Bullbuster
| Company type | Multimedia franchise |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | November 23, 2017 |
| Founder | Kadokawa |
| Products | Concept book, novel series, manga, anime television series |
| Parent | Kadokawa Corporation |
Bullbuster is a Japanese multimedia franchise developed by Kadokawa. Initially introduced as a concept book in November 2017, the project later transformed into a novel series penned by Hiroyuki Nakao with artwork by Eisaku Kubonouchi. The franchise further expanded with an anime television adaptation produced by NUT, which aired between October and December 2023, alongside a manga series illustrated by Hishio Itami that began serialization in October 2023.
Characters
- A mech engineer and pilot affiliated with Kanie Technologies, credited with creating the Bullbuster. He was reassigned to Namidome Industries to instruct pilots in its use.
- A pilot at Namidome Industries recognized for her aloof attitude and preference for solo missions.
- The president of Namidome Industries, dedicated to eradicating Giant Beasts to allow the inhabitants of Ryugan Island to reclaim their territory.
- Manager responsible for general affairs at Namidome Industries.
- A pilot at Namidome Industries who holds traditional views and harbors doubts regarding the Bullbuster.
- An accountant at Namidome Industries, known for her strict adherence to protocols and a short temper.
The franchise originated from a concept book released at on November 23, 2017, and subsequently presented at Comiket.
Hiroyuki Nakao authored a novel series illustrated by Eisaku Kubonouchi, which was published from December 27, 2018, through September 29, 2023.
A manga adaptation drawn by Hishio Itami commenced serialization in Monthly Comic Flapper, published by Media Factory, starting October 5, 2023.
Anime
The announcement of an anime television adaptation was made on November 18, 2022. Directed and written by Hiroyasu Aoki and produced by NUT, the series features Takahisa Katagiri adapting Kubonouchi’s original designs, Junji Okubo as the mechanical designer, and music composed by Masahiro Tokuda. The show was broadcast from October 4 to December 20, 2023, on AT-X along with other channels.
The opening theme titled "Try-ry-ry" (トライ・ライ・ライ, Tra・Lai・Lai) is performed by NORISTRY. The ending theme "Tearful Shout" (頑張れと叫ぶたび, Ganbare to Sakebu tabi) is sung by Konomi Suzuki.Crunchyroll provided streaming services outside Asia, while Medialink secured licensing rights for the Asia-Pacific region and streamed it via Ani-One Asia’s YouTube channel.
Episodes
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