What is this genre all about? There are space battles in this anime. Usually between Earth forces and some alien invader, but ship to ship skirmishes in deep space are just as common.
We present you the list of Space Battles anime you should watch right now.
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Top 20 Space Battles anime you should watch right now. [2025 List]
- 20. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
- 19. Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX
- 18. Legend of the Galactic Heroes
- 17. Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster
- 16. Space Battleship Yamato 2205: A New Journey
- 15. Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans 2
- 14. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie 2: Lagann-hen
- 13. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
- 12. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
- 11. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These Seiran 1
- 10. Top wo Nerae! & Top wo Nerae 2! Gattai Movie!!
- 9. Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo - PROLOGUE
- 8. Starship Operators
- 7. Mobile Suit Gundam: Hikaru Inochi Chronicle U.C.
- 6. Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
- 5. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These Seiran 2
- 4. Seikai no Monshou
- 3. Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
- 2. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Gekitotsu
- 1. Kakumeiki Valvrave
20. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Simon and Kamina were born and raised in a deep, underground village, hidden from the fabled surface. Kamina is a free-spirited loose cannon bent on making a name for himself, while Simon is a timid young boy with no real aspirations. One day while excavating the earth, Simon stumbles upon a mysterious object that turns out to be the ignition key to an ancient artifact of war, which the duo dubs Lagann. Using their new weapon, Simon and Kamina fend off a surprise attack from the surface with the help of Yoko Littner, a hot-blooded redhead wielding a massive gun who wanders the world above.
In the aftermath of the battle, the sky is now in plain view, prompting Simon and Kamina to set off on a journey alongside Yoko to explore the wastelands of the surface. Soon, they join the fight against the "Beastmen," humanoid creatures that terrorize the remnants of humanity in powerful robots called "Gunmen." Although they face some challenges and setbacks, the trio bravely fights these new enemies alongside other survivors to reclaim the surface, while slowly unraveling a galaxy-sized mystery.
Gurren Lagann has finished airing and it has 27 Episodes. It is also Known as: 天元突破グレンラガン, Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann, Making Break-Through Gurren Lagann, Heavenly Breakthrough Gurren Lagann, TTGL, Gurren Laggan
19. 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
18. Legend of the Galactic Heroes
For 150 years the galaxy has been locked in an interstellar war between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, fighting battles with thousands of spaceships and millions of soldiers on both sides. The crumbling Goldenbaum dynasty rules the Empire while the Alliance is in an increasingly dysfunctional democratic state.
Two new commanders enter the stage: Imperial Admiral Reinhard von Lohengramm and the FPA's Yang Wen-Li. Reinhard is a talented minor aristocrat given a high station—and a powerful grudge—after the Kaiser took his older sister as a concubine. Wen-Li originally joined the military only to fund his university education, but has become a brilliant though reluctant leader. Each begins to attract a circle of similarly gifted soldiers, generals and thinkers around him, and in time the rivalry between these two very different men will shatter the existing stalemate. As they deal with superiors and subordinates, maneuver through personal and political problems, plot strategies and fight battles, both will bend the course of events to their will and, in turn, be tested and changed by the greatest war in human history!
Legend of the Galactic Heroes is a vast, sentimental and thoughtful military space opera. This 110-episode OVA is the central part of the franchise, and the other connected titles are supplements to it.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes has finished airing and it has 110 Episodes. It is also Known as: Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu, 銀河英雄伝説, LoGH, LotGH, Gin'eiden, GinEiDen, Heldensagen Vom Kosmosinsel
17. 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!
16. Space Battleship Yamato 2205: A New Journey
The first film in a duology of Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2205: Aratanaru Tabidachi.
Space Battleship Yamato 2205: A New Journey has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2205: Aratanaru Tabidachi - Zenshou -TAKE OFF-, 宇宙戦艦ヤマト2205 新たなる旅立ち 前章 -TAKE OFF-, Aratanaru Tabidachi - Zenshou -TAKE OFF-, Star Blazers
15. Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans 2
Second season of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.
Learning about the world from her journey to Earth, Kudelia founded Admoss Company to strive for the financial independence of Mars. While inspecting a mining site of halfmetal, Orga Itsuka, leader of Tekkadan hired by Admoss as guards, senses an attack from a new enemy and heads out to confront them, along with Mikazuki in the mobile suit Gundam Barbatos Lupus.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans 2 has finished airing and it has 25 Episodes. It is also Known as: 機動戦士ガンダム 鉄血のオルフェンズ 第2期, G-Tekketsu 2
14. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie 2: Lagann-hen
Seven years have passed after the battle of Teppelin... Humans have since reclaimed the surface of the earth and enjoy an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity. However, humanity's increasing population growth triggers the sudden emergence of an unknown, powerful enemy.
The fearsome, manipulative power of the mysterious Anti-Spiral proves too overwhelming for humans to even fight back. When everyone becomes desperate and loses hope, Team Dai-Gurren members reunite to stand up once again!
Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 天元突破グレンラガン 螺巌篇, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie 2
13. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
300 years after a great conflict between Earth and Mars known as the "Calamity War," a woman named Kudelia sets out on a journey to Earth to speak for the independence of the Martian city of Chryse, which is under the control of the Earth government. Escorting her is the private security company CGS members Mikazuki Augus and Orga Itsuka. When a group named Gjallarhorn attacks CGS and Kudelia, Orga sees this as a chance to rebel against CGS and launch a coup. Mikazuki and Orga are thrust into a new conflict. To fend off Gjallarhorn, Mikazuki rides an old mobile suit from the Calamity War, powered by a nuclear reactor, the Gundam Barbatos.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans has finished airing and it has 25 Episodes. It is also Known as: Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans, 機動戦士ガンダム 鉄血のオルフェンズ, G-Tekketsu
12. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
The United Earth Sphere Alliance is a powerful military organization that has ruled over Earth and space colonies with an iron fist for several decades. When the colonies proclaimed their opposition to this, their leader was assassinated. Now, in the year After Colony 195, bitter colonial rebels have launched "Operation Meteor," sending five powerful mobile suits to Earth for vengeance. Built out of virtually indestructible material called Gundanium Alloy, these "Gundams" begin an assault against the Alliance and its sub organization OZ.
One Gundam, whose pilot has taken the name of the slain colony leader Heero Yuy, is forced to make a crash landing into the ocean after an atmospheric battle against OZ's ace pilot Zechs Marquise. Upon coming ashore, he is found by Relena Peacecraft, daughter of a peace-seeking politician, who witnesses Heero's descent to Earth. Although neither of them realize it yet, this encounter will have a profound impact on both their lives, as well as those on Earth and in space colonies.
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing has finished airing and it has 49 Episodes. It is also Known as: Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing, 新機動戦記ガンダムW, New Mobile Report Gundam Wing
11. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These Seiran 1
Part 1 of the second season of Legend of the Galactic Heroes Die Neue These.
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes The New Thesis Stellar War Part 1 has finished airing and it has 4 Episodes. It is also Known as: 銀河英雄伝説 Die Neue These 星乱 第1章, Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These Seiran 1
10. Top wo Nerae! & Top wo Nerae 2! Gattai Movie!!
This double feature is comprised of Gunbuster and Die Buster (aka Gunbuster 2) condensed into a single theatrical release, told in two parts with a musical intermission in between. The first part, Gunbuster the Movie, condenses the six episodes of the original OVA into a 95-minute movie featuring a new 5.1 audio remix and a redub by the original Japanese cast. The second part, Die Buster the Movie, mixes large chunks of the second OVA series with a few altered or newly-animated scenes to create a truncated take on Nono's story.
Top wo Nerae! & Top wo Nerae 2! Gattai Movie!! has finished airing and it has 2 Episodes. It is also Known as: トップをねらえ！＆トップをねらえ２！合体劇場版!!, Gunbuster vs. Diebuster, Top wo Nerae! Gekijouban, Diebuster Movie (2006), DieBuster Movie, Gunbuster Movie, Top wo Nerae!, Gunbuster 2 Movie, Top wo Nerae! 2 Movie
9. Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo - PROLOGUE
The prologue of Mobile Suit Gundam the Witch from Mercury.
At Fólkvangr, a front constructed inside an asteroid, the Gundam Lfrith is undergoing operating tests in the Vanadis Institute's laboratory. The Lfrith has not yet managed to meet the conditions imposed by the council, and test pilot Elnora Samaya is growing impatient.
That same day, her daughter is celebrating her fourth birthday...
Note: Released in the summer of 2022 before the October broadcast of the TV anime series in the fall. Premiered for the first time at "GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE -LINK THE UNIVERSE-", an event that will take place across venues such as GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA and THE GUNDAM BASE Virtual World, and later on shown at other events all over the world, such as San Diego Comic-Con 2022.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury - Prologue has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 機動戦士ガンダム 水星の魔女 PROLOGUE, Kidou Senshi Gundam: Suisei no Majo - PROLOGUE
8. Starship Operators
For the 73rd class of cadets of the Defense University of the small planet Kibi, a shakedown cruise on the fleet's new starship "Amaterasu" is a fitting lead-up to graduation. As they are returning to their home planet, however, they are shocked to hear news of a declaration of war by the aggressive Kingdom against Kibi. When their planetary government surrenders without a struggle, the cadets decide to launch their own war, aboard the "Amaterasu". To gain funding, they make a deal with a galactic news network - and find themselves the "stars" of their own "reality show". Unfortunately, this is the kind of reality show that can get you killed...
Starship Operators has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: スターシップ・オペレーターズ, Starship Operators
7. Mobile Suit Gundam: Hikaru Inochi Chronicle U.C.
As the Turn A Gundam's Moonlight Butterfly begins to reduce civilization to dust, the ghosts of Amuro Ray and Lalah Sun look back on the history of the Universal Century.A bonus video recapping the Universal Century included in the first four releases in the "U.C. Gundam Blu-ray Libraries" series of Blu-ray Disc re-releases of the Universal Century installments in the Gundam franchise to commemorate the overall franchise's 40th anniversary, with a story written by Harutoshi Fukui.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Hikaru Inochi Chronicle U.C. has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: 機動戦士ガンダム 光る命 Chronicle U.C., Mobile Suit Gundam: The Light of Life Chronicle U.C.
6. Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
U.C. 0096...
The manufacturing colony Industrial 7, which is still under construction, floats at Lagrange point 1.
A youth named Banagher Links, who grew up without knowing his father, meets a mysterious girl who has stowed away on a ship bound for Industrial 7. As the white mobile suit Unicorn undergoes repeated tests and becomes the subject of diverse speculations, the hands of time begin to move.
Banagher does not yet know that he has been caught up in the conflict surrounding Laplace's Box.
What is Laplace's Box?
What secret does it contain?
The hundred-year curse of the Universal Century is about to be resolved.
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 has finished airing and it has 22 Episodes. It is also Known as: 機動戦士ガンダムUC（ユニコーン）RE:0096, Mobile Suit Gundam UC RE:0096, Kidou Senshi Gundam UC RE:0096
5. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These Seiran 2
Part 2 of the second season of Legend of the Galactic Heroes Die Neue These.
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes The New Thesis Stellar War Part 2 has finished airing and it has 4 Episodes. It is also Known as: 銀河英雄伝説 Die Neue These 星乱 第2章, Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These Seiran 2
4. Seikai no Monshou
Based on a science fiction novel series, Crest of the Stars (Seikai no Monsho) is the first installment in this sci-fi saga. The story follows Jinto, whose world was taken over by the largest empire in the galaxy: the Abh. Jinto's father, the planet's prime minister, handed their world over to the Abh in exchange for a standing in the Abh Empire. As a result, Jinto became a prince and was shipped off for an Abh Education. There he meets a princess of the Abh Empire, Lafiel, whom he quickly befriends despite her cold exterior. The Abh Empire is plunged into war soon after and the story continues from there...
Crest of the Stars has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 星界の紋章, Seikai no Monshou
3. Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
While Gunbuster's final mission destroyed the space monsters' star system, the intergalactic war still continues. Earth's only hope lies in the hands of "TOPLESS," an elite mecha group with children possessing supernatural powers and new Buster Machines. Among their ranks is a rookie named Nono and the ace pilot Lal'C—whom Nono looks at as a "big sister." Together with their teammates Nicholas and Chiko, they must aim for the top and protect all of mankind from the wrath of the space monsters.
Gunbuster 2 has finished airing and it has 6 Episodes. It is also Known as: トップをねらえ2！DIEBUSTER, Aim for the Top! 2, DieBuster
2. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Gekitotsu
Continuation of the Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These series.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Clash has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 銀河英雄伝説 Die Neue These 激突, The Legend of the Galactic Heroes: The New Thesis, LotGH, Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Collision
1. Kakumeiki Valvrave
By the 71st year of the True Calendar, humanity has expanded its reach to the stars. The nations of JIOR, ARUS, and Dorssia have set up colonies made of individual modules in space, each serving to house more than half of mankind. Yet, war is still being waged between ARUS and Dorssia, each looking for a way to break the stalemate in their favor, and the key to victory happens to be nestled within a lone JIOR-controlled module.Kakumeiki Valvrave opens with an average day in the life of Haruto Tokishima being turned upside down as Dorssia launches an invasion of the Sakimori Academy, hoping to claim the secret weapons that lay hidden within it—the powerful combat machines known as the Valvraves. To liberate their home, Haruto and four others sacrifice their humanity and bear the curse of the Valvraves, becoming undying immortals that can steal the body of others. Together, with the aid of L-elf, a genius-strategist and traitor to Dorssia, they’ll spark a revolution that will change the world.
Valvrave the Liberator has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 革命機ヴァルヴレイヴ, Kakumeiki Valvrave
