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Mazinger Z
Mazinger Z remains a steady merchandise and streaming property. Bandai is reissuing a 1970s sofubi figure set and the Soul of Chogokin GX-105 figure, Kaiyodo has two monochrome Revoltech figures due October 3, and ABEMA streams all 92 episodes free from October 16.
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Seven stories across 2026 show Mazinger Z as a catalog property sustained by reprints, re-releases, and licensing rather than new animation. The merchandise line runs from the low end to the collector tier. Bandai is reissuing the Justice Robot Mazinger Z Sofubi Set, four 1970s figures reproduced to original specifications, with a reprint box that lets the figures be removed and stored again. Bandai Spirits is also re-releasing the Soul of Chogokin GX-105 Mazinger Z Kakumei Shinka in December, a figure first sold in 2022 for the 50th anniversary of the TV broadcast, with a new sculpt and redesigned joints. Between them sit Kaiyodo's two Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi monochrome figures, priced at 12,100 yen each and due October 3, based on prototypes by Katsuhisa Yamaguchi.
The model kit side centers on Mazinger ZERO from Shin Mazinger ZERO vs Ankoku Daishogun. Good Smile Company is re-releasing the MODEROID kit in January 2027 after its September 2024 run, with the detachable ZERO Scrander, clear parts, and face opening gimmick. A separate listing at Rakuten Books puts the same kit at 6,758 yen with preorders open. Discotek's July Blu-ray wave through MediaOCD added Mazinger Z parts 1 and 2, putting the original series back on disc. ABEMA then scheduled all 92 episodes free from October 16, with episodes available for a week after airing.
The stories disagree on price for the MODEROID kit: one gives 7,500 yen as the tax-included price, the other lists a Rakuten Books price of 6,758 yen. They also diverge on the sofubi set, where the reference price is 25,080 yen and the Rakuten Books sale price is 23,351 yen. The Kaiyodo releases are dated October 3, 2026, while the Bandai sofubi set and the ABEMA marathon share an October 16 window.
Key facts
- Sofubi set contents
- Bandai's Justice Robot Mazinger Z Sofubi Set collects four 1970s figures: Mazinger Z, Aphrodite A, Koji Kabuto, and Sayaka Yumi ↗
- Sofubi set pricing
- Reference price 25,080 yen; Rakuten Books sale price 23,351 yen ↗
- ABEMA streaming schedule
- All 92 episodes of Mazinger Z stream free from 18:00 on October 16, with episodes free for one week after airing ↗
- Revoltech release date and price
- Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi Mazinger Z New Color Ver. and Great Mazinger New Color Ver. release October 3, 2026 at 11:00, 12,100 yen each including tax ↗
- Revoltech prototypes
- Both figures are based on prototypes by Katsuhisa Yamaguchi; Mazinger Z stands about 150mm and Great Mazinger about 160mm ↗
- MODEROID re-release window
- Good Smile Company's MODEROID Mazinger ZERO kit is scheduled to ship in January 2027, with reservations accepted until September 30 ↗
- MODEROID kit details
- The kit stands about 155mm tall, uses clear parts for the high heat plate and ZERO Scrander, and reproduces the face opening gimmick ↗
- Discotek Blu-ray release
- MediaOCD added Mazinger Z parts 1 and 2 to its Discotek Deep Dives Blu-ray lineup for July pre-order ↗
- Soul of Chogokin re-release
- Bandai Spirits re-releases the Soul of Chogokin GX-105 Mazinger Z Kakumei Shinka in December 2026, with pre-orders opening July 1, 2026 ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Release
- tv · October 16, 18:00 · Japan · 2026-10-15
- Licensed by
- ABEMA (Japan) · 2026-10-15
- Announced
- Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi Mazinger Z New Color Ver. · 2026-09-25
- Announced
- Blu-ray release (Discotek Deep Dives July 2026 lineup) · 2026-07-16
- Noted
- Mazinger Z stands about 150mm · 2026-09-25
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Oct 16
Bandai's Justice Robot Mazinger Z Sofubi Set is getting a reissue under the Vinal Archives Project, the line's second installment, and Rakuten Books is taking preorders. The set collects four 1970s sofubi figures: Mazinger Z, Aphrodite A, Koji Kabuto, and Sayaka Yumi. Bodies and packaging are reproduced to match the original specifications, and the reprint box allows the figures to be removed and stored again. Reference price is 25,080 yen; the Rakuten Books sale price is 23,351 yen.
Oct 15
ABEMA will stream both Go Nagai series in full, free, in sequence. All 92 episodes of Mazinger Z run from 18:00 on October 16, and all 39 episodes of Devilman from 18:00 on October 23. Episodes stay free to watch for one week after airing. Both series began their TV anime broadcasts in 1972, and this is their first streaming on ABEMA.
Sep 25
Kaiyodo will release Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi Mazinger Z New Color Ver. and Revoltech Amazing Yamaguchi Great Mazinger New Color Ver. through its online store on October 3, 2026 at 11:00. Both figures carry a price of 12,100 yen including tax and are based on prototypes by Katsuhisa Yamaguchi. Mazinger Z stands about 150mm and Great Mazinger about 160mm. The Mazinger Z figure has a movable Breast Fire panel on the chest, a Rocket Punch firing state built from detachable arms and jet effects, and parts for the Jet Scrander, Iron Cutter, and Drill Missile. The Great Mazinger figure recreates the Drill Pressure Punch, Great Boomerang, Mazinger Blade, and Thunder Break with interchangeable parts and effect pieces, plus the Scramble Dash wing and tail fins deployed from the calves. Kaiyodo lists these as part of its Amazing Yamaguchi action figure line, which uses articulation designed to hide joints from view. The release joins a separate wave of Ryu Hayabusa figures and an optional parts expansion pack from the NINJA GAIDEN series, priced at 12,100 yen and 5,500 yen respectively.
Sep 2
Good Smile Company's MODEROID Mazinger ZERO kit from Shin Mazinger ZERO vs Ankoku Daishogun is back for pre-order at Rakuten Books. The assembly model stands about 155mm tall with movable joints. The high-heat plate and ZERO Scrander use clear parts, the Scrander detaches from the back, and the face opening gimmick is reproduced. Open and gripping hands are included. The reference price is 7,499 yen; Rakuten Books lists it at 6,758 yen including tax.
Aug 18
Good Smile Company is re-releasing the MODEROID plastic model of Mazinger ZERO from 'Shin Mazinger ZERO vs Ankoku Daishogun' in January 2027. The kit, originally released in September 2024, stands approximately 155mm tall and features articulated joints. It uses molded colors, pre-painted parts, and stickers to reproduce the color scheme without painting. The high heat plate and ZERO Scrander on the back are made of clear parts, and the ZERO Scrander is detachable. The model includes a gimmick that reproduces the opening and closing of the face, along with open hands and gripping hands. The prototype is by T-REX, with production cooperation from Sentinel, Nakano Haijin, and Tetsuo Sakata (HRG). The price is 7,500 yen (tax included), and reservations are being accepted until September 30. Shipping is scheduled for January 2027.
Jul 16
MediaOCD announced on July 15, 2026, the next wave of titles for its Discotek Deep Dives initiative, adding 29 Blu-ray releases for July pre-order. The lineup spans multiple franchises, including extensive Lupin III collections, all five seasons of Symphogear, Mazinger Z parts 1 and 2, and the Saint Seiya Classic Movie Collection. Other notable additions include Sonic X (Japanese subtitled), Monster Rancher (English dub), Ultimate Muscle (English dub), Kiss×sis (TV and OAD), Marmalade Boy, and live-action adaptations of Dororo and Uzumaki. The initiative, which began in January 2026, aims to make Discotek Media's back catalog more accessible by adding 20 to 30 titles monthly, prioritizing releases that are becoming hard to find. All July titles are available for pre-order now and are expected to ship in the coming weeks.
Jul 1
Bandai Spirits is re-releasing the Soul of Chogokin GX-105 Mazinger Z Kakumei Shinka figure, originally released in 2022 for the 50th anniversary of the Mazinger Z TV broadcast. Pre-orders open July 1, 2026, with a December 2026 release date. The figure features a new sculpt and redesigned joints for improved posing.