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Go Nagai at Lucca Comics and Games 2026
Overview
Manga creator Go Nagai participated in the Lucca Comics and Games 2026 event to reflect on his fifty year career and cultural legacy. During his appearances, the 81 year old creator discussed the origins of his iconic mecha series, including Mazinger Z and UFO Robot Goldrake, and how these works revolutionized the genre by introducing human piloted giant robots.
Nagai noted the influence of Dante Alighieri’s ‘Divine Comedy’ on his creative process, specifically regarding the imagery of demons used in his stories. He also expressed reflections on modern technological shifts, such as artificial intelligence and combat drones, noting how some of his fictional concepts appear to be manifesting in contemporary reality.
The event also included discussions regarding the Goldrake franchise, specifically a French comic book sequel published in Italy by J-POP Manga that continues the story ten years after the victory over Vega.
Entities
Go Nagai · Lucca Comics and Games · Dante Alighieri · J-POP Manga · Denis Bajram
Timeline
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesGo Nagai honored in Italy for impact on mecha genre
Manga creator Go Nagai was honored in Lucca, Italy, celebrating his role in pioneering the mecha genre with Mazinger Z.
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[CULTURE] 3 sourcesGo Nagai discusses his career at Lucca Comics and Games 2026
At Lucca Comics and Games 2026, manga creator Go Nagai reflected on his career and the evolution of the mecha genre, alongside discussions of the Goldrake comic book sequel.
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[CULTURE] 2 sourcesGo Nagai discusses manga legacy and Dante at Lucca Comics
Manga legend Go Nagai discusses the influence of Dante Alighieri on his work and the cultural legacy of his mecha series at Lucca Comics and Games.
Sources
granadahoy.com · huelvainformacion.es · ilcineocchio.it · itakon.it · justnerd.it · movieplayer.it · parma.repubblica.it · sonocoseserie.it