Gunbuster
トップをねらえ! GunBuster
In the very near future, a race of huge, insect like aliens is discovered traveling the galaxy. These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of the human species as it takes its first steps away from the solar system, and they are getting closer and closer to Earth. Humanity has responded by developing spacegoing battleships and giant fighting robots. These robots are piloted by the best and brightest of Earth's youth, picked from training schools around the world. The story begins in the year 2023, not long after the first battles with the aliens, and centers on young Noriko Takaya. Although Noriko's father was a famous Captain in the space fleet who was killed during one of the first battles of the war, her own talents as a pilot are questionable. Nonetheless, she has entered a training school. Through the series Noriko, joined by the beautiful and talented Kazumi Amano, will fight to overcome the trauma of war, the doubts of her peers, and her own lack of confidence. (Source: AniDB)
Gunbuster is a ova with 6 episodes, from Fall 1988, produced by Gainax, rated 7.7/10 on AniList.
Synopsis
In the very near future, a race of huge, insect like aliens is discovered traveling the galaxy. These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of the human species as it takes its first steps away from the solar system, and they are getting closer and closer to Earth. Humanity has responded by developing spacegoing battleships and giant fighting robots. These robots are piloted by the best and brightest of Earth's youth, picked from training schools around the world. The story begins in the year 2023, not long after the first battles with the aliens, and centers on young Noriko Takaya. Although Noriko's father was a famous Captain in the space fleet who was killed during one of the first battles of the war, her own talents as a pilot are questionable. Nonetheless, she has entered a training school. Through the series Noriko, joined by the beautiful and talented Kazumi Amano, will fight to overcome the trauma of war, the doubts of her peers, and her own lack of confidence. (Source: AniDB)
Main Characters
Tags
- Space — Partly or completely set in outer space.
- Female Protagonist — Main character is female.
- Military — Centered around the life and activities of military personnel.
- War — Partly or completely set during wartime.
- Coming of Age — Centers around a character's transition from childhood to adulthood.
- Super Robot — Prominently features large robots often piloted by hot-blooded protagonists.
- Space Opera — Centers around space warfare, advanced technology, chivalric romance and adventure.
- Time Manipulation — Prominently features time-traveling or other time-warping phenomena.
- Primarily Female Cast — Main cast is mostly composed of female characters.
- Aliens — Prominently features extraterrestrial lifeforms.
- Time Skip — Features a gap in time used to advance the story.
- Cosmic Horror — A type of horror that emphasizes human insignificance in the grand scope of cosmic reality; fearing the unknown and being powerless to fight it.