What order should I watch Gunbuster in?

Watch the main story in release order: . 6 optional extras are listed separately.

Can I skip the Gunbuster recap episodes?

Yes — Aim for the Top! Gunbuster Science Lesson recaps earlier episodes and can be skipped if you have watched everything in order.

The Gunbuster franchise has 7 anime entries, 6 optional extras and 1 recap you can skip.

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Gunbuster
Optional extraOVA · 19886 eps2 h 48 min
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Aim for the Top! Gunbuster Science Lesson
Recap · skipSpecial · 19884 eps8 minutes
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New Aim for the Top! Gunbuster Science Lesson
Optional extraSpecial · 19952 eps4 minutes
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Gunbuster Renewal EX
Optional extraSpecial · 20003 eps6 minutes
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Gunbuster 2: Diebuster
Optional extraOVA · 20046 eps3 hours
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Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster Science Lesson Returns
Optional extraSpecial · 20122 eps10 minutes
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Top wo Nerae 3! (Provisional Title)
Optional extraOVAUpcoming

Built from AniList relation data: entries linked as direct prequels/sequels are the main story; side stories and specials are optional.

What order should I watch Gunbuster in?: Watch the main story in release order: . 6 optional extras are listed separately.
Can I skip the Gunbuster recap episodes?: Yes — Aim for the Top! Gunbuster Science Lesson recaps earlier episodes and can be skipped if you have watched everything in order.