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The Mecha anime genre usually includes battles between giant robots. Quoted from Wikipedia, the term mecha (Japanese: Hepburn: Meka) refers to a science idea and science fiction genre centered on robots or giant machines controlled by humans.
Mechas are usually described as humanoid mobile device robots. The term was originally used in Japanese (Meka) from the English equivalent of mechanical, but its meaning in Japanese is more inclusive, and "robot" (Roboto) or "giant robot" is a narrowed term.
Of the hundreds (or maybe thousands) of existing mecha anime titles, there must be some that can be considered the best mecha anime series, such as Gundam and Evangelion, because the story is quite heavy, discusses the theme of life and death, as well as the concept of "mecha". " which is very unusual and beyond its time.
There is an interesting mecha anime because, in addition to fighting between robots, this anime also explains how to design robots and make them. So, what are the best mecha anime titles in 2022? Let's just see!
1. Neon Genesis Evangelion
Tells the story of a teenage boy named Shinji Ikari who is recruited by his father as a pilot for EVA. The anime is set in a post-apocalyptic setting, the world is being attacked by giant creatures named Angel.
Hideaki Anno's anime and manga will continue to be produced until 2021. The Neon Genesis Evangelion anime was first produced by Gainax and was broadcast from October 4, 1995, to March 27, 1996, by TV Tokyo.
2. Darling in the FranXX
It is a science fiction television anime series co-produced by Trigger and CloverWorks and premiered on January 13, 2018. The anime was announced in July 2017 during the Trigger panel at Anime Expo 2017.
Darling in the FranXX tells the story of the two main characters Zero Two (a FranXX pilot with Kyouryuu mixed blood) and Hiro (a parasite who doesn't have the talent to pilot a FranXX). The anime takes the background of a future world that is hit by a crisis when humanity only lives in a Mistiltein cage.
3. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
It is set in the future where everyone lives in underground caves. The average human who lives underground doesn't know anything about the surface world. Many of them have never seen a blue sky.
Of the many underground caves scattered around the world, there is a small village called Jiha. In this village, the main character carries out his daily life. He was a boy named Simon and a young man named Kamina.
Simon and Kamina want to show the villagers that there is a beautiful sky in the surface world. They form a group and embark on a grand adventure to achieve their goals.
4. Guilty Crown
It is a 2011 Japanese anime television series produced by Production IG. The series has been broadcast on Fuji TV's noitaminA programming block since October 13, 2011.
This anime is quite famous because it carries an unusual story concept. Guilty Crown tells the story of a high school student at a school in Tokyo, Japan. The student was named Ouma Shu. He is an introverted student who does not like to mingle with other students.
However, his life changes when he meets Yuzuriha Inori by accident. At that time, Inori was trying to escape from the pursuit of the GHQ group. Inori tries to run due to being accused of being in a terrorist plot. Previously, he was a rising singer in Tokyo.
Void Genome and a small robot named Funnel are the main reasons why Inori gets into a chase with the GHQ group. To escape, he gave the Void Genome to Shu which he accidentally spotted. Shu, who didn't know anything, then accepted the Void Game and Funnel for granted. When Inori ordered to give it to Gai, Shu complied.
5. Mobile Suit Gundam
There is no need for much explanation for this anime. Gundam is an anime that pioneered and dominated the mecha genre since its first release.
If anyone asks about the mecha genre the word 'Gundam' is definitely in the heads of anime fans even for people who are not too familiar with the mecha genre, Mobile Suit Gundam or better known as "First Gundam" is a mecha anime series created by Yoshiyuki Tomino and Hajime Yatake and produced by Sunrise Inc.
Originally in Japan, the series was first released from April 7, 1979, to January 26, 1980, spanning 43 episodes. Gundam has many different series universes, so it's a bit difficult to include the entire synopsis.
Favorite Gundams include Iron-Blood Orphans. The storyline makes a group of orphans as the main characters touching and the action scenes are beautiful. Especially for the end.
6. Aldnoah Zero
Aldnoah Zero takes place in a parallel world during the launch of the Apollo 17 mission to the moon. The astronauts found a Hyper Gate. The Hyper Gate connected the moon with Mars, and because of this discovery, Mars began to be inhabited by humans.