Gunbuster

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1988-10-07

Last Air Date: 2006-08-25

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

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Top Cast

Noriko Hidaka as Noriko Takaya (voice)
Rei Sakuma as Kazumi Amano (voice)
Maria Kawamura as Jung Freud (voice)
Norio Wakamoto as Kouichirou Oota (voice)
Tamio Ohki as Captain Tatsumi Tashiro (voice)
Kazuki Yao as Smith Toren (voice)
Maaya Sakamoto as Lal'C Melk Mark (voice)
Mitsuo Iwata as Nicholsa Vacheron (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro as Tycho Science (voice)
Yukari Fukui as Nono (voice)

Seasons

Specials (1988) - (14 Episodes)

Gunbuster (1988) - (6 Episodes)

Gunbuster 2 (2004) - (6 Episodes)

Specials (1988)

Additional in-universe background short films.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Science Lesson 1 - Ether Space (1988-10-07)

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Ep. 2: Science Lesson 2 - Starbows and the Rip Van Winkle Effect (1988-10-07)

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Ep. 3: Science Lesson 3 - Faster Than Light Travel (1989-01-01)

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Ep. 4: Science Lesson 4 - The Evil Space Monsters (1989-01-01)

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Ep. 5: Science Lesson 4+1 - The History of Spaceships (1995-09-18)

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Ep. 6: Science Lesson Final - The True Sol System (1995-09-18)

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Ep. 7: Good Morning, Okinawa Girls High! (2004-10-22)

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Ep. 8: Cosmic Space Battle (2004-10-22)

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Ep. 9: Sizzler Project (2004-10-22)

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Ep. 10: New Science Lesson 1 - Orbital Elevators and Orbital Ropeways (2012-02-24)

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Ep. 11: New Science Lesson 2 - The Core of the Milky Way and Black Holes (2012-02-24)

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Ep. 12: Aim for the Top 2! Science Lesson 1 - Topless (2012-06-22)

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Ep. 13: Aim for the Top 2! Science Lesson 2 - History of Buster Machines (2012-06-22)

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Ep. 14: Aim for the Top 2! Science Lesson 3 - Cosmic Censorship Hypothesis (2012-06-22)

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