Red Lightning - Mazinger Flies in The Sky

Red Lightning - Mazinger Flies in The Sky (赤い稲妻空を飛ぶマジンガー) is the 34th episode of Mazinger Z
. This episode was first aired in Japan on July 22, 1973.
== Summary ==
Despite being a super robot constructed from Super Alloy Z and empowered by Photon Power Energy, Mazinger Z has a critical weakness: he can't fly. This limitation ensures that any battle involving a flying Kikaiju turns into an uphill struggle. Dr. Yumi understands the grave danger this poses and knows that without the ability to take to the skies, Mazinger Z will eventually fall to the increasingly powerful flying Kikaiju Dr. Hell continues to send their way.
Previously, Baron Ashura successfully stole the schematics for the Jet Scrander, a device designed to enable Mazinger Z to fly. But Dr. Hell, aware that Dr. Yumi had been involved in the project from the start, warns Ashura that Yumi could still complete the Jet Scrander even without the original plans. To confirm this suspicion, Dr. Hell sends Rico, a trusted assistant of Dr. Smith, who is secretly a cyborg working for Dr. Hell.
Rico infiltrates the Photon Power Laboratory under the guise of aiding Dr. Yumi. As he gathers intelligence, he discovers that the Jet Scrander is nearing completion. Reporting this back to Ashura, Rico's findings prompt Ashura to take immediate action. He decides to deploy the powerful Kikaiju, Genocider F9, to ensure that Mazinger Z will never take to the skies.
Genocider F9 is unleashed upon the city, causing widespread destruction to lure Mazinger Z away from the laboratory. As Mazinger Z engages the Kikaiju, Genocider uses its superior mobility to evade him and circles back to attack the Photon Power Laboratory. During the chaos, Rico reveals his true nature as a cyborg, killing several scientists and sabotaging the mechanism controlling the laboratory's protective barrier. His betrayal is cut short when he is struck down by one of Genocider's missiles as the Kikaiju bombards the facility.
With the barrier down, Genocider sets its sights on the Jet Scrander, attempting to destroy it before it can be launched. But the Jet Scrander, made of the same indestructible super alloy as Mazinger Z, withstands the assault. As it takes off, Mazinger Z docks with the Jet Scrander in mid-air, finally achieving the ability to fly.
Now, with Mazinger Z soaring through the skies, he turns the tables on Genocider F9. No longer able to rely on its superior mobility, the Kikaiju finds itself outmatched. In a climactic battle, Mazinger Z, empowered by the Jet Scrander, swiftly takes down Genocider F9, obliterating the Kikaiju and securing victory. 
== Characters ==
=== Recurring ===
* Koji Kabuto
* Sayaka Yumi
* Shiro Kabuto
* Gennosuke Yumi
* Three Scientists
* Dr. Hell
* Baron Ashura
* Boss
* Nuke
* Mucha
=== Guest ===
* Rico (Death)
* Dr. Smith (Mentioned)
== Machines & Weapons ==
=== Machines ===
* Mazinger Z
* Hover Pilder
* Genocider F9
=== Weapons ===
* Mazinger Z
** Rust Hurricane
** Rocket Punch
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== Gallery ==
MZ 34 - Genocider.png|Genocider F9
MZ 34 - Scrander Z.png|
MZ 34 - Scrander 2.png|Jet Scrander
MZ EP 34 - Red Shirt.png|Photon Power Laboratory Staff killed by Rico
== Trivia ==
* This episode is the first appearance of the Jet Scrander and its insert song 'Sora Tobu Mazinger Z'
Category:Mazinger Z Episode
Category:Episode Summary
Category:Written by Susumu Takaku