Is AOT a Mecha?

Asuka Langley Soryu

Of course Attack on Titan is a mecha anime! The Titans are basically organic mechs!

Asuka Langley Soryu

You'd have to be as dumb as Shinji not to see it!

Makise Kurisu

Interesting perspective, Asuka. However, I must disagree based on the fundamental definition of mecha...

Makise Kurisu

Mecha typically involve mechanical suits piloted by humans. Titans are biological entities.

Mitaka Asa

Um, I think both of you have valid points, but...

Mitaka Asa

(Why did I even join this debate? The War Devil is getting excited...)

Asuka Langley Soryu

Oh, come on! The humans literally control the Titans from inside! How is that not mecha?!

Asuka Langley Soryu

I pilot an Eva. I know mecha when I see it!

Makise Kurisu

While I acknowledge the similarity, Asuka, the biological nature of Titans fundamentally differentiates them from traditional mecha.

Makise Kurisu

Perhaps we should consider a new category: bio-mecha?

Mitaka Asa

Maybe it's not about the category, but how it makes us feel? The themes of conflict and humanity are what really matter...

Mitaka Asa

(Great, now I sound like some peace-loving hippie. The War Devil is going to mock me for days...)

Asuka Langley Soryu

Ha! Bio-mecha! See, even the genius girl admits it's basically mecha!

Asuka Langley Soryu

I knew I was right all along. Just like always!