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May 25, 2021 3:07 PM

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This show was pure unadulterated Super Robot Action in all its glory. Crazy Story, characters and ending. I simply couldn't have asked for more.
Jun 2, 2022 5:43 PM

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This was a truly badass show and an excellent entry point for someone unfamiliar with MZ like me. However, leaving it on a cliffhanger like that and not continuing it was really dumb and it only results in more people ignoring shows like these.

I'm glad I already watched Infinity and Mazinkaiser. Now I'll go to Shin Zero's manga. I it had a proper conclusion it'd have been an easy 10/10, but the ending lowers it to an 8/10.
Oct 23, 2022 3:38 PM
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It can't end like this!

Makes me wonder if the show was originally planned to have a sequel that was axed due to disappointing ratings.

Overall a very good 21st century retelling of Mazinger (although I still prefer the Mazinkaiser OVA overall), just a let down that it doesn't have a proper ending.

This was totally the Baron Ashura show btw. The character has never been quite this epic before. Well done.
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Dec 9, 2022 1:20 AM

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JaceyFox said:
It can't end like this!

Makes me wonder if the show was originally planned to have a sequel that was axed due to disappointing ratings.

It has a continuation actually - simply rewatch the first two episodes after the finale and the conclusion should reveal itself to you.

Rei_III said:

- 26eps, with half one being a summary and the first one being a preview videoclip, and yet they were able to end the series with no resolution?!
Same reply as above, the first episode isn't a preview, it's a direct continuation of episode 26.
You all need to watch Nami.

Jan 4, 7:36 AM

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Same director as Giant Robo... not too surprised by the cliffhanger
Apr 11, 11:33 PM
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Same director as Giant Robo... not too surprised by the cliffhanger
@CheungCrygor8818 the best part? Neither are actual cliffhangers. Most of Giant Robo's plot threads are resolved by the end, and while The Impact leaves some things unresolved (like Blade), the whole thing ends more or less with Koji defeated and humanity going extinct (unless they did plan on making a sequel).

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