Anime Androids: A Closer look at your Favorite Mechanical Men
A good deal of Anime storylines have their own version of the legendary Terminator, often combining man and machine in their colorful character creations. By definition, an android is a mechanical automaton with humanoid characteristics, whereas a cyborg is a human that has been enhanced by machinery.
Technically, androids and cyborgs are not the same things, although these terms are generally used interchangeably. Disregarding this formality, many mechanical-human hybrids have been created to push humanity's boundaries, and here are some of Anime's most popular male cyborgs and androids from both sides of the moral compass.
The Bizarre Americanized Sailor Moon That Almost Was
Without an origin story, Reg from Made in Abyss has no memories prior to his first encounter with Riko, who found the robotic boy deep within the Abode of Fossils, almost 200m below ground. Presumed to have emerged from the base of the Abyss, Reg eventually travels back down through the levels, slowly regaining portions of his memory along the way.
His small size is in no way a reflection of his strength, as Reg is equipped with a powerful Incinerator, which causes anything it touches to completely fade from existence — supposedly transporting it into the depths of the Abyss itself. Although the adorable robot is quite humanoid, he is often treated like a dog (even having been named after one), which indicates that androids are seen as inferior beings.
Out of all of Dr. Gero's inventions, Cell was considered to be his greatest success in Dragon Ball Z. This android was created to include the genetic structures of a selection of powerful fighters, including Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Frieza, and King Cold, gaining their abilities in the process. As an
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