New on Blu-ray: MAZINGER Z - TV SERIES VOL. 2

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Product Description: Koji and Company are back, along with Dr. Yumi and the staff of the Photon Light Institute to keep Dr. Hell from taking over Japan. However, things won't be so easy now that Dr. Hell has a new alliance with the terrifying Duke Gorgon and an upgraded series of Mecha Monsters to throw their way. Can Mazinger Z keep up with the growing threat? Or will the glory go to Sayaka's shiny new Diana A or even - in the worst possible case - Boss Borot? Will Sayaka allow the new Most Dangerous Maid, Misato, to work at the Institute without being overcome by jealousy? Or will evil prevail as Dr. Hell's ambitions grow? One thing is for certain: there is no escaping tragedy and triumph in the second half of Mazinger Z!

For everyone who ever cried to the heavens for a robot to save the day, Mazinger Z is essential viewing. Created by legendary manga artist Go Nagai (Devilman, Cutie Honey), Mazinger Z first aired in Japan in 1972 and found success in the US in edited form under the name Tranzor Z. This set contains episodes 47-92 uncut in the original Japanese with English subtitles, completing the series and completing the first release of the original Mazinger Z on Blu-ray in North America.

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New on Blu-ray: MAZINGER Z TV SERIES VOL. 1 (1972-1974)

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Product Description: Japanese language, English subtitles, episodes 1-46 in 1080p high definition, Region A discs. Koji Kabuto’s grandfather has discovered two resources which can save humanity: Photon Power and the ultra-impregnable Super Alloy Z. However, Dr. Kabuto’s research is abruptly cut off when the evil Dr. Hell sends his trusted lieutenant, the bisected Baron Ashura, to assassinate him! Koji, now orphaned along with younger brother Shiro, swears revenge using Dr. Kabuto’s last and greatest invention: the super robot Mazinger Z! Joined by Dr. Kabuto’s successor, Dr. Yumi, his daughter Sayaka, and her research robot Aphrodite A, Koji sets out to protect Japan from Dr. Hell’s menacing mecha monsters and ensure the peaceful work of the Photon Power Laboratory. Can Koji and Sayaka, along with local bully boy Boss, prevent this most dangerous of villains from running amok and conquering the world? For everybody who’s ever shouted attack names along with their favorite heroes or wished their toys came with a proper rocket punch, Mazinger Z is the must-see starting point in this beloved anime genre. Created by legendary manga artist Go Nagai (Devilman, Getter Robo), Mazinger Z first aired in Japan in 1972 and found success in the US in edited form under the name Tranzor Z. This set contains episodes 1-46 uncut in the original Japanese with English subtitles, making it the first high definition release of the original Mazinger Z in North America.

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