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The best mecha drama anime you can start from the beginning

68 anime that are both drama and mecha, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch, Shinseiki Evangelion, 86.

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1. 1 Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion TV · 2006 · 25 episodes · Sunrise · #61 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
2. 2 Shinseiki Evangelion Neon Genesis Evangelion TV · 1995 · 26 episodes · Gainax · #265 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
3. 3 86 86 Eighty-Six TV · 2021 · 11 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #281 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
4. 4 Koukyoushihen Eureka Seven Eureka Seven TV · 2005 · 50 episodes · Bones · #672 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
5. 5 Evangelion Movie 1: Jo Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone Film · 2007 · Khara · #752 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
6. 6 Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster Gunbuster OVA · 1988 · 6 episodes · Gainax · #1055 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
7. 7 Giant Robo the Animation: Chikyuu ga Seishi Suru Hi Giant Robo the Animation: The Day the Earth Stood Still OVA · 1992 · 7 episodes · Phoenix Entertainment · #1065 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
8. 8 Kidou Senshi Gundam Mobile Suit Gundam TV · 1979 · 43 episodes · Sunrise · #1220 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
9. 9 Soukou Kihei Votoms Armored Trooper Votoms TV · 1983 · 52 episodes · Sunrise · #1374 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
10. 10 Kidou Senshi Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 TV · 2016 · 22 episodes · Sunrise · #1489 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
11. 11 Shin Mazinger Shougeki! Z-hen Mazinger Edition Z: The Impact! TV · 2009 · 26 episodes · Bee Media · #1548 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
12. 12 Bokura no Bokurano TV · 2007 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #1807 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
13. 13 Taiyou no Kiba Dougram TV · 1981 · 75 episodes · Sunrise · #2125 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
14. 14 Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman Blade Tekkaman Blade TV · 1992 · 49 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #2261 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
15. 15 Chou Denji Machine Voltes V Voltes V TV · 1977 · 40 episodes · Sunrise · #2306 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
16. 16 Tetsujin 28-gou (2004) Tetsujin 28 TV · 2004 · 26 episodes · Palm Studio · #2337 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
17. 17 Mugen no Ryvius Infinite Ryvius TV · 1999 · 26 episodes · Sunrise · #2515 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
18. 18 Guilty Crown TV · 2011 · 22 episodes · Production I.G · #2683 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
19. 19 RahXephon TV · 2002 · 26 episodes · Bones · #2735 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
20. 20 Scrapped Princess TV · 2003 · 24 episodes · Bones · #2784 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
21. 21 Saber Marionette J TV · 1996 · 25 episodes · Studio Junio · #2836 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
22. 22 Brigadoon: Marin to Melan Brigadoon TV · 2000 · 26 episodes · Sunrise · #2920 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
23. 23 Mazinger Z TV · 1973 · 92 episodes · Toei Animation · #3097 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
24. 24 Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor Fafner TV · 2004 · 25 episodes · Xebec · #3278 on MyAnimeList 73% 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.