Great Mazinger tai Getter Robot G: Kuchu Daigekitotsu
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is an animated film produced by Toei Doga. It is a crossover
anime
between the super robot
s of Go Nagai
Great Mazinger
and Getter Robot G. It was originally shown in theaters along with Uchu Enban Daisenso
. They both premiered in in Japan
.
As with the rest of Toei's Mazinger Vs. animated films, the events presented in the film are not considered canon
to either of the TV anime series, but it is considered a direct sequel to the previous film Great Mazinger tai Getter Robot
.
Like most of the Mazinger movies, it was shown in some countries outside of Japan where the TV series were broadcast. It is known as Il Grande Mazinga contro Getta Robot G in Italy
, Gran Mazinger contra Getter Robo G in Spain
and مازنجر الكبير يقاتل جيتا روب in the Middle East
.
Fictional crossover
A fictional crossover is the placement of two or more otherwise discrete fictional characters, settings, or universes into the context of a single story. They can arise from legal agreements between the relevant copyright holders, or because of unauthorized efforts by fans, or even amid common...
anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
between the super robot
Super Robot
is a term used in manga and anime to describe a giant robot or mecha, with an arsenal of fantastic super-powered weapons, extreme resistance to damage unless the plot calls for it, sometimes transformable or combined from two or more robots and/or vehicles usually piloted by young, daring heroes,...
s of Go Nagai
Go Nagai
, better known by the penname , is a Japanese manga artist and a prolific author of science fiction, fantasy, horror and erotica. He made his professional debut in 1967 with Meakashi Polikichi, but is best known for creating Cutie Honey, Devilman, and Mazinger Z in the 1970s. In 2005, he became a...
Great Mazinger
Great Mazinger
is a manga comic book and anime television series by manga artist Go Nagai, made as a direct continuation of the successful Mazinger Z series...
and Getter Robot G. It was originally shown in theaters along with Uchu Enban Daisenso
Uchu Enban Daisenso
, translated and also known as Battlefield of The Space Saucers and The Great Battle of the Flying Saucers, is a 1975 animated short film created by Go Nagai and produced by Toei Doga. It is also known as Space Disk War and was also released in Italy under the name La grande battaglia del disco...
. They both premiered in in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
.
As with the rest of Toei's Mazinger Vs. animated films, the events presented in the film are not considered canon
Canon (fiction)
In the context of a work of fiction, the term canon denotes the material accepted as "official" in a fictional universe's fan base. It is often contrasted with, or used as the basis for, works of fan fiction, which are not considered canonical...
to either of the TV anime series, but it is considered a direct sequel to the previous film Great Mazinger tai Getter Robot
Great Mazinger tai Getter Robot
is an animated film produced by Toei based in the works of Go Nagai and Ken Ishikawa. The film premiered originally in in Japan. It is a crossover super robot anime between Great Mazinger and Getter Robot, similar to the one previously done by Toei of Mazinger Z tai Devilman...
.
Like most of the Mazinger movies, it was shown in some countries outside of Japan where the TV series were broadcast. It is known as Il Grande Mazinga contro Getta Robot G in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, Gran Mazinger contra Getter Robo G in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
and مازنجر الكبير يقاتل جيتا روب in the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
.
Story
Aliens in a spaceship decide to conquer the Earth and begin by attacking the headquarters of the Getter Robot team while the Mazinger was being repaired so it could not go to their aid. One of the team members, Musashi, is killed in the battle with the alien monster Grangen and his vehicle is destroyed, meaning they can no longer form the first Getter Robot. However the laboratory already had a new Getter Robo ready for action named Getter Robo G and a new third pilot is elected. Meanwhile Great Mazinger and his allies fight the invaders' giant robot Bong but it was just bait to lure it out so that the invaders could use their trump card: Pikdron. Getter Robo G arrives to help, but their combined beams only make Pikdron grow bigger. However Great Mazinger's pilot Tetsuya figures out how to strip this defense from the monster and destroys it with a new weapon. The alien spaceship is also destroyed and in the end everyone gets together to grieve the loss of Musashi.Invaders
There are three alien monsters that serve as the antagonists of the movie.- Grangen: Capable of flying and is armed with tentacled fingers, a bladed boomerang, and eye beams from its eyes capable of blinding enemy pilots. It is the only organism of the alien trio. It makes an appearance in Super Robot Wars MXSuper Robot Wars MXis a video game for the PlayStation 2. It is part of the Super Robot Wars series by Banpresto, a division of Bandai, and was released on May 27, 2004...
. - Bong: Is armed with military vehicle style weapons on its body including a tank cannon-like flamethrower on the torso, normal sized tank cannons all around the body, a drill for the right arm, eye beams, and has jets for feet. It is the only machine of the alien trio. It also appears in Super Robot Wars MX.
- Pikdron: The main antagonist of the movie and is made entirely out of light waves, making it impossible to kill unless it is solidified and will absorb energy to turn into its super form. Powers include electric balls from the mouth, emitting electricity, extendable tentacle fingers, an electric beam from its mouth, and in its super form it can fire seven electric beams from the chest and horns. Unlike its two cohorts it appears throughout various Super Robot Wars games and in them gains the ability to make clones of itself by being divided and can swim underwater, however it lacks its super form.
Staff
- Production: Toei Doga, Dynamic Production
- Original work: Go NagaiGo Nagai, better known by the penname , is a Japanese manga artist and a prolific author of science fiction, fantasy, horror and erotica. He made his professional debut in 1967 with Meakashi Polikichi, but is best known for creating Cutie Honey, Devilman, and Mazinger Z in the 1970s. In 2005, he became a...
, Ken IshikawaKen Ishikawawas a Japanese manga artist. He is renowned as the co-creator with Go Nagai, of the Getter Robo anime series, as well as four of their subsequent manga continuations...
, Dynamic Production - Director: Masayuki Akihi
- Scenario: Keisuke Fujikawa
- Planning: Ken Ariga, Kenji Yokoyama
- Producer: Chiaki Imada
- Animation director: Kazuo KomatsubaraKazuo Komatsubarawas a Japanese animator, animation director and character designer born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. He worked as an independently contracted character designer for Toei Animation in the 1970s and 1980s. He was a member of the board of directors of animation studio Oh! Production...
- Assistant director: Johei Matsura
- Music: Michiaki Watanabe, Shunsuke KikuchiShunsuke Kikuchiis a prolific Japanese composer from Hirosaki. He specializes in incidental music for media such as television and film.Active since the early 60s, he has been one of Japan's most highly demanded film and TV composers, working principally on tokusatsu and anime productions for children, as well as...
- Art director: Tomo Fukumoto
- Cast: Akira KamiyaAkira Kamiyais a Japanese voice actor. He has been represented by Theater Echo, Aoni Production, and others. He is currently represented by Saeba Shoji.-Career:Kamiya made his debut on Mahou no Mako-chan in 1970 while working for Theater Echo...
(Ryo Nagare), Junji Yamada (Hayato Jin), Keiichi NodaKeiichi Noda', born September 16, 1943 in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is a veteran seiyuu and narrator. He is currently affiliated with Aoni Production. His real name is ....
(Tetsuya Tsurugi), Toku NishioToku Nishiowas a Japanese actor and voice actor from Gifu Prefecture, Japan. He was represented by Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society.He was most known for the roles of Mammoth Nishi , Musashi , and Mister Popo ....
(Musashi Tomoe), Joji YanamiJoji Yanamiis a Japanese voice actor currently represented by Aoni Production.- Television :* Ookami Shōnen Ken , Boss* Hustle Punch , Professor Garigari/Garigari Hagase* Osomatsu-kun , Tou-san...
(Benkei Kuruma), Kazuko Sawada (Shiro Kabuto), Kosei TomitaKosei Tomitais a Japanese voice actor from Tokyo who is affiliated with Production Baobab. His real name is .- TV :* Matteo in Animation Kikou Marco Polo no Boken* Rumina's grandfather in Tokyo Underground* Bouleuse Gotho in Armored Trooper Votoms* Master in Black Jack...
(Dr. Saotome), Rihoko YoshidaRihoko Yoshidais a Japanese voice actress. Among her most noteworthy roles are Megu-chan in Majokko Megu-chan, Monsley in Future Boy Conan, Maria Grace Fleed in UFO Robo Grendizer, Michiru in Getter Robo, Klara in Heidi, Girl of the Alps, Rosalie Lamorliere in The Rose of Versailles, Miwa Uzuki in Steel Jeeg, ...
(Michiru Saotome), Yumi Nakatani (Jun Hono), Hidekatsu ShibataHidekatsu Shibatais a Japanese voice actor from Asakusa, Tokyo who is affiliated with Aoni Production. He was a classmate of Yasuo Fukuda at Azabu High School. He is married to voice actress Akiko Sekine....
(Kenzo Kabuto)
External links
- Great Mazinger tai Getter Robot G: Kuchu Daigekitotsu at allcinema
- Great Mazinger tai Getter Robot G: Kuchu Daigekitotsu at Animemorial
- GREAT MAZINGER VS. GETTA ROBOT G A Fierce Battle in the Air at Toei's corporate website
- Grande Mazinga contro Getta Robot G at the Enciclo'Robopedia website