Real Robot or Super Robot?

KatayokuのTenshi · August 23rd, 2008, 04:36 PM

Which do you prefer: Real Robot or Super Robot shows?

Sushikins · August 23rd, 2008, 04:45 PM

Well, if you give the option, both, of course, why limit myself when I enjoy both.

Super Robots are great for over-the-top action, epic battles, hot blooded characters and just good fun. Real Robots are great for the drama, real characters, variety of mecha and the story.

Nigokio · August 23rd, 2008, 04:48 PM

I like them both however I like Real Robot better.

KatayokuのTenshi · August 23rd, 2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sushikins

Well, if you give the option, both, of course, why limit myself when I enjoy both.

Ah foiled.

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Originally Posted by Sushikins

Super Robots are great for over-the-top action, epic battles, hot blooded characters and just good fun. Real Robots are great for the drama, real characters, variety of mecha and the story.

I'm not so fond of hot blooded epics so I prefer Real Robots.* But, admittedly, I haven't seen a lot of Super Robots yet.

*Also you can't equip any other weapons to them. <.<

Sushikins · August 23rd, 2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by KatayokuのTenshi

I'm not so fond of hot blooded epics so I prefer Real Robots.* But, admittedly, I haven't seen a lot of Super Robots yet.

*Also you can't equip any other weapons to them. <.<

Have you seen Gunbuster, GaoGaiGar or Gurren Lagann yet? If not I recommend them, as they're my favorite in the SR Category and have some great stories and compelling characters. Though, as you mentioned, you're not fond of Hot-Blooded Epics, so GGG and Gurren Lagann might not be for you.

And who needs more weapons when the ones you have tend to suffice just fine...sometimes to the point of overkill...

J Dude · August 23rd, 2008, 05:54 PM

I don't really prefer either, because both can be great and/or bad. I've found myself enjoying more Super Robot shows though. Maybe because they're less emo, though there's been some cases I believe where an emotional character didn't get on my nerves like your Shinn Asukas would. G Gundam and GaoGaiGar are two fine examples of Super Robot shows I greatly enjoyed.

KT Kore · August 24th, 2008, 12:27 PM

It really doesn't matter to me. Neither have really been limited to certain storyline structures ever since the 80s. True in the 70s, where super robots were king, you really only had a certain type of story with a certain set of character archetypes. After the debut of Gundam, and the premiere of "real robots," however, things began to change and super robot anime benefited from that. Now super robot anime can be just as dramatic, or character-driven, or plot-driven as real robot anime. The opposite is true, too, where real robot anime can be as simply fun, action-packed or silly as super robot anime.

All the bases are covered.

Levon · August 24th, 2008, 12:34 PM

Super Robot shows are fun but I prefer real robots more with a hardcore war story rather than a super hero story.

What about hybrids? Ideon is a good example of this. Tomino revolutionized giant robots in more ways than one.

The Million Dollar Prons · August 24th, 2008, 12:44 PM

IDeon isn't a super robot though. SR is more of a style, not just a robot that happens to be "really powerful."

Levon · August 24th, 2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Prons

IDeon isn't a super robot though. SR is more of a style, not just a robot that happens to be "really powerful."

Its not super robot but its a hybrid. Young hero's combining into a giant super powerful robot saving the universe from aliens

Its a mix of super robot & real robot styles.

The Million Dollar Prons · August 24th, 2008, 01:06 PM

I don't think there's much super robot in it at all. It doesn't really have the super robot tone, the aliens aren't even really aliens as much as they are fashion senseless people, it doesn't have a plethora of special moves and when they do attack they're usually shotuing real robot stuff instead of super robot esque stuff.

Levon · August 24th, 2008, 01:10 PM

Yeah, thats why its not a super robot anime.

KatayokuのTenshi · August 24th, 2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Sushikins

Have you seen Gunbuster, GaoGaiGar or Gurren Lagann yet?

I've always meant to watch Gunbuster and since everyone is going on about GL I'll probably watch that too.

Also Code Geass, but I don’t know what type that is.

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Originally Posted by Levon

Super Robot shows are fun but I prefer real robots more with a hardcore war story rather than a super hero story.

That's the kind of story that I prefer so that's why I picked Real Robot...

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Originally Posted by Levon

What about hybrids? Ideon is a good example of this. Tomino revolutionized giant robots in more ways than one.

You know I was wondering earlier about what type Evangelion is...

On the one hand they’re made by a team of scientists working under the UN and are constantly being repaired and maintained, has a cockpit with cameras and controls and uses giant guns...

On the other hand it's

Apropos to nothing: Who says you can't be hot-blooded in a real robot?

Levon · August 24th, 2008, 05:15 PM

Well Evangelion's biggest influence was Ideon.

Egyptpower · December 7th, 2008, 12:01 PM

I like both, however I'm going to have to lean more towards the good old hot blooded Super types of Mecha anime because this is what truly made me an anime fan especially this Go Nagai classic

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View Poll Results: Which do you prefer?
Real Robot	19	43.18%
Super Robot	6	13.64%
Both	16	36.36%
Neither?	3	6.82%
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August 23rd, 2008, 04:36 PM	#1
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August 23rd, 2008, 04:45 PM	#2
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August 23rd, 2008, 05:54 PM	#6
J Dude I'd Hit That! Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 5,400	I don't really prefer either, because both can be great and/or bad. I've found myself enjoying more Super Robot shows though. Maybe because they're less emo, though there's been some cases I believe where an emotional character didn't get on my nerves like your Shinn Asukas would. G Gundam and GaoGaiGar are two fine examples of Super Robot shows I greatly enjoyed. __________________ MyAnimeList Profile Currently Watching: K-On!

August 24th, 2008, 12:27 PM	#7
KT Kore Who ate all the gabagool? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,872	It really doesn't matter to me. Neither have really been limited to certain storyline structures ever since the 80s. True in the 70s, where super robots were king, you really only had a certain type of story with a certain set of character archetypes. After the debut of Gundam, and the premiere of "real robots," however, things began to change and super robot anime benefited from that. Now super robot anime can be just as dramatic, or character-driven, or plot-driven as real robot anime. The opposite is true, too, where real robot anime can be as simply fun, action-packed or silly as super robot anime. All the bases are covered. __________________ MyAnimeList Profile

August 23rd, 2008, 04:48 PM	#3
Nigokio Banned Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,043	I like them both however I like Real Robot better.

August 24th, 2008, 12:34 PM	#8
Levon There can be only one! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Animenation Posts: 11,467	Super Robot shows are fun but I prefer real robots more with a hardcore war story rather than a super hero story. What about hybrids? Ideon is a good example of this. Tomino revolutionized giant robots in more ways than one. __________________ MyAnimeList Avatar: Keroro (Sgt. Frog) "Ask not what Gundam can do for you – ask what you can do for Gundam." - Keroro

August 24th, 2008, 12:44 PM	#9
The Million Dollar Prons Wild Like a Snorlax Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Mellon Colony of Haruhi Suzumiya. Posts: 13,051 Blog Entries: 17	IDeon isn't a super robot though. SR is more of a style, not just a robot that happens to be "really powerful."

August 24th, 2008, 01:06 PM	#11
The Million Dollar Prons Wild Like a Snorlax Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Mellon Colony of Haruhi Suzumiya. Posts: 13,051 Blog Entries: 17	I don't think there's much super robot in it at all. It doesn't really have the super robot tone, the aliens aren't even really aliens as much as they are fashion senseless people, it doesn't have a plethora of special moves and when they do attack they're usually shotuing real robot stuff instead of super robot esque stuff.

August 24th, 2008, 01:10 PM	#12
Levon There can be only one! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Animenation Posts: 11,467	Yeah, thats why its not a super robot anime. __________________ MyAnimeList Avatar: Keroro (Sgt. Frog) "Ask not what Gundam can do for you – ask what you can do for Gundam." - Keroro

August 24th, 2008, 05:15 PM	#14
Levon There can be only one! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Animenation Posts: 11,467	Well Evangelion's biggest influence was Ideon. __________________ MyAnimeList Avatar: Keroro (Sgt. Frog) "Ask not what Gundam can do for you – ask what you can do for Gundam." - Keroro

December 7th, 2008, 12:01 PM	#15
Egyptpower BBally Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cairo, Egypt Posts: 67	I like both, however I'm going to have to lean more towards the good old hot blooded Super types of Mecha anime because this is what truly made me an anime fan especially this Go Nagai classic : __________________ Badre El Amir Bally