Spanning over 40 years, we take a look at the best Gundam anime series.

The series takes heavy inspiration from crime comics, action films, and antihero-driven plots.

We can’t help but love them.

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The show is set in a dystopian city named Paradigm City, where people have lost their memories.

The animes protagonist, Roger Smith, is a suave negotiator who works as a mech pilot.

His black suit, calm personality, and underground dealings scream classic comic book heroes.

Spike Spiegal, Goku, Jonathan Joestar

The story follows an orphaned boy named Joey, who discovers a broken toy.

Moreover, Horikoshi has even talked about his admiration for Spider-Man, which is evident in Dekus underdog storyline.

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A collage showing the faces of Lelouch Lamperouge, Spike Speigal, and Sasuke Uchiha.

My Hero Academia, Astroboy, One Punch Man

A split image featuring Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Turn A Gundam, and Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam.

Vash the Stampede, without his trademark glasses, looks into the distance in Trigun.

Revy sports a happy grin as she shoots her gun.

Samurai Flamenco asking a thief to return his spoils.

The Big O’s main protagonist, Roger Smith, a police officer.

Wild Tiger reprimands Barnaby.

Saitama from One Punch Man looking goofy.

Jet, Spike, Faye and Edward standing against a wall from Cowboy Bebop.

Astro Boy Anime from 2003 Promotional Poster.

Joey and Heroman face their enemies together.

Izuku Midoriya or Deku spawning black tentacles from an out of control Black Whip in My Hero Academia.