Gunbuster
Also known as: Top wo Nerae! GunBuster / トップをねらえ! GunBuster
Gunbuster is an OVA by GAINAX that premiered in Fall 1988. It is finished airing with 6 episodes of about 28 minutes each. Genres: Action, Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi. Average AniList score: 7.7/10.
Synopsis
In the very near future, a race of huge, insect like aliens is discovered traveling the galaxy. These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of the human species as it takes its first steps away from the solar system, and they are getting closer and closer to Earth. Humanity has responded by developing spacegoing battleships and giant fighting robots. These robots are piloted by the best and brightest of Earth's youth, picked from training schools around the world.
The story begins in the year 2023, not long after the first battles with the aliens, and centers on young Noriko Takaya. Although Noriko's father was a famous Captain in the space fleet who was killed during one of the first battles of the war, her own talents as a pilot are questionable. Nonetheless, she has entered a training school. Through the series Noriko, joined by the beautiful and talented Kazumi Amano, will fight to overcome the trauma of war, the doubts of her peers, and her own lack of confidence.
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Gunbuster episodes
- Episode 1: Unbelievable! Amano and I Are Pilots?! — aired October 7, 1988
- Episode 2: The Challenge of the Fearless Girl Genius! — aired October 7, 1988
- Episode 3: First Love, First Sortie — aired January 1, 1989
- Episode 4: Launch! The Uncompleted Final Weapon — aired January 1, 1989
- Episode 5: Please! Save Some Time for Love — aired July 7, 1989
- Episode 6: At the End of the Endless Stream — aired July 7, 1989
Main characters
- Noriko Takaya (Main) — voiced by Noriko Hidaka
- Kazumi Amano (Main) — voiced by Rei Sakuma
- Kouichirou Oota (Main) — voiced by Norio Wakamoto
- Jung Freud (Supporting) — voiced by Maria Kawamura
- Smith Toren (Supporting) — voiced by Kazuki Yao
- Reiko Kashiwara (Supporting) — voiced by Masako Katsuki
- Tashiro Tatsumi (Supporting) — voiced by Tamio Ooki
- Linda Yamamoto (Supporting) — voiced by Ayako Shiraishi
- Yuzo Takaya (Supporting) — voiced by Masashi Hirose
- Kimiko Higuchi (Supporting) — voiced by Yuriko Fuchizaki
Related anime
- Sequel: Gunbuster 2: Diebuster
- Side Story: Gunbuster Renewal EX
- Summary: Aim for the Top! Gunbuster Science Lesson
- Alternative: Top wo Nerae! & Top wo Nerae 2! Gattai Movie!!
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- Aim for the Ace! (1973) — TV series
- Mobile Police Patlabor (1988) — OVA
- Macross (1982) — TV series
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- Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX (2025) — TV series
- Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time (2021) — movie