Gunbuster poster

Gunbuster (1988)

Action · Animation · Drama

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.

IMDb rating
7.7 (2,389 votes)
Seasons
1
Streaming (US)
Crunchyroll
Language
JA
Type
Mini-series

Ratings refreshed Jul 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Seasons

Season 1 (1988)

7.57 avg 6 episodes 6.9 → 8.5 27 min avg

Ep 1: 6.9 · 107 votesEp 2: 7.1 · 100 votesEp 3: 7.0 · 93 votesEp 4: 7.8 · 91 votesEp 5: 8.1 · 93 votesEp 6: 8.5 · 114 votes
Season 1 episodes — IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Shock! Oné-sama and I are Going to be Pilots Together?!6.9107
2Daring! The Girl Genius Challenger!!7.1100
3First Love, First Sortie7.093
4Launch!! The Incomplete Ultimate Weapon!7.891
5Please!! Time Enough for Love!8.193
6At the End of Eternity...8.5114