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Macross Plus

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After years apart, childhood friends Isamu Dyson and Guld Bowman reunite as rival pilots, each showcasing an experimental plane for the military. But their mutual love for longtime friend Myung threatens to spin their already tense feelings out of control! Now, each battles to secure Myung's affections, but even more dangerous than their own dark secrets is a clandestine plot involving superstar singer Sharon Apple that threatens all of humanity!

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RahXephon

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Kamina Ayato may seem like an average boy in a devastated world, but after being captured by TERRA, a military organization set on saving the world from the Mu, an alien race set on "tuning" the world, he realizes he is an instrument in deciding the fate of humanity and piloting RahXephon. Not only is Ayato the only person who can control the mecha, but he also has a terrible fate of his own. Holding onto memories of his old life and grasping to keep his own humanity, he must struggle in this new world and realize his true potential with RahXephon.

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kamirura
This series got alot in common with Macross Plus. For the first it totally the same genre and it both deals with some mystic singer/song that makes a huge weapon. Hrd to explain but check it out.
splattermark
While this movie lacks the spiritual overtones of RahXephon, it does have one important thing: MECHA FIGHTS OUT THE WAZOO. If you liked the midair battles of RahX, multiply the pace by about 3 and you have Macross Plus. Also, check out Macross Zero for more of the same in glorious 3D.

Escaflowne

Alt titles: Vision of Escaflowne

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Hitomi was just a normal high school girl, until she was taken by the mysterious Van Fanel and dropped into a world of romance, magic and giant sword-wielding armor suits! Now Van, pilot of the famed armor suit Escaflowne; and Hitomi, whose hobby of predicting the future just became a frightening reality, must work together and fight the advanced technology of Zaibach: a force who want to shape Gaea to their visions of "peace". Follow Hitomi in her struggles against both these forces who seek to conquer this world, and her own confused heart.

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spacecowboy
Just as Macross Plus visually stunning, Escaflowne is magical. Both these anime tittles are great for fans of the romantic anime genre. They both share the same intriguing love triangle, which brings out conflict within the characters. Escaflowne has perhaps a wider range of character emotions, where as Macross Plus has the depth of character emotions, but still both share similar linear Hollywood narrative, and thrive on the idea of unrequited love.
evan1979

both these shows have well blended romantic love triangles and action. also my two favorite anime soundtracks come from these shows, which are done by Yoko Kanno.

Gundam Wing

Alt titles: Mobile Suit Gundam Wing

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The year is After Colony 195, and mankind is in the midst of a seemingly endless ongoing war between the Space Colonies and the ones who created them: the people of Earth. To give the Colonies the advantage, five mobile suits called Gundams were created. Equipped with enhanced technology and extremely talented young pilots, these are the ultimate machines of war. While Relena Peacecraft pleads for peace, Heero Yui leads the Gundams into the battle with Earth to attain it. As their personalities and visions clash, their goal is the same: freedom for all and peace at last.

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Bateau
For Lovers of Macross, i recommend Gundam Wing. This series is also in the genre of Mecha and has excellent action sequences and wonderful storytelling.
NekoRocket
If you're looking for amazing mecha designs, good music, and interesting characters then you've found them in Macross Plus and Gundam Wing. Focusing on a far-off future of space colonization, both series feature terrific combat and excellent animation.

Wings Of Honneamise

Alt titles: Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise

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Shiro Lhadatt wanted to fly jets for the Kingdom of Honneamise's Air Force when he was young, but unfortunately he didn't get the grades he needed; instead, he enlisted in the Space Force, a tiny embryonic unit that most people haven't even heard of. Embittered and disillusioned about his lot in life, Shiro takes no interest in his training - that is, until he meets and gets to know a young woman preaching God's word on the city streets. After one inspiring conversation with her, Shiro promptly sees the light; he finds his passion for flight reinvigorated and immediately volunteers to be the pilot for his unit's first space warship! Reaching that new frontier is all well and good but Shiro still faces some major obstacles: even if launching the first space warship becomes reality, not everyone will be happy to see the Space Force succeed. Suddenly, Shiro has to grapple with the complex, far-ranging consequences of his very personal decision.

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Zadillo
If you have a love of flight, and enjoy the story here and the concept of human advancement, etc. you should enjoy this one.
VivisQueen

If you want something a bit like Macross Plus but with more depth and less mecha, then try The Wings of Honneamise. The animation in Wings of Honneamise, despite it being older, is much better and the fictional sci-fi world far more detailed and inventive. What they do have in common is that both main characters are aspiring pilots who love nothing more than to be up in the air; moreover, their passion eventually has wider societal consequences. The Wings of Honneamise just generally feels like a more mature Macross Plus.

Patlabor: The Mobile Police

Alt titles: Mobile Police Patlabor

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"Labors" are large construction robots that are now being used to commit crimes. To meet the challenge, Special Vehicle (SV) units are established by the Tokyo PD. However, the Second SV unit is a total joke. Determined to change this, Izumi and Shinohara become pilots of the new Ingram 98 police labors, and are determined to change that reputation, with the help of the SV-2 gang of misfits.

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smash
A very awesome mecha anime... my favorite mecha type anime. besides the point of the use of the huge Labors... its really down to earth and isnt all too complicated (most stuff in this series doesnt defy the laws of physics :P.. unlike other mecha anime )
nextolast
While macross and patlabour are both deemed mechs, this is not really what i think makes them similar. Instead it is the military/institutional layout that overlays the bulk of the maincharacter's lives. The overall feel of the animation is similar in terms of the mecha design, although macross tends to be dark and stylized/techy where patlabour is lighter and more organic in feel. I always like having the different tone this way, as watching too many dark or bubbly animes in a row must be bad for you (well probably watching anything isnt that good for you, but oh well)