The mecha genre has always been a hit among manga fans, as it blends futuristic technology with epic battles and larger-than-life characters. Some of the most popular mecha titles are mecha manga where the main character is insanely OP. So, let's look at some of the best examples below.
Eureka Seven
Starting our list is Eureka Seven, a mecha manga that follows 14-year-old Renton Thurston who is tired of his mundane life.
His frustration stems from working in his grandfather’s garage and living in the shadow of his legendary father.
His world is shaken when a massive LFO (Light Finding Operation) craft, Nirvash, crashes down with a mysterious girl named Eureka aboard.
Captivated by her beauty and desperate for adventure, Renton eagerly offers to help Eureka. Thus begins the two characters' journey, as they set out on a quest that will transform their lives.
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Based on the hit anime series of the same name, the Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion manga is an exact adaptation of the series.
The story is set in 2011 when the Holy Britannia Empire declared war on Japan. Renamed as Area 11, Japan lost its freedom and its people, known as the 11s.
Lelouch, a member of the Britannian Royal Family residing in Japan, vows to overthrow the Empire alongside his friend Suzaku.
His life takes a drastic turn when he gets entangled in a terrorist incident involving stolen military secrets. Captured by a task force, Suzaku is shot while trying to help Lelouch.
Then, a mysterious girl grants Lelouch the power of Geass, allowing him to command anyone to obey him.
Their paths diverge, with Suzaku joining the Britannian military and Lelouch assuming the identity of Zero, leading the rebellion against Britannia.
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Aldnoah.Zero
Aldnoah.Zero is a mecha manga showcasing the tension between Mars and Earth.
A fragile peace has been established for decades after a fierce conflict divided humanity between those who settled on Mars and those who stayed on Earth.
However, dissatisfaction lingers among certain factions. Some perceived Princess Asseylum's diplomatic mission from Mars to Earth as a chance to revive the war.
Should war erupt once more, will the people of Earth resist the incredible power of the Martian Kataphrakts?
SSSS.Gridman
This seinen manga revolves around Yuta Hibiki who wakes up with no memory of his past and a newfound ability to see things beyond ordinary sight.
His journey into this mysterious world begins when he sees Gridman in the reflection of his friend Rikka Takarada’s computer screen. The reflection urges him to “Remember his calling,” a message he couldn't understand.
Suddenly, the hero from the computer screen pulls Yuta into a digital world, where he transforms into the mighty hero Gridman.
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Neon Genesis Evangelion
Neon Genesis Evangelion is easily one of the most iconic mecha manga and anime series.
Set in the year 2000, a secret encounter between an Antarctic expedition and a being referred to as an Angel sparked a worldwide disaster.
Shinji Ikari, a 14-year-old inhabitant of the new Earth, receives a summon from his father, Gendo, leading him to an underground metropolis under Tokyo-3.
There, he finds NERV, a United Nations research body tasked with fighting the Angels.
To counter these powerful opponents, NERV has engineered a biomechanical weapon called Evangelion, which Shinji must pilot.
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