Quick Answer

  1. Mazinger Z(TV · 92 eps)
  2. Getter Robo(TV · 51 eps)
  3. Great Mazinger(TV · 56 eps)
  4. Getter Robo G(TV · 39 eps)
  5. Getter Robo Go(TV · 50 eps)
  6. Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!(TV · 26 eps)
  7. Mazinger ZIP!(TV · 227 eps)
  8. ...and 11 more below

Total: ~593 episodes / 237h watch time

Mazinger Z Watch Order(2026)

With 18 entries across the franchise, Mazinger Z can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.

18 entries ~237h total8 series4 movies6 OVA/specials

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

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Getter Robo

Getter Robo

6.78TV51 eps~20h1974Toei Animation
Finished Airing

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Mazinger Z?

Release order. Start with Mazinger Z and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of Mazinger Z?

About 237 hours total across 593 episodes and 18 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 170 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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