Gurren Lagann (2007)
(4.5/5)
An engaging and curious world where two 'bros' set out on a journey to control Gunmen
I feel for 90s Gainax fans. They must be hitting their heads on a desk as the "Panty and Stocking" enters one ear and exits out the other. Luckily, they've got some redemption here with the new show "Gurren Lagann", a mecha by the makers of FLCL that has an unusual story cast of characters
I think the term 'unusual mecha' might also mean that it could be very accessible to the non-mecha fan like myself. I entered Gurren with some skepticism that I'd like it as much as I did. The focus is not just on robots or the fights that are conventionally involved in this kind of anime. It relies a lot on other aspects and has a very intriguing antagonist that feels sort of abstract at times, mixing in well with the abstract backdrops of Gurren's design.
It really has three big acts. The first one (eps. 1-8) being the best, the second, (eps.9-15) and the third (17-27) both being very good. Episode 16 is a recap.
Where most of humanity is trapped underground, two orphans, Simon and Kamina, find there way towards the surface, along side Yoko Littner, a girl who has lived there for some time team up with a large group of friends they meet along the way. Together they are determined to defeat "beastmen", non-spiral beings who are capable of controlling Gunmen, the robots that make this a mecha . The "beastmen" are lead by Lord Genome, (Spiral King). He was the guy who created them, and was the main antagonist for most of the time in the series.
In the second act, Theres a lot of good drama. We see Simon being very confident in what he has to do and Yoko being very sad. Also, Simon kind of has a love interest as well with a mysterious new character Nia, who is suppose to be Lord Genome's (Spiral King) daughter. The big and best battle begins when Simon fights against the Spiral King.
Towards the end of the series, things get a little weird but still maintains its awesome-ness. There is a time lapse where our Simon has grown into a man. His girl Nia turns into a psychotic android who wants to destroy all of the spirals, the fictional energy that everybody has. Rossiu is an idiot and Viral, a beastman, turns good and fights with Simon. And best of all Yoko is a teacher!!
This is definitely one of my favorite s of all time. I loved the characters, the relationships, and most of all the story. The only criticisms I'd give it is that the music could of used some improvement and the animation may be hard to follow for some. But again, it was amazing. Even if you don't like mecha , you should watch it.
I think the term 'unusual mecha' might also mean that it could be very accessible to the non-mecha fan like myself. I entered Gurren with some skepticism that I'd like it as much as I did. The focus is not just on robots or the fights that are conventionally involved in this kind of anime. It relies a lot on other aspects and has a very intriguing antagonist that feels sort of abstract at times, mixing in well with the abstract backdrops of Gurren's design.
It really has three big acts. The first one (eps. 1-8) being the best, the second, (eps.9-15) and the third (17-27) both being very good. Episode 16 is a recap.
Where most of humanity is trapped underground, two orphans, Simon and Kamina, find there way towards the surface, along side Yoko Littner, a girl who has lived there for some time team up with a large group of friends they meet along the way. Together they are determined to defeat "beastmen", non-spiral beings who are capable of controlling Gunmen, the robots that make this a mecha . The "beastmen" are lead by Lord Genome, (Spiral King). He was the guy who created them, and was the main antagonist for most of the time in the series.
In the second act, Theres a lot of good drama. We see Simon being very confident in what he has to do and Yoko being very sad. Also, Simon kind of has a love interest as well with a mysterious new character Nia, who is suppose to be Lord Genome's (Spiral King) daughter. The big and best battle begins when Simon fights against the Spiral King.
Towards the end of the series, things get a little weird but still maintains its awesome-ness. There is a time lapse where our Simon has grown into a man. His girl Nia turns into a psychotic android who wants to destroy all of the spirals, the fictional energy that everybody has. Rossiu is an idiot and Viral, a beastman, turns good and fights with Simon. And best of all Yoko is a teacher!!
This is definitely one of my favorite s of all time. I loved the characters, the relationships, and most of all the story. The only criticisms I'd give it is that the music could of used some improvement and the animation may be hard to follow for some. But again, it was amazing. Even if you don't like mecha , you should watch it.
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