Ask John: What Go Nagai Titles Are Available?

Question:
I was wondering if you could give me a list of anime that is out and will soon be out that Go Nagi took part in.

Answer:
To be honest, I’m not an enthusiastic, well-versed fan of Go Nagai’s work, although I have watched quite a bit of it. I can provide a pretty thorough list of Go Nagai anime that’s available in the US currently, as well as titles to look forward to in the future.

Devilman (only the two episode first OAV series is available in the US. There was an original TV series in the early 1970s, and there’s the brand new Amon: Apocalypse of Devilman OAV series, which I wouldn’t be the least surprised to see in the US eventually.)

Cutey Honey (again, the original 1970s TV series, nor the 1990s Cutey Honey F TV series and movie have not appeared in the US, but both 4 episode OAV series came to the US as New Cutey Honey 1-8.)

Mazinger Z

Gaiking

UFO Robot Grandizer

Violence Jack

Kama Sutra (an adult’s only title)

Black Lion

Shuten Doji

The Abashiri Family

Delinquent in Drag

Hanappe Bazooka

Kekko Kamen(although the live-action films have not been licensed for US release)

The Ninja Dragon (the live action film Go Nagai directed)

AD Vision, who seem to be a big fan and supporter of Go Nagai’s anime titles, also has the US licenses to the Change! Getta Robo (more commonly known as Shin Getta Robo) OAV series and the excellent Devilman Lady TV series.