September 17 marks Japan’s Monorail Opening Anniversary, commemorating the launch of the Tokyo Monorail Haneda Line back in 1964. To mark the occasion, anime news site Anime! Anime! published the results of its latest reader poll: “What Is Your Favorite Giant Robot in Anime?” — the 2026 edition.
Poll Details
The survey ran from September 8 to 13, drawing responses that skewed heavily male at around 75%, with women making up the remaining 25%. Age-wise, readers aged 19 and under accounted for roughly 15% of respondents, those in their 30s for about 25%, and those in their 50s for the largest share at approximately 30% — a clear sign that giant robots in anime enjoy a fanbase that spans generations.
Why Giant Robots Captivate Fans
Giant robots are one of anime’s most enduring icons. Whether they’re unleashing flashy finishing moves, combining with other machines, or transforming through elaborate mechanical sequences, their appeal is as varied as their designs — from humanoid frames to animal-inspired forms.
Ranking Results
Zandacross, the towering robot from the film Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops, earned strong praise from voters but could only manage second place. The top spot went to a mech that readers described as requiring absolutely no introduction — a “giant humanoid robot that speaks for itself.”
- 1st Place — A legendary giant humanoid robot, hailed by voters as needing no explanation whatsoever
- 2nd Place — Zandacross, from Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops
Beyond the top two, the full Top 10 features a diverse lineup of beloved mechs alongside reader comments, painting a vivid picture of just how deeply giant robots are woven into the fabric of Japanese anime fandom across every era.
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