Great Mazinger is the titular super robot of the anime series Great Mazinger, created by Go Nagai. It is the successor to Mazinger Z and serves as the main protector against the forces of evil, especially the Mycenae Empire. Piloted by Tetsuya Tsurugi, Great Mazinger is stronger, faster, and more advanced than its predecessor, with upgraded weapons and armor. As the central hero of the series, it embodies the theme of heroic evolution and the continuing battle to defend humanity from destruction.