Movies and TvShows featuring "human-piloted-robot" theme.
Hayato Hayasugi (his last name is a pun on the words for "too fast") and other children will serve as conductors to pilot the Shinkalion. The Shinkalion robots are various models of real-life Japanese bullet trains (shinkansen) that transform into robots to fight an unknown evil to protect the safety and peace of Japan. The children must work together with the adults of the Shinkansen Ultra Evolution Institute (SUEI) to defeat a monster that looks like a jet black bullet train.
Five Earth teenagers learn they have the power to defend the universe from an alien armada. They are the Paladins of Voltron, and they pilot robot lions that combine to form the giant robot, Voltron.
In a world where humanity lives on giant airships, a young boy named Renton joins a group of rebels known as the Gekkostate. As he becomes involved in their fight against the oppressive government and encounters a mysterious girl named Eureka, Renton discovers the true nature of his world and his own destiny.
Mazinger Z is a popular TV show from the 1970s that tells the story of a young pilot named Koji who controls a giant robot named Mazinger Z to defend Earth against the evil Dr. Hell and his mechanical monsters. Together with his friends and allies, Koji fights for justice and protects humanity from the forces of evil.
In the near future, Earth is attacked by monstrous sea creatures known as Kaijus. To combat them, humanoid fighting machines called Jaegers are created. As the Kaijus evolve and the Jaegers become less effective, Earth's governments lose faith in the program. In a desperate effort to save humanity, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete Jaeger and stop the apocalypse. Meanwhile, a scientist discovers the true nature of the Kaijus and seeks to control their invasion. The Jaeger forces assemble to destroy the portal and end the war.
In an era when a multitude of corporations have entered space and built a huge economic system, Suletta Mercury, from the remote planet Mercury, transfers to the Asticassia School of Technology run by the Beneritt Group, which dominates the mobile suit industry. With a scarlet light burning in her pure heart, this girl walks step by step through a new world.
In the year 3394, the remnants of humanity are forced to live aboard massive spaceships after Earth is destroyed by an alien species known as the Gauna. The story revolves around Nagate Tanikaze, a young man who becomes one of the elite pilots of the Sidonia, a starship tasked with defending humanity against the Gauna. As Nagate and his fellow pilots battle the Gauna and uncover the mysteries of their own existence, they must also navigate complex relationships and personal challenges.
In a world where countries have abandoned war and instead fight in annual Gundam tournaments, Domon Kasshu, a young fighter from Neo Japan, must win the championship to protect his country and find his brother who has gone missing. With the help of his Gundam and martial arts skills, Domon battles against other Gundam fighters from different countries, each with their own unique abilities and strategies.
Set in a future where a hypergate was discovered on the Moon in 1972, which allowed the humans to settle on Mars. However, a war erupts between the residents of Mars, known as the Vers Empire, and the people of Earth. As the conflict intensifies, both sides employ advanced mecha technology in a battle for survival.
Centers around Kouichi Hayase, a fourteen-year-old boy living a mediocre life, until an accident turns him into the pilot of a gigantic robot called "Linebarrel" and leads him to encounter a mysterious girl.
D.I.C.E (DNA Integrated Cybernetic Enterprises) is a large organization established to deal with problems in the Sarbylion galaxy. D.I.C.E F-99 is the only unit comprised entirely of children. When a problem arises, D.I.C.E is called to the rescue. And when their special training and skills aren't enough, they rely on their Dinobreakers, which can transform from Vehicle Mode to Dino Mode, to help get the job done. Always on call, always on alert - D.I.C.E is ready for action!
In the year 2023, humanity faces a threat from a race of giant monsters called Kaiju. To combat this menace, a group of teenage girls are trained to pilot giant robots known as Gunbusters. The story follows Noriko Takaya, a young girl with self-doubt and the pressure of living up to her father's legacy as she joins the fight against the Kaiju. Along the way, she discovers her hidden potential and learns the true meaning of heroism and sacrifice.
Madö King Granzört is a Japanese young children's animated television series that aired from 1989-1990. It was produced by Bandai Visual and animated by animation studio Sunrise. It also spawned 3 special direct-to-video episodes and two movies. A boy named Daichi Haruka takes on a journey to the moon, where he gets involved in a fight between the Takamimi, Miminaga and evil tribes. Daichi gets in Granzort, one of the machines of the Malevolent Deity Ruling Light, to fight in the world of magic.
During a summer camp, 15 children, 8 males and 7 females, find a grotto by the sea. Deep within they discover working computers and some electronic equipment, and later the owner, a man called Kokopelli. Kokopelli claimed to be a programmer working on a brand new game, in which a large robot has to defend the Earth against fifteen alien invasions. He persuades the children to test the game and sign a contract. All but one of them signs; barely a moment later they mysteriously awaken on the shore believing what happened was just a dream.
In a post-apocalyptic future, Australia is overrun by monstrous creatures known as Kaiju. Two siblings, Taylor and Hayley, embark on a perilous journey to find their missing parents. Armed with a powerful human-piloted robot called a Jaeger, they must navigate treacherous landscapes and battle hordes of Kaiju in order to uncover the truth and survive.
Tenkai Knights is a 2013 Japanese-Canadian-American anime series, produced by Shogakukan Productions and Spin Master. Initial reports, according to Anime News Network, indicated the series was being animated by Bones, according to an entry on Studio Wanpack's Blog back in May 2013, although has been since removed. While the series was broadcast on Cartoon Network in the United States in August 2013, there is no word as to when the series will air in Japan.
Across the ocean on the tiny island kingdom of Barou the ancient god Neo Ranga awakens from his slumber. He is mysteriously drawn to Tokyo, and the three beautiful sisters - Minami, Ushio, and Yuuhi - who are unwittingly linked to the monster. But instead of rolling out the red carpet, the military rolls out the weaponry, and things start to get nasty. The plot thickens: Why is Neo Ranga driven to Tokyo? Is he a messenger with a warning for humankind, or just a big boy out for a good time? And what's behind Ranga's mysterious eyes?
There is a small town somewhere in Japan, which is surrounded by nature. In this town, there is a large and gorgeous school, Otobashi Gakuen; which was founded to make the students familiar with nature. This story starts off with Kurusugawa Himeko. She is a normal student who goes to Otobashi Gakuen. She leads bright and enjoyable school days with her two friends, Himekawa Chikane and Oogami Souma. Chikane is the only daughter of a distinguished family. She excels at both academics and sports. She is also kind and beautiful, making her very popular among the other students. Oogami Souma is Himeko’s childhood friend. He has problems expressing his emotions directly, but he is very sincere. On Himeko's 16th birthday, a dark moon blocks out the sun, and the Orochi come forth to destroy the world. But why are they targetting Himeko...?
Hiroshi Shiba is a car racer who is mortally wounded in a laboratory accident, but restored to life by his father, Professor Shiba.
After Koji Kabuto and Sayaka Yumi leave to the USA, it's up to the rash orphan Tetsuya Tsurugi to pilot the next Mazinger robot: the Great Mazinger. Under the direction of Dr. Kenzo Kabuto and helped by his adoptive sister Jun Honou, Tetsuya battles the Miccene Empire.