Background
Winner of the 1990 Seiun Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
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Gunbuster
TBAトップをねらえ！ GunBuster
AnimeOVAFinished AiringR+ - Mild Nudity
StudioGainax
6 Episodes
26 min per ep
7.87
Award WinningComedyDramaSci-FiMechaMilitarySpace
In the near future, humanity has taken its first steps towards journeying into the far reaches of the galaxy. Upon doing so they discover a huge race of insectoid aliens known as "Space Monsters." These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of mankind as they near closer and closer to discovering Earth. In response, humanity develops giant fighting robots piloted by hand-picked youth from around the world. Shortly after the discovery of the aliens, Noriko Takaya, the daughter of a famous deceased space captain, enters a training school despite her questionable talents as a pilot. There, she meets her polar opposite, the beautiful and talented Kazumi Amano, and is unexpectedly made to work together with her as they attempt to overcome the trauma of war as well as their own emotions. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Characters & Voice Cast
Staff & Creators
Sasaki, ShirouProducer
Takanashi, MinoruProducer
Watanabe, ShigeruProducer
Anno, HideakiDirector, Script, Storyboard, Key Animation
Amiya, MasakazuEpisode Director
Masuo, ShouichiEpisode Director, Key Animation
Okada, ToshioScript, Theme Song Lyrics, Planning, Screenplay, Creator
Yamaga, HiroyukiScript
Higuchi, ShinjiStoryboard, Setting
Funayama, MotokiTheme Song Arrangement
Mori, HiromiTheme Song Lyrics
Sakai, NorikoTheme Song Performance
Production
Studios
Gainax
Producers
Studio FantasiaTohokushinsha Film Corporation
Licensors
Discotek MediaManga EntertainmentBandai Visual USA
Episode Guide
Previewing 6 episodes
EP 1
Shock! Big Sister and I are Going to be Pilots Together?!
Shock! Watashi to Onee-sama ga Pilot!?
Aired Oct 7, 1988Score 4.24
EP 2
Daring! The Girl Genius Challenger!!
Futeki! Tensai Shojo no Chosen!!
Aired Oct 17, 1988Score 4.36
EP 3
First Love☆First Sortie
Hajimete no Tokimeki☆Hajimete no Shutsugeki
Aired Jan 1, 1989Score 4.36
EP 4
Launch!! The Incomplete Ultimate Weapon!
Hasshin!! Mikan no Saishuu Heiki!
Aired Jan 1, 1989Score 4.53
EP 5
Please!! Time Enough for Love!
Onegai!! Ai ni Jikan wo!
Aired Jul 7, 1989Score 4.61
EP 6
At the End of Eternity...
Hateshi naki, Nagare no Hate ni...
Aired Jul 7, 1989Score 4.60
Details
AiredOct 7, 1988 to Jul 7, 1989
MAL Rank#1033
Popularity#1831