9 Recommended Mecha Anime in 2021 with Exciting Storylines and Worth Watching

Kapanlagi.com - Anime has various genres, one of which is mecha anime recommendations. The term mecha refers to a science fiction genre centered around robots or giant machines controlled by humans. The term is derived from the English word mechanical, but in Japanese it means giant robot.

Now, in 2021, there are many mecha anime recommendations available. Of course, this genre of anime has its own fans. It's not surprising that this anime is quite popular, as it combines elements of technology with sci-fi genre.

For those of you who are looking for mecha anime, here are the must-watch mecha anime recommendations for 2021. Let's check it out, KLovers.

1. 86 SEASON

Anime 86 Eighty-Six (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	86 Eighty-Six
Episodes	11 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

The first recommended mecha anime of 2021 is the cool anime titled 86. The anime titled SEASON 86 is one anime that you shouldn't miss. Yes, the number 86 in the title of this anime is an adaptation of the Light Novel Eighty Six.

And in 86 SEASON 2 anime, it will focus on Vlaine Milize, a silver-haired girl who supports the military faction 86. This group is a group that faces racism and is forced to fight against the Autonomous Legion of the Empire under the command of Handlers from the Republic party.

2. BACK ARROW

Anime Back Arrow (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Back Arrow
Episodes	24 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Recommended mecha anime of 2021, there is another anime titled BACK ARROW. It is set in a world called Lingalind, surrounded by mystical walls. One day, Rakuho lands in a rural village along with an unexpected inhabitant, a mysterious man with black hair.

All eyes are on this strange newcomer, who calls himself Back Arrow, as he claims to come from a place beyond the walls. Suddenly, a revelation comes that could uncover all the secrets of the world of Lingalind.

3. OTOME GAME SEKAI WA MOB NI KIBISHII SEKAI DESU

Anime OTOME GAME SEKAI WA MOB NI KIBISHII SEKAI DESU (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

Anime OTOME GAME SEKAI WA MOB NI KIBISHII SEKAI DESU is also included in one of the recommended mecha anime of 2021. Due to a tragedy, an ordinary man is reincarnated into a game as the mafia character Leon Fou Bartfort. He must use his knowledge of the game to safely navigate the storyline and survive the many obstacles that stand in his way.

4. SSSS.DYNAZENON

Anime SSSS.Dynazenon (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	SSSS.Dynazenon
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Then the next recommended 2021 mecha anime is titled SSSS.DYNAZENON. It tells the story of a first-year high school student named Yomogi Asanaka who meets a hungry man under a bridge named Gauma. The strange vagrant tells Yomogi that he is a kaiju user, someone who deals with monsters.

The following night, Yomogi meets Gauma and his classmate Yume Minami. Simultaneously, a kaiju appears in the populated area of the city. And Gauma summons a mysterious object to call forth a giant robot known as Dynazenon. Requiring the cooperation of four people, they struggle to defeat the malevolent kaiju.

5. GODZILLA: S.P

Anime GODZILLA: S.P (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Godzilla Singular Point
Episode	13 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll, Netflix

Anime GODZILLA: S.P presents the story of Mei Kamino, a female researcher, and Yun Arikawa, a male engineer. They face an unprecedented threat together with their colleagues. As danger comes from within, only Mei, Yun, and a team of young geniuses can confront the threat in Godzilla Singular Point.

6. SAKUGAN

Anime Sakugan (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Sakugan
Episode	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Airing	Crunchyroll

It is told that an underground labyrinth has become a place where humans live in groups known as colonies. And to ensure the survival of humans in the harsh underground conditions, colony residents perform various tasks to protect them from life in the underground labyrinth.

However, humans also face threats to their existence from creatures called "kaijuu" ranging in size from small children to large buildings, and they attack humans wherever they see them. Moreover, large enough kaijuu can force their way into the colonies, further increasing the level of threat to humans.

7. MUV-LUV ALTERNATIVE

Anime Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse (credit: imdb.com)

Other Titles	Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse
Episodes	24 episodes
Duration	24 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

The world has been embroiled in war for three decades against the BETA, an alien species that invaded this planet in 1973. In the midst of this chaos, a high school student named Takeru Shirogane suddenly awakens from a nightmare, where he sees humanity in total defeat. In that memory, the Alternative V project is implemented, sending hundreds of thousands of people into space as a last-ditch effort to preserve humanity.

Desiring to change this bleak future, Takeru joins the military base in Yokohama, which used to be his high school. There, he manages to convince the deputy commander of the base and the leader of the Alternative IV project, Professor Yuuko Kouzuki, to prevent the occurrence of Alternative V. Together with his comrades, he has only two months to utilize some of his knowledge about the future in order to save the world.

8. RUMBLE GARANNDOLL

Anime Gyakuten Sekai no Denchi Shoujo (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Gyakuten Sekai no Denchi Shoujo
Episodes	12 episodes
Duration	23 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

Then there is the anime RUMBLE GARANNDOLL which is also included in one of the recommendations for other mecha anime. This anime is set in Japan in the year 2019. Suddenly, a rift to another dimension appears in the sky, revealing an alternative world called Shinkoku Nippon, with the sky and earth reversed.

This parallel world invades Japan with giant humanoid robots called Garann and a gas weapon called Genmu. Eventually, the alternative world called Shinkoku Nippon directly seizes control and achieves de facto conquest over Japan.

9. MEGATON-KYUU MUSASHI

Anime Megaton-kyuu Musashi (credit: imdb.com)

Alternate Title	Megaton-kyuu Musashi
Episodes	13 episodes
Duration	25 minutes
Aired	Crunchyroll

In a normal city, there are people living peaceful lives. However, they do not know that it is a false peace. It is known that 99.9% of humanity has actually been annihilated by mysterious alien forces from outer space. The enemy is called Dracters. Humans have no choice but to hide in shelters to avoid their sight.

Waiting for the apocalypse day that they do not know when it will come, the inhabitants of the Ixia shelter have erased their memories of the day of destruction and live normal lives without knowing anything. However, some of them become pilots to ride giant robots called Rogues and fight against the aliens.

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