Mazinkaiser (robot)
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Mazinkaiser is a fictional mecha from the anime and manga series of the same name, based off of Go Nagai's Mazinger Z and featured in the 2001-2003 mini-serie and movie Mazinkaiser. Within the story, Mazinkaiser was created by Professor Juzou Kabuto and piloted by his grandson Kouji. Mazinkaiser was created for the Super Robot Wars series of video games and subsequently became a part of Mazinger canon.
History
In the real world, Mazinkaiser was designed by Banpresto for Super Robot Wars F, a game released for the Sega Saturn and Sony PlayStation consoles with the blessing of Mazinger's originator, Go Nagai. The concept behind the machine was to give Kouji Kabuto, the pilot of Mazinger Z, a stronger machine for later stages of the game. Banpresto contacted Go Nagai and pitched the idea to him, and he agreed to come up with the new machine. Nagai liked the design so much that he adopted it into Mazinger Z's storyline. [[Citing sources citation needed]]In the anime, Mazinkaiser is the final, ultimate creation of Professor Juzou Kabuto, the genius who created Mazinger Z and designed Great Mazinger. Juzou's grandson Kouji discovered Mazinkaiser completely by accident; when Mazinger Z was destroyed in battle, the Hover Pilder activated an automatic protocol and flew into a hangar hidden behind a waterfall. There, Kouji saw a holographic message from his grandfather, telling him about Mazinkaiser and leading him to it. From then on, Kouji would use Mazinkaiser to battle the Mycene forces lead by both Doctor Hell and later, Ankoku Daishogun (The Great General of Darkness).
In the manga (as well as the Super Robot Wars Alpha storyline), Mazinkaiser is actually the original Mazinger that came before Mazinger Z and Great Mazinger. However, Juzou Kabuto thought it was far too powerful and dangerous to be put into use, and locked it inside hanger number 7. Although it was safely contained in this area, the captive machine roared and raged like a caged beast. Mazinkaiser was finally activated by Kouji in a crisis; while Mazinger Z was being overhauled, the Mycene forces attacked the Photon Research Institute with multiple Mass-Produced Great Mazingers.
Manga/SRW Mazinkaiser has three modes which are signified on the chest jewel of Mazinkaiser. It has "Devil Mode", in which the Kaiser Pilder is not installed and Mazinkaiser moves by its own will. Then there is "Z Mode", the normal mode that Kouji uses. The final mode is "Kami (God) Mode", where Mazinkaiser is pushed beyond its limits. With this power, it is said that a Fire Blaster could reach the core and destroy a planet in the process.
Weapons and Attacks
Note: Since Mazinkaiser varies from appearance to appearance, each weapon/attack will be labelled by its appearance in the video games, anime and manga.
- Koshiryoku Beam (Photonic Beam): (All versions) Like Mazinger Z before it, Mazinkaiser can unleash pure Photonic Energy from its eyes. However, Mazinkaiser's version is much more powerful.
- Rust Tornado: (All versions) An improved version of Mazinger Z's Rust Hurricane, Mazinkaiser fires a trio of high-power tornados from its mouth grill, releasing corrosive particles along with the powerful winds.
- Giant Missile: (All versions) Mazinkaiser launches a powerful missile from its stomach area.
- Turbo Smasher Punch: (All versions) Mazinkaiser's version of the eponymous Rocket Punch, it functions much like Great Mazinger's Drill Pressure Punch, but with more force behind it.
- Fire Blaster: (All versions) As is standard with the Mazingers, Mazinkaiser's chest fin is a heat sink for the Photonic Energy reactor and can release this thermal energy as a devastating ranged attack. The Fire Blaster is the most powerful attack of this type.
- Kaiser Blade/Shoulder Slicer: (All versions) A pair of swords emerge from Mazinkaiser's shoulders; their design is similar to Great Mazinger's Mazinger Blade. Note that the anime Mazinkaiser only gets this attack in the movie.
- Final Kaiser Blade: (Anime and game) A large sword emerges from Mazinkaiser's chest fin. This weapon is part of Mazinkaiser's true power, unleashed when Kouji fought Baron Ashura's new body, Hell King Gordon. Apart from appearing in the anime, the Final Kaiser Blade also appears in Super Robot Wars GC and Super Robot Wars J.
- Reito Beam (Glacial Beam): (Anime only) Mazinkaiser fires a blast of super-cold energy from the antennae on the side of its head. This attack, only seen in the movie, is an improvement of Mazinger Z's Reitou Beam.
- Kaiser Knuckle: (Anime only) In the movie, Mazinkaiser can spin its forearms without launching them, giving its punches more power.
- Scrander Boomerang: (All versions) Mazinkaiser removes the Kaiser Scrander and throws it as a giant boomerang. In the anime it was shown it is powerful enough to cut the Mycene fortress Demonika in half.
- Dynamic Tackle: (Manga/game) In the manga and Super Robot Wars Alpha, Mazinkaiser can charge its body with Photonic Energy and perform a powerful body slam attack.
- Kaiser Nova: (Manga/game) In the manga and Super Robot Wars Alpha 3, Mazinkaiser can unleash an incredible amount of Photonic Energy from its body all at once, creating a massive explosion.
- Mazin Power: Mazinkaiser is running at over 100% power for short periods of time.
Related Machines
Kaiser Pilder
Like the Mazingers before it, Mazinkaiser's cockpit is located in a separate vehicle which functions as a jet fighter. It is armed with a laser beam in the tip of the nosecone. During the Mazinkaiser movie, Boss hid the Pilder inside Boss Borot to keep it safe from the Mycene.Kaiser Scrander
Like Mazinger Z, Mazinkaiser cannot fly under its own power. When Kouji was thrown into the newly volcanic Mount Fuji in the OVA, Jun and the Photon Power Labs team found the Kaiser Scrander and sent it to save Kouji. The Kaiser Scrander can dock with Mazinkaiser, giving it the ability to fly (as well as be used as an impromptu weapon). In Super Robot Wars Alpha Gaiden, it was discovered that the Kaiser Scrander made a blind spot that could be used to restrain Mazinkaiser; this was used when the Mycene's Archduke Gorgon found and stole Mazinkaiser. In Super Robot Wars Alpha 2, the Kaiser Scrander is unavailable because Professor Yumi is correcting this flaw; the Scrander doesn't return until partway through Super Robot Wars Alpha 3.Trivia
- While Mazinkaiser is actually the most powerful Mazinger, it has never appeared in the same game as Grendizer. This is strange because Grendizer is an alien robot and not part of the Mazinger type of robots created by Dr. Juzou Kabuto (Still, Grendizer is considered part of the Mazinger canon). Some fans believe this is because Go Nagai does not want to prove one superior to the other.
- The anime Mazinkaiser is incredibly powerful, superior to almost every other super robot. In the OVA series, it was dumped into an active volcano and emerged without a scratch. Even more amazing, in the follow-up, "Deathmatch! Ankoku Daishogun!" Mazinkaiser survived reentry from space and then proceeded to wipe out the entire Mikene army (and their surviving generals) quite literally in seconds. Because of this, some fans call Mazinakiser the Emperor of the Mechas.
- Still, fans have debated on which robot is the more powerful: Mazinkaiser or Shin Getter Robo (ironically, both from Go Nagai's mind). Most agree Mazinkaiser plays the immovable object to Shin Getter's irresistable force. The closest fans have come to a showdown between the titans was in Super Robot Wars Alpha Gaiden. However, in that game one of the two (depending on the route and choices made) was being controlled by a villian, which limited the robot's power and agility.
- Ultimately, it is agreed that they are both currently the strongest super robots. Mazinkaiser having the ultimate defensive capabilities and Shin Getter Robo having the ultimate attacking capabilities.
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