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When it comes to the mecha anime genre, it's been going strong for decades and is one of the oldest in the medium. Once ruling anime as a whole, this classification has slowed down since the 2000s.

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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 ...