Sci-fi includes a range of stories, whetherset in space, with aliens or using exaggerated technology.

So, anime likeDragon Ballwon’t be included because it also has many fantasy elements.

Using the vast reaches of space,Gurren Laganntells a grand story where the stakes reach universal levels.

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When a mysterious natural compound revives him, Senku works to create a revival fluid to unpetrify everyone.

Along with his friends, Senku faces unimaginable mysteries as he uses his genius to bring back modern-day civilization.

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Whether viewers are well-versed in science or not,Dr.

The anime mixes this with many intriguing mysteries, including who petrified humanity and why.Dr.

The anime follows an emotionally conflicted teenager named Shinji and his struggles piloting his mecha in a post-apocalyptic world.

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The anime follows Gesicht, a highly advanced robot investigating the murder of another super robot.

Using the imaginative world of Cyberpunk, this anime isfull of fascinating sci-fi worldbuildingthrough cybernetic enhancements and technology.

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The anime follows the self-proclaimed crazy scientist Rintarou Okabe, who creates useless gadgets in his free time.

Time travel is always a tricky genre to use in any sci-fi show, prone to plotholes and inconsistencies.

However,Steins;Gateuses this trope more effectively than any other anime.

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Through these events,Steins;Gateends on a bittersweet note and isone of the best endings in anime.

The political war drama uses these mechs to develop one of the most intelligent sci-fi anime.

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