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NYT Daily ? September 17, 2025

Anime style involving giant robots

Answer:

MECHA

Hint:

This genre often features pilots controlling towering machines in futuristic battles, popularized by series like Gundam and Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Explanation:

The clue refers to a popular anime genre where massive, often humanoid robots are central to the story. "Mecha" is the shortened term for "mechanical," describing these giant machines piloted by characters in shows like Gundam or Neon Genesis Evangelion. It’s a straightforward definition with no wordplay—just a direct nod to a well-known anime trope. If you’ve seen robots battling in futuristic settings, this is the term for it.

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