Mecha
Noah’s Barks pages related to the mecha genre. The mecha genre is media centered around giant robots and occasionally androids and cyborgs.
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Dancouga: God Bless Dancouga
Despite just barely being able to finish its original storyline, Dancouga receives a sequel movie. The creators even experiment with something new: production values. (read more)
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Aim for the Top! Gunbuster
Hideaki Anno of ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ fame directs studio Gainax’s gorgeous, intense mecha anime that would inspire hits like ‘Gurren Lagann.’ Heavily alludes to tennis anime ‘Aim for the Ace!’ (Includes ‘Science Lesson’) (read more)
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Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ
This oft-maligned sequel to ‘Zeta Gundam’ is known for its tonal whiplash complete with frequent slapstick comedy. Is ‘Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ’ better than people give it credit for? (Includes ‘Gundam Frag.’) (read more)
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Mobile Suit Gundam F90
This short manga serves as a prequel to the cursed ‘Mobile Suit Gundam F91’ movie. (read more)
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Mazinger Z vs The Great General of Darkness
In this expanded, theatrical conclusion to the classic Mazinger Z TV series, Mazinger finds itself on the ropes when facing off against its greatest foe yet. Who will save the day, if Mazinger Z isn’t enough? (read more)
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Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz
Remember ‘Gundam Wing?’ It’s back—in movie form! Also, it’s exactly the same. Is ‘Endless Waltz’ better off for that? (read more)
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Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
Big, stupid, and oddly compelling, Gundam Wing is the franchise equivalent to one really long, weightless action movie. (read more)
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Dancouga: Requiem for Victims
After a premature end to the TV series, Ashi Productions gives ‘Dancouga’ a more proper conclusion with ‘Requiem for Victims.’ (read more)
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Dancouga: Super Beast Machine God
Something of an underdog, this poorly-animated mecha show from a time when the genre was in decline manages to succeed by bucking certain conventions, embracing others, and by having a wonderfully fun cast. (read more)
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Super Dimensional Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love?
While not a replacement for the excellent original series, ‘Do You Remember Love?’ is a gorgeous victory lap across some of the series’s most poignant moments. (read more)