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Martian Successor Nadesico

(1996-1997)

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Watercolor artwork inspired by the anime Martian Successor Nadeisco for a friend. I traced the spaceship from a reference photo.

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Reblog if your favorite anime is still Gekiganger III

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Page 1 (5?) of Getter Robo redraw hosted by *checks notes* some anonymous dude on m

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I’ve said this a million times at this point but I’d love to see a SRW where they do a dimensions colliding AU where Gekiganger III’s cast meets Nadesico’s. For one seeing the two series’ meet and impact the story to just the Getter Team and Dynamic heroes’ reaction to them. Then do Geppy X.

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We Dig Giant Robots! Recommendations for Mecha Anime Available on Crunchyroll

  Nothing gets your heart pumping like an exciting mecha battle. From the planet-destroying action of Gunbuster to the eternal rivalries of Gundam, giant robots are a mainstay of anime. We're always looking for new titles to dig into — both literally new and new-to-us — and with more than half a century of shows out there, there are plenty to choose from.

    Naturally, Crunchyroll is stocked up with plenty of awesome giant robots old and new, including a few you may not know are in our library! You can always peruse our mecha tag for a wide variety of shows, but here are a few hand-selected series to discover (or enjoy again):

  Beast King GoLion

  This massive combining mecha only saw average success in Japan — but in the West, the Beast King GoLion became what we know as Voltron, launching toys, sequels, and modern remakes. If you've never seen it in its original form, this is your chance!

  In the far-flung year of 1999, five space pilots return to a post-World War III Earth only to be kidnapped by the alien Galra Empire. Fortunately, they escape to the planet Altea, where they become the pilots of the five robots that make up the titular robot. You'll see a few differences between GoLion and its US adaptation (the state of Earth at the beginning of the series, for one thing), but your favorite heroes are still there in one form or another. And if you're wondering where Vehicle Voltron went ... well, that's a whole other show, originally titled Dairugger XV.

  Mazinger Edition Z

  Speaking of classic mecha with new takes, Mazinger Edition Z is a shiny new version of Go Nagai's groundbreaking concept from the 1970s. Mazinger marked the first case of the "man in the mech," an orientation we consider standard today, and this iteration dives back into the original source material and its variants from across the decades.

  Pointy-sideburned hero Koji Kabuto is still at the controls, protecting Japan from the evil Dr. Hell and his strange minions. But the mythological aspect of the series gets amped up — from the histories of some of said minions to Mazinger's connection to Zeus (yes, the Greek god Zeus). Much like Giant Robo's treatment of the work of Mitsuteru Yokoyama, Edition Z also brings in creations from other Go Nagai series like Violence Jack and The Abashiri Family. And if a massive Rocket Punch isn't enough awesomeness for you, how about a robot that turns into an even bigger Rocket Punch? This and more awaits you.

  Giant Gorg

  1984's Giant Gorg hails from Yoshikazu Yasuhiko, the character designer and director of classics like Gundam, Combattler V, and Brave Reideen. This series does something a little different from many mecha anime, though: it makes you wait to meet the titular robot.

  Instead, our focus is on young Yuu Tagami, whose father was killed as part of a cover-up surrounding the mysterious New Austral Island. Tagami teams up with Doris, the sister of Dr. Tagami's former student, to investigate the seemingly unknown island. Political intrigue follows them in the form of an organization called GAIL — but the pair are rescued by the island's protector, a robot named Gorg. Together, our heroes attempt to uncover the secrets of the island without losing their lives along the way.

  If you love classic anime and are in search of a "buried treasure" show, rustle up Giant Gorg from our catalog!

  Dai-Guard

  At last, a series where office workers save the day!

  Dai-Guard takes place in a world where, initially, its main robot isn't even necessary. After an attack on humanity by an alien race known as the Heterodyne, Dai-Guard is built to protect against the next wave ... but that next wave never comes. The mech becomes little more than a curiosity, with its trained crew serving as office workers and tour guides. Then, in 2030, the Heterodyne return ... and the staff have to take up their original roles to save the world!

  Gurren Lagann

  It wouldn't be right to leave out this Gainax great! Gurren Lagann brought hot-blooded anime back to the forefront in the 21st century, as two boys from underground drilled their way to the surface with the help of their two-part robot. Their robot, their bravery, and their team continued to grow in size as they fought to regain humanity's place in the universe ... even after a shocking mid-series drop.

  The legacy of Gurren Lagann is one of bravery, friendship, and ... let's be real, ludicrously huge robots. If that's what gets you fired up and you still haven't taken the plunge, rest assured: you have galaxy-sized battles to look forward to. Literally. And astronomical values aside, there's a lot of heart to this series. Friendship, love, and unity are strung all throughout ... and some of those bonds will break your heart by the end.

  A Few More for the Road

  One feature isn't big enough to hold Crunchyroll's entire giant robot catalog — there will still always be more to discover ... but we're going to try and squeeze in a few more:

  Martian Successor Nadesico lets its geeky protagonist Akito Tenkawa live the dream of being a mecha pilot ... almost. He'd prefer to cook, fly his robot, and watch classic anime series Gekiganger III, but the largely-female crew has the hots for him en masse. And considering there's a little alien war on, there are even more problems. (Show-within-a-show Gekiganger III became so popular on its own that it got a short spinoff!)

  Super Robot Wars OG is an interesting case, in that it's a spinoff of a massive giant robot crossover. The Super Robot Wars series initially crossed over Gundam, Getter Robo, and Mazinger Z before filling out its roster, with original characters and robots providing the link between players and their favorite shows. The anime brings together many of those fan-favorite characters for their own original story.

  If you're looking for something a little more down-to-earth, Full Metal Panic! is all about attempting to be just that. Battle-hardened pilot Sousuke is tasked with protecting high school girl Kaname for her potential hyperintelligent abilities ... which means a mix of combat and trying very hard to be normal. The mecha in this series are militaristic as opposed to galaxy crushing.

  What's your favorite giant robot anime? Anything you're looking forward to watching? Let's show some mecha love in the comments!

  By: news+feed@crunchyroll.com

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Martian Successor Nadesico, 1996-97

“The series takes place in the year 2196. Earth is at war with a race of alien invaders called the Jovian Lizards. A company called Nergal designs a space battleship, the ND-001 Nadesico. While the ship is powerful and its crew consists of the top civilian experts in their fields, these individuals tend to have "some slight personality disorders". The primary protagonist, Akito Tenkawa, is a boy with a mysterious past; once a resident of Mars' Utopia colony, he escaped its destruction by the Jovian Lizards and arrived on Earth, with no memory of how he got there but a terrible fear of the invaders. He hates fighting and only wants to be a chef. However, he is constantly called on to act as a pilot of one of the Nadesico's Aestivalis - humanoid combat robots. While on board the Nadesico, Akito has more problems to deal with than just the Jovians; nearly all the female members of the crew, especially the vessel's captain Yurika Misumaru, seem to be head over heels in love with him, though all he wants to do is cook and watch his favorite anime, Gekiganger III.”

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Martian Successor Nadesico

(1996-1997)

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This is my friend Aestivalis. It lives in the fictional show Martian Successor Nadesico and is deployed to protect the Nadesico Battleship And this is my friend Gekiganger III. It lives in the fictional show Hot Blooded Robot, Gekiganger III. It protects the Earth from the Kyoakk invaders.

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New Artbook Celebrates 25 Years of Nadesico (and Gekiganger III)

  25 years ago, harem mecha comedy anime Martian Successor Nadesico got to burning with its mix of 1970s super robot tributes and modern real robot action. To celebrate the show's silver anniversary, an art book is coming out with more than 400 pieces of art from the series.

  The series premiered in 1996, and tells the story of a mecha anime fan named Akito who becomes a real mecha pilot in a battle against aliens. But life as a heroic giant robot pilot isn't anything like the cartoons said it would be, between harem hijinks on the base ship and very real danger in battle.

  The Art of Martian Successor Nadesico sources its art primarily from CD and DVD covers, magazine art, books, and packaging for merchandise:

      Included in the mix will be art from Gekiganger III, the in-universe super robot anime (and eventual real-world OVA) enjoyed by Akito and fellow pilot Gai.

    A 25th anniversary event will be held at Ikebukuro's Shin-Bungeiza movie theater on October 23, whose main event will be a screening of 1998's Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture — Prince of Darkness. Series director Tatsuo Satō will be on hand, and pre-sales of the book will be held.

  The Art of Martian Successor Nadesico officially goes on sale October 29, and will be available at the Anime Style online shop, Anime Style live events, and other Japanese booksellers. Purchases made via the Anime Style website and live events will include a booklet of original Nadesico artwork.

  Source: Anime! Anime!

    By: Kara Dennison

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Martian Successor Nadesico

(1996-1997)