#mechaanime

local trans woman voice actress who loves mecha and robots is STILL compelled to dub things like this, the surprises keep coming

A spectacular celebration of a dark, cinematic fantasy masterpiece and peak turn-of-the-century theatrical animation:

• Escaflowne (2000)

Celebrating the theatrical summer release of Escaflowne (also known as Escaflowne: A Girl in Gaea)! Produced by Sunrise and animated by Studio Bones, this cinematic masterpiece offered a breathtaking, darker reinterpretation of the legendary 1996 TV series. Featuring Nobuteru Yūki’s striking, matured character re-designs and a sweeping, iconic orchestral score by Yoko Kanno, the film completely reinvented Hitomi’s journey into the war-torn, mystical world of Gaea. It stands as an absolute monument to the pinnacle era of hand-drawn Japanese theatrical animation.

Why Gundam Wing Is Still So Beloved Today

Back in the late 90s and early 2000s, Gundam Wing made waves on Toonami, becoming the first Gundam series many fans in the West ever watched. It wasn’t just giant robots fighting — it was political drama, moral questions, and unforgettable characters wrapped in stylish mech designs.

Its impact on anime fandom is undeniable. Gundam Wing made the franchise accessible to a brand-new audience and proved anime could tell deep, mature stories while still delivering explosive action.

♡: I watched Evangelion for the first time within the last year or two, and it easily became one of my top shows — I’ve rewatched it so many times since then I’ve lost count. It’s become one of my biggest creative inspirations, and honestly, I’m surprised I didn’t watch it sooner!

From that very first watch, one character immediately stood out to me — I knew the moment I saw her that Asuka was going to be my absolute favorite. And I was 1000% right. She made it onto my “favorite characters of all time” list in no time. Now I can’t help but to watch character breakdowns and lore deep dives…