A slender, streamlined sci-fi mech with an insectoid design stands poised in a dynamic fighting stance. Its glossy, white and red armor gleams under the complex lighting of outer space, showcasing intricate details reminiscent of Tsutomu Nihei and Akira's artistic styles. The mech features sleek, sci-fi wings that enhance its insectoid look, as it floats against a backdrop dominated by a brilliant quasar. Stars and cosmic phenomena pepper the dramatic expanse of space, providing a vivid, three-dimensional canvas. Powerful plasma beams and blast waves cut through the scene, adding to the hyper-realistic and anime-inspired atmosphere. Bright flashes and complex lighting illuminate the mech in 8k UHD quality, capturing every nuance of this futuristic confrontation.