Gunbuster

A heartfelt, earnest coming-of-age story that mixes rousing robot action with the bittersweet weight of time and sacrifice.

Created by

Hideaki Anno, Kazuya Tsurumaki

Genres

Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy, Action & adventure

Starring

Noriko Hidaka, Rei Sakuma, Maria Kawamura

Tagline

Aim for the Top!

Overview

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.

How it feels

Earnest, uplifting, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Coming-of-age, friendship, war, grief

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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