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Mazinger Z

Series Overview

Mazinger Z, known briefly as Tranzor Z in the United States, is a Japanese super robot manga series written and illustrated by Go Nagai. The first manga version was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from October 1972 to August 1973, and it later continued in Kodansha TV Magazine from October 1973 to September 1974. It was adapted into an anime television series which aired on Fuji TV from December 1972 to September 1974. A second manga series was released alongside the TV show, this one drawn by Gosaku Ota, which started and ended almost at the same time of the TV show. Mazinger Z has spawned several sequels and spinoff series, among them UFO Robot Grendizer and Mazinkaiser. It was a very popular cartoon in Mexico during the 1980s, where it was dubbed into Spanish directly from the Japanese version, keeping the Japanese character names and broadcasting all 92 episodes, unlike the version aired in the U.S.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedScripted
Original Network
Fuji TV
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 92 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

1972 – 1974

Premiered: Sun, Dec 3, 1972

Created By
Go NagaiGo Nagai

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Sep 1, 1974

Season 1, Episode 92: “Death Match! Resurrect our Mazinger Z”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Opening | Mazinger Z - Ichiro Mizuki [Subtitled]Official

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2023-11-01

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Tomoharu Katsumata

Screenplay & Story

Keisuke Fujikawa, Hiroichi Fuse

Department Leadership Roster

Tomoharu Katsumata

Tomoharu Katsumata

Director

Keisuke Fujikawa

Writer

Hiroichi Fuse

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mazinger Z.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mazinger Z

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What is Mazinger Z about?

Mazinger Z, known briefly as Tranzor Z in the United States, is a Japanese super robot manga series written and illustrated by Go Nagai. The first manga version was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump from October 1972 to August 1973, and it later continued in Kodansha TV Magazine from October 1973 to September 1974. It was adapted into an anime television series which aired on Fuji TV from December 1972 to September 1974. A second manga series was released alongside the TV show, this one drawn by Gosaku Ota, which started and ended almost at the same time of the TV show. Mazinger Z has spawned several sequels and spinoff series, among them UFO Robot Grendizer and Mazinkaiser. It was a very popular cartoon in Mexico during the 1980s, where it was dubbed into Spanish directly from the Japanese version, keeping the Japanese character names and broadcasting all 92 episodes, unlike the version aired in the U.S.

How many seasons does Mazinger Z have?

Mazinger Z comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Mazinger Z?

Key cast members in Mazinger Z include Joji Yanami, Minori Matsushima, Hiroya Ishimaru, Haruko Kitahama, Hidekatsu Shibata.

Who created or directed Mazinger Z?

Mazinger Z was developed and directed by Tomoharu Katsumata.