What is this genre all about? A robot is an automatically guided machine, able to do tasks on its own. Another common characteristic is that by its appearance or movements, a robot often conveys a sense that it has intent or agency of its own.
Not to be confused with android (human-like robot).
We present you the list of Robot anime you should watch right now.
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Top 19 Robot anime you should watch right now. [2026 List]
- 19. Android wa Keiken Ninzuu ni Hairimasu ka??
- 18. Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
- 17. Towa no Yuugure
- 16. Plastic Memories
- 15. Kakushite! Makina-san!!
- 14. Love, Death + Robots
- 13. Apocalypse Hotel
- 12. Pluto
- 11. Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
- 10. NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Part 2
- 9. NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a
- 8. Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou
- 7. Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo Season 2
- 6. Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX
- 5. Ishura
- 4. Your Forma
- 3. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
- 2. Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster
- 1. Shinkon Gattai Godannar!! 2nd Season
19. Android wa Keiken Ninzuu ni Hairimasu ka??
Akane Tsuda (28), working at a major electronics manufacturer, impulsively buys something while drunk—something that guarantees a felony just for possession!? It was Nadeshiko, an illegally manufactured adult romance android!? Akane finds herself at Nadeshiko's mercy, but despite being toyed with, she's drawn to Nadeshiko's various impressive skills...? The single office lady and the android begin their naughty cohabitation life together!!
Does it Count if You Lose Your Innocence to an Android? has finished airing and it has 8 Episodes. It is also Known as: アンドロイドは経験人数に入りますか？？, Does it Count if You Lose Your Virginity to an Android?
18. Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
It is Universal Century 0153. On the space colonies located at Side 2, the Zanscare Empire has come to power and it holds onto that power through liberal use of the guillotine. With its forces invading the Earth and its space fleets preparing to subjugate the other Sides, the Zanscare Empire has nothing to fear from the weakening Earth Federation. It is opposed only by the League Militaire, whose state of the art mobile suits and young pilots comprise the only real resistance movement. Now, thirteen-year-old Uso Evin has been dragged into the war by a battle near his home in Eastern Europe. As the Newtype pilot of the Victory Gundam, he fights not only to defeat the Zanscare Empire but also to find out what has become of his parents, who left him behind when they went into space.
Mobile Suit Victory Gundam has finished airing and it has 51 Episodes. It is also Known as: Kidou Senshi Victory Gundam, 機動戦士Vガンダム, Mobile Suit Victory Gundam
17. Towa no Yuugure
After waking from a long cryogenic sleep, high school student Akira Himegami finds himself in a world he no longer recognizes. The city lies in ruins from war, society is now governed by an organization called OWEL, and traditional marriage has been replaced by a new system known as “Elsie.”
As Akira struggles to comprehend this drastically changed future, a familiar figure appeara before him—Yuugure, who bears a strong resemblance to his girlfriend Towasa. To his shock, Yuugure smiles gently and proposes: “Akira... please marry me.”
Confused by her sudden proposal, Akira agrees to travel with Yuugure, holding onto hope that somewhere in this world, the real Towasa is still alive.
Along their journey, they encounter the evolving forms of love in this new era and reflect on what their bond truly means.
Dusk Beyond the End of the World has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 永久のユウグレ, Towa no Yuugure
16. Plastic Memories
Eighteen-year-old Tsukasa Mizugaki has failed his college entrance exams, but after pulling some strings, he manages to land a job at the Sion Artificial Intelligence Corporation. SAI Corp is responsible for the creation of "Giftias"—highly advanced androids which are almost indiscernible from normal humans. However, unlike humans, Giftias have a maximum lifespan of 81,920 hours, or around nine years and four months. Terminal Service One, the station Tsukasa was assigned to, is responsible for collecting Giftias that have met their expiration date, before they lose their memories and become hostile.
Promptly after joining Terminal Service One, Tsukasa is partnered with a beautiful Giftia named Isla. She is a Terminal Service veteran and considered the best in Giftia retrievals, contrary to her petite figure and placid nature. Time is fleeting though, and Tsukasa must come to terms with his feelings for Isla before her time is up. No matter how much someone desires it, nothing lasts forever.
Plastic Memories has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: プラスティック・メモリーズ, Plamemo
15. Kakushite! Makina-san!!
Eita Akutsu is a loner and an introverted mecha otaku. One night, the cheerful and popular gyaru, Makina Agatsuma, suddenly appears in his apartment. But something seems off about her. When she abruptly strips in front of him… what he sees is not a human body, but a mechanical one! Makina is an AI robot designed for intimacy, yet she's been restricted from accessing any adult-related information. Eita, on the other hand, is a pure-hearted virgin who is extremely awkward with anything lewd. Thus begins their top-secret cohabitation, where no one must find out her true nature!
Makina-san's a Love Bot?! is currently airing and will have 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: かくして!! マキナさん！, Kakushite! Makina-san!!
14. Love, Death + Robots
Sentient dairy products, werewolf soldiers, robots gone wild, garbage monsters, cyborg bounty hunters, alien spiders and blood-thirsty demons from hell - all converge in eighteen NSFW animated stories.
Love, Death + Robots has finished airing and it has 18 Episodes. It is also Known as: Love, Death & Robots, Love, Death and Robots, ❤️☠️🤖
13. Apocalypse Hotel
Many years have passed since humanity vanished from Earth, yet the Galaxy Tower hotel in Ginza, Tokyo, continues to operate. At the center of its staff is Yachiyo, a dedicated hotelier robot, along with other employee robots working tirelessly in various departments. Together, they spend what feels like an eternity maintaining the hotel, despite having no guests. As they await the return of their owner and the day humanity reappears.
Now, a small miracle is about to change everything for Yachiyo and her robotic colleagues.
Apocalypse Hotel has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: アポカリプスホテル, Apocalypse Hotel
12. Pluto
A murder occurs in an orderly world where robots are unable to kill humans. The robotic Europol investigator Gesicht takes the case, but the mystery deepens when he finds no trace of a human at the scene of the crime. As he pursues the truth, Gesicht uncovers the most evil manifestation of hate that history ever seen, one that is bent on bringing destruction to the world ...
PLUTO has finished airing and it has 8 Episodes. It is also Known as: プルートウ, Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka
11. Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
Nierland—an A.I complex theme park where dreams, hopes, and science intermingle. Created as the first-ever autonomous humanoid A.I, Vivy acts as an A.I cast for the establishment. To fulfill her mission of making everyone happy through songs, she continues to take the stage and perform with all her heart. However, the theme park was still lacking in popularity.
One day, an A.I named Matsumoto appears before Vivy and explains that he has travelled from 100 years into the future, with the mission to correct history with Vivy and prevent the war between A.I and humanity that is set to take place 100 years later.
What sort of future will the encounter of two A.I with different missions redraw? This is the story of A.I destroying A.I. A.I diva Vivy's 100-year journey begins.
Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: Vivy -Fluorite Eye's Song- (ヴィヴィ -フローライトアイズソング-), Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song
10. NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Part 2
The second half of NieR:Automata Ver1.1a
The year 11954. YoRHa Soldiers 2B and 9S are newly dispatched to Earth to carry out and support the 243rd Descent Operation. There, they succeed in destroying the machine lifeform core units, Adam and Eve. With the annihilation of these enemies, the Army of Humanity takes this chance to end this long-lasting war and decides on an all-out attack against the machine lifeforms. This is a record of the battles and hopes of Androids and the fate which dictates them all…
As war rages on, Unit 2B and others like her question their role. Reclaiming the planet will take sacrifice, but how much more can they give, and is humanity worth the cost?
NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Part 2 has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: NieR:Automata Ver1.1a 第2クール, ニーア オートマタ 第2クール, NieR:Automata Ver1.1a Cour 2
9. NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a
The distant future, 5012.
The sudden aerial invasion of Earth by ＜Aliens＞ and their creations ＜Machine Lifeforms＞led mankind to the brink of extinction. The surviving number of humans who took refuge on the moon to organize a counterattack using ＜android＞ soldiers to recapture Earth.
However, the war reaches a stalemate as the ＜Machine Lifeforms＞ continue to multiply infinitely. In turn, humanity deploys anew unit of android soldiers as an ultimate weapon: ＜YoRHa＞
Newly dispatched to Earth ＜2B＞ joins＜9S＞, the analyst currently stationed there, where amid their mission, they encounter a myriad of mysterious phenomena...
This is the story of these lifeless ＜androids＞ and their endless fight for the sake of mankind.
Note: Episodes 9, 10, 11, 12 aired back-to-back on July 23, 2023.
NieR:Automata Ver 1.1a has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ニーア オートマタ
8. Shoujo Shuumatsu Ryokou
Civilization is dead, but Chito and Yuuri are still alive. So they hop aboard their beloved Kettenkrad motorbike and aimlessly wander the ruins of the world they once knew. Day after hopeless day, they look for their next meal and fuel for their ride. But as long as the two are together, even an existence as bleak as theirs has a ray or two of sunshine in it, whether they're sucking down their fill of soup or hunting for machine parts to tinker with. For two girls in a world full of nothing, the experiences and feelings the two share give them something to live for…
Girls' Last Tour has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 少女終末旅行, The End Girl Trip
7. Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo Season 2
The second season of Mobile Suit Gundam: the Witch from Mercury.
A.S.122...
An era when a multitude of corporations have entered space and built a huge economic system. After transferring to the Asticassia School of Technology from the planet Mercury, Suletta Mercury has experienced a school life filled with encounters and excitement, as both Miorine Rembran's bridegroom and a member of GUNDAM-ARM, Inc.
It has been two weeks since the incident at Plant Quetta. Suletta passes her days at the school, anticipating her reunion with Miorine. Miorine, meanwhile, has stationed herself at the head office of the Benerit Group, monitoring her father's condition. The two are about to face new hardships and pressing decisions. Each with her own feelings in her heart, the girls will confront the mighty curse the Gundam brings.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2 has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 Season2, G-Witch 2, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Cour 2, Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo Part 2, 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 2クール
6. Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX
Amate Yuzuriha is a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony floating in outer space.
When she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, Amate is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle.
Under the entry name "Machu," she throws herself into fierce battle day after day, piloting the GQuuuuuuX. Then an unidentified Gundam mobile suit pursued by both the space force and the police appears before her, along with its pilot, a boy named Shuji.
Now their world is about to enter a new era.
Note: Prior to broadcasting, "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-" — a theatrical version using re-edited episodes — is scheduled to debut in Japan on January 17, 2025.
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 機動戦士Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX
5. Ishura
In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world: a master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponent with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts into being; and an angelic assassin who deals instant death. Eager to attain the title of “One True Hero,” these champions each pursue challenges against formidable foes and spark conflicts themselves. The battle to determine the mightiest of the mighty begins.
Ishura has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 異修羅, Ishura
4. Your Forma
Your Forma, a technology developed to safeguard against viral encephalitis, has become commonplace. Officer Echika must use this invasive technology to crack cases in a world where your every sight, sound, and emotion is being recorded.
Your Forma has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: ユア・フォルマ, Your Forma
3. Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
C.E. 71: In the midst of war between the Naturals (OMNI) and Coordinators (ZAFT), a unit from ZAFT is dispatched to hijack the Earth Alliance's newly developed mobile suits on the neutral colony of Heliopolis. Orb Civilian Coordinator Kira Yamato attends the technical college on Heliopolis. After ZAFT hijacks 4 of the 5 mobile suits, Kira stumbles upon the last one, Strike, forced to pilot it to save his and his friend's lives. During this confusion, Kira also reunites with his childhood Coordinator friend, Athrun Zala, who ironically turns out to be a ZAFT soldier and one of the hijackers at Heliopolis. Having control of Strike, Kira joins the Earth Alliance boarding the ship known as Archangel, to protect his friends while despairing over becoming the enemy of his childhood friend and people.
Mobile Suit Gundam Seed has finished airing and it has 50 Episodes. It is also Known as: 機動戦士ガンダムSEED, Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED
2. Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster
In the near future, humanity has taken its first steps towards journeying into the far reaches of the galaxy. Upon doing so they discover a huge race of insectoid aliens known as “Space Monsters.” These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of mankind as they near closer and closer to discovering Earth. In response, humanity develops giant fighting robots piloted by hand-picked youth from around the world.
Shortly after the discovery of the aliens, Noriko Takaya, the daughter of a famous deceased space captain, enters a training school despite her questionable talents as a pilot. There, she meets her polar opposite, the beautiful and talented Kazumi Amano, and is unexpectedly made to work together with her as they attempt to overcome the trauma of war as well as their own emotions.
Gunbuster has finished airing and it has 6 Episodes. It is also Known as: トップをねらえ！ GunBuster, Top wo Nerae!, Aim for the Top!
1. Shinkon Gattai Godannar!! 2nd Season
The history is placed right after the -cliffhanger- end of Godannar when Anna looks surprised to see Mira driving the Neo Okusaer.
Shinkon Gattai Godannar!! 2nd Season has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 神魂合体ゴーダンナー!! SECOND SEASON, Shinkon Gattai Godannar!! 2nd Season
