Episode 1
Please Let Me Call You Big Sister!
28m
Nono, a young girl from the country, moves to the big city in order to achieve her dream: becoming a space pilot!
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Directed by Masahiko OtsukaWritten by Yoji Enokido
TV series
Gunbuster
19882 seasons7.7 / 10
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Gunbuster premiered October 7, 1988. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
I Don't Want to be Your Big Sister!
28m
Mars' Space Force isn't happy about space monsters showing up on their doorstep, and they blame the Fraternity.
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Written by Yoji Enokido
Episode 3
I Hate the Topless!
28m
Tycho wrecks her Buster Machine, ruining her chance to reach top. Not to worry--there's another Buster Machine in the works.
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Written by Yoji Enokido
Episode 4
Resurrection!! The Legendary Buster Machine!
28m
Nono's despair grows as her certainty that she'll get a Buster Machine fades.
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Written by Yoji Enokido
Episode 5
Mover of Planets
28m
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 Sol System.
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Written by Yoji Enokido
Episode 6
The Story of Your Life
28mfinale
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 Buster Machine #7?
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Written by Yoji Enokido
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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Cast
Noriko HidakaNoriko Takaya (voice)
Rei SakumaKazumi Amano (voice)
Maria KawamuraJung Freud (voice)
Norio WakamotoKouichirou Oota (voice)
Tamio OhkiCaptain Tatsumi Tashiro (voice)
Kazuki YaoSmith Toren (voice)
Maaya SakamotoLal'C Melk Mark (voice)
Mitsuo IwataNicholsa Vacheron (voice)Credits
- Written by
- Hiroyuki Yamaga, Yoji Enokido, Hideaki Anno, Hideaki Anno, Hiroyuki Yamaga, Toshio Okada
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Video
- Episodes
- 12
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- トップをねらえ！
Production
GAINAXJapan- Studio FantasiaJapan
Themes
animemechaoriginal video animation (ova)super robottime dilation