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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Great Mazinger vs. Getter Robo
‘Great Mazinger vs. Getter Robo’ is one of many animated Super Robot movies from the ’70s featuring some of Japan’s most iconic cultural heroes. (read more)
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Votoms Finder
‘Votoms Finder’ is a one-off OVA in the ‘Votoms’ franchise, made all the more odd by its scant new entries. While a very generic story of the haves versus the have-nots, the brisk pace makes this decently entertaining. (read more)
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Armored Trooper Votoms: The Big Battle
This one-off OVA was released two years after the TV series’ conclusion. Chronologically taking place before the series conclusion with no impact on its continuity, is it worth your time? (read more)
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Armored Trooper Votoms
One of the most influential works in mecha anime, ‘Armored Trooper Votoms’ delivers a gritty dystopian setting and raw, low-tech combat. (read more)
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Getter Robo: Armageddon
Everything hits the fan in Getter Robo: Armageddon, a retelling, celebration, and epic finale to the iconic super robot franchise. (read more)
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Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
The 08th MS Team grounds the Gundam franchise in guerilla warfare, with relatable characters and focused, tight storytelling. (Includes "A Battle with the Third Dimension," "Miller’s Report") (read more)
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Rebuild of Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone
The original ‘Neon Genesis Evangelion’ was a well-paced, impressively animated, and affecting story. But, hear me out: what if they made it again, except it wasn’t those things? I am (not) impressed. (Includes ‘Beautiful World’) (read more)
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Super Dimension Fortress Macross II: Lovers Again
The black sheep of the ‘Macross’ franchise, ‘Macross II’ was created with little involvement from the original creators. Surprisingly, it feels very on-point, but still little more than an average ’90s OVA. There are worse things something can be. (read more)
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Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack
‘Char’s Counterattack’, the climactic, final showdown between Amuro Ray and Char Aznable, feels like it deserves more than trite drama laced with "daddy issues." (read more)
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Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
While rife with frustrating plot developments and character writing, Zeta Gundam’s ambition is palpable and infectious, ensuring this series will be still be watched in generations to come. (read more)