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198828m / epAnimation · Sci-Fi & Fantasy · Action & Adventure

First aired

October 7, 1988

7.7

TMDB Score

77% match · 92 votes

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First Love☆First Sortie

Gunbuster · Jan 1, 1989 · 28m

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Shock! Big-Sister and I are Going to be Pilots Together?!

Oct 7, 1988 · 28m

E02▶

Daring! The Girl Genius Challenger!!

Oct 7, 1988 · 28m

E03Playing

First Love☆First Sortie

Jan 1, 1989 · 28m

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Launch!! The Incomplete Ultimate Weapon!

Jan 1, 1989 · 28m

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Please!! Time Enough for Love!

Jul 7, 1989 · 28m

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At the End of Eternity...

Jul 7, 1989 · 28m

The Exelion prepares to jump through hyperspace. All the girls and guys are confined to their quarters during the mission, but Noriko loses a dare game, and has to wander off in the dark. She is surprised when a person shows up, but it turns out to be a charming guy named Toren Smith, who befriends Noriko. They get into some minor trouble for being out, and as punishment, they have to polish the lenses for the laser cannon array. But then the Exelion gets a surprise fly-by by the enemy. The fleet goes after them for a large battle at Leaf 64. Toren offers to be Noriko's partner for the next battle, since she has fallen out of favor from Kazumi. But trouble arises as they get overwhelmed by the sweeping enemy.

About the Series

AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureWar & Politics

Synopsis

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.

First aired: October 7, 1988
Last aired: August 25, 2006
Seasons: 2 seasons · 12 episodes
Status: Ended
Original language: Japanese