Hideaki Anno
Director
Gunbuster (1988)
Gunbuster 2
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 Oct. 7, 1988
Episode 28 min
None+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Anime, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, War
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Watch Providers: Crunchyroll
Production Companies: GAINAX, Studio Fantasia
Network: AT-X
S2E1 - Please Let Me Call You Big Sister!
Nono, a young girl from the country, moves to the big city in order to achieve her dream: becoming a space pilot!
Oct. 3, 2004, midnight
S2E2 - I Don't Want to be Your Big Sister!
Mars' Space Force isn't happy about space monsters showing up on their doorstep, and they blame the Fraternity.
Feb. 24, 2005, midnight
S2E3 - I Hate the Topless!
Tycho wrecks her Buster Machine, ruining her chance to reach top. Not to worry--there's another Buster Machine in the works.
June 24, 2005, midnight
S2E4 - Resurrection!! The Legendary Buster Machine!
Nono's despair grows as her certainty that she'll get a Buster Machine fades.
Oct. 28, 2005, midnight
S2E5 - Mover of Planets
After the Titan incident, the world has changed. Topless are a disease, and humanity's last hope for salvation is the least likely person in the Sol System.
March 24, 2006, midnight
S2E6 - The Story of Your Life
With the survival of humanity itself at stake, one desperate plan remains: the sacrifice of the Earth, to strike at the beast! But where is Buster Machine #7?
Aug. 25, 2006, midnight
Network: AT-X
Episode Runtime: 28 min.
Season Runtime: 336 min.
Released: Oct. 7, 1988
Last Air Date: Aug. 25, 2006, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: 18+
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