The mecha anime is one of the most famous Japanese traditions. On this occasion, ApkVenue would like to share 7 of the best anime of all time.
Come on, gang, which little boy didn't like robots when he was a kid? Jaka also until now still likes robots.
So, Jaka is very happy with the movie Pacific Rim and ApkVenue highly anticipates the anime series Gundam which will be made live action in Hollywood.
Like many other children from 62 countries, Jaka was met with the robot from the Japanese anime, the gang, which is still Jaka's favorite hobby.
7 Best Mecha Anime of All Time
Over there in Japan, the robot has genre himself called mecha genre which until now has become a tradition of the Japanese anime world.
It's not counted anymore, gang, the number of mecha anime that have come out and every year there are always new ones.
The most famous of course is the series Gundam which in 2019 reached the age of 40 years but besides Gundam there are still many other quality mecha anime.
Well, here Jaka wants to share a little advice for you, the gang, through a list of the 7 Best Mecha Anime of All Time!
1. Eureka Seven (2006)
Number 1 is Jaka's favorite mecha anime, the gang, which, even though it's a bit old, is still very pleasing to the eye because it carries style special.
Eureka Seven tell the story Renton and Eureka in investigating an alien species named Coralian.
What makes Eureka Seven unique is its cultural theme surf where the mecha here moves on the surfboard.
Theme, style animation, and a unique soundtrack make this anime Jaka's favorite and suitable to watch even if you are not interested in anime.
2. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (2007)
Super anime ashiyap This has an excitement level of 12 on a scale of 1 to 10, gang. Although, Jaka cried several times while watching this.
Gurren Lagann tell about adventure Simon and her adoptive sister Kamina in the fight Lordgenome and his troops.
As an example of the level of excitement Gurren Lagann, the mecha here is said to be 100 times the size of the Milky Way galaxy, gang.
Jaka won't lie, there are some moments of sacrifice here that will make you cry more than Tony Stark in Avengers.
3. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron Blooded Orphans (IBO) (2015)
This Gundam series is called one of the best Gundam series and indeed IBO have excellent quality.
IBO tells the story Mikazuki and organ in their quest to gain the freedom of the Martian people from Earth rule.
Unlike most other Gundam series which have a focus on -based weapons beam, IBO focus on conventional weapons.
This makes IBO have a much more brutal war scene in accordance with the story which does show the darkness of war.
4. Code Geass (2006)
This anime was chosen because it has a very excited main character and twists that keep coming.
Code Geass tell business Lelouch disguised as Zero in his quest to save his sister, Nunnally.
Despite having a very serious theme, Lelouch's theatrical behavior as Zero can always invite laughter.
Code Geass also has an ending that, although tragically, is also very satisfying, which is sadly messed up a bit by the sequel film that just came out.
5. Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
This iconic anime is a work that can be considered as an anime anti-mecha because it contains many elements that criticize the mecha anime.
Evangelion also contains many heavy themes such as depression and other mental conditions such as dependencies.
In addition, Evangelion contains many Christian references that require you to diligently check Google and Wikipedia to understand the story.
If you are confused about the Evangelion ending, it was deliberately made like that, gang, because the maker, Hideaki Anno currently depressed in the making of this anime.
6. Macross Frontier (2008)
In addition to the Gundam series, Macross is one of the mecha series that has a long history in Japan even though it is not as active as Gundam.
What makes Macross unique is its focus on music because there is always an alien race in Macross who is weak to music.
In Macross Frontier, the alien who became the enemy is Vajra and here tell the story Alto in his duty against Vajra as a pilot.
Alto was helped by Ranka and Sheryl, two singers who often help and are involved with a love triangle story with Alto.
7. Full Metal Panic! (FMP) (2002)
What will happen if genre school anime merged with mecha, gang? The result is Full Metal Panic!, the funniest work on this list.
FMP focuses on Sousuke, member of a military organization Mithril who had to disguise himself as a high school boy to protect Kaname.
Sousuke has lived as a soldier since childhood which makes him stiff in social interactions which is the source of jokes in FMP.
Although it has a thick comedy element, FMP also has mecha action that is no less cool because it carries a fairly realistic concept.
That's it, gang, a little advice from Jaka about the 7 best mecha anime of all time.
Mecha anime often gets a bad reputation because they are considered less liked by the public, but the series that Jaka has chosen here can be widely enjoyed, gang!
Actually, there are still many, gang, mecha anime that are of high quality but a bit less suitable for people who have never watched mecha anime.
Do you have an opinion about the series that Jaka has mentioned? Or do you have other recommendations? Share it here, gang!
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