Where to Watch Gunbuster

Yearning to watch "Gunbuster" on your TV, phone, or tablet? Tracking down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or play the animation TV series via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to take the pressure off.

We've compiled a list of streaming and cable services – including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives – along with the availability of "Gunbuster" on each platform. Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch "Gunbuster" right now, here are some finer points about the show.

Originally premiering October 7th, 1988, "Gunbuster" stars Noriko Hidaka, Rei Sakuma, Maria Kawamura, Norio Wakamoto. The series runs 2 season(s), and has a score of 77 (out of 100) on TMDB, which compiled reviews from 84 top people.

Interested in knowing what the series is about? Here’s the plot: "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."

"Gunbuster" is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on and Crunchyroll .