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Jojotdfb · 2008-10-19, 01:49

So I finally have some free time and was wondering about what's a good mecha series?

I have enjoyed all the Macross series and a few of the Gundams. I enjoy a good plot with a few twists and turns.

Thank you in advance.

Cynor · 2008-10-19, 02:29

Code Geass is a pretty popular Mecha series right now, the second (most likely final) season just finished airing about a month or two ago too, so no waiting for eps to come out like with a currently airing series (of which I think there is one atm, but not sure)

goddessofheaven · 2008-10-19, 07:58

heroic age.

Amray · 2008-10-19, 08:31

Gun X Sword.
It will be the most epic mecha you will ever see. It is totally different from all other mecha's, including Code Geass. The story is also genius and amazing, one that one would not expect from a mecha anime. I would highly recommend this anime to anyone, even people that dislike mecha series'. Also the animation and music is beautiful.

BetoJR · 2008-10-19, 09:29

Gasaraki comes to mind, if you're into more serious fare. Very nice series.
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is also very good, IMHO.

Also, the Patlabor series and movies have some very nice moments.

Eigoman · 2008-10-19, 09:30

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. It's unbeleivably amazing. It starts of kinda slow but then just gets INSANELY EPIC near the end.

AceD · 2008-10-19, 11:04

Code Geass and Gurren-Lagann are the must watch mechas really...
Full Metal Panic! is a good one
Eureka Seven seems ok to, not as good as the three above though ( ive only seen half of it so far though)
FLCL is a short OAV which is bizzare and involves mechas...

mit7059 · 2008-10-19, 20:39

If Gundam 00 isn't one of the gundam series you've watched I'd recommend that. I'll second Patlabor and Full Metal Panic!

blewin · 2008-10-20, 00:29

Eureka Seven - certainly have the twists you're looking for. A bit slow-paced, but great character and plot development.

Zegapain - twists that would have you going "no way!", but it's slow-paced, so you'll have to be patient for the revelations. Must watch till ep 4 to get a fraction of an idea on what the plot's about. Fairly mysterious and can be a little bit mind-warping.

andromeda0201 · 2008-10-21, 05:24

Escaflowne - its a classic
Scryed - same director as code geass, skip the last 2 episodes though
Vandread - fun filled mecha comedy

Shadow Kira01 · 2008-10-21, 10:18

Code Geass: CLAMP + mechas = win (p.*)
Full Metal Panic!: 2-3 series of the same name
Gin'iro no Olynssis: robotic insects protect the environment by removing humans by force
Gravion Zwei: a nice list of seiyuu
Infinite Ryvius: the opening resembles the opening of Code Geass R2 a lot
Victory Gundam: 8 year old saves the world (^o^)

SquirrelFarm · 2008-10-23, 13:12

Seconding Zegapain

Also,
Sousei no Aquarion - Awesome OP. Reincarnation factor.

Navel · 2008-11-24, 07:18

Gundam SEED and SEED Destiny, Eureka 7, RahXephon, TTGL, Gun X Sword, Code Geass.

But it really depends on what you like. Even in this genre, for instance, there are people who like big-robot series, which also qualify as mecha but they're different in style.

C.A. · 2008-11-24, 07:47

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Originally Posted by Navel

Gundam SEED and SEED Destiny, Eureka 7, RahXephon, TTGL, Gun X Sword, Gode Geass.

But it really depends on what you like. Even in this genre, for instance, there are people who like big-robot series, which also qualify as mecha but they're different in style.

This is a weird bump and even weirder is adding Gundam SEED and especially Destiny to your good list of mecha anime. Remove SEED and Destiny and your recommendations are perfect for most people.

Anyway to add to everything that's already added to this thread:

Gaogaigar and Gaogaigar FINAL
Top wo Nerae! 1 and 2

Navel · 2008-11-24, 08:49

Not really a weird bump, I haven't browsed this section of the forum in quite some time.

As for SEED and Destiny, we'll agree to disagree on that.

I do agree with you on Gunbuster (Top wo Nerae!); it slipped my mind.

Kyero Fox · 2008-11-24, 10:24

G Gundam :3

LeoXiao · 2008-11-24, 13:06

I 3rd FMP.

Master Anime · 2008-11-24, 14:05

Gunparade March
Gunparade Orchestra

mit7059 · 2008-11-24, 21:48

Gundam SEED is worth a watch, not a great series but worth a watch nonetheless. Destiny on the otherhand is totally worthless.

kk2extreme · 2008-11-24, 21:59

no one mention neon genesis yet

the story is basically twisted and loads of mind rapes

The mother of all gundam series - the original gundam series

2008-10-19, 01:49	Link #1
Jojotdfb Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008	Need a good mecha series So I finally have some free time and was wondering about what's a good mecha series? I have enjoyed all the Macross series and a few of the Gundams. I enjoy a good plot with a few twists and turns. Thank you in advance.

2008-10-19, 02:29	Link #2
Cynor SS Bombardment Mage Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midchilda Age: 38	Code Geass is a pretty popular Mecha series right now, the second (most likely final) season just finished airing about a month or two ago too, so no waiting for eps to come out like with a currently airing series (of which I think there is one atm, but not sure) __________________ We will always exist before our Mistress of the Night Sky, Hayate

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AceD See You En' Tee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: England Age: 37	Code Geass and Gurren-Lagann are the must watch mechas really... Full Metal Panic! is a good one Eureka Seven seems ok to, not as good as the three above though ( ive only seen half of it so far though) FLCL is a short OAV which is bizzare and involves mechas... __________________ . Last edited by AceD; 2008-10-19 at 12:08.

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mit7059 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX Age: 34	If Gundam 00 isn't one of the gundam series you've watched I'd recommend that. I'll second Patlabor and Full Metal Panic! __________________ *If you can't dazzle them with brilliance baffle them with bullshit ~Coach Davids* More of a manga reader now than an anime watcher. Currently reading list here

2008-11-24, 07:18	Link #13
Navel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Gundam SEED and SEED Destiny, Eureka 7, RahXephon, TTGL, Gun X Sword, Code Geass. But it really depends on what you like. Even in this genre, for instance, there are people who like big-robot series, which also qualify as mecha but they're different in style. Last edited by Navel; 2008-11-24 at 08:50.

2008-10-19, 07:58	Link #3
goddessofheaven Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: philippines	heroic age.

2008-10-19, 08:31	Link #4
Amray Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Age: 34	Gun X Sword. It will be the most epic mecha you will ever see. It is totally different from all other mecha's, including Code Geass. The story is also genius and amazing, one that one would not expect from a mecha anime. I would highly recommend this anime to anyone, even people that dislike mecha series'. Also the animation and music is beautiful.

2008-10-19, 09:30	Link #6
Eigoman やれやれだぜ... Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: In a dark, secluded place.	Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. It's unbeleivably amazing. It starts of kinda slow but then just gets INSANELY EPIC near the end.

2008-10-20, 00:29	Link #9
blewin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007	Eureka Seven - certainly have the twists you're looking for. A bit slow-paced, but great character and plot development. Zegapain - twists that would have you going "no way!", but it's slow-paced, so you'll have to be patient for the revelations. Must watch till ep 4 to get a fraction of an idea on what the plot's about. Fairly mysterious and can be a little bit mind-warping.

2008-10-21, 05:24	Link #10
andromeda0201 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006	Escaflowne - its a classic Scryed - same director as code geass, skip the last 2 episodes though Vandread - fun filled mecha comedy

2008-10-21, 10:18	Link #11
Shadow Kira01 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PMB Headquarters	Code Geass: CLAMP + mechas = win (p.) Full Metal Panic!: 2-3 series of the same name Gin'iro no Olynssis: robotic insects protect the environment by removing humans by force Gravion Zwei: a nice list of seiyuu Infinite Ryvius: the opening resembles the opening of Code Geass R2 a lot Victory Gundam*: 8 year old saves the world (^o^)

2008-10-23, 13:12	Link #12
SquirrelFarm Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008	Seconding Zegapain Also, Sousei no Aquarion - Awesome OP. Reincarnation factor.

2008-11-24, 08:49	Link #15
Navel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006	Not really a weird bump, I haven't browsed this section of the forum in quite some time. As for SEED and Destiny, we'll agree to disagree on that. I do agree with you on Gunbuster (Top wo Nerae!); it slipped my mind.

2008-11-24, 10:24	Link #16
Kyero Fox Tastes Cloudy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Snake Way Age: 35	G Gundam :3 __________________

2008-11-24, 13:06	Link #17
LeoXiao 思想工作 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vereinigte Staaten Age: 32	I 3rd FMP.

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Master Anime Miracle Man Graphic Designer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Another Dimension	Gunparade March Gunparade Orchestra __________________

2008-11-24, 21:48	Link #19
mit7059 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Austin, TX Age: 34	Gundam SEED is worth a watch, not a great series but worth a watch nonetheless. Destiny on the otherhand is totally worthless. __________________ *If you can't dazzle them with brilliance baffle them with bullshit ~Coach Davids* More of a manga reader now than an anime watcher. Currently reading list here

2008-11-24, 21:59	Link #20
kk2extreme Your wife is hot... Join Date: May 2008 Location: At your house fixing A/C	no one mention neon genesis yet the story is basically twisted and loads of mind rapes The mother of all gundam series - the original gundam series