Invincible Super Man Zambot 3


Invincible Super Man Zambot 3 is a super robot anime series created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Yoshitake Suzuki, featuring character design by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko. It was produced by Sunrise and was first broadcast on Japanese TV in 1977. The series lasted for 23 episodes.

Plot

The series focuses on the survivors of planet Beal, which was wiped out by a mysterious entity known as Gaizok. The few remaining survivors escaped to Earth and lived as normal people for centuries, collectively called the Jin family. While attempting to start a new life, the Jin family prepared for a Gaizok invasion of Earth by building three vehicles which when combined form the super robot Zambot 3, piloted by Kappei Jin, Uchūta Kamie, and Keiko Kamikata.
While defending against Gaizok attacks commanded by Killer the Butcher, the Jin family also face harsh criticisms from the people they protect, who blame them for causing the invasion.

Production

Zambot 3 was the first program that ran on Nagoya [Broadcasting Network|Nagoya TV]'s anime block. It was also the first in-house production of Nippon Sunrise.

Video game adaptations

Zambot 3 appears in several of the Super Robot Wars video-games, including Super [Robot Wars V].

Reception

Otaku USA wrote: "Zambot 3 was the first of a new breed of Super Robot anime in 1977 and a hell of an emotional and action packed rollercoaster. If you ever get the chance to watch this show, take the time and do it! This isn’t just another anime with a Tomino Ending; it’s an underrated classic."