Definitions by Dark Master Schmidt

Super Robot 

A type of giant robots in anime shows that usually have flashy moves, hot-blooded pilots that constantly keep shouting attack names, ultra cheesy plots and lines, and often involve combining several vehicles together.

Examples of Super Robots are Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, GaoGaiGar, Go Lion (AKA Voltron), Godannar, and G Gundam.

Look at Real Robot.

Fanboy: Grendizer is the most powerful robot evar!!1!1!

Super Robot by Dark Master Schmidt December 10, 2004

Real Robot

Generally, Real Robots in anime shows try to be realistic. Anything you could expect from a Sci-Fi movie. No bizarre weapons or hot-bloodedness, for the most part. It sometimes depends on the actual feel of the show, though.

Some good examples of Real Robots are Gundams (minus G Gundam), Macross mechs, and Fafners.

Look at Super Robot.

Some dude A: G Gundam is one badass real robot.
Some dude B: That's a super robot, you twat!

Real Robot by Dark Master Schmidt December 10, 2004