Great Devil Abdora's True Colors!!

Great Devil Abdora's True Colors!! it's the 8th episode of Mazinger Z. This episode first aired in Japan on January 21, 1973.

Summary
Boss, Nuke and Mucha are resting on top of a statue's arm when it starts to move. Turns out the statue's actually the Mechanical Beast Abdora B6. After they realize what's happening, Boss and his gang flee the scene and warn Sayaka about what happened. Abdora U6 attacks the city, but when Aphrodite A finally arrives Abdora U6 has already transformed back to its statue form. Sayaka ends up thinking Boss and the others were just pranking her.

The next day, at school, Boss tries to tell Koji about the statue, but he also doesn't believe him. Shiro tells his brother a meeting is being held at the Photon Power Lab to discuss whether or not Aphrodite A will be upgraded into a combat robot. After hearing this, Koji rushes to the meeting.

Meanwhile, Sayaka argues it's better to not rely exclusively on Mazinger Z to save them. She wants Aphrodite A to also be able to held her own for when Z isn't around to protect the Photon Power Lab. Dr. Morimori thinks Mazinger Z is enough, Dr. Sewachi says they should upgrade her in case the lab's attacked and Dr. Nossori agrees with Morimori. A vote's held to decide what will be done and Sayaka's side wins by one vote.

However, Dr. Nossori argues that Dr. Yumi should also voice his opinion on the matter. Sayaka's father says he's against it. At this moment, Koji arrives and demands to be allowed to vote. He explains he doesn't want a woman getting in his way during fights so he votes against the project. Dr. Yumi declares Aphrodite A's upgrade cancelled and the scientists leave the room. Sayaka yells at Koji and points out Aphrodite A has helped him before. After he tells her she should start acting more like a woman, Sayaka slaps him and leaves.



After being told what happened, Boss visits Koji's house. Boss tells Koji Sayaka wants him to stay out her way and brags that he will be the one looking after her from now on.

Later that day, Dr. Yumi calls Koji to ask him to go investigate with Mazinger Z as fires have begun in the city. Still angry for earlier, Sayaka says she hates her father when he asks her to sortie, but does as asked.

As the city is being destroyed, Koji decides not to leave his house as he wants Sayaka to realize she needs him and Mazinger Z. At the same time, Sayaka tells Boss not to call Koji to help her as she goes to face Abdora U6 alone. Boss goes against her will and calls Koji.

Aphrodite A is defeated, but Koji rescues Sayaka and destroys the Mechanical Beast. He asks if she will still try to make Aphrodite A fight after what happened, Sayaka denies. She says Aphrodite A as Mazinger Z's girlfriend should start acting accordingly and that she will trusts Z to keep them safe.

The two of them reunite with Boss and his gang and apologize for doubting their warnings about the statue.

Recurring

 * Koji Kabuto
 * Sayaka Yumi
 * Shiro Kabuto
 * Gennosuke Yumi
 * Dr. Hell
 * Baron Ashura
 * Three Scientists
 * Boss
 * Nuke
 * Mucha

Machines

 * Mazinger Z
 * Hover Pilder
 * Abdora U6
 * Aphrodite A

Weapons

 * Mazinger
 * Rocket Punch
 * Breast Fire
 * Aphrodite A
 * Oppai Missile

Trivia

 * Funnily enough, Dr. Yumi sends Sayaka into battle not long after voting against Aphrodite A's upgrade.
 * Although Koji is the one who opposes the most to upgrading Aphrodite A, he eventually warms up to the idea. In The Finishing Blow! The Mecha-Beast Gorgon, he is the one who pushes the hardest for Sayaka's new robot to be built as a combat machine instead of an emissary of peace. Ironically, Dr. Sewachi argues against the idea despite siding with Sayaka during this episode.