Gunbuster English Sub & Dub

About Gunbuster

Here is what Gunbuster (Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, comedy and sci-fi anime by Gainax (1988). In short: 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.

From there, 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.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Gainax, so the studio's house style defines how Gunbuster looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.9/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Released in 1988, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.