Manga Productions, a Saudi company specializing in animation and video games, has just released the first official trailer for 'Grendizer U', set to debut in 2024. This follows the story of Duke Fleed and his battles against King Vega with the help of the Grendizer robot, a storyline that is especially popular among audiences over 40, with a 56% favorability rate in a YouGov survey.
The trailer, showcasing voice actors for the first time, previews Miyu Irino as Duke Fleed and Hiro Shimono as Kouji Kabuto, with Mitsuo Fukuda directing and Ichirō Ōkouchi writing. Kohei Tanaka composes the music, with rock bands GLAY and BAND-MAID providing opening and ending themes.
Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, is enthusiastic about the show's global distribution and licensing potential, aiming for international success.
The new 'Grendizer' video game, created in partnership with Microids and released in Arabic, further showcases the company's efforts to expand the franchise's reach.
Fans are eagerly discussing the trailer online, expressing anticipation for the show and the iconic character Mazinger.