Originally released in Japan in 1988 as Top wo Nerae! (Aim for the Top!), Gunbuster is a six-episode anime OVA directed and co-written by Hideaki Anno, and animated by Gainax.
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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.
The AUKN simulwatch will take in all six episodes at an easy pace, just one a day, to allow ample opportunity for discussion of topics such as the show's story and themes, its characters and setting, its visuals and animation techniques, soundtrack and voice performance, through to its contrasts and similarities to later works by Anno and Gainax, and its subsequent influence on anime as a medium generally. Basically, anything we'd talk about when we talk about Gunbuster!
The schedule for the six episodes is shown in the table below. As ever, please use the SPOILER tools if posting about anything from an episode that hasn't yet been covered by the simulwatch.
Feel free to jump in, watch and discuss.
Simulwatch schedule:
Join the discussion!
To jump straight to the start of the discussion of the series, starting with episode 1, go HERE.
From MyAnimeList:
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.
The AUKN simulwatch will take in all six episodes at an easy pace, just one a day, to allow ample opportunity for discussion of topics such as the show's story and themes, its characters and setting, its visuals and animation techniques, soundtrack and voice performance, through to its contrasts and similarities to later works by Anno and Gainax, and its subsequent influence on anime as a medium generally. Basically, anything we'd talk about when we talk about Gunbuster!
The schedule for the six episodes is shown in the table below. As ever, please use the SPOILER tools if posting about anything from an episode that hasn't yet been covered by the simulwatch.
Feel free to jump in, watch and discuss.
Simulwatch schedule:
Episode #: | Date: |
1 | 9 Sep |
2 | 10 Sep |
3 | 11 Sep |
4 | 12 Sep |
5 | 13 Sep |
6 | 14 Sep |
Join the discussion!
To jump straight to the start of the discussion of the series, starting with episode 1, go HERE.
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