Season 1 – Gurren Lagann

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joseph S. @BazookaJoe13 Dec 1 Honestly one of the most underrated, and one of the best anime ever made. Top notch visuals, super inspiring themes. 11 out of 10 See more Ry N @RyGuy Aug 14 Is it possible to switch up the MC halfway through the series? I guess so, just keep making the mechas bigger. See more Benjamin F 10/09/2024 Maybe one of the most melodramatic nonsensical things ever made, and it's perfect. So inspiring, so full of passion and spirit. Even better considering how it handles depression and despair. A must watch. See more Kyle E @Horrorbouy 12/07/2022 After a long time of evaluating I think I've finally admitted to myself, this has become my favorite anime (sorry, Berserk). On the surface it's a "more power" anime with giant robots, over-the-top action and ridiculous characters. However, the show knows this and plays into it while basically saying to itself, "I'm going to be the best more power anime with giant robots, over-the-top action and ridiculous characters that anyone has ever seen, and make it so epic that no other giant robot show can compete". And for me, it basically is. If I could only use two words to describe Gurren Lagann, it would be "pure energy". As far as entertainment value is concerned, I don't believe I've felt more entertained by any other anime. Not a single episode was boring filler (well half an episode, which is common in most anime), and along with the theme of the show, each episode is progressively bigger and better than the last. They could have easily made this a 2 season show by breaking it after a certain point, but instead kept it compact and fast-paced. I think what makes the show special is that it never takes itself too seriously (evident by artwork and animation), but ultimately is quite serious in its message, and very thought provoking by the end. Most philosophical anime tend to bog the viewer down in loads of symbolic jargon, and in the end, often end up confusing or boring the audience. Gurren Lagann has all that symbolism that loves to pop up in anime, but basically stays in the background and plays a secondary role. If you wanted to completely ignore the philosophical undertones in the show you could do it, and it would still be very entertaining. The story is pretty straight forward, but if you're wanting to dig deeper, I think the spiral concept used throughout the show is the most unique theme that has been done in an anime. The music is memorable and used very well throughout, with the Libera Me From Hell track from the final three episodes still occasionally being chanted by me, years after hearing it the first time. The ending is feel-good and appropriate to the series. I know this review will probably be seen by only a few of the already converted, but to those who are on the bubble, give the show a shot and there is a good chance it might just become your favorite. See more 08/06/2022 The greatest 27 episodes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more 04/28/2022 This is my personal favorite piece of media of all time. No other show, book, movie, or even game has inspired me as much as this. Amazing animation, amazing art direction, amazing characters and story. I don't think it's for everyone, but I think you owe it to yourself to at least give it a watch. See more Read all reviews

Gurren Lagann — Season 1

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