MAZINGER Z

Adapted from Go Nagai's super-robot manga, Mazinger Z blasted onto television screens in 1972 to battle the evil forces of Dr. Hell. The original series lasted two years, but Mazinger continues to spawn sequels today! Even though I was a fan of first-wave anime like Astro Boy and Gigantor, it wasn't until I read Ernie Cline's Ready Player One that the floodgates opened and put other giant robot heroes (and many other treasures from 70s/80s pop culture) on my radar. Below: Anime opening and various cool images from Mazinger manga. Enjoy!