Format: OVA
Episodes: 6
Episode length: 28 min
Status: Finished
Aired from: Oct 7, 1988
Until: Jul 7, 1989
Season: Fall 1988
Source: Original
Average score: 77%
Mean score: 77%
Popularity: 48,491
Favorites: 2,185
Studio: Gainax
Producers: Bandai Visual, Studio Fantasia, Victor Entertainment, Discotek
Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Mecha
Romaji: Top wo Nerae! GunBuster
English: Gunbuster
Native: トップをねらえ! GunBuster
Synonyms: Top wo Nerae! Aim for the Top! Toppu o Nerae Punta al Top! Gunbuster

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Gunbuster

★ 7.7 48,491 members

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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