10 Mech and Sci Fi 70s and 80s Cartoons we miss!

Remember waking up early on a Saturday morning excited about cartoons, cereal in hand, ready to dive into epic sci-fi adventures? If so, this video is for you! From 80s Cartoons like Gundam and Robotech to Pirates of Dark water and Flash Gordon We’re taking a deep dive into 10 forgotten sci-fi cartoons from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s—shows that pushed the limits of cartoons, animation, storytelling, and sheer creativity but somehow got lost in the void of nostalgia. #saturdaymorningcartoons #80scartoons #gundam 00:00 INTRO 00:59 Space Sentinels 02:53 Flash Gordon 04:21 Mobile Suit GUNDAM 06:13 FORCE FIVE 08:24 ROBOTECH 10:27 Defenders of The Earth 12:23 MACRON 1 14:08 SKY COMMANDERS 16:07 Pirates of Dark Water 18:01 BattleTech From the super-powered immortals of Space Sentinels to the military mechs of BattleTech, these series had everything—giant robots, intergalactic battles, alien empires, and legendary heroes. Some, like Robotech and Mobile Suit Gundam, helped shape the future of sci-fi animation and cartoons , while others, like Macron 1 and Sky Commanders, became cult classics that only the most hardcore fans remember. We’ll explore how these shows were made, their impact in the 80s and why they disappeared. Did cartoons like Pirates of Dark Water really leave us on a cliffhanger? Was the 1980s cartoon Defenders of the Earth the original superhero team-up before the MCU? And why did Force 5 give us one of the wildest anime mashups ever in the 80s? In this video, we’re diving deep into some forgotten sci-fi cartoons from the golden age of animation. Whether you grew up loving 80s cartoons or had your weekends ruled by 90s cartoons, this one’s for you, man! We’re talking space cartoons with wild adventures, epic battles, and crazy cool animation. Remember the high-flying action of Robotech or the legendary Mobile Suit Gundam? What about the underrated BattleTech animated series or the wild world of Sky Commanders? We’re also bringing back Force 5, Defenders of the Earth, and the criminally lost cartoons like Pirates of Dark Water. And if you were into anime mecha series, oh man, you’re in for a treat—because we’re throwing it back to some of the best 80s anime and classic animation ever made. So sit back, hit that Like button, and let’s remember the 1980s cartoons that shaped our childhoods… and the ones that somehow slipped through the cracks.