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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Giant Robo the Animation: The Day the Earth Stood Still
This larger-than-life OVA transcends genres in its attempt to celebrate the works of Mitsuteru Yokoyama, and its success in doing so ensures they’ll be remembered for generations to come. (read more)
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New Getter Robo
A reimagining of the classic ‘Getter Robo’ storyline, ‘New Getter Robo’ only justifies the first part of its name if replacing the Dinosaur Empire with Oni is enough for you. (read more)
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Mazinkaiser
"Crash on crash!" Vintage super robot Mazinger Z receives a fresh, diabolic coat of paint in ‘Mazinkaiser,’ an exciting, hilarious OVA. (read more)
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Armored Trooper Votoms: The Last Red Shoulder
‘The Last Red Shoulder’ is the second all-new ‘Votoms’ OVA, and it makes watching both works entirely worth your time. (read more)
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Armored Trooper Votoms: Red Shoulder Document – Roots of Ambition
‘Roots of Ambition’ is an ultimately superfluous document in Chirico’s story, but is entertaining due to giving its icons modern production values. (read more)
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Macross F: Close Encounter – Deculture Edition (Yak Deculture version)
An explanation of my MyAnimeList rating for this extended cut of the first episode of ‘Macross Frontier,’ the ‘Yak Deculture’ version. (read more)
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Macross Zero
‘Macross Zero’ takes off with the franchise’s standard themes, and even adds in some environmentally-minded spiritualism, but it struggles to stick the landing. (read more)
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Metal Combat: Falcon’s Revenge
As the Super Scope fails to catch on in the video game market, a sequel to the first standalone Super Scope game, ‘Battle Clash,’ comes in the form of ‘Metal Combat: Falcon’s Revenge.’ Is the rebranding a bad omen? (read more)
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Front Mission
Localized for the first time in this port to the Nintendo DS, what did English countries miss out on with Squaresoft’s strategy RPG game, ‘Front Mission?’ In my opinion: a highly flawed, frustrating game. (read more)
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Macross Plus
‘Macross Plus’ honors the timeless original series by delivering something of comparably excellent quality, yet wholly original, with gorgeous animation, relatable characters, and understated, intelligent writing. (read more)