuji, from which emerges a mysterious life form called Lisa. Dr. Hell plots to take over the world once again using the power of Infinity, but Koji Kabuto rises once again with Mazinger Z.

This story skillfully blends past glory with new challenges. The people who knew the battle 10 years ago gather again to fight a new enemy, which will be an emotional scene for fans. In addition, the new element of infinity adds depth and tension to the story. The character Lisa also enhances the story with her mysterious presence.

Characters and cast

Since the battle ten years ago, Koji Kabuto has become a scientist and is engaged in research at the New Photon Power Laboratory. However, his sense of justice and fighting spirit remain unchanged, and he will once again take to the battlefield with Mazinger Z. Morikubo Shoutarou's performance as a voice actor firmly conveys Koji's growth and determination.

Sayaka Yumi is Koji's girlfriend and the director of the New Photon Power Laboratory. Ai Kayano's voice acting brings out Sayaka's unrestrainedness and strength well. Her character adds humor and humanity to the story.

Lisa is a mysterious life form that emerged from Infinity and holds the key to the story. Sumire Uesaka's voice acting really captures the mystical aura of Lisa. Her character plays an important role in the development of the story.

Tetsuya Tsurugi is another hero who controls Great Mazinger. Toshihiko Seki's voice acting really captures Tetsuya's strength and fighting spirit. His character adds excitement to the story as he fights alongside Koji.

Shiro Kabuto is Koji's younger brother and the platoon leader of the Joint Forces' Third Division. Natsuki Hanae's voice acting brings out Shiro's mischievousness and maturity well. His character plays an important role in portraying the brotherly love between him and Koji.

Jun Honoo is a former orphan who fought alongside Tetsuya and is now pregnant with his child. Ami Koshimizu's voice acting really captures Jun's strength and motherly side. Her character adds human drama to the story.

Boss was once a warrior who controlled Boss Borot, but now runs a ramen shop. Takagi Wataru's voice acting brings out the boss's reliability and humor well. His character adds laughter and friendship to the story.

Nuke and Mucha are the boss's minions and important characters who support him. Masami Kikuchi and Kappei Yamaguchi's voice acting really brings out the personalities of Nuke and Mucha. Their characters add a comical element to the story.

Yuzurunosuke is the former director of the Photon Power Laboratory and is currently the Prime Minister of Japan. Junpei Morita's voice acting really brings out the dignity and fatherliness of Yuzurunosuke. His character adds a political element to the story.

Dr. Nossori and Dr. Sewashi were once part of the Three Doctors, but after the death of Dr. Morimori, they formed a duo. The voice acting by Shimada Bin and Shioya Kozo really brings out the personalities of the two characters. Their characters add a scientific element to the story.

The Mazin Girls are idols belonging to the United Forces, warriors who control Venus A. The voice acting of Okarina, Yui-P, Azusa Tadokoro, and Miku Ito really capture the charm and fighting power of the Mazin Girls. Their characters play an important role in adding glamour to the story and livening up the battle scenes.

The Joint Forces Commander is a commander of the Joint Forces who respects Koji Kabuto. Hiroya Ishimaru's voice acting really captures the commander's sense of justice and anguish. His character adds a military element to the story.

Dr. Hell is an evil genius scientist who plans to take over the world once again. Ishizuka Unsho's voice acting really captures the madness and ambition of Dr. Hell. His character plays an important role as the story's central antagonist.

Count Brocken is a former German officer who was resurrected as a cyborg and is a loyal subordinate of Dr. Hell. Keiji Fujiwara's voice acting really captures Count Brocken's ruthlessness and fighting prowess. His character adds tension to the story.

Baron Ashura is an ancient Mycenaean couple who were resurrected as cyborgs by Dr. Hell, and are leaders of the Hell faction. The voice acting of Hiroyuki Miyasako and Yumi Park really captures Baron Ashura's deformity and loyalty. Their characters add a mysterious element to the story.

Main robot and items

Mazinger Z is a flawless super robot powered by photon energy and armored with New Z superalloy. It was created by Koji Kabuto's grandfather, Dr. Juzo Kabuto, and is piloted by Koji Kabuto. It can fly when combined with the Jet Scrander, and its immense power is said to make it "a god or a devil." The battle scenes of Mazinger Z are beautifully depicted in the movie, and will be an emotional one for fans.

Infinity is a gigantic ruin that suddenly appeared in the middle of Mount Fuji, and is said to be the product of an ancient super civilization. It is packed with technology that would advance current science by 100 years just by analyzing its basic structure. The existence of Infinity adds new mystery and tension to the story.

Great Mazinger is another demon controlled by Tetsuya Tsurugi. The movie also features a beautifully drawn battle scene with Great Mazinger, which will be an emotional one for fans.

The Marshal of Hell is an evil ride-on robot controlled by Dr. Hell. In the movie, the Marshal of Hell's battle scenes are also beautifully depicted, and he is a symbol of Dr. Hell's ambition.

The 17-type is a mass-produced combat machine operated by Shiro Kabuto and other members of the Joint Forces. In the movie, the 17-type's combat scenes are also beautifully depicted, making it a symbol of the fighting power of the Joint Forces.

Ashlar P1 is a personal robot controlled by Baron Ashura. In the movie, Ashlar P1's battle scenes are beautifully depicted, and it has become a symbol of Baron Ashura's fighting power.

Boss Borot is a legendary reserve force controlled by the boss. In the movie, the battle scenes of Boss Borot are also beautifully depicted, and he is a symbol of the boss's reliability.

Brocken T9 is a personal robot controlled by Count Brocken. In the movie, the battle scenes of Brocken T9 are also beautifully depicted, and it has become a symbol of Count Brocken's fighting power.

The multi-legged cannon is the culmination of the wisdom of the doctors, operated by Dr. Sewashi and Dr. Nossori. In the movie, the multi-legged cannon's battle scenes are also beautifully depicted, and it has become a symbol of the doctors' scientific power.

The Mechanical Beasts are a group of combat robots created by Dr. Hell. In the movie, the Mechanical Beasts' battle scenes are also beautifully depicted, and they are a symbol of Dr. Hell's ambitions.

The Venus A Corps is a beautiful secret weapon of the United Forces controlled by the Mazin Girls. In the movie, the Venus A Corps' battle scenes are beautifully depicted, and they are a symbol of the fighting power of the Mazin Girls.

Theme songs and music

The opening theme "Mazinger Z" is a nostalgic classic sung by Ichiro Mizuki. The lyrics were written by Fumihiko Azuma and Chumei Watanabe, and the arrangement was by Toshiyuki Watanabe, and it plays an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the movie.

The ending theme "The Last Letter" is sung by Koji Kikkawa with rich emotion, enhancing the moving story. The lyrics were written by Koji Kikkawa and jam, and the music was composed by Koji Kikkawa, and it plays an important role in decorating the ending of the movie.

Review and Recommendation

Mazinger Z INFINITY is a work that has been revived on the big screen for over 40 years since the original 1972 work, and it will be a moving experience for fans. The story skillfully blends past glory with new challenges, depicting the growth and determination of the characters. The acting of the cast is also excellent, and each character's personality and charm are firmly expressed. The battle scenes between the main robot and the items are also beautifully drawn, and will be a moving scene for fans. The theme song and music also play an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the movie.

This movie is enjoyable not only for fans of the original work, but also for new viewers. In particular, the scene where those who knew the battle 10 years ago gather again and fight a new enemy will be a moving scene. Also, the new element of Infinity adds depth and tension to the story. The character Lisa also enhances the story with her mysterious presence.

The recommended points are as follows:

• For fans of the original, it will be an emotional experience to see familiar characters and robots appear on the big screen again.
• New audiences will enjoy a story that depicts past glories and new challenges.
• The story depicts the characters' growth and determination, making it enjoyable as a human drama.
• The fight scenes are beautifully drawn, making this a great action movie.
• The theme song and music play an important role in enhancing the atmosphere of the film, and will be enjoyed by music fans as well.

Above, we have provided a detailed review and recommendation of Mazinger Z INFINITY. This movie is enjoyable not only for fans of the original work, but also for new viewers. Please experience the excitement at the theater.