TechnologySeptember 1, 2026

mecha

MEK-uh

Definition

A genre of science fiction or a type of fictional vehicle characterized by the presence of giant, human-piloted robots.

Etymology

The word is a shortening of the Japanese word meka, which is derived from the English word mechanism or mechanical.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the core gameplay and aesthetic of the JRPG Lie of Caelum: Spirit, which features giant robots in a sci-fi setting.

PSX/Saturn-Style Sci-Fi Mecha JRPG Lie of Caelum: Spirit Revealed

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