Mecha Anime - Retro Style
Mecha Anime - Retro Style
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This Retro Style revisits our Mecha Anime collage with a vintage touch that brings back the feel of 80s toys and after-school anime sessions. It’s the kind of poster that reminds us of scratched VHS tapes, robot figurines lined up on a shelf, and the dream of one day piloting a giant machine.
Mecha anime (メカアニメ) is one of the most iconic genres in Japanese animation, built around giant robots often piloted by humans. The word mecha comes from mechanical and refers both to the machines and the genre itself.
There are two main categories:
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Super Robots (スーパーロボット): unique, powerful machines with near-mythical abilities, often portrayed as heroic figures. Notable examples:
- Mazinger Z (マジンガーZ) – 1972: the origin of the pilotable robot concept.
- Getter Robo (ゲッターロボ) – 1974: the first combining mecha.
- Grendizer (グレンダイザー / Goldorak) – 1975: hugely popular in France, known for its space battles and iconic pilot.
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Real Robots (リアルロボット): more realistic machines, mass-produced and integrated into political or military settings. Notable examples:
- Mobile Suit Gundam (機動戦士ガンダム) – 1979: the foundation of the “real robot” genre, with a complex and dramatic take on war.
- Armored Trooper VOTOMS (装甲騎兵ボトムズ) – 1983: even grittier and more grounded in tone.
- Patlabor (機動警察パトレイバー) – 1989: focused on civilian use of mecha, blending daily life with robot action.
Mecha anime blends action, sci-fi, and drama, exploring themes like war, personal responsibility, technology, and identity. These series didn’t just entertain—they shaped a generation’s imagination and left a lasting mark on Japanese pop culture.
The genre keeps evolving, but for many of us, it will always be the heart of what made anime so unforgettable.
Poster Information
Poster Information
📐 Available in 3 sizes: 30×40 cm, 50×70 cm, and 70×100 cm.
The initial design is always created for the 70×100 cm format, then thoughtfully adapted to smaller sizes to preserve the integrity and visual balance of the artwork.
🖨️ Printed on thick, high-quality matte paper (200 gsm / 80 lb, 0.26 mm) that’s sturdy yet flexible enough to be shipped in a tube or triangular package. The surface is smooth, non-reflective, and soft to the touch, perfect for showcasing every detail.
🎨 The print is incredibly sharp at all sizes, with crisp lines and vibrant colors.
🌱 Made with FSC-certified paper from sustainably sourced materials.
🌍 We print and ship your poster as close to you as possible, with carefully selected partners, for faster delivery and lower environmental impact:
- Orders from Europe and North America are usually printed within their region
- Orders from Japan are typically printed in South Korea. We are currently exploring options for local printing in Japan, feel free to contact us if you'd like to know more
- Orders from other countries may be printed and shipped from one of the regions above, depending on availability.
📦 Ships within 2 to 5 business days after order confirmation.
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