12 years after Evangelion’s premiere, the studio behind it, Gainax, released into the world a classic many consider even more ...

Almost two decades later, Gurren Lagann still features one of the best endings in mecha anime history.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. Naturally, fans loved this, and an anime OVA series was announced ...

Pacific Rim made waves with its high-octane action and thrilling mech fighters, but the story world got an anime spin-off ...

Beyond its narrative, Naruto shaped the shōnen genre itself. It introduced more complex character arcs and moral ambiguities, ...

This list highlights standout anime series and films across 21 categories, each accompanied by honorable mentions. These selections uniquely transcend their genres. Every anime featured here either ...

Yoshiyuki Tomino’s creation laid the groundwork for decades of mecha anime, spawning an entire franchise that remains influential today. The Gundam series became a cultural phenomenon in Japan, with ...