Directed by: Noboru Iguchi
Starring: Itsuji Itao, Asami, Akira Emoto
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Distributed by: Well Go USA
Release Date: September 11, 2012
Running Time: 115 minutes
Film: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Extras: 2 out of 5 stars
If you aren’t aware of the studio Sushi Typhoon, you might want to approach “Karate-Robo Zaborgar” with caution. They are the team behind such films as “Mutant Girls Squad” and “Meatball Machine”. If you haven’t heard of those films, then this is probably definitely not for you…of course unless you like over-the-top gore, robots and ass-kicking females. These films are nothing like you have ever seen before. My only problem with this film is that it nears two hours in running time, when it could have been perfect at 85-90 minutes. “Karate-Robo Zaborgar” is a real tribute to the series’ like “Ultraman” meets “Voltron” though with a much more crazy over-the-top aspect.
Synopsis: Following the death of his scientist father, secret police officer Yutaka Daimon (Itsuji Itao) inherits a might robot warrior named “Zaborgar”. With its array of super weapon, expertise in karate and its ability to transform into a motorcycle, Zaborgar assists Daimon in his fight against the Sigma, the nefarious crime organization responsible for his father’s death.
Well Go USA is behind this release and definitely gave it lots of love. The film is directed by Noboru Iguchi and reunites his with special effects director Yoshihiro Nishimura. It stars Itsuji Itao (“Tokyo Gore Police”), Asami (“Mutant Girls Squad”) and Akira Emoto (“Ichi”). If you are fan of films like “Tokyo Gore Police”, then this film comes highly recommended. The Blu-ray presentation, both looking very sharp and sounds great overall, as well. The bonus features though are a little light. There are “Go, Zaborgar Go!” short films, which are still awesome though. There is also a bunch of great Sushi Typhoon trailers.