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The best mecha adventure anime you can start from the beginning

139 anime that are both adventure and mecha, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven, Yuusha-Ou GaoGaiGar.

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1. 1 Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Gurren Lagann TV · 2007 · 27 episodes · Gainax · #89 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
2. 2 Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven Eureka Seven TV · 2005 · 50 episodes · Bones · #672 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
3. 3 Yuusha-Ou GaoGaiGar King of Braves GaoGaiGar TV · 1997 · 49 episodes · Sunrise · #993 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
4. 4 Change!! Getter Robo: Sekai Saigo no Hi Getter Robo: Armageddon OVA · 1998 · 13 episodes · Brain's Base · #1189 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
5. 5 Tenkuu no Escaflowne The Vision of Escaflowne TV · 1996 · 26 episodes · Sunrise · #1587 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
6. 6 Oban Star-Racers TV · 2006 · 26 episodes · HAL Film Maker · #2159 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
7. 7 Yuusha Keisatsu J-Decker Brave Police J-Decker TV · 1994 · 48 episodes · Sunrise · #2172 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
8. 8 Macross Zero OVA · 2002 · 5 episodes · Satelight · #2243 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
9. 9 Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman Blade Tekkaman Blade TV · 1992 · 49 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #2261 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
10. 10 Chou Denji Machine Voltes V Voltes V TV · 1977 · 40 episodes · Sunrise · #2306 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
11. 11 Tetsujin 28-gou (2004) Tetsujin 28 TV · 2004 · 26 episodes · Palm Studio · #2337 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
12. 12 Shin Getter Robo New Getter Robo OVA · 2004 · 13 episodes · Brain's Base · #2416 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
13. 13 Suisei no Gargantia Gargantia on the Verdurous Planet TV · 2013 · 13 episodes · Production I.G · #2475 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
14. 14 Zoids TV · 1999 · 67 episodes · Xebec · #2672 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
15. 15 Mazinkaiser OVA · 2001 · 7 episodes · Brain's Base · #2690 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
16. 16 Scrapped Princess TV · 2003 · 24 episodes · Bones · #2784 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
17. 17 Saber Marionette J TV · 1996 · 25 episodes · Studio Junio · #2836 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
18. 18 Giant Gorg TV · 1984 · 26 episodes · Sunrise · #2867 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
19. 19 Zoids Shinseiki/Zero Zoids: New Century TV · 2001 · 26 episodes · Xebec · #2912 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
20. 20 Brigadoon: Marin to Melan Brigadoon TV · 2000 · 26 episodes · Sunrise · #2920 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
21. 21 Bubblegum Crisis OVA · 1987 · 8 episodes · AIC · #2969 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
22. 22 Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam TV · 1983 · 46 episodes · Sunrise · #2975 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
23. 23 Sei Juushi Bismarck Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs TV · 1984 · 51 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #3227 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
24. 24 Gear Fighter Dendoh TV · 2000 · 38 episodes · Sunrise · #3308 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
25. 25 Gun x Sword TV · 2005 · 26 episodes · AIC ASTA · #3378 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend

Why this is not a MyAnimeList search. Every entry here is one you can start from the beginning. Anything with a prequel or a parent story is left out, as are recaps and compilation editions — about half of what MyAnimeList ranks. Ordered by MyAnimeList position. The percentage is the share of MyAnimeList scorers who rated a title 7 or higher.