Nono
main character
OVA
7.4
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 6
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
Estimated watch time
3h
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Super Robot98%Female Protagonist83%Space82%Cosmic Horror80%Coming of Age80%Super Power79%Surreal Comedy79%Aliens70%Space Opera66%Nudity61%
OVAFINISHED2004 FALL7.4 / 10 AniList score
Gunbuster 2: Diebuster
トップをねらえ2！DIEBUSTER• Top wo Nerae 2! DIEBUSTER
Synopsis & Story
While Gunbuster's final mission destroyed the space monsters' star system, the intergalactic war still continues. Earth's only hope lies in the hands of "TOPLESS", an elite mecha group with children possessing supernatural powers and new Buster Machines. Among their ranks is a rookie named Nono and the ace pilot Lal'C - whom Nono looks at as a "big sister". Together with their teammates Nicholas and Chiko they must aim for the top and protect all of mankind from the wrath of the space monsters. (Source: Anime News Network)
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Gunbuster 2: Diebuster: should you watch it?
At a glance
Gunbuster 2: Diebuster has been well received, with an average AniList score of 74/100 — 55% of 10,986 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #4 highest-rated anime of 2004, and #2 most popular anime of 2004 on AniList.
Of the 16K AniList users who started it, 2.1% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 14.5K have finished it.
At about 3 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Comedy, Mecha — especially super robot, female protagonist, space, cosmic horror.
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Gunbuster (1988)
- Watch next: Top wo Nerae 3! (Provisional Title)
- Optional extras: Top wo Nerae! & Top wo Nerae 2! Gattai Movie!!
Episodes
6 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Character design
- Yoshiyuki Sadamoto
Gunbuster 2: Diebuster FAQ
- How many episodes does Gunbuster 2: Diebuster have?
- Gunbuster 2: Diebuster has 6 episodes of about 30 minutes each, roughly 3 hours in total.
- How long does it take to watch Gunbuster 2: Diebuster?
- About 3 hours back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
- Is Gunbuster 2: Diebuster finished?
- Yes. Gunbuster 2: Diebuster has finished airing — the final episode aired August 25, 2006.
- Is there a season 2 of Gunbuster 2: Diebuster?
- Yes — the story continues in Top wo Nerae 3! (Provisional Title).
- What should I watch before Gunbuster 2: Diebuster?
- Watch Gunbuster first — Gunbuster 2: Diebuster is a direct sequel.
- Is Gunbuster 2: Diebuster based on a manga?
- No. Gunbuster 2: Diebuster is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated Gunbuster 2: Diebuster?
- Gunbuster 2: Diebuster was animated by GAINAX.
- Where can I watch Gunbuster 2: Diebuster?
- Gunbuster 2: Diebuster is listed on Amazon Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.