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Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (2006)
Plot Summary:
Japan has been invaded and conquered by the Britannian Empire. Japan is now known as Area 11 and its citizens known as Elevens. The Britannian Empire takes away Japan's autonomous power and imposes its rule through the use of Knightmares. The Empire's rule has never faltered, but cracks have begun to show
Duration: 24 min
IMDB Rating: 8.7/10
IMDB Votes: 77000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Japan
Plot tags: mind control, youth, rebelliousness, peril, rebellion, military, battles, young heroes, civil rights, emperor, leader, resistance, siblings relations, rivalry, vengeance, supernatural ability, imaginary, chess, prince, invasion, parents and children, supernatural power, mature, superhero, incest
Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995)
Plot Summary:
At the turn of the century, the Angels returned to Earth, seeking to wipe out humanity in an apocalyptic fury. Devastated, mankind's last remnants moved underground to wait for the day when the Angels would come back to finish the job. Fifteen years later, that day has come... but this time, humanity is ready to fight back with terrifying bio-mechanical weapons known as the Evangelions. Watch as Shinji, Rei, Asuka and the rest of the mysterious shadow agency Nerv battle to save earth from total annihilation
Duration: 24 min
IMDB Rating: 8.5/10
IMDB Votes: 81000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Plot tags: self doubt, existentialism, father son relationship, loneliness, depression, loss, psychological trauma, young heroes, suffering, piloted giant robot, absent mother, post apocalypse, insanity, secret organization, symbolism, alien encounter, alien invasion, philosophy, giant robot, chaos, cyberpunk, father son estrangement, fear, violence, teenage sexuality
MADE IN ABYSS (2017)
Plot Summary:
The “Abyss” is the last unexplored region, an enormous and treacherous cave system filled with ancient relics and strange creatures. Only the bravest of adventurers can traverse its depths, earning them the nickname, “Cave Raiders.” Within the depths of the Abyss, a girl named Riko stumbles upon a robot who looks like a young boy. Tantalized by the Abyss, Riko and her new friend descend into uncharted territory to unlock its mysteries, but what lies in wait for them in the darkness?
Duration: 325 min
IMDB Rating: 8.4/10
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Plot tags: boy girl relationship, friendship, orphan, robot, survival, explorer, androids and robots, humanoid robot, puzzle, tragedy, amnesia, treasure hunt, cave, curse, escapades, creature, fantasy world, exploration, maze, dream world, robot human relationship, talking robot, incest, androids, drastic change of life
Gurren Lagann (2007)
Plot Summary:
In the distant future, people build their homes and raise domestic animals in subterranean caverns. As a result, they live in fear of the occasional earthquake and cave-in, and have been for hundreds of years. Jeeha is one such village. One day, a boy named Simon happens to find a small, shiny drill whilst digging to expand the village. At the same time, Kamina, a guy who believes that there is another land above the village, persuades a gangster to break through the ceiling in order to leave the cavern. Suddenly, an earthquake occurs and the ceiling collapses, followed by a big robot breaking through the ceiling. Kamina is now sure that there is a world above them. Recklessly, he begins to fight against the robot. At that moment, another person appears from the land above. It is a girl by the name of Yoko. With a rifle in hand, she had been tracking the robot. However, all she could do was distract it. Then, Simon shows what he had found to Kamina and Yoko. It`s a mysterious robot whose head is also its body
Duration: 24 min
IMDB Rating: 8.3/10
IMDB Votes: 20000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Plot tags: beast, heroes, good versus evil, battles, danger, heroic mission, battle zone, dystopian future, female warrior, survival, isolation, escapades, confined, fate of humanity, resistance, giant robot, robot, mature, space opera, white supremacy, underground, coming of age, village, life is a bitch, society
Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016)
Plot Summary:
Five unlikely teenage heroes and their flying robot lions unite to form the megapowerful Voltron and defend the universe from evil
Duration: 23 min
IMDB Rating: 8.1/10
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Plot tags: good versus evil, danger, friends, teenage girl, alien planet, battles, planet, outer space, commander, alien, spacecraft, giant robot, teleportation, alien creature, evil alien, war, human versus alien, human alien hybrid, flying robot, teenage boy, alien robot, trial, superhero, batman, mature
The Transformers (1984)
Plot Summary:
The Transformers is the first animated television series in the Transformers franchise. The series depicts a war among giant robots that can transform into vehicles and other objects
Duration: 30 min
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10
IMDB Votes: 23000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Japan, South Korea
Plot tags: good versus evil, androids and robots, chaos, danger, heroic mission, space travel, heroes, robot, save the world, transformers, rescue, rivalry, imaginary, alien planet, dystopian future, alien encounter, alien, disguise, evil alien, warrior, creature, fictional war, leadership, battles, dragon
Darker Than Black (2007)
Plot Summary:
Anime television series created, directed and written by Tensai Okamura and animated by Bones
Duration: 24 min
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Japan
Plot tags: supernatural ability, paranormal phenomena, secret agent, investigation, escapades, rivalry, danger, fighting crime, transformation, fate of humanity, dystopian future, mature, police, spirit, mind game, misogynist, superpower, assassin, conspiracy, spy, battles, corruption, profanity, organized crime, fear
Sword Art Online (2012)
Plot Summary:
The players of a virtual reality MMORPG, Sword Art Online, are trapped and fighting for their very lives. After it is announced that the only way to leave the game is by beating it, Kirito—a very powerful swordsman—and his friends take on a quest to free all the minds trapped in Aincrad
Duration: 24 min
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
IMDB Votes: 51000
Genere: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Japan, USA
Plot tags: sword fight, struggle, virtual reality, danger, determination, trapped, survival, swords and armor, master warrior, monster, heroes, computers and web, rivalry, fall in love, warrior, violence, hi-tech, love and romance, courage, friendship, teenager, mind control, true love, escapades, death
DARLING in the FRANXX (2018)
Plot Summary:
The story is set in the distant future. The land is ruined, and humanity establishes the mobile fort city Plantation. Pilots produced inside Plantation live in Mistilteinn, also know as the "birdcage." Children live there knowing nothing of the outside world or the freedom of the sky. Their lives consist of battling to carry out missions. Their enemies are mysterious giant lifeforms known as Kyouryuu, and the children pilot robots called Franxx to face off against them. For the children, riding the Franxx proves their existence. A boy named Hiro is called Code:016, and he was once known as a prodigy. However, he has fallen behind, and his existence seems unnecessary. Not piloting a Franxx is the same as ceasing to exist. One day, a mysterious girl known as "Zero Two" appears before him. Two horns grow out of her head
Duration: 24 min
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Animation, Action, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan
Plot tags: first love, teenager, super weapon, true love, friendship, plot twist, twists and turns, love, distopia, fight, battles, save the world, pregnancy, female nudity, death, happiness, jealousy, young heroes, friendship between teens, male nudity, anger, flashback, dying, crush, teenage crush
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993)
Plot Summary:
A team of teenagers with attitude are recruited to save Angel Grove from the evil witch, Rita Repulsa, and later, Lord Zedd, Emperor of all he sees, and their horde of monsters
Duration: 30 min
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
IMDB Votes: 24000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Japan
Plot tags: power rangers, superhero team, young heroes, martial arts, superhero, teenager, good versus evil, heroic mission, evil alien, youth, danger, partner, teenage superhero, giant robot, kaiju, battles, kickass women, giant, heroes, robot, artificial intelligence, high school, love, batman, giant monster