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Mecha Franchises

Explore the complete catalog of giant robot anime series, from foundational classics that pioneered the genre to modern masterpieces pushing new boundaries.

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Patlabor
Real Robot
Multiple series + films

Patlabor

Giant robots in everyday police work

Cross Ange
Real Robot
1 series

Cross Ange

Dark military drama with dimensional warfare

Valvrave the Liberator
Real Robot
2 seasons

Valvrave the Liberator

Space vampire mecha with body-swapping

The Vision of Escaflowne
Hybrid
1 series + film

The Vision of Escaflowne

Fantasy isekai with dragon-like mecha

86: Eighty-Six
Real Robot
2 seasons

86: Eighty-Six

War's human cost through autonomous mecha

Armored Trooper VOTOMS
Real Robot
Multiple series + OVAs

Armored Trooper VOTOMS

Gritty military mecha at its most realistic

RahXephon
Psychological
1 series + film

RahXephon

Music-based mecha with existential themes

Eureka Seven
Real Robot
3 series + films

Eureka Seven

Coming-of-age story with surfing mecha

SSSS.Gridman
Super Robot
2 series

SSSS.Gridman

Tokusatsu-inspired mecha in digital world

Knights of Sidonia
Real Robot
2 seasons + film

Knights of Sidonia

Space survival horror with biomechanical mecha

The Big O
Super Robot
2 seasons

The Big O

Noir mystery with memory-wiped city

Getter Robo
Super Robot
Multiple series + OVAs

Getter Robo

The combining robot pioneer

GaoGaiGar
Super Robot
1 series + OVA

GaoGaiGar

Modern super robot revival

Bokurano
Psychological
1 series

Bokurano

Dark psychological mecha with deadly cost

Aldnoah.Zero
Real Robot
2 seasons

Aldnoah.Zero

Mars vs Earth conflict with advanced technology

Fafner
Psychological
Multiple series + films

Fafner

Long-running psychological survival series

Brain Powerd
Hybrid
1 series

Brain Powerd

Organic mecha with environmental themes

Magic Knight Rayearth
Hybrid
2 seasons + OVA

Magic Knight Rayearth

Magical girl meets giant robots

Tetsujin 28-go
Super Robot
Multiple series

Tetsujin 28-go

The original giant robot

Space Runaway Ideon
Real Robot
1 series + films

Space Runaway Ideon

Tomino's cosmic horror epic

Aquarion
Super Robot
3 series + films

Aquarion

Mythological combining mecha

Star Driver
Super Robot
1 series

Star Driver

Stylish island mecha with star power

Captain Earth
Real Robot
1 series

Captain Earth

Coming-of-age space defense

Majestic Prince
Real Robot
1 series + film

Majestic Prince

Military academy space combat

Gasaraki
Real Robot
1 series

Gasaraki

Political thriller with realistic mecha

Broken Blade
Hybrid
6 films + TV

Broken Blade

Fantasy world with crystal-powered mecha

Gunbuster
Super Robot
1 OVA + sequel

Gunbuster

Space opera training and sacrifice

Promare
Super Robot
1 film

Promare

Modern Trigger spectacle

FLCL
Psychological
3 seasons

FLCL

Surreal coming-of-age with robots from heads

Darling in the Franxx
Real Robot
1 series

Darling in the Franxx

Romance-focused mecha with unique piloting

Planet With
Super Robot
1 series

Planet With

Unique alien perspective on mecha

Back Arrow
Super Robot
1 series

Back Arrow

Fantasy world with conviction-powered mecha

Brave Bang Bravern!
Super Robot
1 series

Brave Bang Bravern!

Parody meets serious mecha action

Texhnolyze
Psychological
1 series

Texhnolyze

Cyberpunk body horror in a decaying city

Magic Knight Rayearth
Hybrid
2 seasons + OVA

Magic Knight Rayearth

Magical girl meets giant robots

Broken Blade
Hybrid
6 films + TV

Broken Blade

Fantasy world with crystal-powered mecha

Aura Battler Dunbine
Hybrid
1 series + OVA

Aura Battler Dunbine

Fantasy world mecha pioneer

Brave Series
Super Robot
8 series

Brave Series

Takara's super robot toy line

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