Mazinkaiser (OVA)

Mazinkaiser (マジンカイザー Majinkaizā) is an OVA series with content from the original manga of Mazinger Z, in addition to some original content such as the titular robot's origin and the inclusion of Great Mazinger. Drawing inspiration from the Nagai manga, the designs emulated the manga and it even used similar content like the Gamia Q mini-arc, while offering the "tongue-in-cheek" cynicism the manga was known for. It was first released on Japan through Home Video from September 25, 2001 to September 25, 2002 with a total of 7 episodes. Animation was done by Brain's Base, while it was licensed by ADV Films until the company's closure in 2009.

Plot
The OVA begins with the Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger fighting against Dr. Hell's Mechanical Beasts along with the Aphrodite A and Boss Borot. While Koji believes the Mazinger brothers can handle, the robots are soon overpowered and Koji is launched from the Mazinger Z with the Hover Pilder going off in some direction. Upon landing he uncovers the Mazinkaiser, a powerful robot secretly created by his grandfather after finishing Z. As the hologram of Juzo disappears after boasting that the Kaiser can give Koji the power to exceed a god and conquer the devil, Koji goes to cockpit but loses consciousness as it fights off the Z controlled by Baron Ashura and almost destroys the Photon Power Lab. After Tetsuya and Jun leave, Koji tries to gain complete control over the Kaiser while battling Dr. Hell.

Opening Theme

 * "FIRE WARS" by JAM Project featuring Hironobu Kageyama

Ending Theme

 * "Tornado" by JAM Project featuring Ichiro Mizuki

Reception
Mazinkaiser was a success during its release, even getting an adaptation in English a few years later. Its success brought on the release of Mazinkaiser vs. Great General of Darkness.

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