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Gunbuster

Original title: トップをねらえ！

Aim for the Top!

1988 · 2 seasons · 12 episodes

7.7

TMDB audience score
92 votes, out of 10

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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.

About 5h 36m to watch every episode. An estimate: 12 episodes at the typical episode runtime of 28 minutes.

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Main cast

  • Noriko Hidaka
    Noriko Takaya (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Rei Sakuma
    Kazumi Amano (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Maria Kawamura
    Jung Freud (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Norio Wakamoto
    Kouichirou Oota (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Tamio Ohki
    Captain Tatsumi Tashiro (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Kazuki Yao
    Smith Toren (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Maaya Sakamoto
    Lal'C Melk Mark (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Mitsuo Iwata
    Nicholsa Vacheron (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Miyuki Sawashiro
    Tycho Science (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Yukari Fukui
    Nono (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Hiroki Touchi
    Nigo (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Kiyoshi Kawakubo
    Admiral Dhorasoo (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Sanae Kobayashi
    Piaget Serpentine (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Takumi Yamazaki
    Casio Takashiro (voice)
    6 episodes

  • Yuki Matsuoka
    LeCoultre Serpentine (voice)
    6 episodes

Seasons