Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Gunbuster List

  • Diebuster - Sequel to Gunbuster, follows similar themes of mecha and space battles.
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion - Explores psychological themes along with mechas and the struggles of young pilots.
  • Macross: Do You Remember Love? - Features mecha, space warfare, and love stories intertwined with battles.
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin - Involves giant mechs, deep character development, and a complex storyline.
  • Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - Similar themes of fighting against overwhelming odds with a huge emphasis on mecha.
  • Gundam Wing - Focuses on piloting giant robots in a war setting, much like Gunbuster.
  • Aldnoah.Zero - Involves conflict between earth and other planets, with advanced mecha and tactics.
  • The Big O - Combines mecha elements with a noir storyline and existential themes.
  • Armored Trooper Votoms - Grim and realistic portrayal of war and mecha combat.
  • Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Features brilliant strategizing in mecha battles, along with intense character drama.
  • Knights of Sidonia - Set in space with strong mecha elements and survival themes.
  • Gundam 00 - Focuses on global conflicts using highly advanced mobile suits.
  • Planetes - A more realistic take on space exploration, it touches on themes of ambition and humanity.
  • Zegapain - Has elements of virtual reality and mecha, navigating the struggles of the young characters.
  • Space Battleship Yamato - Classic space opera with battles and strong character development.
  • Starship Troopers: Invasion - Features high-intensity battles and military tactics in a science fiction setting.
  • Gurren Lagann: The Movie - childhood's end - Continues the themes of struggle and perseverance found in Gunbuster.
  • Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans - Features heavy emotional stakes within a war-torn setting and focuses on its characters.
  • Eureka Seven - Combines mecha elements with a coming-of-age story in a unique setting.
  • Fafner in the Azure - Mecha series that deals with existentialism and human emotions in battle.
  • Darling in the FranXX - Focuses on piloting mecha with strong emotional and dramatic elements.
  • The Vision of Escaflowne - Mixes fantasy and mecha elements with an emphasis on characters and their development.
  • Re:Creators - Explores themes of creation and characters from different worlds, with fantastic battles.
  • Valvrave the Liberator - Mechas and high-stakes conflicts filled with teenage drama and military strategy.
  • Gundam SEED - Focuses on the battle between different factions using mobile suits in a war setting.
  • Gundam Unicorn - Set in the Gundam universe, centered around conflict and deep plotlines with mechs.
  • Your Name - Although not a mecha anime, it shares themes of connection and yearning across distance.
  • Spirit of Wonder: Scientific Boys Club - Has a mix of scientific fiction and emotional storytelling.
  • Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Deals with complex themes of self-identity, technology, and combat in a futuristic setting.
  • Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere - Combines fantasy, sci-fi elements, and large battles among factions with unique characters.
  • The Twelve Kingdoms - Involves a young protagonist navigating a mystical, war-torn world.
  • Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack - Explores the culmination of conflicts and themes from the Gundam universe.
  • Gundam F91 - Follows a similar style of mecha battles and emotional stakes within its story.
  • Shinseiki Evangelion: Death and Rebirth - Similar themes of emotional turmoil and battles against external threats.
  • The Irregular at Magic High School - Includes advanced technology and conflicts revolving around young protagonists.
  • Cowboy Bebop - Features space adventures with deep character development and a mix of genres.
  • Gundam Build Fighters - More lighthearted but still involves the love for mecha and battles.
  • Clannad: After Story - Focuses on deep emotional storytelling, dealing with life's struggles and growth.
  • Elfen Lied - Explores intense emotional themes, although not mecha-centric.

Last updated: 2024-10-02 11:17:43

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Thor: Ragnarok
Thor: Ragnarok
131 min
2017 United States of America 826765 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
2
Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
1995 Japan 88288 8.5 Serie Ended TV-14
3 1984 Japan 3464 7.7 Movie Released
4
Aldnoah.Zero
Aldnoah.Zero
25 min
SS 1 EP 24
2014 2489 7.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
5
The Big O
The Big O
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
1999 Japan 2389 7.5 Serie Ended TV-14
6
Armored Trooper VOTOMS
Armored Trooper VOTOMS
30 min
SS 1 EP 52
1983 Japan 233 7.6 Serie Ended
7 2006 Japan 82672 8.7 Serie Ended TV-14
8
Knights of Sidonia
Knights of Sidonia
24 min
SS 2 EP 24
2014 Japan 4665 7.7 Serie Ended TV-14
9
Planetes
Planetes
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
2003 Japan 3983 8.1 Serie Ended TV-14
10
Zegapain
Zegapain
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
2006 Japan 138 7.3 Serie Ended
11 2010 Japan 6433 6 Movie Released
12 2012 Japan 11979 5.8 Movie Released R
13
Eureka Seven
Eureka Seven
24 min
SS 2 EP 74
2005 Japan 3347 7.8 Serie Ended TV-14
14
DARLING in the FRANXX
DARLING in the FRANXX
24 min
SS 1 EP 24
2018 Japan 14600 7.3 Serie Ended TV-14
15
The Vision of Escaflowne
The Vision of Escaflowne
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
1996 Japan 4542 7.8 Serie Ended TV-14
16
Re:Creators
Re:Creators
25 min
SS 1 EP 22
2017 Japan 1205 6.9 Serie Ended TV-14
17
Valvrave the Liberator
Valvrave the Liberator
24 min
SS 1 EP 24
2013 Japan 323 6.6 Serie Ended TV-14
18 2002 Japan 21184 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
19 2011 Japan 186 5.8 Serie Ended
20
The Twelve Kingdoms
The Twelve Kingdoms
25 min
SS 4 EP 45
2002 Japan 2239 7.9 Serie Ended
21 1988 Japan 2116 7.3 Movie Released
22 2014 Japan 4259 7 Serie Ended TV-14
23
Cowboy Bebop
Cowboy Bebop
25 min
SS 1 EP 26
1998 Japan 142498 8.9 Serie Ended TV-14
24
Gundam Build Fighters
Gundam Build Fighters
24 min
SS 2 EP 50
2013 Japan 327 7.2 Serie Ended
25
Elfen Lied
Elfen Lied
25 min
SS 1 EP 13
2004 Japan 37737 7.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
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