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 20 Super Robot anime you should watch right now. [2024 List]
- 20. Darling in the FranXX
- 19. SSSS.GRIDMAN
- 18. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie 2: Lagann-hen
- 17. GRIDMAN UNIVERSE
- 16. Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX
- 15. Shinkalion: Change the World
- 14. Yuuki Bakuhatsu Bang Bravern
- 13. Choujuu Kishin Dancougar
- 12. Yuusha Exkaiser
- 11. Kenzen Robo Daimidaler
- 10. Bullbuster
- 9. Uchuu Senshi Baldios
- 8. Great Mazinger
- 7. Gekiganger 3: The Movie
- 6. Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin - Zenya Akai Suisei
- 5. Taiyou no Yuusha Fighbird
- 4. Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu
- 3. Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Movie
- 2. Makyou Densetsu Acrobunch
- 1. Bear Bear Bear Kuma! Kumadam-hen
20. 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
19. 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
18. 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
17. 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
16. 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
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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
12. 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
11. 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
10. Bullbuster
A young engineer named Okino Tetsurou who has developed the new robot Bullbuster is transferred to Hato Industries, a company that exterminates harmful animals. There, the company and its president Tajima Kouji are up against a mysterious lifeform named "Kyoujuu." As a small business that is always finding itself short on money, Hato must always account for every expense such as fuel and pilot labor. And of course, missed shots are not tolerated. The company is always stuck between their ideals of Kyoujuu extermination and the reality of the economy.
Bullbuster has finished airing and it has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: ブルバスター, Bullbuster
9. Uchuu Senshi Baldios
After polluting their own planet beyond repair, a race of evil aliens target earth as their next home. Now it is up to a lone outcast and his robotic spacecraft, Baldios, to defend earth. But, first he must convince the distrusting human population of the impending danger.
Space Warrior Bladios has finished airing and it has 34 Episodes. It is also Known as: 宇宙戦士 バルディオス, Uchuu Senshi Baldios
8. Great Mazinger
A manga comic book and anime television series by manga artist Go Nagai, made as a direct continuation of the successful Mazinger Z series. It was aired on Japan in 1974, immediately following the end of the first Mazinger series.
Great Mazinger has finished airing and it has 56 Episodes. It is also Known as: グレートマジンガー, Great Mazinger
7. Gekiganger 3: The Movie
Ken, Joe, and Akira, three high school students, must combine their three mecha into Gekiganger III to defeat the evil Prince Akara and Emperor Hyperion. The OAV is a compilation of the scenes from Nadesico, a new "movie", and is a parody of many mecha series from the 80s.
Gekiganger 3 has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: ゲキ・ガンガー３ 熱血大決戦, Gekiganger 3: Nekketsu Daikessen, Nadesico OVA
6. Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin - Zenya Akai Suisei
A re-edited TV version of the six theatrical events that took place from 2014 through 2018.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Advent of the Red Comet has finished airing and it has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 機動戦士ガンダム THE ORIGIN 前夜 赤い彗星, Kidou Senshi Gundam: The Origin - Zenya Akai Suisei
5. 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
4. Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu
A boy, Tsuwabaki Daiya found a black fire in an ocean when he and his father were in a small boat. A big monster came out of the fire, and the father and the crews were disappeared into the sea. When he was about to become the next victim, a large mecka dragon appeared and saved him.
5 years later since then, Daiya becomes a junior high school student. A big monster reappear, and he meets the mecha dragon,"Daiku Maryu". The head of the dragon separates from the body, and it turns into the body of a super robot, Gaiking. He gets in Gaiking, fights against the monster, and beats it.
He learns that there is an enemy that plots to conquer the world, and he leaves for another world, Darius, to stop the plot.
Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu has finished airing and it has 39 Episodes. It is also Known as: ガイキング Legend of Daiku-Maryu, Great Sky Demon Dragon Gaiking, Gaiking: Legend of Daikuu-Maryuu
3. Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Movie
A video uploaded to the Takara Tomy YouTube channel in order to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the franchise.
Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Movie has finished airing and it has 1 Episodes. It is also Known as: トランスフォーマー40周年記念 スペシャルムービー, Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Movie
2. 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
1. Bear Bear Bear Kuma! Kumadam-hen
Bonus episodes of the Bear Bear Bear Kuma! shorts released on the Blu-rays/DVDs for Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear.
Bear Bear Bear Kuma! Kumadam-hen has finished airing and it has 3 Episodes. It is also Known as: べあべあべあくまー! クマダム編, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
