We’ve recognized it for nearly a yr, Grendizer goes to make its return to cartoons, with the added bonus of Go Nagai on the helm of this new venture, referred to as Undertaking G internally. Formally, and regardless of a primary teaser launched on the finish of August 2022, we don’t know in what type Actarus’ robotic will return (sequence, OAV or animated movie?), however we all know from a dependable supply that will probably be a brand new cartoon sequence. Furthermore, the announcement shouldn’t take too lengthy, because the Saudi firm, Manga Productions, has introduced {that a} sequence of bulletins might be constituted of subsequent month, in July 2023, in all probability as soon as the blow cargo from Japan Expo accomplished. In any case, one factor is for certain, Saudi Arabia is betting closely on the Grendizer license (UBO Grendizer in VO), in collaboration with the corporate Dynamic Planning, the Japanese proprietor of the Grendizer rights. This partnership authorizes the exploitation of the “Goldorak” license and its characters by way of amusement parks and particular occasions all through the Center East, the character being as in style there as in France (a lot much less in Japan, his nation of origin). Furthermore, it’s in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, {that a} 33.7 meter excessive statue of Grendizer was erected a couple of months in the past and which is acknowledged by Guinness World Data as the most important metallic sculpture of a fictional character on the planet.

In an earlier press launch, Manga Productions CEO Dr. Essam Bukhary stated: “Manga Productions has had many profitable co-production experiences with our Japanese companions. Subsequently, their degree of belief from them is on the highest with us and this allows us to attain a number of successes by way of this joint collaboration. This partnership will allow Manga Productions to revolutionize the artistic content material trade. »

Mr. Ichinao Nagai, who serves as Government Producer at Dynamic Planning, shared his ideas concerning this collaboration which happened in 2022, by way of an announcement in a earlier press launch, saying: “We’re assured that our partnership with Manga Productions will solidify our beloved ‘Goldorak’ license, certainly one of Mr. Go Nagai’s favourite creations. It will create numerous interactive leisure experiences within the Center East that may delight our audiences on this area. We’re satisfied that we can enhance the recognition of “Goldorak” due to this strategic partnership with Manga Productions by activating completely different initiatives. »

Do you know ? It was in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, {that a} 33.7 meter tall statue of GOLDORAK was erected final yr. It has been acknowledged by Guinness World Data as the most important metallic sculpture of a fictional character on the planet. pic.twitter.com/ZQezk9dlaM

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In parallel with this PROJECT G (which is none aside from the brand new animated sequence), Manga Productions has launched a terrific competitors to seek out new illustrator skills around the globe, to be able to create new enemy automobile designs: “Saucer Beasts” (Golgoths and Anteraks in French). A contest that introduced collectively greater than 1,000 artists from everywhere in the world and whose prime 3 obtained a money prize of $15,000.

However that’s not all, Manga Productions additionally signed a publishing and distribution settlement on March 9, 2023 with Microids to publish the sport GOLDORAK: The Feast of Wolves within the Center East and North Africa. Manga Productions can even work with Microids to localize the sport for audiences within the Center East and North Africa, and in addition permit Saudis the chance to be a part of this localization.