What is this genre all about? These robots tend to have almost semi-magical attacks, which seem impossible or non-realistic, and/or perform non-realistic transformation sequences where they seem to gain/lose mass and utterly change their form, even if it means making their super-hard armour bend like plastic sheets.
We present you the list of Super Robot anime you should watch right now.
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Top 19 Super Robot anime you should watch right now. [2025 List]
- 19. Darling in the FranXX
- 18. Yuuki Bakuhatsu Bang Bravern
- 17. SSSS.GRIDMAN
- 16. Shinkalion: Change the World
- 15. GRIDMAN UNIVERSE
- 14. Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX
- 13. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie 2: Lagann-hen
- 12. Kenzen Robo Daimidaler
- 11. Choujuu Kishin Dancougar
- 10. Ginga Shippuu Sasuraiger
- 9. Ginga Reppuu Baxingar
- 8. RobiHachi
- 7. Taiyou no Yuusha Fighbird
- 6. Toushou Daimos
- 5. Gear Fighter Dendoh
- 4. Makyou Densetsu Acrobunch
- 3. Dennou Boukenki Webdiver
- 2. Yuusha Exkaiser
- 1. Great Mazinger tai Getter Robo G: Kuuchuu Daigekitotsu
19. Darling in the FranXX
The distant future: Humanity established the mobile fort city, Plantation, upon the ruined wasteland. Within the city were pilot quarters, Mistilteinn, otherwise known as the “Birdcage.” That is where the children live... Their only mission in life was the fight. Their enemies are the mysterious giant organisms known as Kyoryu. The children operate robots known as FRANXX in order to face these still unseen enemies. Among them was a boy who was once called a child prodigy: Code number 016, Hiro. One day, a mysterious girl called Zero Two appears in front of Hiro. “I’ve found you, my Darling.”
DARLING in the FRANXX has finished airing and it has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: ダーリン・イン・ザ・フランキス, Darling in the FranXX
18. Yuuki Bakuhatsu Bang Bravern
Bang Brave Bang Bravern is set in a world where humanoid armored weapons known as “Titatonostrider” (“TS” for short) are used in warfare. The story kicks off when troops from various countries converge on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, including the main characters, Ao Isami of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Lewis Smith of the United States Marine Corps. Isami and Smith cross paths during battle, but suddenly their teams are attacked by an unknown enemy, scattering soldiers and sending their forces into disarray. In order to save their friends and survive on the deadly battlefield, they must fight with every ounce of courage and pride that they can muster.
Bang Brave Bang Bravern has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 勇気爆発バーンブレイバーン, Yuuki Bakuhatsu Bang Bravern
17. SSSS.GRIDMAN
Yuta Hibiki can’t remember who he is, and now he’s seeing and hearing things that others don’t! A voice from an old computer tells him to remember his calling, and he sees a massive, unmoving creature in the distance. Nothing’s making sense—until the behemoth springs to life! Suddenly, Yuta is pulled into the digital world, reappearing in the real one as the colossal hero—Gridman!
SSSS.GRIDMAN has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: SSSS.GRIDMAN
16. Shinkalion: Change the World
"Unknown" is a mysterious enemy that suddenly appeared a long time ago. As a countermeasure, the "Evolutionary Railway Development Agency" (ERDA) has developed the "Shinkalion" robot that transform into bullet trains, to prepare for the threat.
"I want to be a cool person who can protect something..." Taisei Oonari, a second-year junior high school student, transfers to Shinkai Gakuen Middle School in search of clues about his older sister who disappeared two years ago.
Just then, the Unknown appears for the first time in 10 years. Taisei happens to have a high aptitude value as a Shinkalion pilot, and is forced to make a decision to fight it. What is the true nature of the Unknown and what is its purpose? What is the truth that comes to light at the end of the fight? The story of the boys' determination and growth begins now.
Shinkansen Henkei Robo is currently airing and will have 39 Episodes. It is also Known as: シンカリオン チェンジ ザ ワールド, Shinkalion: Change the World
15. GRIDMAN UNIVERSE
Theatrical follow-up to SSSS.GRIDMAN and SSSS.DYNAZENON.
A year has passed since the events of SSSS.GRIDMAN. The world is at peace and no one except for Rikka and Utsumi remembers the kaiju, Gridman, or Akane Shinjou. This includes Yuuta, who despite serving as Gridman's host, has no memory of the most important moments of his life. So when a new Kaiju appears, he leaps at the chance to prove to himself that he too can be the hero by merging with Gridman once more.
GRIDMAN UNIVERSE has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: グリッドマン ユニバース, GRIDMAN x DYNAZENON
14. 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 not yet aired. It is also Known as: 機動戦士Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX
13. 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
12. Kenzen Robo Daimidaler
The comedy centers around a high school boy named Madanbashi Kouichi who has Hi-ERo particles, the power source to operate the robotic weapon Daimidaler.
With the help of Sonan Kyouko from the mysterious Prince Beauty Parlor organization, he stands up against the Penguin Empire that troubles humanity.
Daimidaler: Prince vs. Penguin Empire has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 健全ロボ ダイミダラー, Daimidaler the Sound Robot, Midara
11. Choujuu Kishin Dancougar
Emperor Muge Zarbados and his Empire of Death decide that their next conquest will be the faraway planet of Earth. Muge becomes even more fearsome because of Shapiro Keats, a power-hungry Earthling-turned-traitor. It's up to Shinobu, Sara (Shapiro's old girldfriend), Masato, and Ryo of the Jyusenkitai/Cyber Beast Force to pilot the four Jyusenki/Beast Mecha (Eagle Fighter, Land Cougar, Land Liger, and Big Moth [a mammoth mecha]), which can combine into the giant mech Dancougar.
Super Bestial Machine God Dancougar has finished airing and it has 38 Episodes. It is also Known as: 超獣機神ダンクーガ, Dancougar - Super Beast Machine God
10. Ginga Shippuu Sasuraiger
It is 2911 and the solar system is made up of of 50 planets. I.C Blues, a gambler, makes a bet with the boss of a criminal syndicate known as Bloody God that it is possible to navigate the whole solar system in one year. Helping out Blues is J9-III, made up of Rock, Beat, and Birdy. To clear any obstcles, they have the transforming train-robot Sasuraiger. But the Bloody Syndicate will do anything to ensure the Blues loses the bet.
Galactic Gale Sasuraiger has finished airing and it has 43 Episodes. It is also Known as: 銀河疾風サスライガー, Ginga Shippu Sasuraiger, Wonder Six
9. Ginga Reppuu Baxingar
600 years after Ginga Senpuu Braiger, Jupiter has been destroyed, and many planets have come from it, bringing about more colonization. To combat the increasing lawless activity, Don Diego Condor gathers Billy the Shot, Samanosuke Dodi, Layla Minesato, and Shuteken Radcliffe, a.k.a. J9-II. They pilot Cosmo Bikes, which combine into the robot Baxingar.
Galactic Gale Baxingar has finished airing and it has 39 Episodes. It is also Known as: 銀河烈風バクシンガー, Ginga Reppu Baxinger, Cosmo Ranger
8. RobiHachi
Neo Tokyo, the year G.C. (Galaxy Century) 0051, which marks a half century since first contact was made. Humans have obtained super light-speed navigation technology and formed a commonwealth of planets with aliens. A streak of bad luck is continuing for self-proclaimed freelance reportage writer Robby Yarge, who is around 30 years old. He fails at work, so his contract is cut. His girlfriend leaves him, he nearly dies in a traffic accident, and debt collectors come after him.
One day, a bag snatcher steals Robby's bag, and a young man helps him. Hatchi Kita, an 18-year-old part-time worker, catches the criminal and returns Robby's bag. Robby offers him his gratitude and a meal in return. The pair discover they are complete opposites and soon part ways.
However, Hatchi turns up again in Robby's life as a debt collector. Hatchi explains that it's his part-time job working for the loan shark Yan. A cat-and-mouse chase begins, and Yan's Finance president Yan takes his subordinates Aro and Gra along for the ride. Robby manages to elude Hatchi and escape to space while shaking off Yan's group. Robby thinks of escaping to Isekandar, a distant and legendary planet in the Milky Way that is said to bring happiness to those who go there. Though Robby thought he had escaped to space alone, he discovers Hatchi inside his spaceship. The two decide to travel across the galaxy together in search of Isekandar.
RobiHachi has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ロビハチ, RobiHachi
7. Taiyou no Yuusha Fighbird
An evil alien life form, Dryus, assaulted the Earth. The leader of Space Patrol, Fighbird, pursed Dryus to the Earth. Fighbird combined with an android that Dr. Amano was developing. Fighbird named Hidori Ryutaro and fight against Dryus to protect the peace of the Earth.
At first look, he was a normal person, but because he was an alien, Fibird, his acts were a bit away from the normal persons'. Usually, he worked for Dr. Amano as an assistant. He looked uncouth always wearing while coat and glasses. However, once enemy appears, his personality changed dramatically.
Brave of the Sun Fighbird has finished airing and it has 48 Episodes. It is also Known as: 太陽の勇者ファイバード, Brave Hero of the Sun, Firebird, Burning Brave Hero Firebird, Sun Brave Fyvard, The Brave Fighter of Sun Fighbird, Sun Guard
6. Toushou Daimos
The third of Tadao Nagahama's Romance Super Robot Trilogy. (#1: Chou Denji Robo Combattler V, #2: Chou Denji Machine Voltes V)
After the destruction of their home world, the survivors of the planet Barm head toward Earth with the goal of negotiating the purchase of land to emigrate to. Unfortunately, during the negotiations, the Barmian's leader, Leon, is assassinated by his second in command, Olban, and the delegation from Earth is framed for the murder. In the ensuing chaos, Doctor Isamu Ryuuzaki of the Earth delegation is shot and killed.
Shortly after the disastrous end of the talks, the Barmians (called "Valerians" in Starbirds) begin a campaign of terror against Earth, lead by Leon's son, Admiral Richter, who deploys a variety of "Mecha Soldiers" against the planet's defenses. The only thing standing between the Earthlings and annihilation is the transforming, karate-using super robot, Daimos, and its pilot, Kazuya Ryuuzaki. But that changes when he meets and falls in love with a mysterious girl named Erika, who turns out to be Richter's sister. Over the course of their struggles to reunite, Kazuya and Erika each learn that the other's people are not all evil... and that their own people are not all good.
Daimos has finished airing and it has 44 Episodes. It is also Known as: 闘将ダイモス, Generał Daimos, Fighting General Daimos, Fighting King Daimos, Daimos, Starbirds, Battle Commander Daimos
5. Gear Fighter Dendoh
The story takes place in the future where war machines from evil mechanical alien empire Garufa finally reaches Earth. In order to protect earth, an Earth defense organization called GEAR (Guard Earth and Advanced Reconnaissance) is formed. GEAR has an ultimate weapon in a form of war mecha, GEAR Fighter Dendoh, which is piloted by two elementary school students, namely Kusanagi Hokuto and Izumo Ginga. Can the friendship between Hokuto and Ginga unleashed the full potential power of Dendoh in order to fight Garufa?
Gear Fighter Dendoh has finished airing and it has 38 Episodes. It is also Known as: GEAR戦士 電童, GEAR Senshi Dendoh, Guard Earth and Advanced Reconnaissance Fighter Dendo, GEAR Senshi Dendou
4. Makyou Densetsu Acrobunch
Led by scientist Tatsuya Randou, the Randou family undertakes a journey around the globe in order to search out ancient ruins to uncover the legend of Quetzalcoatl, which unlocks the key to a fabulous treasure. However, tailing the Randou family is Gopurin, an evil organisation that covets the legendary treasure for itself. The Randou family has the secret weapon of super robot Acrobunch. It becomes a race around the world of who finds the treasure first.
Makyou Densetsu Acrobunch has finished airing and it has 24 Episodes. It is also Known as: 魔境伝説アクロバンチ, Acrobunch, Demon Regions Legend Acrobunch, Askadis, Acrobanch
3. Dennou Boukenki Webdiver
Set in the year 2100 where the world is tied together by a computer network. The children of the world become Web Divers, adapting their consciousnesses into data, and love to play together in the cyber park called Magical Gate. However, a mysterious computer virus appears beginning to destroy Magical Gate from the inside out. In cyberspace, programs called Web Knights have been created to protect the children. But, the computer virus has turned all the Web Knights against the children. The only Web Knight to escape the "brainwashing" is Gladion. Gladion seeks the help of Kaito Yuki, a Web Diver who is in the fourth grade.
Brain Adventure Record Webdiver has finished airing and it has 52 Episodes. It is also Known as: 電脳冒険記ウェブダイバー, Webdiver
2. Yuusha Exkaiser
When aliens plan to invade earth, the young Kouta along with a giant robot from outspace named Exkaiser must team up to save the world and his friends.
The Brave Fighter Exkizer has finished airing and it has 48 Episodes. It is also Known as: 勇者エクスカイザー, Brave Exkaiser
1. Great Mazinger tai Getter Robo G: Kuuchuu Daigekitotsu
Go Nagai crossover movie.
Great Mazinger tai Getter Robo G: Kuuchuu Daigekitotsu has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: グレートマジンガー対ゲッターロボＧ 空中大激突, Great Mazinger vs. Getter Robo G: Kuuchuu Dai-Gekitotsu, Great Mazinger Vs. Getter Robo G: The Great Space Encounter, Great Mazinger tai Getter Robo G: Kuuchuu Dai-Gekitotsu
