<p>Strap in, space cadets! This week, we’re traveling back to 1988 to talk about <em>Gunbuster</em>, the mecha masterpiece that marked Hideaki Anno’s directorial debut. Before <em>Neon Genesis Evangelion</em> melted our brains and crushed our souls, Anno was already laying the groundwork for his signature blend of sci-fi spectacle, deep existential themes, and—of course—giant robots with way too much emotional baggage.</p><p>Join us as we break down the <em>Top wo Nerae!</em> legacy, explore the storytelling and stylistic connections between <em>Gunbuster</em> and <em>Evangelion</em>, and maybe shed a tear over six episodes of pure, high-energy, time-dilated heartbreak. Was Noriko the proto-Shinji? Is <em>Gunbuster</em> secretly <em>Evangelion</em>’s cool aunt? And how did this anime set the stage for one of the most iconic creators in the industry?</p><p>Fire up your gravity well, practice those Aim for the Top training montages, and let’s get into it! Be sure to discuss more weeb topics by joining our Discord [<a href="https://discord.gg/DPEtSwUN65" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://discord.gg/DPEtSwUN65</a> ].</p><p><br></p><p>Visit <a href="imarriedaweeb.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">imarriedaweeb.com</a> for other ways to stream the podcast and access our merch store!</p><p><br></p><p>Intro Song "Don't Call" by the talented "Boyfriend Genes"<a href="https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://boyfriendgenes.bandcamp.com/track/dont-call</a></p>
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