Top wo Nerae! GunBuster
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Episodes (6)
- 1EP 1
Noriko and Kazumi Selected as Pilots Amidst Jealousy and Rivalry
Oct 7, 1988Noriko Takaya has attended a giant robot training school for less than a month when the institution announces the selection of two candidates to join the Exelion spaceship for missions against an invading mech army. Kazumi Amano, a beautiful senior, is the obvious choice for one position, yet Noriko is surprisingly selected for the second spot. This decision sparks jealousy among the other girls, who suspect Noriko’s selection stems from her father being an Admiral during a previous mission. Reiko Kashihara, a school rival, rejects this assumption and challenges Noriko to a duel to settle the matter.
- 2EP 2
Noriko and Kazumi join the Exelion fleet and uncover a mysterious enemy mech during training.
Oct 17, 1988Noriko and Kazumi arrive at the space fleet commanded by the battleship Exelion, where they meet the skilled pilot Jung Freud. During a mech training session, Jung spars with Kazumi, leading them to discover an enemy mech in a secluded station area. Subsequently, the two girls are assigned a special mission to investigate an object moving at near light speed. Due to quantum physics and time dilation, this task, which should take only a few minutes, extends over several months. Upon arrival, they identify the object as the Lexion, the vessel previously commanded by Noriko's father.
- 3EP 3
Noriko meets Toren Smith before the fleet engages in battle at Leaf 64.
Jan 1, 1989While the Exelion prepares for a hyperspace jump, crew members remain in their quarters. Noriko loses a dare and wanders the ship, where she encounters Toren Smith. They are caught out of place and punished by polishing laser cannon lenses. The fleet then detects an enemy fly-by, leading to a large battle at Leaf 64. Toren volunteers as Noriko’s partner for the upcoming combat, especially since she has fallen out of favor with Kazumi. However, the pair faces significant danger as they become overwhelmed by the sweeping enemy forces during the engagement.
- 4EP 4
Launch The Incomplete Ultimate Weapon!
Jan 1, 1989The fleet advisor warns the Captain that aliens are attacking Earth. While Coach trains Noriko, Jung challenges her to a duel to test her resolve. Outside, Noriko breaks down due to trauma from her comrade's death. As the fleet prepares to jump to Earth via subspace to hide their trail, they are suddenly attacked by the aliens. Everyone scrambles for their mechs, but Noriko is benched for the battle. With most defense forces wiped out and the situation looking bleak, Noriko overcomes her emotional rut. She decides to pilot the force's super prototype mech, Gunbuster, to turn the tide of the conflict.
- 5EP 5
Kazumi and Noriko graduate high school on an Earth that aged ten years while they were in space.
Jul 7, 1989Kazumi and Noriko return to Earth for their high school graduation, noting that the planet has aged ten years despite their youth. Noriko reunites with friend Kimiko, who now has a daughter. Meanwhile, Earth's forces detect a massive convergence of alien spaceships entering the solar system. Coach devises a strategy to create a miniature black hole around Jupiter 2, requiring Kazumi and Noriko to pilot Gunbuster together to execute the plan. However, Kazumi hesitates due to her feelings for Coach and awareness of his poor health condition.
- 6EP 6
Kazumi faces a final mission to detonate a black hole bomb in the enemy galaxy with Noriko and Jung.
Jul 7, 1989Fifteen years after previous events, Kazumi receives orders for a new mission involving the detonation of a black hole bomb within the enemy's home galaxy. She teams up with Noriko and Jung to pilot the Gunbusters for this critical operation. Their journey leads them toward a final destiny that holds the potential to determine either the extinction or the survival of the entire human race. This mission represents a pivotal moment in their ongoing struggle, requiring them to confront the ultimate stakes of their service and the fate of humanity as they execute their orders in deep space.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Top wo Nerae! GunBuster have?
- Top wo Nerae! GunBuster has 6 episodes.
- When did Top wo Nerae! GunBuster come out?
- Top wo Nerae! GunBuster came out in 1988.
- Which studio made Top wo Nerae! GunBuster?
- Top wo Nerae! GunBuster was produced by Gainax.
- Who directed Top wo Nerae! GunBuster?
- Top wo Nerae! GunBuster was directed by Hideaki Anno.
- Is Top wo Nerae! GunBuster finished?
- Current status of Top wo Nerae! GunBuster: Finished.