Gunbuster
Gunbuster
An Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series first aired in 1988, Gunbuster has 2 seasons with 12 episodes and comes from Japan. Episodes run about 28m. Soap2Day lists it with Kazuya Tsurumaki directing and Maaya Sakamoto and Mitsuo Iwata in the cast. It holds 7.7/10 from 92 votes. 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.
- Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, War & Politics
- Country: Japan
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- Cast: Maaya Sakamoto, Mitsuo Iwata, Miyuki Sawashiro, Yukari Fukui, Hiroki Touchi, Kiyoshi Kawakubo, Sanae Kobayashi, Takumi Yamazaki, Yuki Matsuoka
