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Panda-Z: The Robonimation | |
![]() Pan-Taron | |
パンダーゼット THE ROBONIMATION (Pandā Zetto Za Robonimēshon) | |
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Genre | Comedy Mecha |
Original network | Kids Station |
Original run | April 12, 2004 – November 1, 2004 |
Episodes | 30 |
Panda-Z:The Robonimation (パンダーゼットTHE ROBONIMATION,PandāZetto Za Robonimēshon) is a Japanese anime short series created by Shuichi Oshida,considered as a parody of Go Nagai's Mazinger Z . The series is produced by both Bee Train and Synergy Japan and began airing in Kids Station on April 12,2004 to November 1,2004. [1] [2]
Panda-Z:The Robonimation includes characters that were modeled after the main cast of Mazinger Z . None of the characters are voiced,and the show's infrequent dialogue is instead presented through intertitles. Some episodes have no dialogue at all,relying on mime movement,sound effects,and the show's electric guitar-based blues/rock/fusion soundtrack for expression. Each episode is five minutes long,including both the opening and ending credits. The ending credits also include a profile of one character or set piece from the series.
The series consists of short comedy sketches,involving the adventures of Pan-Taron,a super deformed robotic panda,pilot of the Panda-Z mecha,and his equally small cute robotic friends,as they fight the evil Skullpander,leader of the Warunimal forces. The story is confined to the small Robonimal Island (containing Robonimal City and P-Z Labs) and a tiny nearby volcanic island that is home to the Warunimal base. Buildings in Robonimal City are all topped with panda heads.
Never taking itself seriously,the story is often just an excuse to put the characters in common everyday situations,but with a robotic twist,which allows for comical results.
In several episodes the characters can be seen playing the card game Old Maid against one another. The deck they play with has characters from the show on them,including Skullpander as the Joker. In one episode they play Rock-Paper-Scissors...a game made more difficult by their mitten-like hands. Being robots,they can often be seen ingesting batteries for their food. Some other times,the struggle between the two groups is present,but either one of them,or sometimes even both,don't take the fighting seriously.
Each episode is five minutes long. The opening theme is "Voyager" by JAM Project. [3]
# | Title | Original airdate | |
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01 | "The Strongest Warrior" Transliteration:"Saikyōno Senshi" (Japanese:最強の戦士) | April 12, 2004 | |
Pan-Taron pilots his newly-built Panda-Z and battles three of the Warunimals' giant robots until Mougyu begins to lose his cool. | |||
02 | "Table Manners" Transliteration:"Tēburu Manā" (Japanese:テーブルマナー) | April 19, 2004 | |
Taron struggles to eat his batteries on the dinner table while Panji is enjoying his meal. | |||
03 | "Certain Death! Rocket Punch" Transliteration:"Hissatsu! Roketto Panchi" (Japanese:必殺!ロケットパンチ) | April 26, 2004 | |
Mougyu challenges Taron to a rematch with his new and improved Super Moujumbo,but Panda-Z has a new weapon in its arsenal. | |||
04 | "A Quiet Duel" Transliteration:"Shizukanaru Kettō" (Japanese:静かなる決闘) | May 3, 2004 | |
Doctor Jangarly challenges Taron and his friends to a game of old maid,but he does not know why he keeps on losing. | |||
05 | "The Midnight Angel" Transliteration:"Mayonaka no Tenshi" (Japanese:真夜中の天使) | May 10, 2004 | |
A drunk Panji comes home to the P-Z Lab,but he has difficulty finding his room. | |||
06 | "Payphone" Transliteration:"Kōshūdenwa" (Japanese:公衆電話) | May 17, 2004 | |
Denwan keeps the Robonimal picnic worry-free by answering calls,but when Kokekkou invades the island,Taron must find a way to summon Panda-Z. | |||
07 | "Briefing" Transliteration:"Burīfingu" (Japanese:ブリーフィング) | May 24, 2004 | |
The Warunimal generals prepare their strategy to destroy Panda-Z,but are distracted by the thought of what is underneath Skullpander's cloak. | |||
08 | "Rescue Mission:No Postponement for Rain" Transliteration:"Kyūjo Shirei,Uten Kekkō" (Japanese:救助指令、雨天決行) | May 31, 2004 | |
When Nurse Rabinna is stranded under a tree on a rainy night,Taron and his friends must devise a plan to rescue her without getting wet. | |||
09 | "Wild Soldier" Transliteration:"Wairudo Sorujā" (Japanese:ワイルドソルジャー) | June 7, 2004 | |
Mougyu and Moujumbo are once again sent to Robonimal Island to battle Panda-Z. | |||
10 | "A New Quiet Duel" Transliteration:"Shin Shizukanaru Kettō" (Japanese:新・静かなる決闘) | June 14, 2004 | |
Once again defeated and unable to return to the Warunimal base,Mougyu challenges Taron to a game of rock paper scissors for Taron's plate of batteries. | |||
11 | "Rescue Mission:No Postponement for Rain,Continued" Transliteration:"Zoku Kyūjo Shirei,Uten Kekkō" (Japanese:続・救助指令、雨天決行) | June 21, 2004 | |
When Rabinna is once again stranded on a rainy night,the Kuma Rescue Team must come up with a solution to rescue her without getting themselves wet. | |||
12 | "Hey,Bob..." | June 28, 2004 | |
A homeless and hungry Mougyu is offered batteries by Taron,Rabinna,and Denwan,but he refuses to break character in front of them. | |||
13 | "A Quiet Duel,Continued" Transliteration:"Zoku Shizukanaru Kettō" (Japanese:続・静かなる決闘) | July 5, 2004 | |
Jangarly once again challenges Taron to a game of old maid;this time,he will not give away his weaknesses that cost him the previous game. | |||
14 | "Mystery Circle" Transliteration:"MisuterīSākuru" (Japanese:ミステリーサークル) | July 12, 2004 | |
When Taron notices today's date circled on the calendar,he asks everyone what the occasion is. | |||
15 | "Friends" Transliteration:"Furenzu" (Japanese:フレンズ) | July 19, 2004 | |
During their lunch break,the Warunimal Soldiers discuss their work environments under their respective superiors. | |||
16 | "Rescue Mission:No Postponement for Rain,Final Chapter" Transliteration:"Kyūjo Shirei,Uten KekkōKanketsu-hen" (Japanese:救助指令、雨天決行完結編) | July 26, 2004 | |
With Rabinna once again stranded under a tree and the Bear Rescue Team incapacitated by the rain,Taron must deploy Panda-Z when Kokekkou once again invades the island. | |||
17 | "Poltergeist" Transliteration:"Porutāgaisuto" (Japanese:ポルターガイスト) | August 2, 2004 | |
When Robonimal Island experiences a power outage,Taron,Rabinna,and Denwan investigate strange noises within the lab. | |||
18 | "Apocalyptic Battle" Transliteration:"Sentōno Mokushiroku" (Japanese:戦闘の黙示録) | August 9, 2004 | |
Panda-Z and Moujumbo once again duke it out on the island,with both combatants inflicting major damage on each other. | |||
19 | "Night Life" | August 16, 2004 | |
The Warunimals attempt to court Rubyraby,but each of them fails and quickly gets kicked out of her room. | |||
20 | "Destroy Panda-Z" Transliteration:"PandāZetto wo Hakai Seyo" (Japanese:パンダーゼットを破壊せよ) | August 23, 2004 | |
On a full moon,Wolgar challenges Panda-Z with his giant wolf robot Wolgaoh,but Taron quickly discovers its weakness. | |||
21 | "Destiny" Transliteration:"Shukumei" (Japanese:宿命) | August 30, 2004 | |
As the maintenance crew repairs Panda-Z after every grueling battle,Taron is busy playing with his friends. | |||
22 | "Battle X" Transliteration:"Batoru Ekkusu" (Japanese:バトルX) | September 6, 2004 | |
As Panda-Z battles the Warunimals,Rubyraby stares at the sky and ponders on love until Panda-Z is thrown towards her giant robot Rubyrabeauty. | |||
23 | "Nice Body" | September 13, 2004 | |
While Skullpander sleeps,the Warunimal generals open his coffin and take a peek at what is beneath his cloak. | |||
24 | "The Fabulous Rubyraby" Transliteration:"Kareinaru Rubirabi" (Japanese:華麗なるルビィラビィ) | September 20, 2004 | |
Rubyraby attempts to flirt with Taron,but when he shows no interest in her,she uses her Mesmerizing Potpourri to lure him and Rabinna towards her. | |||
25 | "A Quiet Duel,Continued Again" Transliteration:"Zokuzoku Shizukanaru Kettō" (Japanese:続々・静かなる決闘) | September 27, 2004 | |
Jangarly once again challenges Taron;only this time,it is a staring contest. | |||
26 | "Getaway" Transliteration:"Gettauei" (Japanese:ゲッタウェイ) | October 4, 2004 | |
As the Robonimals are scheduled to have their vaccinations taken,Taron refuses to take his shot,leading to a duel with Medical Bear. | |||
27 | "Nurse Rabinna" Transliteration:"Nāsu Rabinna" (Japanese:ナース・ラビンナ) | October 11, 2004 | |
Nurse Rabinna practices wrapping bandages on Taron,Panji,and Eteckee as part of her first aid class. | |||
28 | "Toward Tomorrow" Transliteration:"Ashita ni Mukatte..." (Japanese:明日に向かって・・・) | October 18, 2004 | |
While staring at the sunset by the cliffs,Taron thinks about his father. | |||
29 | "A Quiet Duel,the Final Chapter" Transliteration:"Shizukanaru KettōKanketsu-hen" (Japanese:静かなる決闘完結編) | October 25, 2004 | |
Jangarly once again challenges Taron to a game of old maid;only this time,he has quit smoking and he is confident he will win. | |||
30 | "Move Out! Black Ham Gear" Transliteration:"Kidō! Burakku Hamu Giā" (Japanese:起動!ブラックハムギアー) | November 1, 2004 | |
Upon the completion of Black Ham Gear,Jangarly challenges Taron and Panda-Z to a duel. |
Panda-Z is collected in six DVD volumes under Bandai Entertainment's "Anime Legends" banner,each of which also has a bonus 3-D animated short and a short featuring a large rotocast Panda-Z toy. The first volume is available with a pack-in Panda-Z toy 3" (8 cm) tall. [4]
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