Heavy Metal L-Gaim

Heavy Metal L-Gaim is a stylish space opera created by Yoshiyuki Tomino before Zeta Gundam. It follows Daba Myroad, a young noble fighting to overthrow a corrupt galactic empire using his advanced “Heavy Metal” mecha. Renowned for Mamoru Nagano’s intricate mechanical and costume designs, the series blends high drama, adventure, and ornate aesthetics. Its elegant machines and complex world-building helped shape the look of 1980s mecha anime and influenced later series across the genre.