Movies and TvShows featuring "real-robot" theme.
Heavy Metal L-Gaim is an anime television series, begun in 1984, which was directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino. Its characters and mecha were designed by Mamoru Nagano, who would later go on to create The Five Star Stories. Heavy Metal L-Gaim takes place in the Pentagona System, a solar system made up of five planets. Oldna Poseidal, the legendary emperor from the planet Gastogal leads his 24 Temple Knights from planet to planet until all have fallen under his control. His final victory is on the planet Mizum in 3975 when he defeats Kamon Walha V, ruler of the Yaman Clan. Kamon hides his heir, Kamon Myroad on the planet Mizum with the legendary white mecha, L-Gaim. Fifteen years later, now grown up and known as Daba Myroad, he leads a rebellion to free the planets of Pentagona from Poseidal's grasp.
A.D. 2087 - the United Lunar Empire Giganos wages war on the Earth Federation Military to take control of the planet and establish a "rebirth" of the human race. During an invasion of a colony by Giganos' forces, three civilian men stumble upon a trio of top-secret Metal Armor units called "Dragonars" and pilot them to combat the enemy forces.
In Star century Zero-One-Sixty-Five, the Global Union was born. The G.O.T.T. was simultaneously formed to settle disputes amongst the member planets. Existing in the shadows, the ES Force serves as the primary law enforcement organization, seeing that the Galactic Organization’s orders are enforced. ES Force members Éclair and Lumiere are on the front line, pursuing all manner of criminals and bringing them to justice. This is their story.
DARLING in the FRANXX is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is on the brink of extinction. Teenagers, known as Parasites, pilot giant mechs called FRANXX to defend against monstrous creatures known as Klaxosaurs. The story follows Hiro, a former prodigy who has lost his motivation, and Zero Two, a mysterious girl with klaxosaur blood. Together, they form an unlikely partnership and strive to unlock the secrets of their world while facing internal and external conflicts.
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.
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.
Macross Delta is set in the year 2067, 8 years after the events of the latest Macross TV series, Macross Frontier. The story focuses on Walküre, a team of talented idols and the Delta Squadron, a team of experienced Valkyrie pilots as they battle against the Var Syndrome, a mysterious phenomena that is consuming the galaxy and there is also the mysterious Aerial Knights Valkyrie fighter team of the Kingdom of Wind.
Full Metal Panic! is a TV show about a teenager named Sousuke Sagara who is part of an anti-terrorist squad called Mithril. He is assigned to protect a high school girl named Kaname Chidori, but has trouble blending in with civilian life. Sousuke must balance his responsibilities as a soldier with being a high school student.
Reality and fantasy seem to be breaking down for student Kyo Sogoru. Is he really a smart but unpopular swim enthusiast at Maihama High School, or is he a pilot of a giant robot in a war-devastated world? Which life is real and which is fantasy?
The story of stoic Armored Trooper pilot Chirico Cuvie and his quest for answers after a sudden betrayal leaves him on the run from his own military.
Haruto Tokishima, a student from Sakimori High School living on the sphere's "Module 77", discovers a mysterious and powerful mecha called Valvrave (ヴァルヴレイヴ Varuvureivu?) and uses it to defend the module from a Dorssian invasion that takes over the rest of JIOR. Once they learn that both Dorssia and the ARUS intend to claim the Valvrave for themselves, with no concern with their lives, the students of Sakimori High declare Module 77 an independent state and abandon JIOR territory. Soon after, several other Valvraves are found inside the school and some of them are claimed by other students who join Haruto's fight to protect it. Once Haruto is approached by L-elf Karlstein, a Dorssian spy who claims to have the intentions to one day stage a revolution in his own country, both join forces in an unlikely alliance to secure the sovereignty of their newfound nation declared and officially recognized as New JIOR.
In a devastated world overrun by monstrous bugs and ravaged by outlaws, there's only one person to call when you really need a job done right: Honoka. With a sixth sense for danger, sword skills second to none, and a smart-aleck A.I. tank by the name of Bogie, she's ready to tackle any job and solve any problem for her clients. But while crossing the desert one night, she finds a young man alone in the wasteland. It's the first step of a journey that will challenge even Honoka's amazing skills to their very limit!
The story takes place in a world where two countries, Arandas and Ingelmia, have been warring against each other for a very long time. Tokimune, a young man belonging to Independent Unit 8 of Arandas, saves a girl named Jamie when she is attacked by enemy forces. In order to survive, he pilots the new mech Argevollen and fights. The new mech Argevollen is defined by its U-Link system wherein the Argevollen molds to its pilot's mind and cannot be piloted by anyone else. This customization allows the pilot to envision what the mech will do in his mind to use it, rather than physically move and steer it.
High-school student Daichi Manatsu works for the Globe organization to pilot a giant robot called the Earth Engine Impacter to protect the Earth from the invading alien force known as the "Kill-T-Gang", from the planet Uranus.
When a giant robot suddenly attacks the city, a high-school student named Aoba is saved by a classmate who's piloting her own mecha. After accepting an offer to join the alliance she's is a part of, Aoba is thrust into the middle of high-flying robot warfare.
An act of sabotage has sent a space station plummeting towards a dangerous phenomena known as the Sea of Geduld. With only hours to spare before the collapse of the entire station, a group of teens, training on-board the ship will seek safety aboard the Ryvius, an interstellar spacecraft hidden deep inside the station. With the adult crew and instructors dead, these young astronauts must rely on their training, courage and most importantly each other to prepare for the journey home.
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.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is set in an alternate universe where the Holy Britannian Empire has conquered Japan and renamed it Area 11. Lelouch Lamperouge, a former prince living under a false identity, gains the power of Geass, which allows him to control anyone just by looking into their eyes. Lelouch must use his newfound power to lead a rebellion against Britannia and bring down their tyrannical rule.
In the future, a group of skilled pilots control giant robots known as Gundam in order to bring about understanding and maintain peace in a world ruled by a single government. These pilots, known as Celestial Beings, face numerous challenges as they navigate political intrigue and personal conflicts while trying to prevent war. Mobile Suit Gundam 00 explores themes of war, friendship, and the consequences of power in a visually stunning anime.
A mecha otaku is reincarnated in a fantasy world where magical robots called Silhouette Knights exist. With his knowledge of modern technology, he sets out to become a knight and pilot his own Silhouette Knight.