[GANTZ] Why We Love GANTZ Weapons: A Deep Dive into Their Charm and Capabilities
Gantz Bike & Gantz Sword
Stored in a special room that becomes accessible after the Gantz Ball opens. The Gantz Bike is a sleek combat unicycle with a massive tire housing the driver’s seat and an additional seat for a gunner in the rear—undeniably cool!
The Gantz Sword normally appears as just a grip, but activates into a full blade when switched on. It boasts exceptional durability and can change its blade length at the user’s will, making it ideal for both close and mid-range combat.
Z-Gun
One of the “Extremely Powerful Weapon” available from the 100 Points Menu when you select option 2 after surpassing 100 points. It rains high-pressure energy from above the target, crushing them. It can be used by anyone, not just its original owner, and its extreme lethality made it a key weapon in the final stages of the story.
Devastating energy strike from above! [14]
Flying Gantz Bike
Another “Extremely Powerful Weapon” from the 100 Points Menu, this equipment enables free aerial movement, atmospheric re-entry, and even space travel. It can also serve as the cockpit for the Gantz Mech.
Hard Suit
A heavily armed suit from the “Extremely Powerful Weapon” lineup, notable for its thick, long arms and large blades on the elbows. It has greater durability than a standard Gantz Suit and uses motion-linked systems to amplify punching power. It can also fire beams from energy ports in the palms.
Gantz Mech
Another 100 Points Menu reward, this massive mech has its cockpit in the head. The pilot connects via docking cables from their Hard Suit and moves it using their own will. It can become invisible, but the cockpit remains open, leaving it vulnerable to infiltration.
What’s the order of Extremely Powerful Weapons?
The exact order of acquisition in the series is never explicitly stated, but according to fans who recall Hiroya Oku mentioning it on Twitter (now X), the most likely sequence is:
Z-Gun → Flying Gantz Bike → Hard Suit → Gantz Mech
That wraps up our introduction to the weapons of GANTZ. It’s a timeless masterpiece that remains thrilling no matter how many times you read it—don’t miss it!
Reference Images:
[1] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 1 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2000、cover
[2] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 3 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2001、p.6
[3] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 2 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2001、p.107-108
[4] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 4 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2001、p.62
[5] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 4 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2001、p.48
[6] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 4 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2001、p.11
[7] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 7 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2002、p.97
[8] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 7 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2002、p.120
[9] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 2 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2001、p.124
[10] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 4 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2001、p.124
[11] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 24 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2008、p.63
[12] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 12 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2004、p.103
[13] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 12 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2004、p.164
[14] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 24 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2008、p.51-52
[15] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 24 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2008、p.123
[16] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 24 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2008、p.149
[17] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 24 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2008、p.115
[18] 奥浩哉、GANTZ 24 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2008、p.107
[19] 奥浩哉 (原作) / 花月仁 (作画)、GANTZ:E 1 (ヤングジャンプコミックスDIGITAL) Kindle版、集英社、2020、cover
Bibliography: 奥浩哉、GANTZ/MANUAL (ヤングジャンプコミックス)、集英社、2004
