Is Diebuster a sequel to Gunbuster?

It was created to commemorate the studio’s 20th anniversary in 2004, and it is a sequel to their 1988 OVA Gunbuster.

Who is Nono-Riri?

Nono-Riri (ノノリリ) is a mysterious Buster Machine pilot whom Nono idolizes and wishes to be like. Nono-Riri’s identity is unknown to both the audience and most of the characters for a majority of the series, until near the end when it’s revealed that she was Noriko Takaya the whole time.

How is Gunbuster related to Diebuster?

Without giving too much away the stories are somewhat but not directly connected, since Diebuster happens ~12,000 years after Gunbuster. To take care of the time gap issue with Gunbuster, both series have been cut into two movies and presented as a double-feature. The references to each other are subtle.

Do I need to watch Gunbuster before Diebuster?

You should definitely watch the stand-alone Gunbuster movie (from 1988) first before this series, as it sets everything in proper context. Gunbuster/Diebuster became the inspiration behind many newer anime shows including Gurren Lagann and many of the iconic battle scenes are referenced in other shows.

Why is the last episode of Gunbuster in black and white?

The switch to widescreen monochrome creates a subconscious sense of watching an old theatrical newsreel film, making the events seem historically significant, as if they really happened some time ago.

How tall is Nono Diebuster?

– Diebuster is 12,000km as tall as the Earth’s diameter, which is the name of Lal’C’s Douz-Mille (12,000 in French), which is also the number of years between the events of Gunbuster and Diebuster, and its multiplier in power.

Does Diebuster have a dub?

It was initially released in the USA on DVD as Gunbuster vs. Diebuster: Aim for the Top! The GATTAI!! On August 7, 2021, it was announced at Otakon that Discotek Media will release the series on Blu-ray with a dub produced by Sound Cadence Studios, marking the first time Gunbuster will be dubbed in English.

How many gunbuster episodes are there?

6
Gunbuster

Where can I watch gunbuster?

Currently you are able to watch “Gunbuster” streaming on Crunchyroll for free with ads.

Why is Gunbuster Ep 6 in black and white?

What year is Gunbuster set?

The story begins in the year 2023, not long after the first battles with the aliens, and centers on young Noriko Takaya (タカヤ・ノリコ Takaya Noriko) (voice: Noriko Hidaka).

How strong is Nono?

Diebuster Form: Nono can summon all of the Buster Legion in the Solar System and combine them into a giant mech larger than the earth, the final weapon of the Sol System Absolute Defense System and 12,000 times as much firepower, as well as the ability to electrocute enemies.

How does Nono save the day in Diebuster?

Nono follows her back to the city, where she ends up in the cross-fire of a space monster attack. Lal’C fights in her Buster Machine, Dix-Neuf, but it is actually Nono that saves the day, sans-mecha, with the classic Inazuma Kick.

What does Nono call Amano Kazumi in Diebuster?

Nono’s memory of Amano Kazumi is referenced when she calls Lal’C Onee-sama and when Nono makes origami cranes. The final reference to Top o Nerae! from Nono’s memory is the catch phrase that she has memorized, “With guts, and effort,” spoken in Japanese.

What did Nono want to be in life?

Her goal in life is to become a great space pilot like her hero, Nono-Riri. In order to one day realize her dream of becoming a space pilot, this young girl left her home in a lonely, snowbound village and made her way on her own to the big city.

How is Diebuster different from other anime series?

While its source material is very story-centric, DieBuster maintains a strong overarching story while including more action and style that would set the groundwork for Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann three years later. The OVA follows Nono, a rather klutzy girl who leaves home to try and become a Space Pilot.