In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster”, also known by the following titles:
- Gunbuster
- トップをねらえ！ GunBuster
- Top wo Nerae!
- Aim for the Top!
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is FINISHED. ✅
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- All related entries are marked as finished on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
These sources consistently confirm that the main story of Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster has been fully concluded.
Watch order#
Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster ↗ ↖
トップをねらえ！ GunBuster
Summary
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]
Background
Winner of the 1990 Seiun Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
Top wo Nerae! Kagaku Kouza ↗ ↖
トップをねらえ！科学講座
Summary
The science lessons are short "omake" bonus features originally present on the first two volumes of the original release. Each short lasts around two minutes, and stars super deformed versions of Noriko, Kazumi and the Coach explaining the various scientific aspects of the series.(Source: Wikipedia)
Comic Gunbuster ↗ ↖
Comic Gunbuster Special Edition
Summary
Comic Gunbuster is a compilation of short stories involving the main characters from "Aim for the Top" which take place during the time of the first OVA. Some of the stories include Kazumi Amano's marriage to Coach Ota and Noriko and Jung playing golf on the Moon.(Source: ANN)
Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster Specials ↗ ↖
トップをねらえ！ GunBuster
Summary
A series of Gunbuster shorts included in the DVD release.
Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster ↗ ↖
トップをねらえ2！DIEBUSTER
Summary
Generations have passed since the war with the Space Monsters started, and none remain who know how it began, with even records of those times being scarce. It is a lost cause, but humanity still fights against them, relying on the "Topless": a group of elite space pilots with special powers that allow them to use the Buster Machines—the last hope against the Space Monsters.Nono, a girl from a remote Martian town, has heard tales all her life of the legendary pilot “Nono-Riri,” and wants nothing more than to leave her humble life behind and follow in the footsteps of her idol. Though she has no idea of the dangers that lie ahead, nothing will stop her from achieving her dream. While Nono is down on her luck, she chances upon the lonesome Topless pilot Lal’C Melk Mark, and decides to stake her entire future on following Lal’C, no matter the cost.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster won the Packaged Work Award at the 2005 Animation Kobe Awards.
Top wo Nerae 2! ↗ ↖
トップをねらえ 2!,
Summary
Top wo Nerae 2! follows the story of Nono, a country girl who dreams of becoming a space pilot (or to be more precise, 'like Nonoriri,' the meaning of which is revealed as the series progresses) who, due to a chance encounter with an actual space pilot finds herself becoming part of the elite Fraternity. Made up of teenage pilots called Topless, and armed with quasi-humanoid weapons called Buster Machines, the Fraternity's mission is to protect the people of the Solar System from attack by swarms of uchuu kaijuu (literally, space monsters).Chapter 1, the only proper chapter, tells the story of Nono’s first meeting with Lal’C - the aforementioned space pilot and a girl that Nono instantly adores, dubbing her oneesama (big sister).
Top wo Nerae! & Top wo Nerae 2! Gattai Movie!! ↗ ↖
Gunbuster vs. Diebuster
Summary
This double feature comprises of Gunbuster and Die Buster (aka Gunbuster 2) condensed into a single theatrical release told in two parts with a musical intermission in between. The first part, Gunbuster the Movie, condenses the six episodes of the original OVA into a 95-minute movie featuring a new 5.1 audio remix and a redub by the original Japanese cast. The second part, Die Buster the Movie, mixes large chunks of the second OVA series with a few altered or newly-animated scenes to create a truncated take on Nono's story.(Source: ANN)
Top wo Nerae! Next Generation ↗ ↖
GunBuster: Next Generation
Summary
The [graphic] novel mentions the world between 2050-2500, before Gunbuster have yet come back to Earth, and some plot actually consistent with Top 2 Diebuster.(Source: Wikipedia)
Top wo Nerae! GunBuster ↗ ↖
Aim for the Top! Gunbuster
Summary
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.
Kaette Kita Top wo Nerae! Kagaku Kouza ↗ ↖
Aim for the Top! Gunbuster Science Lesson Returns
Summary
Extra science lessons included with the Gunbuster Blu-ray Box Complete Edition. These explain how the space ropeway works, and time dilation from near-lightspeed travel.
Top wo Nerae 2! Kagaku Kouza ↗ ↖
Diebuster Science Course
Summary
Similar to the Gunbuster! Science Lesson these are short "omake" bonus features bundled on the Blu-ray Box Complete Edition of the Top wo Nerae 2! Diebuster.Each short lasts around three minutes, and features super deformed versions of Nono, Lal`C Melk Mark and the Dix-Neuf explaining the various scientific aspects of the series.