Gunbuster
トップをねらえ！
“Aim for the Top!”
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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.
Cast
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)
Hiroki Touchi
as Nigo (voice)
Kiyoshi Kawakubo
as Admiral Dhorasoo (voice)
Sanae Kobayashi
as Piaget Serpentine (voice)
Takumi Yamazaki
as Casio Takashiro (voice)
Yuki Matsuoka
as LeCoultre Serpentine (voice)
Episodes
Gunbuster
Shock! Big-Sister and I are Going to be Pilots Together?!
Noriko Takaya has spent barely had a month at a training school for giant robots. The school announces they are going to select two candidates to go to the Exelion spaceship for the real missions to fight against an invading mech army. One of the choices is obviously the beautiful and leading senior Kazumi Amano, but somehow Noriko is selected for the second spot! The other girls get jealous that Noriko got the spot, suspecting it's because she was the daughter of the Admiral in a previous mission. School rival Reiko Kashihara feels that's totally wrong, and challenges Noriko to a duel.
Daring! The Girl Genius Challenger!!
Noriko and Kazumi arrive at the space fleet led by the space battleship Exelion. The girls get introduced to a hot shot female fighter named Jung Freud. During one of their mech training sessions, Jung spars with Kazumi, and end up in a part of the station where they discover one of the mechs of their enemy. Later on, Noriko and Kazumi are sent to partake in a special mission to investigate an object traveling at near light speed. With the laws of quantum physics and time dilation, the mission that would normally take just a few minutes will span several months. But they discover the object is the Lexion, the ship that Noriko's dad used to command.
First Love☆First Sortie
The Exelion prepares to jump through hyperspace. All the girls and guys are confined to their quarters during the mission, but Noriko loses a dare game, and has to wander off in the dark. She is surprised when a person shows up, but it turns out to be a charming guy named Toren Smith, who befriends Noriko. They get into some minor trouble for being out, and as punishment, they have to polish the lenses for the laser cannon array. But then the Exelion gets a surprise fly-by by the enemy. The fleet goes after them for a large battle at Leaf 64. Toren offers to be Noriko's partner for the next battle, since she has fallen out of favor from Kazumi. But trouble arises as they get overwhelmed by the sweeping enemy.
Launch!! The Incomplete Ultimate Weapon!
The fleet advisor tells Captain that the aliens are going to attack Earth. Coach has been training Noriko, but Jung wants to test Noriko by challenging her to a duel. Noriko is still shaken from the death of her comrade and breaks down when they are outside. As the fleet is preparing to jump back to Earth, hoping to hide their trail in subspace, they are suddenly attacked by the aliens and everyone scrambles for their mechs. Noriko is benched for the battle. Things look bleak as most of the defense forces are wiped out, but Noriko manages to get out of her rut and moves to pilot the force's super prototype mech called Gunbuster.
Please!! Time Enough for Love!
Kazumi and Noriko return to Earth for their high school graduation. Even though they are still teenagers after all these months in space, the Earth has aged ten years. Noriko meets up with her friend Kimiko, who now has a daughter. The Earth's forces discover that a massive number of alien spaceships are converging into the solar system. Coach has a strategy that involves creating a miniature black hole around Jupiter 2, but he will need Kazumi and Noriko to work together to pilot Gunbuster in order to put his plan into operation. However, Kazumi is having second thoughts as she's fallen in love with Coach and knows of his health situation.
At the End of Eternity...
Fifteen years later, Kazumi is called to another mission, to detonate a black hole bomb in the enemy's home galaxy. She joins Noriko and Jung as they pilot the Gunbusters to their final destiny that could mean the "extinction or survival of the human race."
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About Gunbuster
“Aim for the Top!”
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. Across 2 seasons and 12 episodes.
Gunbuster Cast and Characters
The cast features 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)), and Hiroki Touchi (as Nigo (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Gunbuster has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Gunbuster keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is action sequences that don't feel cheap and world-building that respects the audience's intelligence. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gunbuster
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How many episodes does Gunbuster have?
Gunbuster has 12 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Gunbuster good? What's the rating?
Gunbuster holds a 7.7/10 rating based on 92 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Gunbuster?
The main cast includes Maaya Sakamoto, Mitsuo Iwata, Miyuki Sawashiro, and Yukari Fukui, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Gunbuster available in Japanese?
Yes — Gunbuster was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Gunbuster released?
Gunbuster first aired in 1988.
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How many seasons and episodes does Gunbuster have?
Gunbuster currently has 2 seasons and a total of 12 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Gunbuster about?
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 respon… It belongs to the Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, War & Politics genres.
In which language is Gunbuster originally available?
Gunbuster was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Gunbuster first released?
Gunbuster first premiered on October 7, 1988 (1988). The series has since concluded its run.
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