0023 - Mazinger Z (1972)

This time around we’re discussing the strangely less-examined field not of ancient aliens, but ancient mecha, 1972’s Mazinger Z.

Mechs discussed:

• Mazinger Z
• Plider Piloting Unit
• Aphrodite A
• Mechanical Beasts
• Boss Borot
• Mechanical Beast: Baron Ashura
• Diana A

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Content warnings for this episode: misogyny, sexual themes, blood, warfare, and violence.

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