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Gunbuster

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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.

Animation
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Action & Adventure
War & Politics

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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.

Released October 7, 1988

Quick facts

Language
ja
Status
Ended
Votes
92
Seasons
2

Top cast

The faces you are about to watch.

Maaya Sakamoto

Maaya Sakamoto

Lal'C Melk Mark (voice)

Mitsuo Iwata

Mitsuo Iwata

Nicholsa Vacheron (voice)

Miyuki Sawashiro

Miyuki Sawashiro

Tycho Science (voice)

Yukari Fukui

Yukari Fukui

Nono (voice)

Hiroki Touchi

Hiroki Touchi

Nigo (voice)

Kiyoshi Kawakubo

Kiyoshi Kawakubo

Admiral Dhorasoo (voice)

Sanae Kobayashi

Sanae Kobayashi

Piaget Serpentine (voice)

Takumi Yamazaki

Takumi Yamazaki

Casio Takashiro (voice)

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