Best Mecha Anime of the 2000s

Ranked by community ratings from MyAnimeList across 190 mecha titles spanning 2000–2009.

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Sunrise · 2008 · 1,286,491 ratings
Audience reception is divided. Some find Code Geass R2 to be a thrilling sequel with enhanced visuals, sound, and...
8.9
2
Sunrise · 2007 · 1,508,815 ratings
Code Geass is a highly entertaining anime that is lauded for its fast-paced plot, complex characters, and exploration...
8.7
3
Gainax · 2007 · 968,589 ratings
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is a highly praised anime celebrated for its over-the-top action, memorable characters, and...
8.6
4
Gainax · 2009 · 111,982 ratings
The audience generally praises the movie for its improved ending and updated visuals, considering it a worthwhile...
8.5
5
Production I.G · 2002 · 171,747 ratings
Overall, "Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex" is highly praised for its complex story, well-developed characters,...
8.4
6
Production I.G · 2004 · 108,901 ratings
Audience reception is generally positive, praising the complex plot, strong characters, and high production values,...
8.4
7
Khara · 2009 · 362,612 ratings
Audience reception is divided, with some praising the film's visual spectacle and fresh take on the story, while others...
8.3
8
Sunrise · 2007 · 127,165 ratings
Gundam 00 is generally well-received for its fresh art style, engaging political narrative, and morally complex...
8.1
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Gainax · 2008 · 89,396 ratings
Audience sentiment is mixed, with many feeling the movie is a rushed recap of the first half of the series. While fans...
8.1
10
Gainax · 2000 · 464,171 ratings
FLCL is a highly divisive anime praised for its artistic merits and exploration of adolescence, but heavily criticized...
8
11
Bones · 2005 · 188,206 ratings
Eureka Seven receives high praise for its animation, music, and character development, making it an emotionally...
8
12
Production I.G · 2006 · 50,153 ratings
Audience reception is mixed, with many feeling it doesn't live up to the high standards set by previous entries in the...
8
13
Khara · 2007 · 377,265 ratings
Audience reception is mixed, with many praising the updated visuals and improved pacing, but others criticize the...
8
14
Sunrise · 2008 · 99,083 ratings
Audience reception of Gundam 00 Second Season is mixed, with many finding it a disappointment compared to the first...
8
15
Kyoto Animation · 2005 · 153,202 ratings
The audience generally agrees that 'Full Metal Panic! The Second Raid' is a significant improvement over its...
7.9
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Sunrise · 2005 · 31,564 ratings
The Gintama special is well-received as a classic representation of the series' humor and characters. It serves as a...
7.9
17
Production I.G · 2008 · 40,899 ratings
Audience reception is mixed, with many feeling the 2.0 version diminishes the original's impact. The improved audio is...
7.9
18
Production I.G · 2005 · 16,764 ratings
Audience reception is mixed, primarily due to changes in voice acting and the recap nature of the OVA. While some...
7.8
19
Satelight · 2008 · 69,534 ratings
Macross Frontier is praised for its stunning visuals and music, which are hallmarks of the Macross franchise. However,...
7.8
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Sunrise · 2002 · 101,692 ratings
Audience sentiment is divided. Some viewers enjoy the character-driven narrative and emotional depth, finding it a...
7.7