Anime like Casshern

GATCHAMAN

Also known as GATCHAMAN.

Studio: Tatsunoko Production , Nippon Columbia , Artland , Artmic , Sentai Filmworks
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Sci-Fi

A.D. 2066 - Shortly after a small country separates itself from the United Nations, members of the International Science Organization mysteriously disappear without a trace. Renowned scientist Kouzaburou Nanbu realizes that the secret organization known as the "Gallactor" is making its move to conquer the world. To counter this terrorist group, he prepares his ultimate weapon: five brave heroes that comprise the Science Ninja Team - Gatchaman.



Tags: Super Power , Superhero , Shounen

Shin Hurricane Polymar

Also known as Hurricane Polymar: Holy Blood.

Studio: Tatsunoko Production , Nihon Ad Systems , Nippon Columbia , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Sci-Fi

Remake of old superhero show Hurricane Polymar.

Straight out of Tokyo Plus, a high-tech research center, arrives a new innovation of "Man Machine" system (Polymar) developed by the late Dr. Oregar. Tragically, Dr. Oregar and his efforts are dematerialized as the Catsharks, loyal subjects of Nova, steal this new technology for their own devious plans.

Miraculously chosen as the next Polymar, Takeshi finds himself thrust into the middle of the battleground, as he discovers his new role and purpose - to destroy Nova and his followers. He utilizes his karate skills comprised of spinning kicks and backfists with flight formula to defeat the Catsharks, only to have them re-emerge stronger then ever, led by the shrewd Nina. It is a race against time, for Takeshi to save the Earth.



Tags: Super Power , Tokusatsu , Henshin , Superhero , Martial Arts , Gore , Nudity

Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman Blade

Also known as Tekkaman Blade.

Studio: Sotsu , Tatsunoko Production , Media Blasters
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Mecha , Romance , Sci-Fi

Tekkaman Blade takes place in the year 2300 AD. On a certain moment, the Radam attack earth. A few months after the beginning of the invasion, a tekkaman appears, he calls himself Blade and with the help of the Space Knights, Blade starts to fight the radam. But there are a few things that Blade isn't telling about his past.



Tags: Henshin , Tokusatsu , Aliens , Survival , Superhero , Tragedy , Real Robot , Nudity , Space , Twins , Transgender , Super Robot , Military

Great Mazinger

Also known as Great Mazinger.

Studio: Toei Animation , Dynamic Planning
Status: Finished
Genres: Mecha

A manga comic book and anime television series by manga artist Go Nagai, made as a direct continuation of the successful Mazinger Z series. It was aired on Japan in 1974, immediately following the end of the first Mazinger series.

Tags: Super Robot , Lost Civilization , War , Gods , Proxy Battle , Episodic , Cyborg , Male Protagonist , Shounen , Orphan , Female Protagonist

Mazinger Z

Also known as Mazinger Z.

Studio: Toei Animation , Discotek , Dynamic Planning , Asatsu DK
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Drama , Mecha , Sci-Fi

From the island of Bardos in the Aegean Sea comes a new threat to humanity in the form of Doctor Hell and his army of mechanical beasts. However, a new hero stands in his way: Mazinger Z, a giant robot built out of the indestructible metal chogokin and equipped with an arsenal of advanced weaponry. Piloting Mazinger Z is hotheaded teenager Kouji Kabuto, who strives to avenge the death of his grandfather and protect Japan from Doctor Hell's forces.



Tags: Super Robot , Episodic , Shounen , Motorcycles , Male Protagonist , Primarily Male Cast , Tsundere , Love Triangle , Lost Civilization , Heterosexual , Dullahan

Shin Getter Robo

Also known as New Getter Robo.

Studio: Brain's Base , Bee Media , Dynamic Planning , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Horror , Mecha , Sci-Fi

Humanity is under attack by demonic creatures called Oni. Unable to fight back by any other means, the scientist Dr. Saotome creates a series of giant robots that harness the mysterious power of Getter Rays, giving them the strength necessary to fight the Oni. The strongest of these is Getter Robo, and Saotome must enlist three very different men to pilot it - martial artist Ryoma Nagare, criminal leader Hayato Jin, and monk Benkei Musashibou. Together, the Getter Team fights to end the Oni menace forever.



Tags: Super Robot , Demons , Gore , Isekai , Male Protagonist , Dinosaurs , Shounen , Primarily Male Cast , Gods , Time Manipulation , Martial Arts , Body Horror

Shin Cutey Honey

Also known as New Cutey Honey.

Studio: Toei Video , Dynamic Planning , Toei Animation , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Comedy , Ecchi , Mahou Shoujo , Sci-Fi

The forces of evil were looking for trouble; they found Cutey! In a futuristic world were evil comes in all shapes and sizes, she is the ultimate weapon. She's Cutey Honey, a one woman S.W.A.T. team whose android chassis is capable of changing at will into a dazzling array of hard-hitting, curvaceous bodies, each with its own set of special skills, weapons and other impressive physical attributes. Go Nagai's legendary android super-hero is back and hitting the bad guys where it hurts most.



Tags: Female Protagonist , Fugitive , Demons , Swordplay , Superhero , Crossover , Nudity , Henshin , Monster Girl , Meta , Shounen , Cyberpunk , Magic , Robots , Gangs , Family Life , Cosplay , Age Gap , Episodic , Urban , Guns , Crime , Office Lady , Idol , Heterosexual , Cyborg , Ninja , Drugs , Time Skip , Gender Bending , Bondage

Mazinkaiser SKL

Also known as Mazinkaiser SKL.

Studio: Actas , Media Blasters , Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures , Dynamic Planning
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Mecha , Sci-Fi

Prior to the events of the anime, three factions - the Garan Army, the Kiba Army, and the Aira Army, battle for total dominance of Machine Island. The island is basically a prison, isolated from the rest of the world. The island contains a vast amount of resources, allowing the three factions to create an infinite supply of giant robots for their respective armies.

The world government learns that the island's power reactor has become unstable and will explode within 66 hours, destroying all of life and Earth itself. The government sends the Death Caprice squad, composed of mercenaries Ken Kaido and Ryo Magami to solve the issue, along with their giant robot Mazinkaiser, but was that a good idea?

Tags: Super Robot , Anti-Hero , Male Protagonist , Swordplay , Guns , Shounen , Primarily Adult Cast , Female Protagonist , Kuudere , CGI , Spearplay , Military , Nudity