The destroyer of the neverending darkness.
The one who fights God. The incarnation of evil.
Time is frozen, and there come cries of anger.
Give me the power to cut through the darkness!
The sky cracks, and the flames dance.
A great demon appears!
Now that we’ve come this far, no one can slow us down.
With your hands held over your head, what are you going to grasp?
For whom is your strong, burning courage?
The answer surely lies at the place we’re both headed for.
As we keep walking, we’re staring at the future.
Now shoot the ground!
Understand? That was the plan for overcoming Bardos Island.
Don’t mix up the steps.
Just leave it to me!
But Mistress, do you really intend for us to fight like this?
Yes. There’s no other way to beat them besides this.
Incoming! Mechanical Beast Baron Ashura!
That voice just now was…
No!
No mistake! That was Sayaka’s voice!
No! Stop it!
What’s the matter?!
Did the Ashura Army get this far?!
Come now! We’ll take excellent photos.
Don’t be so hesitant.
Just take them right off.
Save me, Kouji!
You god damned professors!
What the hell are you doing?! How immature can you be?!
Wait, wait!
No violence!
We have our reasons.
Well, Aphrodite A sunk along with Salude, right?
So it was decided that Sayaka’s new robot would be made.
What does that have to do with taking Sayaka’s clothes off?
Don’t change the subject.
We got a request from Sayaka.
A request?
I asked them to make it look just like me this time.
Then they said they’d need nude pictures.
So, if we’re going to make a robot that looks just like her…
We need to record everything about Sayaka.
Or else we won’t be able to.
I see what you mean.
You traitor!
Now, take them off!
You, from the side!
I’ll come from the front!
Idiots!
We don’t need this many people to take pictures! I’ll handle it!
No fair!
I got rid of the nuisances.
Well, I suppose I could let you take the pictures. Do you think it’s really necessary?
Well, uh…
What are you two doing?
Besides, Sayaka’s new robot is already done.
Really?
It’s beautiful.
So, this is Venus A!
It really does look just like you!
Thank you.
And it was designed for combat this time, unlike Aphrodite A, so I won’t lose against Mechanical Beasts!
But…
But what?
The robot’s perfect, but I’m worried about the pilot’s skills.
You went and said it!
Hey!
Sorry! Sorry!
You better stop!
Aside from this flirty couple,
Dr. Hell’s evil hand is approaching to attack Japan!
Report! Enemy flying fortress incoming.
Take precaution. All craft on intercept course!
Roger!
So, you’ve come, you annoying little crane flies.
Mechanical Beast Bardon B7, move out!
Mechanical Beast on approach! Engage!
Take care of them, Jacer J1!
Over here, too!
Reporting. All combat aircraft have been shot down!
They’ve been wiped out?!
And another unknown mass coming up fast from the sea floor!
What?!
That’s…
They’ve come with not only Blocken, but a new submarine fortress as well!
This is the Mazinger Army. We’re heading out to assist the Self-Defense Force ships!
Please do.
Okay, let’s finish up the Photonic Barrier.
Not good. The output isn’t stabilizing yet.
We must hurry and complete the adjustments.
I wish you would.
Photonic Power is pretty dangerous. Using it is a gamble.
I guess I can’t blame you for being afraid of it.
What are you going on about?
You have it, don’t you? Pretty amazing Photonic Power, that is.
Wh—What are you talking about?
We use the energy here for the sake of peace.
Enough!
There’s no point in hiding it now.
Just whip it out!
We live or we die. Those are the only choices.
The fate of Photonic Power… No, the fate of the whole world is riding on this.
Boss, the barrier seems like a tough problem.
Yeah, that’s why we need to work extra hard.
Are you sure this is going to work?
It’s a clunker.
You idiots.
Even if it’s broken down once, once we paint it over, it’s going to look grand!
That’s right!
Boss’s Robot. We’ll shorten it to Boss Borot!
Ta-da!
Hey! That’s kind of a weird name.
Now, now. With this, we can join the fight.
We need to be thankful
to the man who put in a word on our behalf.
A god!
A Buddha!
Lord Ankokuji!
Thank you!
I know that that cop is acting suspicious.
Then, Mistress, you should take shelter.
That’s right.
You don’t have to just sit and wait when you know your enemy is coming.
I appreciate your concern,
but don’t you lift a finger this time.
I would never run from him.
If it comes down to it, I’ll take him down together with this Kurogane House.
But…
If you don’t like it, then get out!
That’s too harsh.
But I do have a request, instead.
What is it?
Well, it seems I’ve gotten a little dull lately.
That aside, what is that Gamia up to?
Sir is keeping watch over her now.
We could put a little hurt on her if you’d like.
No, for the time being, let her be.
I think we’ll find out what that man’s thinking if we do —
that Kabuto Kenzo!
Say, what do you think she wants? She asked us to come down like this since she’s leaving so suddenly.
Who knows.
I’m sure it’s not because she wants to feed us good food.
Knowing Mom, maybe she wants to drag us down to the pits of Hell!
If that’s what you’d like, it doesn’t sound that bad.
Look.
The remains of the Self-Defense Force ships.
Seems the enemy’s gotten close.
Are they in Japan already?
No, I’ve been waiting right here.
That voice!
I see. It’s already been a year since Grandpa died.
It’s a bit too soon for the first anniversary of his death, though.
I thought we should do it while we can.
But with that computer, it’s like Grandpa’s come back to life, so I haven’t been very sad.
Kabuto Family Grave
No kidding.
Now, put your hands together, and we’ll hurry back.
The enemy could attack at any time.
Indeed. Why don’t you allow me to light one incense before that happens?
You bastard!
Stop. It’s a holographic image, as usual.
Kabuto Kouji, as you know, we are about to enter our final battle.
The battle will be epic, and both sides will endure heavy losses.
So,
wouldn’t you like to settle this without unnecessary loss?
What?!
One against one! A one-on-one duel.
Each side will produce one robot. We will settle things between us with that battle.
If you lose, I will take everything relating to Photonic Power.
What?! Then, what will you do if you lose?
There is no need to even think of it
because I will fight with the ultimate Mechanical Beast, one that far surpasses Mazinger Z!
Behold!
Th—That’s…
The Mazinger Army!
Everyone!
Stop!
It doesn’t seem to be just any Mechanical Beast.
Exactly!
I am the strongest of Bardos! My name is…
…Mechanical Beast…
…Baron Ashura!
What do you think, Ashura,
about the power of the Mechanical Beast created in your image?
There has been nothing more exquisite!
Million! Use your Photonic EM Cannon!
We know!
But…
Rust Hurricane!
Breast Fire!
They did it!
It’s useless, no matter how many times you try!
My mantle deflects all weapons!
Impossible!
It is true.
It is made from the Japanium ore that was left on Bardos.
Then, it’s made out of Z, just like Mazinger?!
Listen up, Kabuto Kouji!
I requested this duel!
What?!
Dr. Hell brought me back from the underworld when I could not awaken from several thousand years of sleep.
To repay him, I have resolved to fight and sacrifice everything!
But before this battle, I realized something.
There was another reason I could fight until this day.
That reason was you, Kabuto Kouji!
Me?
That’s right.
I hate you. I want to defeat you.
I want to… I want to… I want to…
I want to beat you! That is all I want!
Ashura…
Accept my challenge!
If you don’t…
I won’t allow it!
Sayaka!
Venus A is here!
Curse you!
Z Cutter!
Blades made from Z. Interesting!
Then, I will use one, as well!
You’re wide open!
W—When did you…
How do you like that?!
She did it! She did it!
I won’t lose to something so pitiful!
What?!
Sayaka!
I say this again, Kabuto Kouji:
A decisive battle with you is what I desire.
Prepare yourself, and accept my duel!
The time: tomorrow morning!
The location: here, at Jukkoku Pass!
Understand?
This is a battle which will determine both of your fates.
The rest of you, it would be best not to interfere!
Baron Ashura!
I’m letting Sayaka rest at our inn, so you can relax.
Thank you. But the problem is…
Baron Ashura.
We’ll just have to play this one by ear,
so you should prepare yourself, too.
Yes. In that case…
But if possible, I’d like to use Photonic Power for…
Who is it?
Weird. Was that my imagination?
Men’s bath until 10 a.m.
Right, the other one is the women’s bath right now.
It’s so nice and big!
That was a really fearsome Mechanical Beast.
Dr. Hell has finally gotten serious.
But can I really beat him with Venus A?
Didn’t imagine they’d bring that kind of Mechanical Beast to the fight.
No kidding. With its Super Alloy Z mantle and all…
Did they come into the wrong bath?
So, you’re going to accept that duel, right?
I am curious to see who’s stronger, you or Ashura.
This duel isn’t part of the plan, though.
So you’re not going to accept?
No.
Are you serious?!
Is that what you want?
Don’t you understand that it’s a matter of pride?!
Listen up! Ashura needs to defeat you. Otherwise, even world domination would be dull to him!
Boss…
That’s right. Unless he beats you, he’s not a man.
I feel… I feel the same way!
But…
Bro, I think I get what Boss is saying.
You too, Shiro?
Once this fight’s over, you’ll never be able to fight with him again.
Are you sure that’s the way you want it, Bro?
Is that what you want?!
Give it up, Shiro.
He’s afraid of that Mechanical Beast!
Now I feel stupid for thinking my domination of Japan’s student bodies wasn’t going to happen because of this guy.
For real.
Let’s get out of here.
I misjudged you, Bro!
Shiro.
I can’t even stand being in the same bath as you.
You guys…
I know. I understand what you’re saying more than you do.
I want to fight Ashura most of all,
but right now…
No, you’re right, Kouji!
You need to fight according to the plan right now!
No!
I forgot that we were in a bath!
Are you all right?
I’m sorry.
Y—Yeah.
So…
I saw…
Do you think we can win?
Yeah.
I’m sure we can… No, we need to win.
So, about the duel with Ashura…
I know.
The only way we can win is by fighting together.
So, you’re going to go after all?
Yeah.
Then…
We’ll act according to the plan!
What?!
Mazinger’s moving out?!
Kouji!
Bro!
Kabuto went and did it!
H—He couldn’t have…
I’m sorry, Sayaka. It’s just as Boss said.
I’m… I am…
He’s a man! Kouji is a real man!
And because he is a man, he cannot turn his back on his enemy.
That is why Kouji will go —
to settle things with Ashura.
Even so, Kouji realizes that this is a trap.
But still, Kouji must go forth
toward his showdown with Baron Ashura!
Next Episode On the Verge of Death! Dr. Hell’s All-Out Attack!
Oh, strong one, the true hero...
When the battle is over, for whom will you shed these tears?
The wind is but a fleeting thing. Its direction changes in an instant.
The sky, too, stretches out toward the future right now.
Don’t forget the pain of winning.
Someone has to leave.
Keep the ones you’ve defeated and seen in your memories.
Oh, strong one, the true hero...
Why are you walking, as you’re standing up alone?
The end of the road... Change the world.