X
  • Fuji TV
  • Jan 14, 1973
  • Fuji TV
  • Jan 14, 1973

Summary Mazinger Z, also known as Tranzor Z (US), is a giant Robot built by Professor Juzo Kabuto. A pioneer of the mecha genre, Mazinger Z is made of a fictitious metal called super alloy z which can only be found at Mt. Fuji. Mazinger Z's purpose is to fight the forces of evil which consist mostly of the destructive machines built by Dr. Hell....

Directed By: Tomoharu Katsumata, Yasuo Yamayoshi

Written By: Keisuke Fujikawa, Hirokazu Fuse, Gô Nagai, Susumu Takaku, Hiroyasu Yamaura

  • Fuji TV
  • Jan 14, 1973
  • Fuji TV
  • Jan 14, 1973
Mazinger Z
S1 • Episode 7
Ashura danshaku no dai bouryaku
Air Date: Jan 14, 1973
User Score Available after 4 ratings
tbd
My Score
Hover and click to give a rating Saved

Summary Mazinger Z, also known as Tranzor Z (US), is a giant Robot built by Professor Juzo Kabuto. A pioneer of the mecha genre, Mazinger Z is made of a fictitious metal called super alloy z which can only be found at Mt. Fuji. Mazinger Z's purpose is to fight the forces of evil which consist mostly of the destructive machines built by Dr. Hell....

Season Episodes

View All Seasons
Episode 1 • Nov 30, 1971
The Birth of the Miraculous Robot
Koji Kabuto pilots the amazing Mazinger Z for the first time.
Episode 2 • Dec 10, 1972
Sutoppu za Ashura gundan
Koji and Shiro get to know Sayaka and his father. Sayaka pilots the female robot Aphrodite A and agrees to teach Koji to pilot Mazinger Z.
Episode 3 • Dec 17, 1972
Majingaa Z shoumetsu sakusen
The boys meet Boss and his gang of thugs and immediately enter into conflict
Episode 4 • Dec 24, 1972
Majingaa Z zettaizetsumei!!
Koji starts attending school and Boss challenges him to a motorcycle race. While Dr. Hell develops a robot that can disable Mazinger Z's controls
Episode 5 • Dec 31, 1972
Goosuto Majingaa shutsugen
Dr. Hell builds a mechanical monster capable of creating optical illusions. After casting Koji Kabuto in a bad light, he sets a trap for Mazinger Z.
Episode 6 • Jan 7, 1973
Dokutaa Heru no ni dai kikai juu
Doctor Hell plans a double attack: with the mechanical monster Tsaila he draws Mazinger Z away from the base, and with another robot, Dankel, he attacks the research institute for photoatomic energy.
Episode 7 • Jan 14, 1973
Ashura danshaku no dai bouryaku
Baron Ashura hides his male side and explains to the inhabitants of the city that their lives will always be in danger as long as Professor Yumi and Koji continue to fight
Episode 8 • Jan 21, 1973
Dai majin abudora no shoutai!!
Sayaka would like to fight alongside Mazinger Z, so she asks scientists from the research institute to upgrade Aphrodite A
Episode 9 • Jan 28, 1973
Deimosu F3 wa akuma no otoshiko
Doctor Hell creates a mechanical monster that can be dismantled and recomposed at a distance, Deimos F3, and instructs Baron Ashura to send it to pieces near the research institute for photoatomic energy.
Episode 10 • Feb 4, 1973
Soratobu tetsuwan Daian
Shiro is kidnapped by Baron Ashura and used as leverage against Koji, while Ashura's latest mechanical beast terrorizes the city.
Episode 11 • Feb 11, 1973
Maboroshi no kyohou Garen o bakuha seyo!!
Baron Ashura and the army of Dr. Hell uncover a powerful cannon that once belonged to the Japanese military. Koji and the others attempt to stop them from using the cannon to destroy the Institute.
Episode 12 • Feb 18, 1973
Urasetsusha! Kyodaika robotto Baikongu
Dr. Hell develops a gun that can increase an object's size to giant proportions. Baron Ashura uses it on a local student's robotic science project in order to create a giant killer robot to rival the power of Mazinger Z.
Episode 13 • Feb 25, 1973
Akuma no daikaiten kougeki!!
The school's winter festival is interrupted by the attack of Baron Ashura's latest mechanical beast. While Aphrodite S does battle against the creature, Koji must fend off Ashura's armored troops as they invade the Kabuto residence.
Episode 14 • Mar 4, 1973
Okore! Nemureru kyojin Suparutan
Mazinger Z battles Dr. Hell's most powerful robot beast yet -- the Spartan K5.
Episode 15 • Mar 11, 1973
Kikai juu daitsunami sakusen
Mazinger Z is seriously damaged in battle against Baron Ashura's latest mechanical beast, giving the enemy an unfair advantage when the beast makes its second attack.
Episode 16 • Mar 18, 1973
Kabuto Kabuto ji ansatsu shirei!!
After a failed attempt on Koji's life by Baron Ashura's troops, Dr. Hell unleashes his newest mechanical beast -- a robot with cyclonic powers.
Episode 17 • Mar 25, 1973
Chitei kikai juu horuzon V 3
After destroying an entire city, Baron Ashura issues an ultimatum to Dr. Yumi: hand over the Japanium metal or the rest of Japan will suffer the same fate.
Episode 18 • Apr 1, 1973
Chi no gyangu kaizoku gurossamu!
Mazinger Z is modified to better function underwater in order to defeat the aquatic robot beast currently destroying all seagoing vessels.
Episode 19 • Apr 8, 1973
Hikou majuu Debiraa X!!
Doctor Hell unleashes the Deviler X1, a mechanical beast capable of aerial assaults. Since Mazinger Z does not possess flying capabilities, Koji must come up with a plan to defeat the Deviler X1 from the ground.
Episode 20 • Apr 15, 1973
Arashi o yobu kikai juu sutorongaa
A newly-transferred student who is bullied in school is given the chance by Baron Ashura to take revenge on his tormentors by allowing him to unleash Dr. Hell's latest robotic beast.
Episode 21 • Apr 22, 1973
Goosuto taun no kettou
Koji, Shiro, Boss and his friends are playing cowboys in the ghost town of Izu when they notice a fire and a mechanical monster arrives, Winder A2
Episode 22 • Apr 29, 1973
Geigeki!! Kaitei yousai Saruudo
Baron Ashura, in the Salus submarine base, destroys many ships with the mechanical monster Balanger M1 and Mazinger Z enters the sea to find out what it is.
Episode 23 • May 6, 1973
Kikai juu damu damu daisharin sakusen
Dam-Dam L2, a new mechanical monster, discovers a Japanium deposit on the outskirts of Oniahara and Mazinger Z manages to put it to flight before it extracts the material
Episode 24 • May 13, 1973
Mahha kikai juu Jinrai
Dr. Hell shapes the mechanical monster Jinrai S1, which can fly faster than the sound, and launches it over the city
Episode 25 • May 20, 1973
Ea Rosu san kyoudai dai funka sakusen
Dr. Hell plans an explosion on Mount Fuji, stimulated by the three mechanical monsters Aeros B1, B2 and B3.
Episode 26 • May 27, 1973
Gekitotsu! Samurai Koji tai Ashura kikaijuu
Dr. Hell understands that to be as strong as Mazinger Z he has to combine mechanical power with human intelligence and he instructs Baron Ashura to command the mechanical monster Dina V5.
Episode 27 • Jun 3, 1973
Afurodai A ikedori sakusen
Baron Ashura carries out Dr. Hell's plan which consists in the study of Aphrodite A to build a similar robot and destroy Mazinger Z.
Episode 28 • Jun 10, 1973
Kuroi shirei chou goukin ryakudatsu sakusen
Doctor Hell creates an iron mask with the appearance of Professor Yumi and gives it to Baron Ashura, who kidnaps the real professor
Episode 29 • Jun 17, 1973
Dai gyakuten Majinpawaa
Dr. Hell's new mechanical monster, Grengus C3, has an instrument that can overheat up to 10,000 degrees
Episode 30 • Jun 24, 1973
Ayaushi Shiroo Majingaa Z shutsudou seyo!!
Brutus M3 is Dr. Hell's new mechanical monster who fight with two large diamonds on his chest
Episode 31 • Jul 1, 1973
Hitojichi kikai juu denjiha sakusen
Dr. Hell has three professors kidnapped by the research institute for photoatomic energy making them believe dead, hypnotizes them and puts them in command of the mechanical monsters P1, P2 and P3.
Episode 32 • Jul 8, 1973
Kyoufu no san kkubi kikai juu
Cerberus J3, Dr. Hell's new flying mechanical monster, attacks the city and Mazinger Z goes to face it
Episode 33 • Jul 15, 1973
Dai kuushuu! Barasu K wa sora no muhoumono
Mazinger Z can't do anything against the new Baras K9 flying monster, so Professor Yumi takes the first plane to New York and meets Professor Smith for advice
Episode 34 • Jul 22, 1973
Akai inaduma sora tobu Majingaa
At the research institute for photoatomic energy, the Jet Scrander is started with the Japanium alloy, which will allow Mazinger Z to fly
Episode 35 • Jul 29, 1973
Shinigami kikai juu de suma no moushuu
Everyone went to work to rebuild the research institute, but Dr. Hell has launches a new mechanical monster, Desma A1
Episode 36 • Aug 5, 1973
Godaiko ni sumu henshin kikai jû
A couple of bathers, during a speedboat ride on Lake Hamanaka, are terrified of a terrible monster, Granada E3
Episode 37 • Aug 12, 1973
Yami kara no shisha sukurandaa hissatsu
Boss and Sayaka are captured by Multicipite Q9
Episode 38 • Aug 19, 1973
Nazo no robotto Mineruba X
Dr. Hell implements the Minerva X project, conceived by Professor Kabuto as a partner of Mazinger Z
Episode 39 • Aug 26, 1973
Shashin no chousen! Shinku no umi no Saruudo
Doctor Hell chooses a new right arm: Count Blocken
Episode 40 • Sep 2, 1973
Akuma no shihaisha Burokken hakushaku
Dr. Hell puts an air fortress called Guru at the disposal of Count Blocken
Episode 41 • Sep 9, 1973
Oreta tsubasa oozora no shitou
Koji has been training for several days in the absence of gravity to deal with combat situations in the upper atmosphere of the earth
Episode 42 • Sep 16, 1973
Ma no shirei!! Kuuriku shuuchuu kougeki
An abnormal cloud appears on the radar and Mazinger Z intervenes promptly. Koji chases the cloud, which hides the evil Count Blocken's fortress
Episode 43 • Sep 23, 1973
Totsugeki!! Parashuuto kishuu butai
A new mechanical monster, Jyron G1, shows up in front of the research institute but incredibly the enemy waves the white flag.
Episode 44 • Sep 30, 1973
Dai shingeki!! Shin kaitei yousai buudo
The new mechanical monster Rod R2 attacks the city and Koji and Sayaka don't hesitate to leave. The new robot runs on solar energy and Aphrodite A is immediately split in two.
Episode 45 • Oct 7, 1973
Akuma no hyouteki koushi ryoku kenkyuujo!
It is the tenth anniversary of the founding of the Research Institute for Photoatomic Energy and a reception is held where major scientists have been invited.
Episode 46 • Oct 14, 1973
Ninpou futago kikai juu toujou
Dr. Hell intends to blow up the research institute with a cobalt bomb and sends two twin robots, Brozas S1 and S2
Episode 47 • Oct 21, 1973
Souzetsu! Jigoku no W sakusen
Two cargo ships are sunk by yet another mechanical monster. Mazinger Z must intervene
Episode 48 • Oct 28, 1973
Bosu robotto sentou kaishi
Boss and his friends kidnap Prof Yumi's three assistants.
Episode 49 • Nov 4, 1973
Hakkyou robotto dai funsen
The three professors begin to make the Boss automaton while a new mechanical monster arrives from the sea.
Episode 50 • Nov 11, 1973
Gekitsui!! Jetto.sukurandaa
A modular mechanical monster collides with Boss Robot near the lake
Episode 51 • Nov 18, 1973
Jigoku no ansatsusha dokuro gundan!!
Baron Ashura attempts a new strategy by covering all the walls of the city with posters offering a million dollars for Koji capturing
Episode 52 • Nov 25, 1973
Kabuto pinchi! Sayaka majingaa shutsudou!
Yet another mechanical monster arrives at the port of a nearby city. Mazinger Z and Aphrodite must fight the new enemy
Episode 53 • Dec 2, 1973
Nidan henshin!! Me kuramashi kikai juu
During a night patrol, Boss Robot encounters a mechanical monster capable of a double transformation
Episode 54 • Dec 9, 1973
Sakuretsu!! Kyouryoku roketto panchi!!
Ashira's latest mechanical monster strikes in a very cold winter, in which the temperature limits the photoatomic energy that feeds Mazinger Z
Episode 55 • Dec 16, 1973
Fujiyama dai chokkakkou sakusen
A heavy snowfall puts the radar out of use and the enemies take advantage of it to send another mechanical monster.
Episode 56 • Dec 23, 1973
Goudatsusareta chou goukin Z!
Boss and his gang are skiing in the mountains when they get into trouble, Mazingee Z has to act
Episode 57 • Dec 30, 1973
Dr. Heru Nippon senryou!!
When Mazinger Z and Koji are captured by Bason Ashura, Sayaka and Boss head out to rescue them.
Episode 58 • Jan 6, 1974
Zensen kichi jigoku jou!!
Count Brocken keeps the Photon Power Lab distracted while Baron Ashura sets up a base on a remote island within striking distance of Tokyo.
Episode 59 • Jan 13, 1974
Jigoku jou akuma no sentou sengen!!
Sayaka and Boss do their best to keep Titan G9 in check while everyone rushes to get Mazinger Z back up and running.
Episode 60 • Jan 20, 1974
Majingaa Z himitsu heiki hassha!!
From Dr. Hell's new base, Count Brocken launches missiles into the Photon Power Lab. Koji tries to figure out where the missiles are coming from.
Episode 61 • Jan 27, 1974
Shukumei no robotto Rain X no uta
Shiro meets a pretty little girl in the forest, named Lorelei. She introduces him to her father, a frightening looking man named Schtroheim Heinrich.
Episode 62 • Feb 3, 1974
Igai?! Bosu robotto kuuchuu hikou
After Boss hounds the researchers, they finally agree to try to upgrade Boss Borot so it can fly.
Episode 63 • Feb 10, 1974
Bakudan o kakaeta bishoujo
Hitomi, the girl who works for the laundry service used by the Photon Power Laboratory, seems to be up to something.
Episode 64 • Feb 17, 1974
Onna 007 tai Burokken satsujin oni
Three convicted murderers escape prison and head straight for the Photon Power Laboratory. Not only are they desperate, they're also armed.
Episode 65 • Feb 24, 1974
Kaze ga hakon da fuusen bakudan!!
For his latest dastardly plan, Dr. Hell releases an army of bomb-equipped balloons aimed straight for mainland Japan.
Episode 66 • Mar 3, 1974
Sugata naki koroshiya Jenoba M9
Dr. Hell orders Baron Ashura and Count Brocken to work together to use the Jenoba M9 against Mazinger Z.
Episode 67 • Mar 10, 1974
Naku na Kabuto! Juujika ni kaketa inochi
Koji brings a weak, beautiful woman back to the lab to nurse her back to help, but there's something strange and sinister about her.
Episode 68 • Mar 17, 1974
Jigoku no youjinbou Googon taikou
After Dr. Hell expresses his disappointment in his underlings, Count Brocken sends out the Skeleton 07 to prove his worth.
Episode 69 • Mar 24, 1974
Kuuchuu youkai! Hobaapairudaa
Baron Ashura sends a mechanical beast able to emit fiery hot flames from its mouth to melt down and destroy the Photon Power Laboratory.
Episode 70 • Mar 31, 1974
Fujimi no shiki kan Kabuto Koji!!
With Dr. Yumi taking Mazinger Z out of commission for improvements, it falls to Sayaka and Boss to protect the Photon Power Laboratory.
Episode 71 • Apr 7, 1974
Kiki toppa!! Shin Pairudaa. Go!!
Dr. Yumi unveils plans for Mazinger Z's new and improved Hover Pilder, and Koji is impressed.
Episode 72 • Apr 14, 1974
Hissatsu!! Daisharin roketto panchi
Archduke Gorgon wants to immediately attack the Photon Power Lab and destroy Mazinger Z, but Dr. Hell asks him not to rush into things.
Episode 73 • Apr 21, 1974
Yuukaisareta Majingaa Z
With the Mazinger Z temporarily unable to fly, Count Brocken sends a mechanical beast to destroy the robot in its weakened state.
Episode 74 • Apr 28, 1974
Souzetsu!! Afurodai a no saigo!!
While teaching Misato how to ride a motorcycle, Koji gets hurt and can't pilot Mazinger Z. Boss Borot gets sent out in his place.
Episode 75 • May 5, 1974
Kesshi no kougeki! Googon kikai juu
Dr. Yumi heads a meeting to discuss how to reconstruct Aphrodite A, but Sayaka is nowhere to be seen. She's in a mourning over the loss of her robot.
Episode 76 • May 12, 1974
Seiki no koibito Daianan A!
The Diana A is complete, much to Sayaka's delight. She can't wait to pilot her new robot and show Koji just how strong she can be.
Episode 77 • May 19, 1974
Hinshi no sanbou Burokken hakushaku
Dr. Hell loads the Blaster A7 with a cobalt bomb, hoping to blast the Photon Power Laboratory off the face of the earth once and for all.
Episode 78 • May 26, 1974
Ashura danshaku taiheiyou ni chiru!!
With his pride on the line, Baron Ashura pleads with Archduke Gorgon to lend his Elephan Gamma-3 for an assault on the Photon Power Laboratory.
Episode 79 • Jun 2, 1974
Majingaa bakuhatsu 1 byou mae!!
Archduke Gorgon offers to help Dr. Hell destroy Mazinger Z with his Greeks Psi-II. When the Photon Power Lab is attacked, Koji is nowhere to be seen.
Episode 80 • Jun 9, 1974
Baadosu tou no wana ni ka're!!
Staff at the Photon Power Lab intercept a fake transmission from the Iron Cross, and Koji is lured into a trap on Bardos island.
Episode 81 • Jun 16, 1974
Jigoku de nemure!! Kabuto Koji!!
After the Iron Cross kidnaps Koji, Dr. Hell dispatches a cyborg lookalike in a bid to take over the Photon Power Laboratory.
Episode 82 • Jun 23, 1974
Akuma no te ni watatta Majingaa Z
Boss' dream of flying comes true when it unknowingly rides on the Hawk Y2. When it attacks the lab, Boss' presence stymies Koji's response.
Episode 83 • Jun 30, 1974
Hatsu kenzan!! Youkai sanbou Piguman shishaku!!
Vizcount Pigman ( or PiGuMaN) joins the forces of Doctor Hell and uses Fire against both the forces of Doctor Hell and the ones of Mazinger Z and his allies.
Episode 84 • Jul 7, 1974
Shinkai wa majingaa Z no hakaba da
Diana A offers to teach Boss Boro how to swim in the sea, but when a mechanized tail destroys a nearby ship, the lesson turns into a game of survival.
Episode 85 • Jul 14, 1974
Kaiki - kuroi kage no shugeki
Viscount Pygman infiltrates the lab, exposing the staff to a terrible disease. Meanwhile, Boss Borot and Diana A investigate a mysterious fireball.
Episode 86 • Jul 21, 1974
Soo koogeki! shi no toripuru dai sakusen
Dr. Watson arrives in Japan to help design a weapon for Mazinger Z. Before he reaches the lab, Bornest S9 attacks his helicopter.
Episode 87 • Jul 28, 1974
Bakushi! kyoofu no piguman shishaku
A rogue Viscount Pygman seizes the Glory R2. He kidnaps Boss, Sayaka and the others, threatening to kill them unless he gets the Photon Power Lab.
Episode 88 • Aug 4, 1974
Nama ka shi ka?! jigoku too hisshi no kooboo sen
Risking death, Dr. Hell goes on the offensive, sending his Ghoul flaying fortress to lure Mazinger Z back to Hell Castle.
Episode 89 • Aug 11, 1974
Matta nashi! kyooi no chitei 4, 000 M (meetoru)
While Mazinger Z receives critical repairs inside the lab, Archduke Gorgon sends Gilania Beta-5 to attack the facility, equipped with a cobalt bomb.
Episode 90 • Aug 18, 1974
Okore shiroo! haha no omokage o ute
Shiro's mother somehow returns from the dead. He wants to live with her, but she gives him an ultimatum: stop fighting and blow up the Jet Pilder.
Episode 91 • Aug 25, 1974
Rasuto. chansu! Dr. heru shi no kessen
In an all-out offensive, Koji and the others depart for Hell Castle. As Mazinger Z nears the island fortress, Haribyun V6 meets it with heavy fire.
Episode 92 • Sep 1, 1974
Desumacchi! yomigaere waga too no majingaa Z
After hearing that the Photon Power Lab has sustained heavy damage, the Emperor of Darkness orders his Great General to destroy it once and for all.

Top Cast

View All
View All Cast & Crew

User Reviews

There are no user reviews yet. Be the first to add a review.

Related Shows

Samurai Jack

93
Universal Acclaim

Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal

91
Universal Acclaim

Battlestar Galactica (2003)

89
Universal Acclaim

Barry

88
Universal Acclaim

Game of Thrones

86
Universal Acclaim

The Pacific

86
Universal Acclaim

Justified

86
Universal Acclaim

Harley Quinn

86
Universal Acclaim

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

85
Universal Acclaim

The Last of Us

84
Universal Acclaim

X-Men '97

82
Universal Acclaim

The Tick

82
Universal Acclaim

Legion

82
Universal Acclaim

Scott Pilgrim Takes Off

82
Universal Acclaim

Star Wars: Visions

81
Universal Acclaim

The Legend of Vox Machina

81
Universal Acclaim

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

80
Generally Favorable

The Long Road Home

80
Generally Favorable

From the Earth to the Moon

80
Generally Favorable

The Tourist

80
Generally Favorable

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

80
Generally Favorable

Lupin

79
Generally Favorable

Related News

2024 Summer/Fall TV Premiere Calendar

2024 Summer/Fall TV Premiere Calendar

Jason Dietz

Find a frequently updated calendar of premiere dates for all upcoming new and returning television shows on broadcast, streaming, and cable, plus TV movies and specials and VOD releases.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Apple TV+ Right Now

What to Watch on Apple TV+ Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movie and TV titles recently added (and coming soon) to Apple TV+, updated frequently.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Peacock Right Now

What to Watch on Peacock Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to the Peacock streaming service, updated frequently.

  • tv show
May 2024 TV Preview

May 2024 TV Preview

Jason Dietz

The month ahead will bring Apple's latest sci-fi series, the return of Hacks, a new Doctor Who, and more.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Paramount+ Right Now

What to Watch on Paramount+ Right Now

Jason Dietz

Find a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added to Paramount+ and Paramount+ With Showtime, plus a list of titles coming soon to the streaming services.

  • tv show
What to Watch on Max Right Now

What to Watch on Max Right Now

Jason Dietz

Get a list of the best movies and TV shows recently added (and coming soon) to Max--plus all of the titles leaving the streaming service this month--updated frequently.

  • tv show