Gunbuster Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1988 · Broadcaster archive · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About Gunbuster
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Gunbuster have?
Gunbuster has 2 seasons and 12 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 7, 1988 to August 25, 2006.
Is Gunbuster renewed, ended, or canceled?
Gunbuster has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Gunbuster?
It takes 5h 36m (336 minutes) to watch the complete run of Gunbuster. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 3 days. Yes! At 5.6 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 2.8 hours per day.
What is the highest-rated episode of Gunbuster?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 1 ("Shock! Big-Sister and I are Going to be Pilots Together?!"), which holds an outstanding rating of 9/10 based on 1 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Gunbuster?
Gunbuster is available for streaming on U-NEXT, Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, Toei Animation Channel Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Gunbuster?
Gunbuster has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in Gunbuster?
The primary ensemble cast includes Noriko Hidaka as Noriko Takaya (voice) (age 64), Rei Sakuma as Kazumi Amano (voice) (age 61), Maria Kawamura as Jung Freud (voice) (age 64), Norio Wakamoto as Kouichirou Oota (voice) (age 80).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Noriko Hidaka | Noriko Takaya (voice) | 64 |
| Rei Sakuma | Kazumi Amano (voice) | 61 |
| Maria Kawamura | Jung Freud (voice) | 64 |
| Norio Wakamoto | Kouichirou Oota (voice) | 80 |
| Tamio Ohki | Captain Tatsumi Tashiro (voice) | 89 (deceased) |
| Kazuki Yao | Smith Toren (voice) | 67 |
| Maaya Sakamoto | Lal'C Melk Mark (voice) | 46 |
| Mitsuo Iwata | Nicholsa Vacheron (voice) | 59 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Gunbuster are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.