Anime like Uchuu Taitei God Sigma

Wakusei Robo Danguard Ace

Also known as Dangard Ace.

Studio: Toei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Mecha , Sci-Fi

In order to explore the newly discovered planet, Promethe, there are many projects are running all over the world.

Here in Japan, under the direction of Dr. Oedo, "Space Carrier Jasdum" and "Planet Robot Dangard A" are being built. Ichimonji Takuma is a candidate for the pilot of Dangard A. His father, Ichimonji Dantetsu, was a famous space pilot.

However, Dantetsu went missing after a mysterious accident, and the people blamed him for the accident. In order to clear his name, Takuma is trying to become a space pilot and succeed in the project. Will Takuma become the pilot?

Tags: Super Robot , Space Opera

Chou Denji Machine Voltes V

Also known as VOLTES V.

Studio: Sunrise , Discotek , Toei Animation , Tohokushinsha Film Corporation , TV Asahi
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Mecha , Sci-Fi

From out of nowhere, a mysterious alien race known as the Boazan Forces has invaded the Earth. A group of individuals specially trained to handle this kind of situation has been unleashed. Kenichi, Ippei, Daijirou, Hiyoshi & Megumi are the pilots of the Choudenji Machine Voltes V (5), Earth's defense against the Boazan and their terrible Beast Warriors. The plot thickens as the Go Brothers discover their true heritage and the truth behind their father's disappearance. Conflicts and mixed emotions hinder the Go Brothers at times but due to their unwavering desire to find their dad, they must go to the place where it all started. With the help of the rebels based on Earth and on the aliens' homeworld, the Voltes Team has another mission, remove the tyrant Zu Zanbajil and liberate the people of Boazan.



Tags: Super Robot , Politics , Tragedy , Kaiju , Slavery , Ensemble Cast , War , Aliens , Primarily Male Cast , Space , Male Protagonist , Episodic , Swordplay , Guns , Space Opera , Ninja

Toushou Daimos

Also known as Fighting General Daimos.

Studio: Sunrise , Toei Animation , TV Asahi , Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Drama , Mecha , Romance , Sci-Fi

The third of Tadao Nagahama's Romance Super Robot Trilogy. (#1: Chou Denji Robo Combattler V, #2: Chou Denji Machine Voltes V)

After the destruction of their homeworld, the survivors of the planet Barm head towards Earth with the goal of negotiating the purchase of land to emigrate to. Unfortunately, during the negotiations, the Barmian’s leader, Leon, is assassinated by his second in command, Olban, and the delegation from Earth is framed for the murder. In the ensuing chaos, Doctor Isamu Ryuuzaki of the Earth delegation is shot and killed.

Shortly after the disastrous end of the talks, the Barmians (called “Valerians” in Starbirds) begin a campaign of terror against Earth, lead by Leon’s son, Admiral Richter, who deploys a variety of “Mecha Soldiers” against the planet’s defenses. The only thing standing between the Earthlings and annihilation is the transforming, karate-using super robot, Daimos and its pilot, Kazuya Ryuuzaki. But that changes when he meets and falls in love with a mysterious girl named Erika, who turns out to be Richter's sister. Over the course of their struggles to reunite, Kazuya and Erika each learn that the other’s people are not all evil...and that their own people are not all good.



Tags: Super Robot , Aliens , Space , Torture , Suicide , Heterosexual

UFO Senshi Dai Apolon

Studio: Eiken
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Mecha

The story is about 16 years old boy Takeshi who recently formed an American football team at the BlueSky orphanage. One day the game is interuppted by a light in the sky. Takeshi discovers he is the son of the king of the planet Apolon, spirited away to Earth by his father's retainer Rabi to avoid death at the hands of General Dazaan. He turns out to have special energy abilities which can control UFO saucers from under the ocean floor, which in turn can become robots that are synchronized to their movements.



Tags: Super Robot , Kaiju , Episodic , Primarily Male Cast , American Football , Male Protagonist , Aliens

Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Harlock

Also known as Captain Harlock Space Pirate.

Studio: Toei Animation , Studio Nue , Discotek
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Sci-Fi

The year is 2977. Mankind has become complacent and stagnant. All work is done by machines, while humans spend all their time on entertainment. But when a mysterious invader from the stars catches Earth unawares, only the legendary space pirate Captain Harlock and the crew of the Arcadia have the will to stand against them.



Tags: Space Opera , Pirates , Aliens , Space , Seinen , Fugitive , Male Protagonist , Primarily Adult Cast , Episodic , Nudity

Uchuu Senkan Yamato

Also known as Star Blazers: The Quest for Iscandar.

Studio: Academy Productions , Group TAC
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Adventure , Drama , Sci-Fi

In the distant future, the war between the human race and the Gamilon has taken its toll on the planet Earth. Constant bombardment of radioactive asteroids has rendered the planet's atmosphere uninhabitable. As a means of relief aid, Queen Starsha of the planet Iscandar offers the Earth Forces a device that can completely neutalize the radiation off the planet. For this task, the space battleship Yamato is launched from the remains of its World War II ancestor on a 148,000 light-year journey. However, the crew of the Yamato has only one Earth year to travel to Iscandar and back, or the human race will come to an end.



Tags: Space , Space Opera , Aliens , Military , War , Ships , Travel , Post-Apocalyptic , Ensemble Cast , Primarily Adult Cast , Artificial Intelligence , Heterosexual , Robots , Real Robot

SAKAMOTO DAYS

Also known as SAKAMOTO DAYS.

Studio: TMS Entertainment , TMS Entertainment , Shueisha , TV Tokyo
Status: Finished
Genres: Action , Comedy

When Sakamoto meets Aoi, the convenience store clerk, it’s love at first sight — and just like that, he retires.

Sakamoto gets married, has a daughter, opens a mom-and-pop store in a quiet town, and completely transforms … into a plus-size man. To ensure a peaceful life with his beloved family, the legendary ex–hit man bands together with comrades to face off against the looming threat of assassins.



Note: The series is streaming a week in advance on Netflix Japan starting with episode 2 released alongside episode 1.

Tags: Urban , Assassins , Found Family , Crime , Konbini , Primarily Adult Cast , Family Life , Gangs , Male Protagonist , Guns , Super Power , Shounen , Gore , Yakuza , Espionage , Triads