Toei Animation Inc. and
VIZMedia, LLC (
VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, have jointly announced the acquisition of the
MAZINGER Z: INFINITY feature film.
MAZINGER Z is one of Japan’s most revered sci-fi properties. The new film, which was produced by
Toei Animation, takes place ten years after the conclusion of the famed
Mazinger Z TV series.
VIZ Media has secured the theatrical, broadcast, digital streaming, EST, and home video rights for the U.S. and Canada from
Toei Animation.
In addition, in partnership with
Fathom Events,
MAZINGER Z: INFINITY will receive a special two-night-only presentation across the U.S. on Sunday, February 11 and Monday, February 12 (English-subtitled both dates). Attendees will also receive an exclusive
MAZINGER Z: INFINITY poster (while supplies last). For a complete listing of participating theaters and to purchase tickets, please visit
Fathom Events.
The
MAZINGER Z: INFINITY movie is based on the classic manga series by the immutable creator,
Go Nagai. It follows our hero,
Koji Kabuto, in an action-packed adventure where only he can choose his ultimate path! Ten years ago, the villainous scientist
Dr. Hell led his wicked followers, known as the
Underground Empire, in a struggle to destroy all of humanity. It was against these forces that the young hero
Koji Kabuto fought, piloting the legendary super robot “
Mazinger Z.”
Koji’s victory stopped
Dr. Hell’s evil plan and returned peace to the Earth. Now
Koji has left the pilot seat behind and become a scientist in his own right, following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps. Yet an unexpected encounter deep under Mt. Fuji triggers an even greater threat to mankind than ever before and alters
Koji’s destiny forever. With humanity’s fate in their hands,
Koji and
Mazinger Z face a choice between good…and evil.
“MAZINGER Z is one of Japan’s most celebrated sci-fi properties and is an instantly recognizable icon of the super robot genre. We are very pleased to work so closely with VIZ Media to bring this exciting new anime movie to fans across North America.”
Masayuki Endo, President & CEO of Toei Animation Inc.
“Fathom is thrilled to partner with VIZ Media to bring this well-loved franchise to cinema audiences across the U.S. Our anime events continue to fill auditoriums with excited fans and we know MAZINGER Z: INFINITY will do the same.”
Ray Nutt, Fathom Events CEO
“MAZINGER Z is a groundbreaking property that has helped to define the super robot and mecha genres for over four decades. The new film is a fitting testament to the enduring popularity of the franchise as well as the iconic works of Go Nagai. We look forward announcing details on the theatrical premiere in the very near future.”
Charlene Ingram, VIZ Media’s Director of Animation Marketing
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MAZINGER Z: INFINITY and other anime distributed by
VIZ Media.
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