In the 1980s, there was a new genre of anime: Real Robot. This subgenre focused on technological realism. This was influenced heavily by the Japanese anime Mobile Suit Gundam. It featured giant robots fighting in realistic military settings.
The Real Robot subgenre may also be known as "walking tanks", or "walking machine". These robots are typically small, simple in design and not as powerful as the average Super Robot. Instead of being one robot, these vehicles are controlled by special characters. These characters can either be military personnel, mercenaries, and others. They often have ranged weapons. They are also more mobile, and have a higher level of defense. They can be expensive to maintain. They are often destroyed in a number of pointless ways. They are usually manufactured by corporations or the military.
The most well-known Real Robot series are Mobile Suit Gundam and Gaiking: Legend of Daiku-Maryu. These series feature a particular character controlling a robot. The characters form a special connection with the robot. They may also possess special abilities. Some robots possess magical abilities while others are relics of the past.
A few Super Robots are making a comeback in anime. They are not as well-known as they used to be. The genre has changed, and this is partly why they are not as prominent. Gundam was one of the first anime series featuring a robotic soldier in a realistic military setting. This series has also launched a franchise of teenage pilots who use giant robots for battle. Command & Conquer: Tiberium also features a popular example.
The history behind giant robots is long. It includes deconstructions, successes, failures, and remakes. This history will live on for many more decades. It is difficult to predict what the future holds for the mecha genre. Nonetheless, it is clear that the genre is going to be around for a while. Kunio Okayawara and Yuichi Ichihikawa are two examples of notable success.
Mazinger Z manga was the inspiration for the Real Robot series. This series was also the first to feature an enormous robot as the main character. This manga became very popular and was eventually made into an anime series. The manga included realistic depictions on warfare. The manga was adapted into anime, which led to a large and successful franchise of robots.
The main characters in the series are described as having special powers. However, most of them have been trained for one type of Gear. Gears, a type armor that is not heavy on firepower, are treated almost like lighter tanks. Because the Gears can't be interchanged, most pilots are only trained for one type.
The history of giant robots is one that will live on for many decades. They will always be there, whether they become magic, relics in the past or the future.