Shibuya Screening Event: Relive the Battle of Great Sea Beasts & Robot Girls Z on July 18
For all the classic mecha and anime fans out there, some really big news is coming your way. Toei Video has officially announced a special screening event titled "Grendizer Getter Robo G Great Mazinger Robot Girls Z Battle! Manga Festival." This mega event is going to be held at Euro Live in Shibuya, Tokyo, on July 18th. It is basically a celebration of some of the most iconic robot series that have defined the genre for decades.
The event is specially timed to match the original release date of the classic movie "Grendizer Getter Robo G Great Mazinger Battle! Great Sea Beast," which first hit the screens back on July 18, 1976. It’s quite amazing how these stories still hold so much value even after so many years. The festival is a perfect chance for new fans to see Robot Girls Z in a theatrical setting while honouring the legacy of the original Toei robots.
"Grendizer Getter Robo G Great Mazinger Robot Girls Z Decisive Battle! Manga Festival" announcement image (c) Dynamic Planning/Toei Animation (c) Toei (c) Robot Girls Institute
Event Structure and Movie Line-up
The screening event is divided into two distinct parts, ensuring there is something for every type of fan. The first part is purely dedicated to the vintage classics. Fans can expect to see a marathon of legendary titles including:
- Grendizer Getter Robo G Great Mazinger Battle\! Great Sea Beast
- Great Mazinger vs. Getter Robo
- Great Mazinger vs. Getter Robo G Aerial Clash
- UFO Robo Grendizer vs Great Mazinger
In the second part, the mood shifts slightly to the more modern and quirky side of the franchise. This segment will feature episodes 7 to 9 of the Robot Girls Z anime, where the famous Toei robots are reimagined as beautiful girl characters. Additionally, viewers will get to see episodes 1 to 6 of Robot Girls Z Plus. It is a very interesting way to see how the franchise has evolved, and truly, Robot Girls Z brings a fresh perspective to the old-school mecha designs.
Guest Talk Shows and Special Guests
Apart from the screenings, both parts of the event will host talk shows featuring some very prominent names from the industry. For the first part, the guest list is quite heavy, including Koji Igarashi, Mariko Honda, and Toru Inada. We also have producer and game creator Takanobu Terada, Makoto Okazaki from Bandai Spirits, and the well-known music writer Yu Hayakawa. The second part will see Honda returning, along with Kaori Takaoka, Ippo Hyodo, and Hiroshi Ikebata. Hearing their insights about these legendary series will definitely be a treat for the audience.
Limited Edition 4K Remastered Releases
If you cannot make it to Shibuya, there is still a way to celebrate. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Mazinger Z TV anime, "MAZINGER THE MOVIE 1973-1976 4K Remastered Version" is being released. This will be available as a single volume on Ultra HD Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray starting July 8th. You can find these items at the Toei Video Online Shop.
The pricing is set at 11,000 yen (including tax) for the UHD Blu-ray and 8,800 yen for the regular Blu-ray version. Interestingly, the Blu-ray set includes seven original theatrical works that have been down-converted to 2K from the high-quality 4K remastered material, so the visuals are going to be top-notch.
