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A new version of Mazinger Z which has nothing to do w/ the 1970 show and thus this is not a remake.

Plot: In the near future, a mineral known as "Japanium" is discovered under Mt. Fuji. This ore is discovered to produce a powerful energy source known as "Photon Energy". Dr. Juzo Kabuto and his associates have begun researching Photon Energy, planning to use it as a solution to the energy crisis plaguing the earth, when the nefarious Dr. Hell and his associate, Baron Ashura attack his lab. Along with this, the mysterious "Kurogane House" also has begun to become intwined with the affairs of these two parties. During all of this, Juzo's grandchildren, Kouji and Shiro, encounter one of Baron Ashura's robots on its way to attack Dr. Kabuto's mansion, where he has begun work on his greatest invention. Dr. Kabuto, seeing the danger at hand, sends out the Pilder to Kouji, allowing him to combine with the giant robot, Mazinger Z, to fight against Dr. Hell's forces.

I like it so far besides the fact that it starts off at the final episode showing various death scenes and tons of characters who haven't been introduced.

Its doing a pretty good job of re-telling the Mazinger Z story. Though its really borrowing heavily a lot of its elements and plot-line basis from Z Mazinger which really was heavy on the whole "Greek" thing. But it looks like its going to be a good mash up and series altogether!

I actually was caught off-guard by the "Finale" being the first episode, but it did make me curious to watch the series. With the introduction of the "God-Scrander" to make the massive "Rocket Punch" not to mention the immediate showing up of Ashure, Brocken, Pygman, & Ankoku Daishogun. And of course a guest appearance by Great Mazinger. It really had me wondering on WHAT was going on, until I realized it was the last episode.

I'm just going to laugh if they pull a "Gurren Lagann" and have NONE of that actually happen.