Mazinger Z: Infinity

When a ruthless mastermind targets the world, a legendary giant robot is revived to stand between civilization and extinction. Mazinger Z returns as a colossal protector designed to confront foes beyond ordinary might. The story reboots the classic premise with a fresh cast of allies while keeping Koji Kabuto and Sayaka Yumi at the center. As battles flare over streets and high above the city, the film blends humanity with spectacle, balancing stakes with the sheer scale of the machines. Ordinary people must summon courage as danger closes in, testing loyalties and the limits of what powered up hero can endure. The result is a high energy clash that honors the franchise while pushing its ideas into a modern light.

Released in 2017 and directed by Junji Shimizu, Mazinger Z Infinity draws on the Mazinger Z property created by Go Nagai and Takahiro Ozawa, updating the saga for contemporary animation while honoring its roots.

Within the Mazinger Z lineage, Infinity nods to a storied robot anime tradition and satisfies longtime fans while inviting new viewers into the mythic rivalry between heroic defense and ruthless ambition. The film helps keep the giant robot concept alive in popular culture.

The reception shows a mixed response, reflected in an audience score of 6.95 out of 10 from 330 votes. It delivers vivid action and crisp animation while exploring themes of duty, sacrifice, and the cost of fighting a war that might never end.