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10 Least Scientifically Accurate Mecha Anime (That Are Still Great)

Some of the best mecha anime embrace their outlandish and unscientifically accurate nature, letting the storytelling take center stage.

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How The Original Gundam Anime Subverted Giant Robot Tropes

The original Mobile Suit Gundam anime changed everything for mecha shows, subverting genre tropes and introducing the Real Robot subgenre.

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How Attack on Titan Remixes the Mecha Genre

Attack on Titan has all the makings of a classic mecha anime, including its setting, characters, themes, and even the presence of giant "robots."

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10 Great Real Robot Anime That Aren't Gundam

The Real Robot genre has several great entries besides the Gundam franchise, with each of these showcasing mecha stories at their most realistic.

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This Forgotten 2000s Mecha Anime Is Getting A Modern Sequel

Though not considered the most memorable series by some anime fans, the strangely deep mecha anime Zegapain is getting a sequel show in 2024.

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10 Best Mecha Romance Anime For Beginners

From masterpieces like 86 to Guilty Pleasures like Darling in the Franxx, these are the best mecha/romance anime for beginner watchers to get started.

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10 Most Scientifically Accurate Mecha Anime, Ranked

Mecha anime like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Heavy Object create a more logical and scientifically sound world – combining excitement with science.

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10 Mecha Anime With The Best Stories & Writing, Ranked

The best mecha anime don't simply sell toys but immerse their viewers in new, sci-fi worlds filled with lovable giant robots and meaningful conflicts.

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55 Best Mecha Anime Ever

Mecha is a staple genre of manga and anime. From Gundam to Evangelion, the best mecha series of all time finds clever ways to reinvent the genre.

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Armored Core VI Not Your Speed? Try This Underrated Mech Game On The Switch

Armored Core is one of the best mech-action games, but its design and difficulty may turn off new fans. Fortunately, there is a great alternative.

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One of the Most Brutal Anime Never Finished Its Manga

Genocyber is one of the most infamous and violent OVAs ever made, but the equally grisly manga it was based on has been completely forgotten by fans.

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The Newest Grendizer Series Joins One of the Most Overlooked Anime Legacies

Grendizer may be a somewhat overlooked mecha series, but its legacy in different parts of the world can propel its upcoming remake to success.

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10 Biggest Double Standards In Anime

Double standards are awfully prevalent in anime, from female-on-male violence to exploiting strong female characters for fan service.

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The Best Macross Anime Is Rereleasing Outside Japan — Here's Why That Matters

Macross Plus is finally releasing outside Japan again, increasing the series' popularity while priming it to succeed alongside one of its main rivals.

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The Brave Franchise Manga May Signal a Super Robot Revival

Sunrise's Brave series is being brought back in a new manga, and the former Transformers replacement could revive Super Robot franchises once again.

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How the 2010s’ Most Forgotten Isekai Combined Magic With Mecha

Knight's & Magic offered a seemingly unique take on mecha and isekai, but the short 2017 anime isn't remembered much by fans of either genre.

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10 Best Mecha Manga Of All Time, Ranked

Mecha manga series like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Levius are perfect for both old and new fans of the iconic genre.

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10 Best Anime Subgenres Of All Time, Ranked

Anime features many fan-favorite subgenres, such as Real Robot, Sports, and Cute Girls Doing Cute Things.

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Macross’s Newest Anime Must Fix the Franchise’s Worst Trend

A new Macross anime is coming from Sunrise, but it needs to balance the mecha and idol elements to better position the franchise for success.

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Why 2021’s Most Controversial Mecha Anime Is Getting a Continuation

Despite how controversial and otherwise overlooked AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline was, it's receiving a new series that continues the franchise.

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