If there's one thing that anime is synonymous with, it's robots. From piloted mecha to sentient technology, there are lots of iconic robots in anime over the years. In fact, one of these is seen as ...

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 ...

Robbie has been an avid gamer for well over 20 years. During that time, he's watched countless franchises rise and fall. He's a big RPG fan but dabbles in a little bit of everything. Writing about ...

Ahmed Rehan Nasir is a contributor from Pakistan. With a Psych degree in hand, Rehan has a knack for picking apart anime and dissecting characters. When he isn't writing features, you'll probably find ...

Imagine being a soldier, trained for dangerous missions and battles, only to be sent undercover to a high school. That’s the life of Sousuke, a member of the secret military group Mithril, tasked with ...

There are plenty of anime genres that are credited by the fandom for bringing new life to the medium. In recent years, we’ve seen plenty of dark fantasy and science fiction series take on the weight ...

Mecha BREAK, at first glance, has all the flash of a mecha anime brought to life. I’m talking massive, colorful robot suits, each with their own movesets, roles, and specialties strafing across arena ...

One of the greatest joys I get as a curation editor for Polygon is being able to share some cool shit with readers. Case in point: Good Luck Kingfisher Three, an explosive, beautiful mecha ...

Some of the greatest anime ever made are completely flawless from beginning to end.

Anime of the late ’80s has an undeniable impact that extends beyond the medium into movies, TV shows, and video games. Many of the homages are to 1988’s Akira, which existed before Western culture had ...