Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1974, Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General is an action, adventure and animation film directed by Nobutaka Nishizawa, running about 43 minutes. “Deep beneath the earth, seven robots lay dormant: a human, a mammal, a bird, a fish, an insect, a reptile, a ghost... and the Great General of Darkness.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Kouji and his friends have defeated Dr. Hell and are now enjoying a break, but suddenly a strange prophet appears and warns everyone of an oncoming danger, mechanical beasts never seen before start appearing all around the world wrecking havoc. Its up to Kouji and his Mazinger Z to stand up to this threat but it seems he is vastly outnumber and outmatched.
Who’s in it. Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General stars Hiroya Ishimaru as Kōji Kabuto (voice), Ryoichi Tanaka as Tetsuya Tsurugi, Kazuko Sawada as Shirou Kabuto / Fish Battle-Beast Suraba and Chikao Ohtsuka as Professor Kenzou Kabuto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General worth watching?
- Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General?
- Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General stars Hiroya Ishimaru, Ryoichi Tanaka, Kazuko Sawada, Chikao Ohtsuka and Hiroshi Otake.
- When was Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General released?
- Mazinger Z vs The Great Dark General was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 43 minutes.