Best Mecha

Speed Racer is an iconic anime series that follows the life of a racing champion named Kyonji Kyon Kanzaki. The show features high-octane action, sleek mechas, and a compelling narrative centered arou...

A.D. 2034. It has been two years since Motoko Kusanagi left Section 9. Togusa is now the new leader of the team, that has considerably increased its appointed personnel. The expanded new Section 9 con...

Gurren Lagann is the ultimate hype anime. Set in a future where humanity lives underground, Simon and Kamina break through to the surface to fight against the Beastmen. The show is a high-octane celeb...

Clockwork Planet is a literal interpretation of the steampunk genre, set in a world where the entire Earth has been replaced by clockwork mechanisms. The story follows a young man who discovers a mech...

While not solely a racing anime, Gridman features incredibly dynamic and fast-paced sequences involving vehicles and chases through the city. The protagonist, Gridman, utilizes vehicles to combat gian...

Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 revolutionized the mecha genre with its realistic portrayal of war and complex characters. The series follows Amuro Ray, a civilian thrust into a devastating conflict between t...

The Witch from Mercury is a refreshing, modern take on the Gundam franchise. Set in an era where corporations dominate space, it follows Suletta Mercury, a transfer student to a prestigious academy wh...

Full Metal Panic! is a classic series that balances high-stakes military action with school-life comedy. It follows Sousuke Sagara, a soldier for the secret anti-terrorist organization Mithril, who is...

The MG Unicorn Gundam remains a benchmark for complex, high-articulation model building. Its transformation sequences and detailed internal mechanisms provide an unparalleled building challenge. This...

One year has passed since the Black Rebellion, a failed uprising against the Holy Britannian Empire led by the masked vigilante Zero, who is now missing. At a loss without their revolutionary leader,...

Blame! is a seminal cyberpunk manga by Tsutomu Nihei, set in a sprawling, labyrinthine megastructure where humanity has lost control. The protagonist, Killy, journeys through this desolate world, seek...

While primarily a mecha-political thriller, Code Geass features a world defined by 'Knightmare Frames'mechanical suits that utilize advanced, steam-and-energy-based technology. Set in an alternate-his...

Hideaki Anno is best known for creating *Neon Genesis Evangelion*, a groundbreaking series that deconstructed the mecha genre and explored complex psychological themes. His work, including *Kaikai Kit...

Tokyo Mew Mew is a shojo anime that combines elements of romance, comedy, and action with a touch of mystery. Ichigo Momomiya is chosen to become a Mew Mew, a girl with the DNA of an endangered animal...

DICE (DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises) is a large organization established to deal with problems in the Sarbylion galaxy. DICE F-99 is the only unit comprised entirely of children. When a probl...

Recap of Mobile Suit Gundam, Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ and Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack focusing on Newtype and Zeonism ideals told before UC episode 7. Included as a...

SSSS.GRIDMAN is a modern reimagining of a classic 90s tokusatsu show. It follows Yuta Hibiki, a high schooler who wakes up with amnesia and discovers he can merge with the hero Gridman to fight giant...

Often cited as the most grounded and realistic entry in the Gundam franchise, The 08th MS Team focuses on a small unit of soldiers fighting in the jungles of Southeast Asia during the One Year War. It...

Shinji Ikari is left emotionally comatose after the death of a dear friend. With his son mentally unable to pilot the humanoid robot Evangelion Unit-01, Gendou Ikari's NERV races against the shadow or...

Humans have enjoyed their lavish, peaceful, and prosperous lives for seven years since the day the almighty Spiral King was defeated—the day they reclaimed their homeland, Earth. However, the boon of...

The disappearance of the Spearhead Squadron beyond the horizon does little to hide the intensity of the Republic of San Magnolia's endless propaganda. Vladilena Milizé continues to operate as "Handler...

Misato is the tactical operations director at NERV and the guardian of Shinji Ikari. She is a deeply flawed, complex character who balances her professional responsibilities with her own unresolved tr...

Eureka Seven is a landmark mecha series that blends high-flying robot action with a deeply emotional coming-of-age story. It follows Renton Thurston, a boy who joins a group of rebels called Gekkostat...

Neon Genesis Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (2003) is a psychological mecha anime film expanding on the original series. It delves into themes of trauma, identity, and existentialism through it...

Macross: The Super Dimension Fortress blended mecha action with a captivating musical element and a complex love triangle. Set against the backdrop of a galactic war, the series features transforming...

A collaboration between Trigger and A-1 Pictures, Darling in the Franxx is a visually stunning mecha series that explores themes of love, identity, and humanity. It follows a group of children who pil...

Renton, son of scientists, and Eureka, a girl who can't live under the sun, are raised together when very young and become very attached to each other. One day, Eureka is taken away. Powerless at the...

Following the closure of the "Laughing Man" case, Section 9 is re-established by Japan's newly elected Prime Minister, Youko Kayabuki, to combat the persistent threat of cyber-terrorism. A group call...

Following NERV's failed attempt to retrieve the Spears of Longinus and carry out the Human Instrumentality Project, the destruction caused by the Fourth Impact has been largely averted. In a state of...