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Even in stereotypes of anime and manga, the term "mecha",
used most commonly to refer to giant mechanical devices
of all kinds, is well known. The idea of mecha has almost
always been a part of Japanese animation, and it has
evolved into one of its biggest mainstays. But what
inspired designers to begin to create giant robots and
machines that would become popularized? How did mecha
evolve from its humble beginnings into a subgenre of
anime in and of itself?
Frank
answers all these questions as he takes you through
a step by step history of one of anime fans' most beloved
standards. From the super hero robots like Voltron,
to a certain series of "Mobile Suits", to
a window into the human soul, we'll take a look at it
all. Mecha is definitely more than just "giant
robots beating each other up", and after this course,
you'll have a better understanding and appreciation
of just how mecha fits into many of the anime series
that we know and love.
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to Lesson 1 - Mecha: Those Wonderful Toys
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