Gunbuster_
Original: トップをねらえ！
"Aim for the Top!"
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.
Episodes
12
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Crunchyroll
2 countries
Anime Times Amazon Channel
1 country
dAnime Amazon Channel
1 country
Hulu
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
Gunbuster has 2 seasons with 12 episodes spanning 1988-2006.
Rating
With a 7.7/10 rating from 89 votes, Gunbuster is considered highly rated.
Year context
Gunbuster first aired 38 years ago in 1988.
CAST (9)
Maaya Sakamoto
Lal'C Melk Mark (voice)
Mitsuo Iwata
Nicholsa Vacheron (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro
Tycho Science (voice)
Yukari Fukui
Nono (voice)
Hiroki Touchi
Nigo (voice)
Kiyoshi Kawakubo
Admiral Dhorasoo (voice)
Sanae Kobayashi
Piaget Serpentine (voice)
Takumi Yamazaki
Casio Takashiro (voice)
Yuki Matsuoka
LeCoultre Serpentine (voice)
SEASONS (2 seasons, 12 episodes)
SEASON 1Gunbuster
01
Shock! Big-Sister and I are Going to be Pilots Together?!
Noriko Takaya has spent barely had a month at a training school for giant robots. The school announces they are going to select two candidates…
02
Daring! The Girl Genius Challenger!!
Noriko and Kazumi arrive at the space fleet led by the space battleship Exelion. The girls get introduced to a hot shot female fighter named…
03
First Love☆First Sortie
The Exelion prepares to jump through hyperspace. All the girls and guys are confined to their quarters during the mission, but Noriko loses a dare…
04
Launch!! The Incomplete Ultimate Weapon!
The fleet advisor tells Captain that the aliens are going to attack Earth. Coach has been training Noriko, but Jung wants to test Noriko by…
05
Please!! Time Enough for Love!
Kazumi and Noriko return to Earth for their high school graduation. Even though they are still teenagers after all these months in space, the Earth…
06
At the End of Eternity...
Fifteen years later, Kazumi is called to another mission, to detonate a black hole bomb in the enemy's home galaxy. She joins Noriko and Jung…
SEASON 2Gunbuster 2
01
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!
02
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.
03
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.
04
Resurrection!! The Legendary Buster Machine!
Nono's despair grows as her certainty that she'll get a Buster Machine fades.
05
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…
06
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…
SERIES INFO
2
Seasons
12
Episodes
28 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Gunbuster about?
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.
Where can I watch Gunbuster?
Gunbuster is available on Crunchyroll, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, Hulu. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Gunbuster have?
Gunbuster has 2 seasons with 12 episodes total.
Who stars in Gunbuster?
The cast of Gunbuster includes Maaya Sakamoto, Mitsuo Iwata, Miyuki Sawashiro, Yukari Fukui, Hiroki Touchi.
What is the rating of Gunbuster?
Gunbuster has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 based on 89 votes on TMDB.
Is Gunbuster still running?
Gunbuster has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (4)
Animation
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Action & Adventure
War & Politics
