#Super Robot

[fuckyeahinternetarchive]

In 2004 an anonymous fan made half hour reels of all the known intros to all known super robot and mecha anime that was known to exist. In 2010 they were copyright struck from YouTube.

All four reels are now back.

[stapps]

Ngl comparing powerups in getter robo to any other mecha show is hilarious.

Gurren lagan: Due to the power of the human spirit and this spaceship we just hijacked. We have become stronger both physically and as people.

Getter robo:

Why is it looking at me.

[fujikosouvenir]

Advertising poster for Magne robo Gakeen, late 1970s

[blazing-butterfly]

See my conflict with the mechsploitation hornyposting is that yes it's hot, but I also want pilot-X-support-staff yuri with trans themes, d/s vibes and a side of trauma where the mecha are like... normal. Maybe I just hate fun but IMO a mech connecting directly to your brain and irreparably fucking you up in exchange for cataclysmic power is the domain of forbidden super prototypes, and actually loses some impact when it's just how all mecha work. Plus there's a limit to how much corporate forever-war I can take before I hit "too bleak, stopped caring."

Also I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone exploring the other end of the mech grittiness spectrum with super robots. I mean come on, you've got love and other emotions as a literal source of power, combination as a metaphor for intimatcy (as flowery or explicit as you want it to be), enough kinship with magical girls that you can easily bring in whatever tropes you want from them... it's all right there! (Shoutout to Superwomen In Love for actually doing this albeit as a one-off)

[vforvalensa]

Shit man, this super robot war is fucked. I just saw a mech throw away its battle axe and say "Getter Shine Spark" or some similar shit, and every pilot around it devolved into a lizard man. The camera didn't even go onto it, that's how common shit like this is. My ass is firing rocket punches and fin funnels. I think I just heard "Tatsumaki Zankantou - Ikki Tousen" two groups over. I gotta get the fuck outta here.

[dxkaiza]

IDW Tarn sketch

[balrog-slayer66]

“Go Nagai - Mazinger Z”, Original Release Japanese Promotional Poster 1980’s

[theenbimeister]

Star Convoy my beloved

[haaaaaaaaaaaave-you-met-ted]

The Brave Fighter of Legend Da-Garn - Da-Garn by 太斗

[bahkonearth]

[alphamecha-mkii]

Tetsujin 28-Go - Tetsujin FX by 太斗

[sailor-arashi]

[fujikosouvenir]

[rkn001]

my (segmented) zine piece for holy shuggazine!, a celebration for the 20th anniversary of the debut of srmthfg.

this show was a catalyst and a major source of inspiration for my art journey, so it holds a special place in my heart. i'm truly grateful to be a part of this incredible project, and i'm truly grateful to ciro nieli for this incredible show.

[bozemane]

from Go Nagai's Mazinger Z, 1972-'74