Aim for the Top! vol. 1
Manga: 178 pages
Language: Japanese
Release Date: August 3, 2011
Dimensions 6.9 x 5 x 0.6 inches
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Aim for the Top! vol. 2
Manga: 182 pages
Language: Japanese
Release Date: February 3, 2012
Dimensions 7.1 x 5 x 0.9 inches
Aim for the Top! vol. 4
Manga: 196 pages
Language: Japanese
Release Date: November 22, 2012
Dimensions 7.3 x 4.9 x 0.8 inches
Aim for the Top! vol. 3
Manga: 159 pages
Language: Japanese
Release Date: August 3, 2012
Dimensions 7.3 x 4.9 x 0.8 inches
I’ve already posted about Gunbuster Music Collection on iTunes ($11.99). Gunbuster 2 is also on iTunes for ($11.99). Gunbuster 2 has 44 tracks including Groovin’ Magic by ROUND TABLE featuring Nino as well as the ending theme “Hoshi Kuzu Namida” by ACKO–both songs are full versions. If you have trouble finding it search “top wo nerae.”
Top wo nerae 2! ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/top-wo-nerae-2!-original-soundtrack+/id534047693
Gunbuster Music Collection
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gunbuster-music-collection/id503494198
I’ve never heard of Grumpy Jii-san before but I like his summary and review of Gunbuster. He explains why Gunbuster is popular with older anime fans such as myself. He also includes clips of the movie showcasing it’s remarkable animation and soundtrack.
Book
Publisher: Bandai Visual (2012/11/28)
Japanese Language
Release Date 11/28/12
¥ 3,990
I’d buy this right now if the box set came with subtitles. I’d like to see the extra footage and bonus material but the lack of subtitling was the deal-breaker for me. I could get by though. I’ve seen it many times and could get the jist of what’s being said. I’m not sure if this Blu-ray will make it here given Bandai’s downsizing in the U.S. I’m hoping a Hong Kong version with subtitles will come about so I can buy it. The Box set comes with 3 discs including extra footage. I’ll be disappointed for now and hope it will be release here.
Product Details:
Running Time: 170 minutes
Region Code: Region-free
Subtitles: None
Audio Tracks: Japanese 5.1ch, Linear PCM Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
I was surprised to see music from Gunbuster on the U.S. version on iTunes. You won’t find much anime music on U.S. iTunes.
Spoiler Alert!
In a climatic Gunbuster scene Noriko and Kazumi exchange heated words during battle. It’s the only time Noriko stands up to Kazumi who she idolizes. Noriko always addresses her as “onee-sama” (big sister) except during this scene. I didn’t realize Noriko drops the honorifics until I saw this scene without subtitles. It adds impact which you miss in the English version. Of course, a cool gattai scene and epic battle ensue showcasing Gunbuster’s fighting strength and weaponry.
Gunbuster Climatic Scene