Top 49 Best Cyberpunk Anime Of All Time

 

Let’s start this with a question, what is your favorite anime genre? I can hear you telling Shounen, Shojo, Josei, Yaoi, Isekai, etc.., But, did anyone say Cyberpunk? Very few of you might have.

 

And let me compliment you on that. Cyberpunk is indeed a very engrossing genre to have an interest in. And for the ones who stumbled here by mistake and wondering what in the world are “Cyberpunk” animes.

 

Let me tell you something about this forgotten genre of the anime world. Cyberpunk is an old yet still evolving genre of the animation bubble. The genre was introduced to the world by Bruce Bethke in 1982, through his story, “Cyberpunk”.

 

Cyberpunk is known to be a sub-genre of the well-loved genre “science-fiction”. Cyberpunk has always been something that could look into the future for you. I mean, you might have thought robots will work for you, from waking you up from sleep to doing your laundry.

 

From making you some delicious snacks to taking you to places. No one would have. Nevertheless, there were still a few geniuses that anticipated this change ages ago. And they were more amazing people who brought this interesting topic to the anime world.

 

Now tell me if that sounds interesting. Yes or No? Well, mixed feelings? I got you! I brought you this list of the best 49 cyberpunk animes of all time which by the end will make you interested or will at least convince you to pick one of them.

 

 

 

1. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu

 

 

 

Finally, a 150-year-long tie came to an end with the new rising leader of the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance.

 

The new heads are Reinhard von Lohengramm and Yang Wenli. Reinhard is supposed to fight in the war and also save his sister from the clutches of the Kaiser. He is also responsible for putting humanity under the certain rule of a modest and genuine King.

 

However, Yang who is a believer in democracy stands in between the peace of the country and Reinhard. The opinions clash and so do the swords. Anyhow, is it necessary that your opponent is always wrong?

 

 

 

2. Cowboy Bebop

 

 

 

Now that’s quite a name. Cocky Spike Spiegel along with his crewmates, Bebop, a band of hunters lands on the planet Mars. This happens in the year 2071, and doing the Mars thing will definitely get them some reward.

 

The team of four is in search of officer Vincent, who happens to be turned into a terrorist and threatens to destroy Alba city with nano-bots if he would be kept unsatisfied.

 

Will the four, Jet Black, Edward, Faye Valentine, and Cocky be able to track down Vincent?

 

 

 

3. One-Punch Man

 

 

 

One-Punch Man is another mind-blowing anime that again appears to be very versatile to be listed here.

 

The story revolves around Saitama who starts practising boxing as a “nothing-serious” action but soon gets so powerful to kill the enemy with just a punch. He transforms into a superhuman and soon is followed everywhere by Genos.

 

It is not your typical superhero anime. It has a very unique plot and that makes it different from other superhero anime out there. The anime was released in the year 2015 and has been doing extraordinarily since.

 

 

 

4. Casshern Sins

 

 

 

Does it annoy you when someone blames you for something you didn’t actually do? Well, that is not even a question. Of course! We ain’t saints. Unless you are, which is cool.

 

But, that does hit a nerve, right? Similarly, according to Casshern, he did not kill Luna. But he is still considered a convict. Who the hell is Casshern? Let me tell you.

 

Casshern is a boy who has no idea of his past life events, he is oblivious to his identity yet he is chased by bulky robots every other day, and they want him dead.

 

The reason behind this is Luna. The news of Luna’s death is widespread on Earth and the time of Ruin has started. The robots start rusting and getting treated and keep living need to kill and eat the murderer of Luna, who is no one but Casshern.

 

Well, that is what everyone thinks. But, did he really kill Luna, and does he really not remember anything? Catch the truth along with Casshern or watch him pay for his Casshern sins.

 

 

5. Psycho-Pass

 

 

 

What if someone starts reading your thoughts and everything before they are like an open book? Nothing can be hidden. Now that is very scary. But, anime here uses that to lower the crimes.

 

Psycho-Pass is a technique you can access one’s mind and check whether his will is good or ill-natured. Then if ill, he is investigated and stopped from doing such crimes.

 

That is very ahead in technology I must say. But, it can’t always be perfect, right? Just like Akane Tsunemori understands the Sibyl system and investigates the errors of the system.

 

 

6. Planetes

 

 

 

This story is about the crew of our spaceship DS-12 “Toybox”. It is a part of the Space Debris Section which is in return a unit of Technora Corporation. This section is responsible to avoid any danger or damage to the satellites, stations, or any spacecraft.

 

It throws away the trash from the orbits of the Moon and Earth. In short, Space is no longer a faraway thing for humankind. It’s just a usual adventure now.

 

Though the Debris section is hardworking, there is not much appreciation for their work. And Ai is disappointed about it. Will Ai, together with her mates be able to bring respect to the section?

 

 

7. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie 2: Lagann-hen

 

 

 

A peaceful life often attracts problems and I know almost all of you will agree with me. So did happen with the people of Earth. They have finally got their homeland back and are having a peaceful life on it but that peace didn’t stay for long.

 

An enemy from the unparalleled side of the world comes over to destroy the remaining traits of a human. The Spiral King progress with his destruction but the team Gurren is ready to fight them off.

 

As per his dead brother’s wish, he is ready to take everyone under his wings and throw the Spiral King out. The movie is a sequel to Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie 1.

 

 

8. Space☆Dandy

 

 

 

Wow, Space Dandy is an anime where you can get everything checked and followed. Considering it in this genre, our main character is set to explore the whole universe of aliens dressed like a disco dancer.

 

I am not joking, I promise. Let me tell you more. He is on his way to exploring the universe, catching the aliens, and giving them away for some reward.

 

But, there is also a lot of this coming in between like some romance, adventure, zombies, and whatnot. Do not get distracted and jump on the ship to see what the sparkly man has got for you.

 

 

9. Serial Experiments Lain

 

 

 

Introverts are pretty common these days, everyone likes to keep it down, just like Lain. Lain is our introverted and shy girl with minimum friends and less talk. She is fourteen years old and one of those girls who receive quite horrific and disturbing messages from Chisa Tomoda.

 

That Chise is no longer alive and has committed suicide. One such message is opened by Lain and that email takes her to a virtual platform where she encounters mysteries one by one.

 

Men in Black start popping up everywhere she goes. Will she be able to fight the difference between these two worlds?

 

 

10. Kanata no Astra

 

 

 

Traveling into space takes a lot of effort and no guarantee of your well-being but in the future, we might get something so that we can travel safely in deep space.

 

Just as this story suggests. The way in the future, it is around 2061, that space travel has become so much easier. Easier and affordable in such a way that high schools are set to go for a Planet Camp.

 

However, during their camp, nine of the students get stuck in the unforeseen sentient light sphere and are taken away for 5012 light-years. They find an old spaceship there and are strong-willed that they will indeed return home.

 

Safe and sound. Will the students remain brave and strong and be able to return back to their planets? The anime is a recent one i.e. 2019. It does sound very interesting and different from the regular ones.

 

The series is 12 episodes long and the running time is about 24c minutes.

 

 

11. Mobile Suit Gundam

 

 

 

We have got another robot fight anime. A war has broken out between the Principality of Zeon and the Federation of Earth. Zeon wants independence from the colonies that have been formed in space.

 

To fight this off, the Earth Federation has given rise to its powerful weapon Gundam. However, to control Gundam they need the right pilot, and for which a young and inexperienced boy comes into the picture.

 

Though the boy is not a pro he still proves to be good at this. Amuro Ray, the young boy, and all other civilians tie off their lays to run this race against the Zeon.

 

Will they be able to fight Zeon off? This anime is one of those specials where you can say it’s back from the dead. At first, this anime was not that popular and was all set to get canceled.

 

The episodes were put down from 52 to 39 but then negotiated at 43. Nevertheless, times changed, the tables got turned and the anime won the Animage Anime Grand Prix prize in the year 1979.

 

 

12. Ghost in the Shell

 

 

 

Is another ghost on the list? Well, Nah. Let me tell you why. The technology advancement is at its peak, it’s the year 2029 and things like robots, cyborgs, and stuff are pretty common.

 

We have Maor Motoko Kusanagi, who is a police officer who deals with crimes secretively and for special purposes.

 

She is now concerned about the activities of a hacker Puppet Master, who hacks the brains of Cyborg and smuggles the information to carry out his nasty doings. The movie premiered in the year 1996 with a budget of 600,000,000 Japanese Yen and grossed about $516,540.

 

 

13. Ergo Proxy

 

 

 

Have you ever thought of a life where you will happily share your secrets with “android” friends more than humans? Practically we already are doing that. Look at your phone. Lol.

 

A place in the future, where humans and robots are coinciding in peace. It’s just any other place on Earth and just like any other place, there are still crimes going on.

 

Likewise, a series of murders in the city has caused a lot of trouble and raised suspensions in the eyes of inspector Re-I Mayer. The anime has 25 minutes long episodes and 23 in total.

 

It first got aired in the year 2006 and had quite a good response which is also a reason it sits in 13th place.

 

 

14. Space Cobra

 

 

 

What will you do if you one day realize that you are not what you think you are but are something else or something more? Johnson, a salaryman wakes up to discover that he is not a mere 9-5 worker but a space pirate Cobra.

 

And also that he was supposed to be dead. His left arm is a Psychogun that shows his powers. He reunites his memories, his spaceship, and his partner, Armaroid Lady.

 

Though, after gaining his powers, he will be on his way to find the most powerful weapons, easily through the prisons, rob away the museums, and whatnot. He confronts one of the most feared who is a lot more than you can see.

 

What the pair will do now?

 

 

15. Akira

 

 

 

We got a political drama on the list. Corruption and the greedy government do trigger you in the wrong way, doesn’t it? And it turns out to be important to fight against it just like our gang leader.

 

Kaneda is a gang leader of a bikers’ group. He is all set to fight anyone and everyone just to save his friend from illegal government activities. What illegal activities?

 

Let me tell you. In 1988, the government of Japan throws an atomic bomb as an experiment. Down the lane, after 31 years Tetsuo is most likely to be the bait and Kaneda will not let that happen.

 

He fights off the government, politicians, and many more. Will he be successful in saving his friends and the others? The movie got released in 1988.

 

 

16. Macross

 

 

 

The anime takes place in 2009 A. D. the world is about to take its big step toward growth through the colossal space battleship Macross. The whole world awaits the launch but there is also another who waits for the moment.

 

Zantradi, an alien group that is hovering above just causes destruction and pain throughout the world. The Macross is all set to take over the aliens with the dormant system boarding it.

 

It is taking humans through the solar system where they are about to prove humankind. The anime got released in the year 1982 under the production of Tatsunoko Productions. The whole series consists of 36 episodes in total.

 

 

17. Space Pirate Captain Herlock: Outside Legend – The Endless Odyssey

 

 

 

For the horror enthusiasts on the viewers’ side, we got in something for you. On his way to the archaeological mission, Professor Daiba awakens an ancient horror figure from his layers of sleep.

 

Right after five years, the crew members are all set to sail the stars, and also Daiba is ready to meet Captain Herlock, once again. Or should I say, for the first time ever?

 

The anime started airing from December 21, 2002, to December 21, 2003. The anime went on for 13 episodes and it has a parent story, Uchuu Kaizoku Captain Herlock.

 

 

18. Sidonia No Kishi

 

 

 

The aliens have completely destroyed the Earth and after several years of destruction, they are now on the back of the humans who escaped years ago. However, we find Nagate Tanikaze after his long isolation to find some food.

 

The Guana aliens trap the humans and begin their harassment, but Tanikaze shows up as their last hope. He, with all his mates and soldiers Shizuka Hoshijiro, Izana Shinatose, and Yuhata Midorikawa fight off to protect humanity and fend off the villains aka the aliens.

 

 

19. GaoGaiGar

 

 

 

The title sounds really very interesting, doesn’t it? So is the story, let’s read. Zonders are a kind/race of alien monsters that emerge from the underground and are about to destroy the city of Tokyo.

 

And humans are nowhere in comparison to an alien power. The only thing that can survive the city through this attack is their last hope and power, GaoGaiGar. Watch the giant robot fight off the outworlders and enjoy sitting right in your seat.

 

 

20. Texhnolyze

 

 

 

No, I did not get the spelling wrong. It is “Texhnolyze”, it’s a new evolution that our story will revolve around. The city of Lux is a man-made underground city.

 

Ichise is our main character who is an orphan and also a prizefighter, he fights for a living. Unfortunately undergoing a rivalry, his opponent attacks him and injures him. The injuries make him lose his left arm and leg.

 

Before Ichise could lose his breath, a woman scientist takes him under her wing and gives him the arm and leg he lost through Texhnolyze. Ichise is all set with his new limbs and is been taken under a powerful leader of a gang Organ, Oonishi.

 

He then meets a girl Ran, who can see into the future. They together discover that Lux is on the verge of collapsing. Will they be able to save the city?

 

The anime had its first television debut in the year 2003 and has 22 episodes throughout.

 

 

21. Tenchi Muyo

 

 

 

Having one woman and making her the happiest can be sometimes tough, and some more time impossible. And we are talking ONE woman. Can we guess about six of them?

 

I can see your jaws dropped, I know it’s hard. But, our Tenchi is indeed stuck with six women from other universes. Let’s find out how. Tenchi Masaki’s life takes a 360-degree turn when he rescues Ryouko, a pirate whose ship has been crushed down near his family temple.

 

Upon helping Ryuko a certain change of events happens that leads a series of women to walk in his life. All these women include Princess Aeka, her sister Princess Sasami, a detective Mihoshi Kuramitsu with her partner Kiyone Makibi and a crazy scientist Washuu Hakubi.

 

The women try their best to get settled in the environment but that only creates more problems for the young boy, Tenchi. Nevertheless, this indeed leads him to have a good relationship with each of them and see the purpose of his life.

 

The anime first aired on 2nd April 1995 and ended on 24th September 1995

 

 

22. Cyber City Oedo 808

 

 

 

Having mercy is a good thing. And giving a second chance to someone who did wrong in the past but yet has the heart to correct it. Like how in the year 2808, three criminals are set free to perform tasks on behalf of the police.

 

In return for their performances, the life sentences under their name will be reduced. They have been given a collar around their neck which keeps them in check and if they fail to meet their tasks, those particular collars will be the reason for their death.

 

Now that’s on having mercy and also being ruthless at the same time. Cyber City Oedo 808 was aired in the year 1990 with only three episodes in check. Isn’t that a good offer to grab?

 

 

23. Turn a Gundam

 

 

 

Saving the Earth is one of the primary responsibilities of humankind. But we care less. The planet is on the verge of destruction but all we do is nothing. The cherry on top we all know what will this lead to if not taken under control.

 

Likewise, we have got an anime here that shows how humankind destroyed our home planet and flew off to the Moon. The people on Moon are known to be “Moonrace” and are all set to get back to Earth.

 

They have to keep an eye on it for a way long to capture it again and resettle. Keeping this in mind, they send Rolan Cehack to check the living resources.

 

Rolan stays in the place and gets familiar with everything for a year long. When the people on the Earth planet do the age-coming ceremony by making a giant stone doll known as “White Doll”.

 

However, the Moonrace is all set to get back to the place and take it by force. Upon that the White Doll breaks and turns into a Gundam known as “Turn A Gundam” with Rolan in the backseat controlling it.

 

Will Rolan be successful in saving the Earth again from this Moonrace? The anime got released in the fall of 1999 with 50 episodes.

 

 

24. Seikai No Senki

 

 

 

A love blossom between wars? It sounds funny and intriguing. Even our protagonist is stuck in something similar. After putting a full stop, Lafiel Abriel and Jinto Linn are now reunited.

 

Lafiel is now the captain, while Jinto is the supply officer. The outburst of war between Abh and humankind is going to create much more problems for the duo. How will they work on this with the growing tension and difference between them?

 

The second season of the series, Sekai No Senki was released in the year 2000 with 13 episodes, each of them 25 minutes long.

 

 

25. Mobile Fighter G Gundam

 

 

 

Wars between humans, countries, and the world is everything we know, read, and learned. But, ever thought about how would it be if a robot fights for you? Exciting! We are now long forward in the future, in the 60th century, the polluted and messed up planet Earth is left behind and everyone is off to the other orbital zones.

 

However, a question has rose about the ruling of the orbitals and colonies. To solve this, the countries have decided on a tradition wherein they build a new Gundam and fight them off to the winner of the last Gundam fight and then the new winner gets to rule the colonies for four years straight.

 

Similar Japan has sent the Domon Kasshu along with a powerful Gundam in order to take the trophy this year. Is that all are they worried about? Or there is much more?

 

The anime was first released in the year 1994 with 49 episodes. A long one on the list.

 

 

26. Kurau: Phantom Memory

 

 

 

Birthdays are a very important part of everyone’s life. Many like to keep it simple, while many like to enjoy it like a King. Nevertheless, birthdays are important and quite memorable even if you try to not make them like one.

 

Just a 12-year-old here. Amami Kurau is a young twelve-year-old girl and daughter of the chief scientist of the new project that colonizes the Moon. The little girl follows her father to the lab on her birthday, but an unfortunate event leaves Kurau struck between twin bolts of light.

 

The news breaks to her father and he is horrified to find his cute little daughter is not herself anymore.

 

 

27. Gunslinger Girl

 

 

 

What if you get a second chance to live after a tragic “almost-death”? And the ones you granted you a life wants a favor? And… that favor turns out to be something very illegal.

 

Will you still help? Sounds tough, right? Well, our little girls here have got a similar situation. Somewhere in the middle of Italy, Social Welfare has saved young girls from their deathbeds and has given them another chance at life.

 

But, this new transformation is only to turn them into assassins and revolt against the Italian government. However, the girls are still at the age of feeling love and sensitivity to hate.

 

Their humble heart hurts to be acted upon and treated as killing weapons. Where will this emotional yet ruthless ride take them? The anime was released in the year 2003 with 13 episodes under the studios of the Madhouse with a time duration of 24 minutes.

 

 

28. Freedom

 

 

 

Quiz time!! Who was the first man to step on the moon? Of course, you all know. It’s Neil Armstrong. Now don’t come on to me telling me why I raised such a silly question.

 

I have my purpose. We know that our human race has been an enthusiast to discover resources on the moon, which is an easy one to live on, leaving the fact of low gravity.

 

But, somehow our anime people here have found a way to stay on the moon and have colonized it already. The set of story is in 2041 A. D. when people formed the first colony on the moon.

 

The colonies are governed by a body known as “Eden”. However, three bike-racing teens find a heinous truth about Eden and something about their long-lost land, Earth. Watch him explore so much more about his homeland.

 

 

29. Bubblegum Crisis

 

 

 

The title gives us a couple of ideas but let’s see if that is actually what it is. Woman’s power rise! The anime revolves around a group of female mercenaries who are armed with a few special and unique abilities, power suits and are set in the year 2032.

 

It begins after a huge Earthquake that splits Tokyo into halves. Nevertheless, the girls were marvelous putting the exoskeletons down and facing any other problem with a lot of bravery including the rogue robots.

 

Watch them explore and impact your life in a positive way. This is a mini-series of 8 episodes aired in the year 1987 and ended in the year 1991. The total run time of the anime is about 330 minutes.

 

 

30. After War Gundam X

 

 

 

The colonization of Outerspace seems terrible. A war between the Earth and those colonies? Worse. One more war and BOOM! More than a decade has passed since the last war between the Earth and the colonies that want complete destruction of humankind.

 

The ones who got to survive, have been preying on the technology to survive and there is also a widespread Mobile suits supremacy. Garrod Ran, a young boy who is now a part of the scavenger group, along with the girl called Tifa Adiel will start their journey to explore the after-results of the war.

 

And on the way, suppress the eruption of a new one. The anime was released in the year 1996 under the production banner Bandai Visual Company, Dentsu, Sunrise.

 

 

31. Cyborg 009

 

 

 

Voicing against evil is quite an impressive thing. And the people who usually do it are indeed commendable. So let us praise these brave souls. An evil person Black Ghost had kidnapped nine men and women and had turned them into cyborg soldiers.

 

But, are they aware of the number of soldiers that are revolting against them? Oh, they will soon. The anime is a second-time adaptation of the manga Cyborg 009. It got released in the year 1979 and had a run time of 25 minutes.

 

 

32. Battle Angel Alita

 

 

 

The protagonist of this anime is Alita, a cyborg. The concept revolves around new life, war, and trust. Sounds interesting, right? The story is set in 2563, and after 300 years of unfortunate war on Earth called the “Fall”, Dr. Ido finds an abandoned woman which goes ahead to be our protagonist Alita. He brings the woman to his place to treat her, and even though she regains consciousness she did not have a bare memory from her past.

 

Alita discovers her new life while the doctor stands like a wall in between her and her past.

 

 

33. Waga Seishun no Arcadia

 

 

 

We all know that World War II has been very bad for Japan. And so says the anime right here but with an “anime” touch in it, if you know what I mean.

 

The Earth is occupied by the Illumidus Empire, which is very evil for saying and came to our planet because of the post results of World War II. Captain Harlock and his group of friends begin their journey to fight these monsters and win the Earth back.

 

Will they be successful in storing the peace of Earth?

 

 

34. Vandread

 

 

 

We still got gender wars happening on Earth, don’t you agree? Though thousands of laws have been made and implied, people personally still find it difficult to digest certain things about the opposite gender.

 

Here we got the same interesting story with the development of sets. I mean, the war is not on Earth anymore but straight up in the galaxy. The set is in the galaxy where humankind has colonized the galaxy.

 

Among the one-star system, men and women have been segregated. They have been carried to live on two different planets Mejere for the woman and Taraak for the men. And this mere oil has given rise to a huge flame war between men and women.

 

 

35. Mugen No Ryvius

 

 

 

And here comes some more space action. Kouji Aiba and Aoi Housen are two astronauts in training in the year 2225 AD. During their training in the Lieba Delta, located on the shore of the Geduld Sea.

 

After a sudden attack on the land, the space station breaks down into the sea. A plasma that links all the planets in the system makes it impossible for any ship to stay on, killing every onboarding adult.

 

The young astronauts are the only ones to rely on but in the meanwhile, the place gets sabotaged. And the cherry on top, the evil people plan to attack once more.

 

 

36. Levius

 

 

 

As just said, war indeed is very unpleasant to be a part of. And when you lose someone really close to a war, it makes everything worse. Levius is a young boy who has lost both of his parents to the war.

 

He is fierce about the fact and ends up practicing metal boxing in order to take out his anger. He becomes one of those arena fighters, recovering from the extreme effects of war, turning himself into a killing machine.

 

The anime is produced under Netflix and was aired in the year 2019 and has 12 episodes with 25 minutes duration per episode.

 

 

37. Heroic Age

 

 

 

How far would you go to save mankind? Go on a far journey to find the only person that can help to save the human race. The set of the anime is far future, where humankind is on the verge of demolition.

 

The only human that could everything from destruction is still missing. And the savior is Age, the only human that was raised by the Golden Tribe. The crew of Argonaut and princess Dhianeila are all set to travel through the entire universe just to find Age.

 

At last, they do. They find Age on an abandoned planet, Oron. Now, along with Dhianeila and Age, their journey of saving the earth begins. The anime aired its first episode in the year 2007 and ran over 26 episodes.

 

 

38. Densetsu Kyojin Ideon: Hatsudou-hen

 

 

 

War is a place where an enormous amount of people lose their lives. There is only tragedy and cries involved. But, here we have got an anime that is much more than just a war.

 

Years after years, the crew of Solo Ship has been at war, fighting off against their enemy, the Buff Clan. The Solo Ship has a benefit of a powerful weapon Ideon.

 

Nevertheless, the Buff Clan has developed their own weapon the Ganda Rowa which is a warship and can easily dominate Ideon. In meanwhile, Karala, a member of Solo Ship who is also a past member of Buff Clan realizes she is pregnant and thinks that the baby can be their last hope and put a full stop to this war.

 

However, the birth of the child increased the strength of Ideon and gave more oil to the burning flame.

 

 

39. Saikano

 

 

 

Having a love life is a privilege these days. And when you get a partner that can make you happy, it feels like you have achieved so much, isn’t it?

 

Well, our little Chise is also in that kind of love. But there is still more. Chise is what you call a regular schoolgirl. With a lean and small figure, she was very fragile with limited knowledge.

 

She is only being enjoying her life to the fullest by virtue of her loving relationship with her boyfriend Shuuji. The couple resides in a small town known as Hokkaido, which is also a military base town.

 

One day, when Shuuji and his friends visit Sapporo to get some exciting gifts for their girlfriends, a major air raid on that town ends up killing thousands of people including one of Shuuji’s friends.

 

Running away from the place, Shuuji spots his girlfriend Chise whose fragile body was no longer made of only flesh, there was steel included. She was attached a pair of steel wings and her right hand was replaced by a massive gun.

 

She was manipulated and turned into a cyborg weapon despite her unwillingness. But, what would Shuuji do now? Was his girlfriend even a human anymore? The anime was first aired in July 2002 and has 13 episodes in total.

 

The source again is a manga.

 

 

40. Armitage III

 

 

 

Just like I told you earlier, cyberpunk indeed does see in the future. It takes us by surprise whether the science has been inspired by the animes made long ago or the anime makers have already predicted the future.

 

Confused about what I am talking about? Well, read about this anime you will understand it better. Armitage III and Poly-Matrix is an anime set in the far future of 2046.

 

Due to the overpopulation of Earth, humankind has started its colonization on Mars. With the help of android, the race can eradicate the usual environment of Mars into a more friendly one to live in.

 

They are all set to invade the planet and form a city by the name of Saint Lowell. Now, this does sound interesting, doesn’t it? And the fact that this anime was released back in 1995 is way surprising.

 

The first episode of the anime was aired on February 25, 1995. There are been only four episodes which give us more reasons to watch it. The extraction again has been done through a manga of two volumes, by the same name by Zarae Otana and Tatsuya Ikegami.

 

 

41. Appleseed

 

 

 

Some female lead action? Oh yeah! The female character-oriented animes or storylines have a completely different fan base. Also because it’s quite a rare and unique kind of concept in anime.

 

But, we have got a very interesting one here. The story revolves around Ai Kobayashi, a female warrior who is just back from the global war. She successfully made it through the war and now is in out where she met her former friend and lover, Jurota Kosugi.

 

She realizes that the boy she loved is now a cyborg resulting from his wounds from the war. She soon also discovers a new cyborg ethnicity, Bioroids. The Bioroids seem to be an eye-sore for the peaceful life of Olympus.

 

But, what triggers her the most is that the life span of Bioroids is seemed to be shorter and as if something is been controlling that. Hence, she jumps in to investigate this matter.

 

The movie got released in 2004 under the production company Digital Frontier.

 

 

42. Unbreakable Machine-Doll

 

 

 

Did you ever wish that the doll you used to play with, in your childhood to remain untouched and lovely always? Or the robot you caught as a gift for your birthday?

 

You do, right? All you want to do is preserve that precious thing. But, ever thought about the ones that make them? I will give you a chance. Student puppeteer Raishin Akabane arrives at Walpurgi’s Royal Academy of Machinart and study of Machinart.

 

Which means a club of magic, Al, and military tactics and mechanicals. Every four years, the top 100 students of the academy fight their automatons to win the title of “Wisemen” and of the greatest puppeteer.

 

 

43. Murder Princess

 

 

 

This one here brings so much fun to the list. Ever wonder what will you do, if you change bodies with a very unwanted person in your life? What will you do about it?

 

Well, our Princess has got some plans for you. The kingdom of Forland loses its king due to a coup d’etat, but before his death, the king sends off his daughter, Princess Alita Forland on an escape journey.

 

While running away, the incredibly threatening situation makes the Princess swap bodies with the hunter Falis. The Princess wants to protect the kingdom at any cost. She, then asks Falis to take her place in the kingdom and save people.

 

And this way, we found our rise to the “Murder Princess” which a very big mouth. The first episode was aired on March 28, 2007, under the license of Funimation.

 

The source again is a manga. The anime is only six episodes long with 24 minutes each. What more do you want to know? This is just perfect for a short and lovely watch.

 

 

44. Dirty Pair 

 

 

Dirty Pair is a popular anime series that debuted in 1985, known for its exciting blend of sci-fi, action, and comedy.

 

The story follows the misadventures of Kei and Yuri, a notorious pair of trouble consultants and troublemakers collectively known as the Dirty Pair.

 

They work as agents for the World Welfare Works Association, tasked with solving cases and keeping the peace across the galaxy.

 

However, their explosive methods often result in unintentional destruction and chaos, earning them a reputation as “the Lovely Angels” or “the Dirty Pair.” With its witty humor, dynamic action sequences, and colorful characters, Dirty Pair offers an entertaining mix of episodic adventures and overarching storylines.

 

Kei and Yuri’s contrasting personalities and complementary skills make for a delightful duo, as they navigate through dangerous missions, unravel conspiracies, and encounter quirky villains.

 

This classic series is beloved for its energetic animation, engaging storytelling, and undeniable chemistry between its two leading ladies. Dirty Pair is a must-watch for fans of sci-fi action with a lighthearted and humorous twist.

 

 

45. No Guns Life

 

 

 

Another robot-based anime. The rapid growth in technology led them to the ability where they can create powerful cyborg soldiers. These soldiers were named the “Extended”. Juuzou Inui is also one of these Extended.

 

The boy was created into one with no memory from his past life. However, once the war comes to an end, he starts a new business where he could take care of Extended-related matters.

 

And on an unusual day, a huge robotic Extended falls before his door carrying a boy on his back. The Extended has been desperately asking for help. But, what such a giant need help with?

 

And what’s the matter with the kid? Is this by any chance related to the kidnapping rumor of a child? The questions deepen when he starts doubting the Beruhren Corporation, which was the reason behind all this Extended thing.

 

Like any other anime on the list, this is also has been adapted from a manga released with the same name in the year 2014. Later on, this manga by Karasuma and Tasuku got animated in the year 2019 with 12 episodes which later on was extended to season two.

 

 

46. Moonlight Mile

 

 

 

Trekking is a fun, dangerous, and satisfying sport to do. And the people who trek huge mountains are so commendable. I bet they feel empty once they achieved what they paced through all the time.

 

But, does that stop them from dreaming about another project? Hell, Nah. Saruwatari Gorou and Jack F. Woodbridge are two trekkers who have achieved a lot after reaching the highest peak in the entire world, Mount Everest.

 

But, like any other dreamer, they did not want to stop just there. So, they dreamed about aiming for something higher than the mountains, ISA Space Station. They exchange promises to reach Outerspace and fulfill their new dream.

 

However, when Helium 3, a new energy source is discovered on the moon, the Nasa Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) can help Earth. And now the noblemen are sighting off to live their dream and to harness the Helium 3 energy source.

 

 

47. Project ARMS

 

 

 

Teenage is a very memorable part of everyone’s life. And it turns out best when your teens also bring superpowers to you. Sound interesting? Learn more. A couple of high school kids who just want to have a normal school life start developing a power that turns their normal human-like organs into powerful weapons.

 

The oblivious kids are fighting off each other without even knowing when and where their weapons will pop out from. They are also not aware of the fact that they are meant to work as a team and fight off the military monsters who want to end humankind.

 

The weapons are still not a complete team with two of their parts missing. Will they be successful in finding the one they want? And will they fight off the military opponents?

 

The anime has been released in two seasons, with its first season airing on April 7, 2001. The season ran with 26 episodes and came to an end on September 29 of the same year.

 

A year after in 2002, the second season came into view. The anime is also a manga adaption with the name “ARMS”. It was written and illustrated by Ryoji Minagawa.

 

It got serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday in the year 1997. Serialization ran a long way from 1997 to 2002.

 

 

48. Blame! (film)

 

 

 

Many of us find robots idealistic and helpful. But there are also many others among us who are scared of this emerging technology. That development will lead to something worse in the future.

 

Not to scare you more but there is an anime that has predicted our fears. Sometime in the distant future, robots are ruling the Earth. The peak of civilization has brought it up to the human’s throat, to be slaughtered completely.

 

They have been stated to be “illegal residents” of the place and will have to be extinct at any cost. Everyone is living in fear while scavengers try their best to protect humans as much as they can.

 

Their hope deepens when they come across a man called Killy, who might lead them in the right direction to save humanity. The movie is a recent sensation that was released in the year 2017.

 

It is based on a science-fiction manga with the same name. The duration of the movie is around 106 minutes and was produced under the production banner Polygon Pictures. The anime is now also available on Netflix so binge!

 

 

49. Angel Cop