


The series is a "retelling" of the basic story of Mazinger Z, featuring most of the same characters, mechanical beasts, and some general plots of the original series, plus some additional material.

According to the production staff, it has no relation to the 1970s show and should not be described as a Mazinger Z remake. Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact!, known in Japan as True Mazinger Impact! Z Chapter ( 真マジンガー 衝撃! Z編, Shin Majingā Shōgeki! Zetto Hen), translated in the Soul of Chogokin toys line as Shin Mazinger Impact Z!, is a Mazinger anime series, directed by Yasuhiro Imagawa (of G Gundam and Giant Robo fame) which premiered in Japan on April 4, 2009.
