DO NOT discuss the source material beyond this episode. If you want to discuss future events or theories, please use separate threads.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
DO NOT ask where to watch/download this episode or give links to copyrighted, non-fair use material.
DO NOT troll/bait/harass/abuse other users for liking or disliking the series/characters.
DO read the Anime Discussion Rules and Site & Forum Guidelines.
| THIS IS AN ANIME ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS THE MANGA BEYOND THIS EPISODE. ---------------------------------------- damn this was so awesome. those 20 minutes felt like 5 |
| Sage |
| This was the best first episode of anything ever, when the song started playing at the end I was damn excited. |
 |
| SHIT FUCKING BLOWS UP EVERYWHERE FOREVER |
| Too amazing. |
| Wow, I didn't except such greatness. Good score from what I've heard so far and over-the-top animation (in a good sense). Seems like free mecha spot (after g00) has been filled. 5/5 for this ep withouht any doubts |
"There is a road in the hearts of all of us, hidden and seldom traveled, which leads to an unknown, secret place." |
| the best 21 minutes of my life. it was a mix of nostalgia and just pure awe at everything just getting blown up, over the top violence and just how exaggerated everything is. 5/5 and best premier of the Spring 09 line-up. |
    |
| EPIC. Best Anime of the year, no exceptions. |
  ATATATATATATATATATATATATA!! Omae wa mo shindeiru! |
| Yeah! Agreeing with what everyone said. Great first ep. only tiny thing I got to complain is that Kouji's voice seems bit off imo! |
     |
| I like Kouji's new voice actor. The old voice may be iconic and unique, but his nasally tone really bugged me. Love the new voices for everyone else though, funny how most of the cast are amateurs. |
| What the hell did I just watch? Wow... It feels like the final episode in just episode one, due to how it ended. It was so crazy. 5/5. |
 |
Trombe said: SHIT FUCKING BLOWS UP EVERYWHERE FOREVER All I want is for this to be the summary of the entire series. I will be so happy. |
 |
Citrus-tan said: Trombe said: SHIT FUCKING BLOWS UP EVERYWHERE FOREVER All I want is for this to be the summary of the entire series. I will be so happy. Agreed. It should even be the synopsis on the back of the DVDs. |
This episode was pretty incoherent, so I'm going to assume that it's only a preview episode, especially since the next episode is named "Activate! Mazinger!". |
| The series has started in media res. We'll probably find out the circumstances that lead to the situation in the following episodes. Also, it wasn't really incoherent. The prologue in the volcano is the only part that didn't seem to fit anywhere, the rest of the episode was pretty straightforward. |
| I'll be honest, I have no freaking clue what the hell I just saw. But man, it was damn exhilarating. |
| Holly shit! this was so weird that I'm gonna watch the second episode, I dun even know what happened, and I dun remember what happened in the first mazinger series cuz I was like 6, but yeah, this is gonna be interesting. |
 |
| And this, people, was how the universe was created. BIG BANG PUNCH! Awesome beyond words. |
| Wow that was enough awesomeness for an entire series in just one episode. I didn't really understand much of what was going on I guess since I never saw the original series but I can't wait for more. |
 |
| Legendary first episode is legendary. The only thing I could complain about is that it felt pretty incoherent at times, but when EXPLOSIONS, BOSS BOROT CATCHES NUKES, BIG BANG PUNCH, KOUJI BEING SO FUCKING AWESOME I can't say that I give much of a shit whether it flows perfectly or not. Also, hot damn is Zeus a badass motherfucker. 15/5 because it's three times as awesome as any anime I've seen thus far in '09. |
| I was so confused throughout the entire episode, mostly due to the huge amount of characters. But still, this was really good! I'll never get tired of huge explosions and senseless violence =P |
| WTF I understood nearly nothing of that what happened in this episode. Is this some kind of ongoing series like DBZ? I think Im too old for that show ; ( |
| Signature removed. Please follow the signature rules, as defined in the Site & Forum Guidelines. |
| No, it's a brand new series. It has no relation to the original show or manga and isn't a remake or sequel. It's made for both new viewers and old fans to enjoy. |
NoontideApr 6, 2009 10:17 AM
| Wow how can the first episode feel like the ending of an epic series, crazy stuff |
vegeta84 said: because it is. they clearly portrayed that.Wow how can the first episode feel like the ending of an epic series, crazy stuff |
| to people like me who didn't watch the original series and only got to know the series through SRW, this episode is definitely confusing. but i prefer kouji's new voice more than the old one!! |
 |
| holy shit, that might have been the most hilariously over the top thing i've ever seen, since all i know about Mazinger is what i've seen in Super Robot Wars W |
dumbasatriApr 6, 2009 11:53 AM
 |
| What a mindfuck, absolutely epic win |
| Was a bit confusing for me (didn't watch the original) but it was pure win! Definitely one of the best this season! |
reaght said: glad you hate it!Damn, this episode was too confusing for me. I don't know why everybody loves this ep so much, it just sucked ass!! Really hate character designs. waste of my time... |
| This show has the potential to be the best this season, but first ep was too confusing for me. Maybe that's because I'm totally new to Mazinger universe and I don't know these characters, but their design is absolutely awesome. If the next episodes will be easier to understand, I'm gonna watch it to the end. |
MSaint said: This show has the potential to be the best this season, but first ep was too confusing for me. Maybe that's because I'm totally new to Mazinger universe and I don't know these characters, but their design is absolutely awesome. If the next episodes will be easier to understand, I'm gonna watch it to the end. I think this series is the same deal as Gungrave and Berserk (using these as examples since I see you've watched them). First episode takes place later on in the story, then from the second episode on it goes back to the beginning and we found out what happened. |
| I'm confused...everyone in this thread is saying it's great but yet the rating on the site is so low >.< |
∞      ∞ |
| Guess I'll check it out. You don't need to have seen any other Mazinger series to understand any of this right? |
∞ ∞ |
| I have no idea what was going on. I can't even tell if I enjoyed it or not. |
 |
| 2009 needs moar mecha. 10/10 so far. |
Trombe said: I think this series is the same deal as Gungrave and Berserk I'd like it do be done like Gungrave, where next episodes show the events before first episode, but at certain point of the series action returns to the beginning so we can see what happened after all these battles. But this is, well, anime and you can't be sure of anything. |
| Well I have no clue what just happened. Seemed pretty epic, but I don't think it had the impact it should have had on me since I don't know who any of the characters are. I liked the old 70s style art though. |
| Even with all the awesome going around, by the end I couldn't help but to wonder: What the heck just happened? And yes, I'm familiar with the Mazinger mythos, and yet I ended up confused. More than a first episode, it was a psychotic preview of the things yet to come, I guess. I cannot wait for the real first episode, hopefully it will be less Mind Screw-ish. PS. If Groizer X is there, maybe there's a chance for Govarian to show up, doesn't it? OK, maybe not... But I'd love to see that T-Link Mazinger in a near future. |
V_PhantomApr 8, 2009 10:09 AM
| O_o I just need 3 letters "wtf" |
- Signature Removed - The signature seriously lacked "It's a Sony" qualities. |
| Lots of stuff and explosions happen. Confused "WTH" stuff but I guess that's nagai for you ;) And it seems like ep 1 will be like the original where Kouji activates Mazinger and the mom/grandfather dies I think? And what was with those Scrander wings? Edit: Mazinger Team are never lucky...x-x |
 |
| Such intensity of awesomeness and oldschool. I dont get a single thing from first episode beside fact it ruled. Can't wait for more! |
| Slightly incoherent but it will all be explained, it looks like. Loads of fun. Can't wait for more of this. Its so nice to have new Mazinger Z. |
  |
More topics from this board
Poll: » Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen Episode 26 Discussionkurotsuki - Sep 26, 2009 |
45 |
by Steve_Akers_357
»»
Apr 11, 11:33 PM |
|
Poll: » Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen Episode 21 Discussiondbaranyi - Aug 22, 2009 |
12 |
by CheungCrygor8818
»»
Jan 2, 9:54 PM |
|
Poll: » Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen Episode 15 Discussiondbaranyi - Jul 12, 2009 |
17 |
by CheungCrygor8818
»»
Dec 25, 2023 1:31 AM |
|
Poll: » Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen Episode 14 Discussiondbaranyi - Jul 6, 2009 |
11 |
by CheungCrygor8818
»»
Dec 23, 2023 8:35 AM |
|
Poll: » Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen Episode 3 Discussionkashim - Apr 18, 2009 |
26 |
by CheungCrygor8818
»»
Nov 21, 2023 1:04 AM |