Bullbuster Explained

Ja Kanji:ブルバスター
Ja Romaji:Burubasutā
Genre:Mecha
Type:novel series
Author:Hiroyuki Nakao
Illustrator:Eisaku Kubonouchi
Publisher:Kadokawa
First:December 27, 2018
Last:September 29, 2023
Volumes:3
Type:tv series
Director:Hiroyasu Aoki
Music:Masahiro Tokuda
Studio:NUT
Network:AT-X, Tokyo MX, Kansai TV, BS-NTV, TVQ Kyushu
First:October 4, 2023
Last:December 20, 2023
Episodes:12
Type:manga
Illustrator:Hishio Itami
Publisher:Media Factory
Demographic:Seinen
Magazine:Monthly Comic Flapper
First:October 5, 2023
Volumes:1

is a Japanese multimedia franchise by Kadokawa.[1] Originating as a concept book released in November 2017, it later received a novel series written by Hiroyuki Nakao and illustrated by Eisaku Kubonouchi. An anime television series adaptation produced by NUT aired from October to December 2023. A manga adaptation by Hishio Itami began serialization in October 2023.

Characters

A mech designer and pilot from Kanie Technologies who developed the Bullbuster and is transferred to Namidome Industries to help train their pilots in its use.
  • One of Namidome Industries' pilots. She has an unfriendly personality and is often alone.
  • The President of Namidome Industries, who is dedicated to exterminating the Giant Beasts so that Ryugan Island's population can reclaim their lost homes.
  • The general affairs manager of Namidome Industries.
  • One of Namidome Industries' pilots, who is rather old fashioned and is skeptical about the Bullbuster.
  • The accountant for Namidome Industries who is a stickler for proper procedure and paperwork. He has an irritable personality and often gets angry.

    • Media

    Print

    The franchise originated as a concept book released at on November 23, 2017, and later at Comiket.[2]

    A series of novels, written by Hiroyuki Nakao and illustrated by Eisaku Kubonouchi, was published from December 27, 2018, to September 29, 2023.

    A manga series for the franchise illustrated by Hishio Itami began serialization in Media Factory's seinen manga magazine Monthly Comic Flapper on October 5, 2023.[3]

    Manga

    Anime

    An anime television series for the franchise was announced on November 18, 2022. It is written and directed by Hiroyasu Aoki and produced by NUT, with Takahisa Katagiri adapting Kubonouchi's original designs for animation, Junji Okubo serving as mechanical designer, and Masahiro Tokuda composing the music.[4] The series aired from October 4 to December 20, 2023, on AT-X and other networks.[5] [6] [7] The opening theme song, "Try-ry-ry" (トライ・ライ・ライ, Tra・Lai・Lai) is performed by NORISTRY, while the ending theme song, "Tearful Shout" (頑張れと叫ぶたび, Ganbare to Sakebu tabi), is performed by Konomi Suzuki.[8] Crunchyroll licensed the series outside of Asia.[9] Medialink licensed the series in Asia-Pacific and is streaming it on Ani-One Asia YouTube channel.[10] [11]

    Episodes

    Notes and References

    1. News: Bullbuster "Robot Hero" Anime Coming in 2023 . Flickerbuzz . November 20, 2022 .
    2. Web site: ja:中尾浩之と窪之内英策による、オリジナルロボット作品『ブルバスター』始動. https://kai-you.net/article/47646. Kai-You. November 17, 2017. November 30, 2022. ja.
    3. Web site: Bullbuster Project Gets Manga on October 5. Anime News Network. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. September 9, 2023. September 9, 2023.
    4. Web site: Mateo. Alex. Bullbuster Anime Reveals Promo Video, Visual, Cast, Staff, October 4 Premiere. Anime News Network. September 1, 2023. September 1, 2023.
    5. Web site: Chapman. Paul. BULLBUSTER Anime Hits Japanese TV on October 4. Crunchyroll. September 1, 2023. September 1, 2023.
    6. Web site: Studio NUT Produces Bullbuster TV Anime Premiering in 2023. Anime News Network. Hodgkins. Crystalyn. November 18, 2022. November 30, 2022.
    7. Web site: ja:ロボットヒーロープロジェクト「ブルバスター」アニメ化決定、2023年放送開始. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/501859. Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc. November 18, 2022. November 30, 2022. ja.
    8. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Bullbuster Anime Reveals Theme Song Artists NORISTRY, Konomi Suzuki. Anime News Network. August 23, 2023. August 23, 2023.
    9. Web site: Crunchyroll Announces Release Schedule for Fall 2023 Anime Season. Anime News Network. September 20, 2023. September 20, 2023.
    10. Web site: Ani-One Asia Streams Bullbuster Anime. Anime News Network. October 3, 2023. Pineda. Rafael Antonio.
    11. Web site: Ani-One Asia Streams Bullbuster, Bikkuri-Men, the Yuzuki Family's Four Sons, 6 More Anime in India . March 18, 2024 .

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