There are space battles in this anime. Usually between Earth forces and some alien invader, but ship to ship skirmishes in deep space are just as common.
Top 17 Space Battles Anime to watch
- 1. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
- 2. Legend of the Galactic Heroes
- 3. Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX
- 4. Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster
- 5. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
- 6. Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans 2
- 7. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
- 8. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie 2: Lagann-hen
- 9. Kakumeiki Valvrave
- 10. Tenchi Muyou! GXP: Paradise Shidou-hen
- 11. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These Seiran 1
- 12. Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
- 13. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These Seiran 2
- 14. Seihou Tenshi Angel Links
- 15. Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway
- 16. Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam
- 17. Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
1. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Simon and Kamina were born and raised in a deep, underground village, hidden from the fabled surface. Kamina is a free-spirited loose cannon bent on making a name for himself, while Simon is a timid young boy with no real aspirations. One day while excavating the earth, Simon stumbles upon a mysterious object that turns out to be the ignition key to an ancient artifact of war, which the duo dubs Lagann. Using their new weapon, Simon and Kamina fend off a surprise attack from the surface with the help of Yoko Littner, a hot-blooded redhead wielding a massive gun who wanders the world above.
In the aftermath of the battle, the sky is now in plain view, prompting Simon and Kamina to set off on a journey alongside Yoko to explore the wastelands of the surface. Soon, they join the fight against the "Beastmen," humanoid creatures that terrorize the remnants of humanity in powerful robots called "Gunmen." Although they face some challenges and setbacks, the trio bravely fights these new enemies alongside other survivors to reclaim the surface, while slowly unraveling a galaxy-sized mystery.
Gurren Lagann is finished and has 27 Episodes. It is also Known as: 天元突破グレンラガン, Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann, Making Break-Through Gurren Lagann, Heavenly Breakthrough Gurren Lagann, TTGL, Gurren Laggan
2. Legend of the Galactic Heroes
For 150 years the galaxy has been locked in an interstellar war between the Galactic Empire and the Free Planets Alliance, fighting battles with thousands of spaceships and millions of soldiers on both sides. The crumbling Goldenbaum dynasty rules the Empire while the Alliance is in an increasingly dysfunctional democratic state.
Two new commanders enter the stage: Imperial Admiral Reinhard von Lohengramm and the FPA's Yang Wen-Li. Reinhard is a talented minor aristocrat given a high station—and a powerful grudge—after the Kaiser took his older sister as a concubine. Wen-Li originally joined the military only to fund his university education, but has become a brilliant though reluctant leader. Each begins to attract a circle of similarly gifted soldiers, generals and thinkers around him, and in time the rivalry between these two very different men will shatter the existing stalemate. As they deal with superiors and subordinates, maneuver through personal and political problems, plot strategies and fight battles, both will bend the course of events to their will and, in turn, be tested and changed by the greatest war in human history!
Legend of the Galactic Heroes is a vast, sentimental and thoughtful military space opera. This 110-episode OVA is the central part of the franchise, and the other connected titles are supplements to it.
Legend of the Galactic Heroes is finished and has 110 Episodes. It is also Known as: Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu, 銀河英雄伝説, LoGH, LotGH, Gin'eiden, GinEiDen, Heldensagen Vom Kosmosinsel
3. Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX
Amate Yuzuriha is a high-school student living peacefully in a space colony floating in outer space.
When she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, Amate is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle.
Under the entry name "Machu," she throws herself into fierce battle day after day, piloting the GQuuuuuuX. Then an unidentified Gundam mobile suit pursued by both the space force and the police appears before her, along with its pilot, a boy named Shuji.
Now their world is about to enter a new era.
Note: Prior to broadcasting, "Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning-" — a theatrical version using re-edited episodes — is scheduled to debut in Japan on January 17, 2025.
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 機動戦士Gundam GQuuuuuuX, Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX
4. Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster
In the near future, humanity has taken its first steps towards journeying into the far reaches of the galaxy. Upon doing so they discover a huge race of insectoid aliens known as “Space Monsters.” These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of mankind as they near closer and closer to discovering Earth. In response, humanity develops giant fighting robots piloted by hand-picked youth from around the world.
Shortly after the discovery of the aliens, Noriko Takaya, the daughter of a famous deceased space captain, enters a training school despite her questionable talents as a pilot. There, she meets her polar opposite, the beautiful and talented Kazumi Amano, and is unexpectedly made to work together with her as they attempt to overcome the trauma of war as well as their own emotions.
Gunbuster is finished and has 6 Episodes. It is also Known as: トップをねらえ! GunBuster, Top wo Nerae!, Aim for the Top!
5. Mobile Suit Gundam Wing
The United Earth Sphere Alliance is a powerful military organization that has ruled over Earth and space colonies with an iron fist for several decades. When the colonies proclaimed their opposition to this, their leader was assassinated. Now, in the year After Colony 195, bitter colonial rebels have launched "Operation Meteor," sending five powerful mobile suits to Earth for vengeance. Built out of virtually indestructible material called Gundanium Alloy, these "Gundams" begin an assault against the Alliance and its sub organization OZ.
One Gundam, whose pilot has taken the name of the slain colony leader Heero Yuy, is forced to make a crash landing into the ocean after an atmospheric battle against OZ's ace pilot Zechs Marquise. Upon coming ashore, he is found by Relena Peacecraft, daughter of a peace-seeking politician, who witnesses Heero's descent to Earth. Although neither of them realize it yet, this encounter will have a profound impact on both their lives, as well as those on Earth and in space colonies.
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing is finished and has 49 Episodes. It is also Known as: Shin Kidou Senki Gundam Wing, 新機動戦記ガンダムW, New Mobile Report Gundam Wing
6. Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans 2
Second season of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans.
Learning about the world from her journey to Earth, Kudelia founded Admoss Company to strive for the financial independence of Mars. While inspecting a mining site of halfmetal, Orga Itsuka, leader of Tekkadan hired by Admoss as guards, senses an attack from a new enemy and heads out to confront them, along with Mikazuki in the mobile suit Gundam Barbatos Lupus.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans 2 is finished and has 25 Episodes. It is also Known as: 機動戦士ガンダム 鉄血のオルフェンズ 第2期, G-Tekketsu 2
7. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans
300 years after a great conflict between Earth and Mars known as the "Calamity War," a woman named Kudelia sets out on a journey to Earth to speak for the independence of the Martian city of Chryse, which is under the control of the Earth government. Escorting her is the private security company CGS members Mikazuki Augus and Orga Itsuka. When a group named Gjallarhorn attacks CGS and Kudelia, Orga sees this as a chance to rebel against CGS and launch a coup. Mikazuki and Orga are thrust into a new conflict. To fend off Gjallarhorn, Mikazuki rides an old mobile suit from the Calamity War, powered by a nuclear reactor, the Gundam Barbatos.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans is finished and has 25 Episodes. It is also Known as: Kidou Senshi Gundam: Tekketsu no Orphans, 機動戦士ガンダム 鉄血のオルフェンズ, G-Tekketsu
8. Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie 2: Lagann-hen
Seven years have passed after the battle of Teppelin... Humans have since reclaimed the surface of the earth and enjoy an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity. However, humanity's increasing population growth triggers the sudden emergence of an unknown, powerful enemy.
The fearsome, manipulative power of the mysterious Anti-Spiral proves too overwhelming for humans to even fight back. When everyone becomes desperate and loses hope, Team Dai-Gurren members reunite to stand up once again!
Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars is a Movie. It is also Known as: 天元突破グレンラガン 螺巌篇, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Movie 2
9. Kakumeiki Valvrave
By the 71st year of the True Calendar, humanity has expanded its reach to the stars. The nations of JIOR, ARUS, and Dorssia have set up colonies made of individual modules in space, each serving to house more than half of mankind. Yet, war is still being waged between ARUS and Dorssia, each looking for a way to break the stalemate in their favor, and the key to victory happens to be nestled within a lone JIOR-controlled module.Kakumeiki Valvrave opens with an average day in the life of Haruto Tokishima being turned upside down as Dorssia launches an invasion of the Sakimori Academy, hoping to claim the secret weapons that lay hidden within it—the powerful combat machines known as the Valvraves. To liberate their home, Haruto and four others sacrifice their humanity and bear the curse of the Valvraves, becoming undying immortals that can steal the body of others. Together, with the aid of L-elf, a genius-strategist and traitor to Dorssia, they’ll spark a revolution that will change the world.
Valvrave the Liberator is finished and has 12 Episodes. It is also Known as: 革命機ヴァルヴレイヴ, Kakumeiki Valvrave
10. Tenchi Muyou! GXP: Paradise Shidou-hen
2022 marks the 30th anniversary of the original Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OVA series and to celebrate, a brand new Tenchi Muyo! GXP anime series was announced.
The new series, titled Tenchi Muyo! GXP Paradise Beginnings Arc, connects the 4th and 5th seasons of the series and will serve as an introduction to the Paradise War through the eyes of Seina Yamada.
Tenchi Muyo! GXP Paradise Starting is finished and has 6 Episodes. It is also Known as: 天地無用!GXP パラダイス始動編, Tenchi Muyo! GXP Paradise Beginnings Arc
11. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These Seiran 1
Part 1 of the second season of Legend of the Galactic Heroes Die Neue These.
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes The New Thesis Stellar War Part 1 is a Movie. It is also Known as: 銀河英雄伝説 Die Neue These 星乱 第1章, Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These Seiran 1
12. Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster
While Gunbuster's final mission destroyed the space monsters' star system, the intergalactic war still continues. Earth's only hope lies in the hands of "TOPLESS," an elite mecha group with children possessing supernatural powers and new Buster Machines. Among their ranks is a rookie named Nono and the ace pilot Lal'C—whom Nono looks at as a "big sister." Together with their teammates Nicholas and Chiko, they must aim for the top and protect all of mankind from the wrath of the space monsters.
Gunbuster 2 is finished and has 6 Episodes. It is also Known as: トップをねらえ2!DIEBUSTER, Aim for the Top! 2, DieBuster
13. Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These Seiran 2
Part 2 of the second season of Legend of the Galactic Heroes Die Neue These.
The Legend of the Galactic Heroes The New Thesis Stellar War Part 2 is a Movie. It is also Known as: 銀河英雄伝説 Die Neue These 星乱 第2章, Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These Seiran 2
14. Seihou Tenshi Angel Links
Li Meifon is the head of a free, no expenses paid protection/security agency for escorting ships across outer space. Though only 16, she posesses great skill and leadership qualities while commanding her crew aboard their ship, the "Angel Links." However, some unpleasant memories begin to trouble her and she starts questioning her own past and reason for existence. Join Li Meifon and the rest of the Angel Links crew on their adventures through the Oracion star system as they battle pirates, government organizations, and a Tao master, all while finally uncovering Meifon's dark and mysterious past.
Angel Links is finished and has 13 Episodes. It is also Known as: 星方天使エンジェルリンクス, Seihou Tenshi Angel Rinks, Stellar Angel Angel Links
15. Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway
—Do you know the Nejen?
If you know it, then I'll take you there—
The year is U.C. 0105. Twelve years have passed since the end of the second Neo Zeon War . Even after "the Axis Shock," which seemed to indicate the future of humanity and the Universal Century, the world is still in a chaotic situation where intermittent military conflicts continue to break out. The Earth Federation government is more corrupt than ever, and its leadership has not only accelerated Earth's pollution but also implemented an inhuman "Man Hunting" policy in which civilians are forcibly exiled to outer space.
The anti-Federation government organization "Mafty," led by someone called "Mafty Navue Erin," has taken a stand against the corruption of the Earth Sphere. Mafty carries out fierce acts of terrorism, assassinating high officials of the Federation government one after another, but it gains a certain level of support from the populace who are growing more opposed to the Federation government.
The person who calls himself "Mafty" and leads this organization is Hathaway Noa, the son of Bright Noa, an officer of the Earth Federation Forces who once participated in the One Year War. Hathaway himself joined the forces trying to stop Char’s Rebellion. With firsthand knowledge of the ideals and ideologies of Amuro Ray and Char Aznable, he has become a warrior following in their footsteps and plans to clear a path forward through armed resistance. His destiny, however, is drastically altered as he encounters the Federation Forces officer Kenneth Sleg and a mysterious young beauty named Gigi Andalucia.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway is a Movie. It is also Known as: Kidou Senshi Gundam: Senkou no Hathaway, 機動戦士ガンダム 閃光のハサウェイ, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway
16. Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam
AD. 2058, on the Clayad which was the 3rd planet of the Ypserlon system, which was 43 light years away from Earth, suddently aliens raided the planet.The emigrants on the Clayad had to escape from the planet. Because of the confusion during the escape, the children were strayed from their parents and got in the training space ship, Janous. With a lot of sacrifices, they managed to arrive at 4th planet Belwick. However, the Belwick had been already in the war. Therefore, the 13 children had to go to the Earth by themselves.
Ginga Hyouryuu Vifam is finished and has 46 Episodes. It is also Known as: 銀河漂流バイファム, Round Vernian Vifam, Galactic Drifter Vifam, Space Castaways Vifam
17. Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096
U.C. 0096...
The manufacturing colony Industrial 7, which is still under construction, floats at Lagrange point 1.
A youth named Banagher Links, who grew up without knowing his father, meets a mysterious girl who has stowed away on a ship bound for Industrial 7. As the white mobile suit Unicorn undergoes repeated tests and becomes the subject of diverse speculations, the hands of time begin to move.
Banagher does not yet know that he has been caught up in the conflict surrounding Laplace's Box.
What is Laplace's Box?
What secret does it contain?
The hundred-year curse of the Universal Century is about to be resolved.
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 is finished and has 22 Episodes. It is also Known as: 機動戦士ガンダムUC(ユニコーン)RE:0096, Mobile Suit Gundam UC RE:0096, Kidou Senshi Gundam UC RE:0096