Z-Mind

About Z-Mind

Z-Mind (思春期美少女合体ロボ ジーマイン THE BATTLING DAYS OF THE "SHITAMACHI" VIRGINS) blends action and mecha by Sunrise and Imagin (1999). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. At its core: Old school is back! And girl strength reigns supreme!

More of the story: Ayame, Sumire, Renge, and Satsuki are charged with the protection of the Earth from a powerful new enemy. These girls may be in for more than they`ve bargained for! They`ll have to not only master the experimental mobile armor: Z-Mind, hold down their part time jobs, all this while keeping their lives... normal!

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Ayame Hanakawado (Yuuki Hamano) and Sumire Hanakawado (Naoko Miura) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 6 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Sunrise and Imagin is the studio behind Z-Mind, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Yuuki Hamano voicing Ayame Hanakawado gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 1999, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.