Gunbuster Wikia Wiki
Register
Advertisement
Gunbuster Front

Gunbuster (ガンバスター) is an extremely powerful mecha which is formed by combining Buster Machine 1 and Buster Machine 2, which are piloted by Noriko Takaya and Kazumi Amano, respectively. It appears that Noriko is in control of Gunbuster's movements while Kazumi controls some other more technical aspect of its operation. Because it's made up of two combined machines, it has two degeneracy generators instead of one. The purpose of Gunbuster was first to fight off Space Monsters and later to protect the Exelion, then later in the war, Buster Machine 3 during its transit to the center of the galaxy.

Appearance[]

The fully composed Gunbuster stands at 240 meters tall, taking a mecha-humanoid appearance. Gunbuster's torso and head transforms from Buster Machine 1 , containing large, hulking shoulders lined with thrusters for heightened agility and movement. Large cylindrical arms fall from Gunbuster's shoulders. Buster Colliders are encased within both of the arms. Gunbuster's head takes the form similar to that of a samurai's Kabuto helm, adorned with a golden, gleaming crest representing the logo of the Space Admiration. Within the head lies Gunbuster's "Eye", a purple sphere with a single, powerful photon lens in the middle, which can emit a Buster Beam when activated. Gunbuster's lower body (Hip and legs) transform from Buster Machine 2 . From the hips descend large, cylindrical bipedal legs similar to that of Gunbuster's arms. Gunbuster's feet contain caterpillar treads tipped with serrated spikes. The legs can preform the Super Lighting Kick when activated. The whole of Gunbuster's body is colored a pitch black or a deep moonlight blue, tipped and striped in a neon orange.

Weapons and Abilities[]

Aim_for_the_Top!_Gunbuster_-_Super_Inazuma_Kick!!

Aim for the Top! Gunbuster - Super Inazuma Kick!!

Noriko and Kazumi announcing the Super Lightning Kick.

Gunbuster has a plethora of attacks and moves, all of which Noriko loudly announces, as is proper 80's mecha anime etiquette.

  • Buster Beam (バスタービーム)
A powerful laser beam emitted from Gunbuster's forehead.
  • Buster Collider (バスターコライダ)
An array of rods deployed from Gunbuster's forearms that pierce through a target and conduct millions of volts of electricity.
  • Double Buster Collider (ダブルバスターコライダ)
An extra set of rods deployed from Gunbuster's lower legs.
  • Homing Laser (ホーミングレーザー)
Gunbuster's forearms can fire a volley of laser beams that lock on to multiple targets.
  • Buster Missile (バスターミサイル)
Missiles fired from Gunbuster's fingers.
  • Buster Shield (バスターシールド)
A giant cape deployed from Gunbuster's right shoulder armor that can deflect enemy attacks.
  • Super Inazuma Kick (スーパー稲妻キック)
A high speed flying kick enhanced with the spiked treads under Gunbuster's foot.
  • Inertial Canceler (イナーシャルキャンセラー)
A system that renders Gunbuster as an immovable object, stopping any high-speed target in its way.
  • Buster Tomahawk/Double Buster Tomahawk* (バスタートマホーク/ダブルバスタートマホーク)
Two giant axes deployed from Gunbuster's left shoulder armor that can be combined into a double-sided polearm.
  • Buster Home Run* (バスターホームラン)
A giant baseball bat deployed from Gunbuster's left shoulder armor.
  • Buster Rocket Anchor** (バスターロケットアンカー)
Projectile weapons mounted on Gunbuster's side skirts.
  • Buster Missile-mite** (バスターミサイルマイト)
Gatling missile turrets that can be deployed from Gunbuster's forearms.
  • Buster Cowboy*** (バスターカウボーイ)
An energy lasso.
  • Buster Ring*** (バスターリング)
An energy ring.
  • Buster Strike**** (バスターストライク)[1]
Gunbuster's leg guards can combine into a football-like projectile weapon.
  • Buster Spin**** (バスタースピン)
A spinning attack similar to the finishing move of Combattler V.
  • Buster Tatsumaki**** (バスター竜巻)
A wind attack similar to that of Combattler V.
  • Buster Yo-Yo**** (バスターヨーヨー)
Gunbuster's side skirts can be used as yo-yos with energy buzzsaws like those of Combattler V.

*Appears in games, only name shown in original anime.
**Appears in the short film Sizzler Project.
***Exclusive to the Studio HalfEye Perfect Change Gunbuster toy.
****Referenced in the cards from the Studio HalfEye Perfect Change Gunbuster Phantom Weapon Set.

Merchandise[]

Model Kits[]

  • Aoshima ACKS 1/1000 Gunbuster (2019)
  • Aoshima ACKS 1/1000 Gunbuster [Black Hole Starship Edition] (2020)
  • Aoshima ACKS 1/1000 Gunbuster [Super Inazuma Kick Ver.] (2023)
  • Bandai SMP Alternative Destiny Gunbuster Infinite Super Inazuma Kick Set (2022)
  • General Products 1/500 Gunbuster Resin Garage Kit
  • General Products 1/500 Buster Machine No. 1 Resin Garage Kit
  • General Products 1/500 Buster Machine No. 2 Resin Garage Kit
  • General Products 1/1200 Gunbuster Resin Garage Kit
  • Kaiyodo Artpla Sculpture Works Gunbuster with Noriko Takaya and Kazumi Amano: Absolute Defense Battle of the Solar System (2023)
  • Kaiyodo Resin Cast Garage Kit
  • Kaiyodo Soft Vinyl Garage Kit (1991)
  • Kaiyodo Nankoku Factory Soft Vinyl Garage Kit (2023)
  • MAX Factory Plamax Minimum Factory MF-65 Gunbuster Super Inazuma Kick/RX-7 Inazuma Kick [Buster Machine Color Ver.] (2023)
  • MAX Factory Plamax Minimum Factory MF-80 Noriko Takaya with Gunbuster [Character Color Ver.] (2023)
  • MAX Factory Plamax Minimum Factory MF-81 Noriko Takaya with Gunbuster [Effect Color Ver.] (2023)

Toys[]

  • Bandai Soul of Chogokin GX-34R Gunbuster [Buster Gokin Color Ver.] (2015)
  • Kaiyodo/Xebec Victory Action Figures Gunbuster [Tokubetsu Gentei Ver.] (1997)

Trivia[]

  • Gunbuster's signature pose of standing tall with its arms folded is based on Getter-1's pose during the final battle in the Getter Robo manga. The pose has gone on to be known as the "Gainax Pose", as numerous characters from Gainax's further works have used the same pose.
  • Some of Gunbuster's weapons are inspired by those used in the Getter Robo franchise. The Buster Shield is reminiscent of Getter-1's Getter Wing while the Buster Tomahawk is similar to the Getter Tomahawks used by the various Getter Robo incarnations.
  • While the Buster Tomahawk and Buster Home Run are not used in the anime, they can be seen stored in Gunbuster's left shoulder armor for a split-second during the transformation sequence in episode 5.

Gallery[]

Line art[]

Anime[]

Super Robot Wars[]

Toys[]

References[]

Advertisement