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Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-Hen – Episode 01 Review

Episode 1, "Finale"

*****SPOILERS*****

Synopsis: A young man named Kouji Kabuto, piloting the giant robot Mazinger, tries to save the world from the forces of Dr. Hell with the help of the Mazinger Corps. However, things seem very bad for the team, one after another falling in battle. Kouji battles hard, however, and vows to perserve the peace of the world.

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So… a lot of things happen…. and… hm.

The first episode of Mazinger is in medias res, or more accurately, at (or near) the end of things. Kouji Kabato, the hotblooded young man piloting the giant robot Mazinger and his allies are already at the climax of a pitched battle with the forces of Dr. Hell, Baron Ashura, and Count Brocken. Kouji encounters Zeus, the greek God, and then ends up attacking Count Brocken. At the end, Dr. Hell’s floating islands float in the sky as Kouji vows to protect the peace with Mazinger. read more

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Fullmetal Alchemist Primer

Fullmetal Alchemist Primer

In order to prepare yourself for the new Fullmetal Alchemist series, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, I’ve taken a number of characters, key plot elements and such to provide you with a neat little guide to understand the basics of the FMA world, in case you aren’t already, or it’s been a while since you’ve experienced it. Here we go!

TERMS:

Alchemy

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Fullmetal Alchemist Manga vs First TV Series – ROUND THREE

Fullmetal Alchemist Manga vs First TV Series – ROUND THREE

The third volume of the FMA manga covers the Elric brothers’ trip back to Risembool to get Edward’s automail arm fixed (it was destroyed by Scar), the research at Central’s library into the Philosopher’s Stone, and most of the Laboratory 5 incident. The first animated series stayed pretty faithful to this portion overall.

EVENTS:

Chapter 9: A Home with a Family Waiting

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