# Cannon Busters (2019)

> A friendship droid and a deadly fugitive journey together across a war-torn realm in search of the kingdom's heir.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/70299

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 12
- Episode runtime: 24 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, science fiction, action
- Created by: LeSean Thomas
- Network: Netflix
- Cast: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5066664/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Tone: breathless, sincere, wry, propulsive

## What critics say

Reception is mixed, with viewers drawn to the anime action and friendship story while the premise is considered uneven.

## Synopsis

Cannon Busters is a Japanese animated science fiction action series released on Netflix. Its single season of short episodes follows S.A.M, a friendship droid built for maintenance, as it searches for its best friend, the heir to a kingdom under siege. Traveling with a deadly fugitive who has been tagged along for the journey, the robot must navigate hostile territory where every stop brings a new threat and an uneasy alliance. The engine of the series is the unlikely partnership between a devoted machine and a dangerous companion, whose loyalties are tested as the search grows more perilous. Each episode moves briskly through action set pieces and chase sequences, with the characters' bond providing warmth against a harsh, war-torn backdrop. The stylized anime production blends sincere friendship with kinetic, violent energy and a streak of wry humor. Viewers who enjoy Cowboy Bebop, Trigun or Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury will find resonance in its mix of fast space-western adventure, loyal companionship and stylish conflict. The story is self-contained and ends on an open note, leaving its characters' futures uncertain while their bond stays intact.

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