Gunbuster
OVA · 6 episodes · 27 min/ep · Gainax
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. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Noriko Takaya
Main
Noriko Hidaka
Japanese
Kazumi Amano
Main
Rei Sakuma
Japanese
Kouichirou Oota
Main
Norio Wakamoto
Japanese
Jung Freud
Supporting
Maria Kawamura
Japanese
Smith Toren
Supporting
Kazuki Yao
Japanese
Reiko Kashiwara
Supporting
Masako Katsuki
Japanese
Tashiro Tatsumi
Supporting
Tamio Ooki
Japanese
Linda Yamamoto
Supporting
Ayako Shiraishi
Japanese
Yuzo Takaya
Supporting
Masashi Hirose
Japanese
Kimiko Higuchi
Supporting
Yuriko Fuchizaki
Japanese
Takami Akai
Supporting
Yuriko Fuchizaki
Japanese
Rei Sakuma
Insert Song Performance
Haruhiko Mikimoto
Original Character Design
Kinji Yoshimoto
Assistant Animation Director (ep 2)
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Animation Director (eps 5, 6)
Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Key Animation (eps 1, 4-6)
Satoshi Urushihara
Assistant Animation Director (ep 2)
Hideaki Anno
Director
Hideaki Anno
Script (eps 5, 6)
Hideaki Anno
Storyboard (eps 1-6)
Hideaki Anno
Design (eps 1-6)
