The mecha anime genre was once one of the biggest genres in the medium, and over the years, it has played a major role in the development of anime around the world. This saw Super Robot anime and the ...

The Layzner Mk2 was the inspiration for the transforming mecha in 'Strike Suit Zero'. Art by Naochika Morishita. Today marks the 40th anniversary of Blue Comet SPT Layzner, which is still a uniquely ...

Isekai anime fans are in for a treat at the beginning of 2026. Magic Knight Rayearth is making its way onto Netflix, just in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. The 80s mecha anime classic Xabungle has been given the same ...

The mecha genre has become a cornerstone of anime history. These shows go beyond just cool robots, they tell stories about people facing impossible odds, finding their place in the world, and ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook A classic isn’t the show you just liked. It’s the one that changed the way everyone watched anime ...