What is this genre all about? In a science fiction setting the robot helper, in a comedic sense, is pretty much what the "cute comic relief animal sidekick" is in a fantasy setting. The usually small machine has artificial intelligence, enabling it to support their owner / master with advice or help with menial tasks.
Androids should not be considered robot helpers, since these are far more complex, and there already is a tag for androids.
We present you the list of Robot Helper anime you should watch right now.
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Top 20 Robot Helper anime you should watch right now. [2026 List]
- 20. Suisei no Gargantia
- 19. Move to the Future
- 18. Tetsuwan Birdy Decode
- 17. Your Forma
- 16. Asobi ni Iku yo!
- 15. Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199
- 14. Doraemon (2005)
- 13. Kimagure Robot
- 12. Time Bokan
- 11. Saber Marionette J to X
- 10. Saber Marionette J
- 9. To LOVE-Ru OVA
- 8. Transformers Superlink
- 7. Love, Death + Robots Volume 2
- 6. Suisei no Gargantia: Meguru Kouro, Haruka
- 5. Rain Town
- 4. Saber Marionette R
- 3. Avenger
- 2. Sweat Punch
- 1. Montana Jones
20. Suisei no Gargantia
In the distant future, a majority of humans have left the Earth, and the Galactic Alliance of Humanity is founded to guide exploration and ensure the prosperity of mankind. However, a significant threat arises in the form of strange creatures called Hideauze, resulting in an interstellar war to prevent humanity's extinction. Armed with Chamber, an autonomous robot, 16-year-old lieutenant Ledo of the Galactic Alliance joins the battle against the monsters. In an unfortunate turn of events, Ledo loses control during the battle and is cast out to the far reaches of space, crash-landing on a waterlogged Earth.
On the blue planet, Gargantia—a large fleet of scavenger ships—comes across Chamber and retrieves it from the ocean, thinking they have salvaged something of value. Mistaking their actions for hostility, Ledo sneaks aboard and takes a young messenger girl named Amy hostage, only to realize that the residents of Gargantia are not as dangerous as he had believed. Faced with uncertainty, and unable to communicate with his comrades in space, Ledo attempts to get his bearings and acclimate to a new lifestyle. But his peaceful days are about to be short-lived, as there is more to this ocean-covered planet than meets the eye.
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 翠星のガルガンティア, Suisei no Galgantia
19. Move to the Future
A short video about moving in the future by transportation company Art Corporation.
Move to the Future has finished airing and it has 9 Episodes. It is also Known as: Move to the Future
18. Tetsuwan Birdy Decode
Federation investigator Birdy chases the space criminal Geega through space to Earth, where he hides in the entertainment industry under a human disguise. Birdy goes undercover herself, posing as famous model “Arita Shion” that often uses a ‘space girl’ look. A male student, Senkawa, stumbles upon a fight between the two one night in an abandoned building only to be severed in half as he is used as a shield by Geega against Birdy. Birdy heals him from imminent death in some fashion- but Senkawas body, and life, are now changed and permanently linked to Birdy.
Birdy the Mighty: Decode has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 鉄腕バーディー (2008), Tetsuwan Birdy (2008), Birdy the Mighty TV
17. 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
16. Asobi ni Iku yo!
Kio is just another boring, nice guy with a boring, nice life until he meets a beautiful, curvaceous cat-girl while attending a memorial service for one of his ancestors. Next thing he knows, he's lying in bed with this half-naked beauty next to him! Her name is Eris, and she has come to Earth to learn more about its inhabitants as a representative of the planet Catian. And she's decided to set up shop at Kio's home for her stay on Earth!
Unbeknownst to Kio, there are quite a few organizations who will attempt to capture Eris, looking to keep her existence a secret by any means necessary. What's worse is when people around Kio turn out to secretly be a part of those organizations! Kio will have to work hard to keep Eris safe from these shady groups. Things are about to get mysterious, exciting, and most importantly sexy in Asobi ni Iku yo!
Cat Planet Cuties has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: あそびにいくヨ!, Asobi ni Ikuyo!, Let's Go Play!, Asobi ni Ikuyo: Bombshells from the Sky
15. Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199
In the year 2199, Earth faces its greatest crisis. Due to unrelenting bombings by the alien race known as "Gamilas," the planet can no longer sustain its inhabitants. In exactly one year, humanity is set to become extinct.
In desperation, the people of Earth establish the Earth Defense Force, their last defense against the power-hungry Gamilas Empire. However, humanity finds a glimmer of hope after receiving a message from the mysterious planet Iscandar, which offers them a device that would restore Earth to its former glory. With salvation in sight, the Earth Defense Force calls on the prolific Space Battleship Yamato and swiftly assembles a crew to make the 148,000 light-year trek to Iscandar and receive their aid.
Among the crew are young officers Susumu Kodai and Daisuke Shima, along with several other newly promoted leaders, all under the command of the distinguished Captain Juuzou Okita. Forced to learn how to handle the ship's innovative technology while dealing with the onslaught of Gamilas fleets, the inexperienced cast of Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199 must summon every inch of their resolve to survive the many hardships aboard the Yamato and complete their mission: to save humanity before it's too late.
Space Battleship Yamato 2199 has finished airing and it has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: 宇宙戦艦ヤマト2199, Star Blazers 2199, Space Battleship Yamato 2199
14. Doraemon (2005)
Doraemon (2005) is the most recent anime series based on Fujiko Fujio's manga of the same name.
It is the 2005 version of 1979 series, with certain changes in the animation and other things.
Doraemon is a cat-like robot who appears in the present to steer Nobita/Noby, who is a dumb, naive and clumsy boy on the right path in order to secure his future. Nobita's love interest is Shizuka Minamoto/Sue, his frenemies are Takeshi Goda/Big G and Suneo/Sneech.
Doraemon (2005) is currently airing and will have Episodes. It is also Known as: ドラえもん (2005), Doraemon (2005)
13. Kimagure Robot
A brilliant, slightly crazy, and extremely eccentric scientist toils away his days in his lab, creating robots to carry out different tasks. A robot to grant three wishes, a robot to help you write your diary, a robot that intentionally misbehaves in order to keep its master from becoming bored… the robots are each built for a very specific purpose, and can’t really do much of anything else. Luckily for mankind, however, these robots are much more useful than they appear to be at first glance… most of the time, anyway.
Kimagure Robot has finished airing and it has 10 Episodes. It is also Known as: きまぐれロボット, The Capricious Robot
12. Time Bokan
Dr. Kieta, the inventor of a time-travel machine, is lost on a test run of his machine to the prehistoric past. When the time-space craft returns to the present, his young assistants are surprised to find only a parrot in the cockpit. In their hurry to find the missing scientist before it is too late, the youngsters set out on a time-space hunt without any clear destination.
Time Bokan has finished airing and it has 61 Episodes. It is also Known as: タイムボカン, Time Fighters in The Land of Fantasy, Time Fighters in the Land of Fantasy
11. Saber Marionette J to X
Taking place mere months after the Saber Marionette J OVA series, this newest installment in the Saber Marionette line follows the continuing adventures of Otaru and his clan of selfless, obsessive marionette girls. This time, the evil Faust is back, and again toying with Marionette technology that was never meant to be explored. The Saber Dolls are back, and torn between their newfound love for Otaru and their undying loyalty to Faust; Will Otaru, Lime, Cherry and Bloodberry be able to stop Faust again, or are they all headed for the scrap heap?
Saber Marionette J to X has finished airing and it has 26 Episodes. It is also Known as: セイバーマリオネットJ to X, Saber Marionette J to X
10. Saber Marionette J
In the distant future, since the Earth has become overpopulated, efforts to find and colonize on other planets have begun. However, one of the ships, the "Mesopotamia" malfunctions and all but 6 of its inhabitants are all killed. the remaining 6 manage to escape to a nearby planet named "Terra ll ", which is similar to Earth in many respects. However, all of them are male. Therefore, as to not let their efforts go to waste, they begin to set up 6 countries and to reproduce through cloning and genetic engineering. however, there are still no women, and to make up for it they create lifelike advanced female androids called "Marionettes" which do everyday chores and work. However, they are all emotionless machines. But one day, a ordinary boy named Otaru finds and awakens 3 special battle type Marionettes that have emotions due to a "Maiden Circuit" within them. It's up to him then to teach them and allow their emotions to grow, and when a nearby country threatens with world domination, it's up to to Otaru and his "human" Marionettes to protect their country.
Saber Marionette J has finished airing and it has 25 Episodes. It is also Known as: セイバーマリオネットJ, Saber Marionette J
9. To LOVE-Ru OVA
Episode 01: Rito becomes a Woman
Lala invents a gizmo to make her bust bigger. However, this invention of hers accidentally turns Rito into a woman.
Episode 02: Rito and Mikan
Feeling lonely because Rito is always spending time with Lala, Mikan storms out of the house. While Rito and Lala are out looking for her a few flashbacks from the past, showing Rito and Mikan as kids, are shown.
Episode 03: Welcome to the Southern Resort!!
Haruna wins an island resort trip for ten females. Rito gets turned into a dog by one of Lala's inventions and somehow ends up on the island as well.
Episode 04: Trouble Quest
Rito and the girls become trapped inside an RPG game where the objective is to save Lala and defeat the evil witch Kyouko.
Episode 05: Nana and Momo
Lala's sisters cause mischief for Rito and his harem at a cherry blossom viewing.
Episode 06: Draft, Metamorphose, Hand & Tail
Yami and Yui confront with a senior, causing Yui to lose her panties.
Mikan finds Peke taking snapshots of new clothing while shopping. Suddenly, a stranger steals her bag.
As Rito tries to explore Lala's cleaned-up bedroom, he accidentally activates one of Lala's invention, fusing his hand to Lala's tail.
To LOVE-Ru OVA has finished airing and it has 6 Episodes. It is also Known as: To LOVEる -とらぶる-, To-LOVE-Ru OVA, Trouble OVA, To Love You OVA
8. Transformers Superlink
It has been 10 years since the fateful battle with Unicron. Many of the Decepticons who fought in the battle against Unicron have joined forces with the Autobos to mine for Energon, an alternate energy source. But a new source of evil has a risen, Alpha Q who plans to steal the Energon from the Autobots with the help of Scorponok and the Terrorcons. This new evil is trying to revive Megatron and Unicron in order to rekindle the old flames of war.
Transformers Energon has finished airing and it has 51 Episodes. It is also Known as: トランスフォーマー スーパーリンク, Transformers Superlink
7. Love, Death + Robots Volume 2
A second collection of shorts.
Love, Death + Robots Volume 2 has finished airing and it has 8 Episodes. It is also Known as: Love, Death & Robots Volume 2, Love, Death and Robots Volume 2, ❤️☠️🤖 Volume 2
6. Suisei no Gargantia: Meguru Kouro, Haruka
A 2-episode OVA for Suisei no Gargantia revealed during an announcement at AnimeJapan 2014.
Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet: Far Beyond the Voyage has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: 翠星のガルガンティア～めぐる航路、遥か～, Suisei no Gargantia OVA, Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet OVA, Suisei no Galgantia OVA
5. Rain Town
Independent animation by Hiroyasu Ishida, the animator of Fumiko no Kokuhaku.
Rain Town has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: rain town, Rain Town
4. Saber Marionette R
Jr., the heir of Romana and his battle sabers Cherry and Lime, who have girl circuits are enjoying their peaceful life in Romana. Suddenly, the evil Star-Face and his sexadolls attack Romana in order to take over so Star-Face can become the next High Official. In order to truly become the next High Official and ruler of Romana, he must first eliminate Jr. This begins a battle for, not only Jr.'s life, but for all of Romana.
Saber Marionette R has finished airing and it has 3 Episodes. It is also Known as: SMガールズ セイバーマリオネットR, Saber Marionette R
3. Avenger
Mars has been colonized and is a world where children have been replaced by robot servants known as "dolls." Layla is a skilled fighter with a tragic past who travels about the world. Her companions are Nei, a strange and unique doll with some unknown ties to Layla, and Speedy, who is a doll breeder. The founders of Mars see the trio as a threat to their world, and each time they attack Layla and Nei a bit more of their mysterious past and future is revealed.
Avenger has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: アヴェンジャー, Avenger
2. Sweat Punch
Sweat Punch is a series of five Studio 4°C shorts collected as a direct-to-DVD package film entitled Deep Imagination.
Sweat Punch has finished airing and it has 5 Episodes. It is also Known as: スウェットパンチ, Deep Imagination, Dan Petory Kyoushu no Yuutsu, Professor Dan Petry's Blues, End of the World, Kigeki, Comedy, Higan, Beyond, Garakuta no Machi, Junk Town
1. Montana Jones
Boston, 1930: Montana Jones and his cousin professor Alfred Jones travel around the world to search lost treasures in order to bring them to museums. Alfred's mentor professor Gerrit helps them by sending LPs with information. On one trip they meet Melissa, a wealthy reporter, who speaks nearly all languages. She accompanies the two on their trips. Their opponent is Lord Zero, a rich, bizarre art lover and master thief. Lord Zero has two henchmen: Slim and Slam. There is also the inventor Dr. Nitro, who invents strange engines, which to help finding treasures.
Montana Jones has finished airing and it has 52 Episodes. It is also Known as: モンタナ・ジョーンズ, Montana Jones
