description Gurren Lagann Overview
Simon and Kamina were born and raised in a deep, underground village, hidden from the fabled surface. Kamina is a free-spirited loose cannon bent on making a name for himself, while Simon is a timid young boy with no real aspirations. One day while excavating the earth, Simon stumbles upon a mysterious object that turns out to be the ignition key to an ancient artifact of war, which the duo dubs Lagann. Using their new weapon, Simon and Kamina fend off a surprise attack from the surface with the help of Yoko Littner, a hot-blooded redhead wielding a massive gun who wanders the world above.
In the aftermath of the battle, the sky is now in plain view, prompting Simon and Kamina to set off on...
insights Ranking position
Gurren Lagann ranks #96 of 4125 in the Anime ranking, behind Howl's Moving Castle, ahead of Fighting Spirit: New Challenger.
info Gurren Lagann Specifications
| Year | 2007 |
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How many episodes are in Gurren Lagann?
Gurren Lagann is a 27-episode mecha anime series directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi. It was produced by Studio Trigger's predecessor, Gainax, and originally aired in Japan in 2007.
Who is Kamina in Gurren Lagann?
Kamina is a charismatic, hot-headed teenager who acts as a mentor and older brother figure to the timid main character, Simon. He is responsible for forming the Team Gurren and inspiring the surface rebellion with his famous catchphrase, Believe in the me that believes in you!
What happens in the time skip in Gurren Lagann?
After defeating the Spiral King, Lordgenome, the story jumps forward seven years to show an older Simon leading humanity's civilization on the surface. This era features a shift toward political struggles before the arrival of the Anti-Spiral threat.
Is Gurren Lagann related to Neon Genesis Evangelion?
Gurren Lagann is not related to Neon Genesis Evangelion in terms of story, though both were produced by the animation studio Gainax. However, Gurren Lagann serves as a thematic antithesis to Evangelion, presenting a hyper-optimistic take on mecha tropes and overcoming despair.
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