There are many people who consider gunbuster to be an unprecedented classic, and a shining example of how mecha anime should be done. It was created to commemorate the studios 20th anniversary in 2004, and it is a sequel to their 1988 ova gunbuster. The first part, gunbuster the movie, condenses the six episodes of the original ova into a 95minute movie in a common cutandpaste style, although it. This is the part of the rewatch i wasnt looking forward to when we started but after seeing it again, i think i was probably too harsh on it the first time. When watching gunbuster some aspects of the show can almost immediately be drawn as similar to that of neon genesis, such as both protagonists having practically the same character archetype. But this post is not about aim for the top gunbuster. First episode of gunbuster was pretty much a reference to ace wo nerae. Not that im 100% against it, just that its really quick. When she was a child, noriko takayas father was killed in humanitys first encounter with aliens from the core of the galaxy. Gunbuster gunbuster on myanimelist, the internets largest anime database. Diebuster, was created for gainaxs 20 year anniversary.
It is a mashingtogether of top gun and a famous tennis mangaanime ace o nerae. Especially the first two episodes are quite trite, but later, there is definitely an improvement in later episodes. The title is a combination of the titles of classic tennis anime aim for the ace. Top wo neraes title was inspired by both aim for the ace classic tennis anime and top gun hollywood film. We started this episode with a girl trying to become a pilot by training and ended up flying to space. There is also a 2005 gunbuster game for the ps2 closely based on the anime. They are just a few minutes long and fit in very well with the mood of the first episode of gunbuster. Introducing the acks gunbuster with essential parts for reproducing the final episode. It was all about excess and magnifying gunbuster s strong points, like the time dilation, the fights or the size. Gunbuster is a 1988 anime ova produced by gainax and directed by hideaki anno. Characters, voice actors, producers and directors from the anime top wo nerae.
Upon doing so they discover a huge race of insectoid aliens known as space monsters. The anime gunbuster adventure, drama, mecha, scifi. Called simply the space monsters, the first battle with these giant alien insects leaves only a handful of survivors and cripples a large part of the earths space force. For over a decade now, the legendary anime gunbuster has only been available to north america on vhs tapes. It was created to commemorate the studios 20th anniversary in 2004, and it is a sequel to their 1988 ova gunbuster a compilation movie, titled aim for the top. This episode also introduces us to time dilation, a really important concept in the realm of gunbuster. For a six episode miniseries gunbuster 1988 is somehow able to cover all of the narrative requirements of a full length anime series. See scores, popularity and other stats for the anime top wo nerae. Noriko sakai active heart gunbuster op full translated lyrics.
Sep 04, 2008 two types of people will rent or buy gunbuster vs. Nono is a sweet young country bumpkin who runs away to the big city to chase her dream of becoming a space pilot, only to have her dream temporarily crushed when she finds out that people have to go to school to become space pilots, and to go to school you have to have money. This ship can also have sharp performance on one side. It focuses on two girls, takaya noriko and amano kazumi, and their fight against the alien beasts attacking earth. Aim for the top, in english, is considered to be the first thing the infamous studio gainax put out that is still known of today, and is often credited for putting them on the map. Exelion is really biggerbut, i adjusted the scale to stellaris world. Kojiro musashi animes gunbuster ova 04 1989 sinopse. Gunbuster, toppu o nerae is a six episode anime ova series created by gainax in 1988. In the early 21st century, insectoid organisms are invading the galaxy, searching for new stars to house their young. Mankind has shown it can defeat the alien scourge, but it has cost them a serious price. Eltreum aim for the top gunbuster resize its mod of additional ship that you can build by researching. I love all the scenes that take place inside the main bridge of the exelion. Nov 12, 2017 eltreum aim for the top gunbusterresize its mod of additional ship that you can build by researching.
Aim for the top well then, thats some fast fucking pace. Gunbuster has had a number of spinoffs over the years. The chest details the two versions with the ribs broken before and after taking out the degeneration furnace. But, its main characters simply arent that well developed, and for every awesome scene, there are long stretches of mediocrity. The ova consists of six episodes and was sold in both vhs and laserdisc format. To celebrate gainaxs 20th anniversary in 2004, an official sequel to gunbuster, diebuster or gunbuster 2, was released as an. The rx7, which has two types of degeneracy furnace. As hideaki annos directorial debut some of the concepts and ideas he is well known for are explored here, though not to the same degree and scale of his more well known show neon genesis evangelion.
Click on any thumbnail below to view a larger image. Once we get into the meat of second episode though, it becomes apparent that gunbuster is going to be far more than some simple formulaic romp. It was the directorial debut of hideaki anno, best known as the creator and director of neon genesis evangelion. Gunbuster s slightly controversial final episode is one i found to be absolutely phenomenal and very emotional with its use of a sacrifice beyond that of even death. Among their ranks is a rookie named nono and the ace pilot lalc whom nono looks at as. A few other elements, such as a little bit of gratuitous nudity, also make it seem like gunbuster may looking more toward, initially, being fluff rather than anything decent.
Gunbuster 1 half karaoke 09 take care original karaoke 10 35 aim for the top. Something i hadnt realised before seeing this episode again was just how many parts of it were referenced in diebuster, but ill try to leave that for a later time. Aim for the top, the japanese title, serves notice that the show will borrow from many sources and genres. Because of that, its the most imperfect episode of the whole show for me, since it features a really big contrast between all the excess and hype and the lack of sense, motivations and such. In the near future, humanity has taken its first steps towards journeying into the far reaches of the galaxy. I dropped the performance to the limit within the game range than the original. To celebrate gainaxs 20th anniversary in 2004, an official sequel to gunbuster, diebuster, was released as an o.
Diebuster while gunbusters final mission destroyed the space monsters star system, the intergalactic war still continues. Though ill admit it is a bit cheesy, its bittersweet finale has stuck with me as one of the best, if not the greatest, anime endings of all time or endings, period. Using the density value of 900 kgm3 and a velocity of 0. Gunbusters slightly controversial final episode is one i found to be absolutely phenomenal and very emotional with its use of a sacrifice beyond that of even death. These aliens seem dedicated to the eradication of mankind. I included the size as stated in the super robot wars video game series, however im aware there may be a difference between metric systems. With their skill and the power of the mecha known as gunbuster, the girls must help fight to protect the galaxy from. Calc storage another space monster collision gunbuster. There is absolutely no reason for a movie cut of gunbuster or diebuster to exist in this day and age, where dvds can cram 5 episodes on a single dvd, and even more on a bluray. It focuss on norikos fight against the space monsters and her rise to courage. May 1 a certain scientific railgun t animes episode 14 delayed due. Firstly ill talk about the stuff i really did like. The year is 2048, fifteen years after the battle which saved the earth from utter annihilation at the hands of the alien forces.
Direttamente dalla famosa serie anime gunbuster, creata da gainex e diretta dal grande regista hideaki anno, diventato famoso per unaltra serie anime di grande successo neon genesis evangelion, ecco uno splendido model kit della linea dstyle ottimamente realizzato da kotobukiya. A sixvolume oav from 1988, directed by hideaki anno, that really put studio gainax on the map, and a series fondly remembered by old school otaku. Mankinds only defense lies with space cadets such as takaya noriko, daughter of a celebrated admiral killed in battle, and amano kazumi, the top of her class. Gunbuster, known in japan as aim for the top is a japanese ova anime series produced by. Its characters are likeable and its plot is interesting. Gaina announces uru in blue anime for 2022, new top o nerae. Gunbuster 1988, gainaxs first video anime project, on february 24, 2012. Episode summaries and screenshots, character profiles, series history, credits, merchandise, and wallpaper. I wont join for the first two titles and the last one especially since i just watched gunbuster and diebuster last month, though gunbuster has been fun. The ova consists of six episodes and was sold in both.
There are many people who consider gunbuster to be an unprecedented classic, and a shining example of how mecha anime should be done, even 22 years later. Gunbuster is a 1988 anime ova directed by the legendary hideaki anno. Watch gunbuster episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Aim for the top proved so popular it spawned a manga series, the sequel diebuster 2004 and a theatrical feature 2006. Gunbuster tv miniseries 1988 gunbuster tv miniseries. Aug 04, 2011 the japanese anime distributor bandai visual will release a bluray box of hideaki annos aim for the top.
Aim for the top gunbuster black hole starship version. It was the directorial debut of hideaki anno, best known as the director of neon genesis evangelion. For those who missed the interest thread, ill repeat my recommendation to check out daicon iii and daicon iv. The original uncut version of gunbuster is only six 20 minute episodes long, same for diebuster. I prepared options so that you can customize it yours. The way its used as a plot device in this show is probably my favourite. Gunbuster gunbuster aim for the top product information product dimensions 9. All rights earlier owned by manga entertainment has been lost to bandai.
When huge, insectoid aliens threaten humanity gifted pilots are sought out in every nation of earth. Story okay, so anyway gunbuster 2 diebuster takes place many many many years after gunbuster and is the story of nono and how she becomes a space pilot. Reproduced the chest and degeneracy furnace with stripped armor that was impressive in the play with new parts. Earths only hope lies in the hands of topless, an elite mecha group with children possessing supernatural powers and new buster machines. It may sound simple, but the true beauty of gunbuster lies in its characters, execution and themes.