Gunbuster (1988)

In the year 2023, humanity faces a threat from a race of giant monsters called Kaiju. To combat this menace, a group of teenage girls are trained to pilot giant robots known as Gunbusters. The story follows Noriko Takaya, a young girl with self-doubt and the pressure of living up to her father's legacy as she joins the fight against the Kaiju. Along the way, she discovers her hidden potential and learns the true meaning of heroism and sacrifice.