21 Retro Mecha Anime You NEED to Watch (Hidden Gems + Classics)
Looking for the best retro mecha anime to watch? In this video, I cover 21 classic and hidden gem mecha anime from the 70s, 80s, and 90s that are absolutely worth your time.
From iconic series like Mobile Suit Gundam, Super Dimension Fortress Macross, and Armored Trooper VOTOMS, to underrated classics like Fang of the Sun Dougram, Blue Comet SPT Layzner, and Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam, this list explores the evolution of mecha anime from super robot action to grounded war stories.
Whether you're new to retro anime or a longtime fan, these shows prove that older anime still hold up today.
🔥 In this video:
Best retro mecha anime recommendations
Hidden gem anime from the 70s & 80s
Classic mecha anime that still hold up
Super robot vs real robot anime explained
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📺ANIME COVERED (RETRO MECHA ANIME LIST)
Combattler V ( On Blu-ray )
Voltes V ( On Tubi )
Toushou Daimos ( On Blu-ray )
Invincible Superman Zambot 3 ( On Blu-ray )
Invincible Steel Man Daitarn 3 ( On Blu-ray )
Mobile Suit Gundam ( On Crunchyroll )
Space Runaway Ideon ( On Blu-ray )
Fang of the Sun Dougram ( On Blu-ray )
Armored Trooper VOTOMS ( On Blu-ray )
Super Dimension Fortress Macross ( On Blu-ray )
Macross: Do You Remember Love? ( On Blu-ray )
Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam ( On Blu-ray )
Aura Battler Dunbine ( On Blu-ray )
Heavy Metal L-Gaim ( On Blu-ray )
Genesis Climber Mospeada ( On Blu-ray )
Blue Comet SPT Layzner ( On Blu-ray )
Space Warrior Baldios ( On Blu-ray )
Dancougar ( On Blu-ray )
King of Braves GaoGaiGar ( On Blu-ray )
The Big O ( On Blu-ray )
Patlabor ( On Blu-ray )
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