Plot Summary:
In their closed-off underground village, Kamina and Simon chafe at the limits imposed by the village elder. Yet all this will change, when Simon stumbles across a fantastic device - just as the village’s peace is broken by a violent intrusion.
Company:
GAINAX
Cast:
Katsuyuki Konishi as Kamina
Marina Inoue as Yoko
Tetsuya Kakihara as Simon
Genre:
Adventure, Comedy, Science-Fiction, Drama, Mecha
Air Time:
Gurren-Lagann aired from April 01, 2007 - September 30, 2007
Episodes:
Gurren Lagann is a 27 episode long series. There are also two “bonus” episodes, the uncensored version of episode 6 and episode 5.5.
Review:
The creators of the legendary Evangelion return again with a new mecha anime, Gurren Lagann. Does it make the cut?
Simply put, Gurren Lagann’s art is unique. The anime is full of explosions, gunfire and lasers which are spectacularly rendered and drawn. Gurren Lagann has a very crisp look to it which is enhanced by awesome use of simple colours.The characters and mecha are drawn simply, but effectively. Combined with breathtaking backgrounds and animation make Gurren Lagann a different and refreshing visual experience.
The Gurren Lagann story is one of my favourites. The anime consists of several arcs which are seperated by time lapses. The use of arcs within a 27 episode series is a fairly ambitious idea and it works perfectly in Gurren Lagann. The story stays fresh and the action is always exciting.
The characters in Gurren Lagann are all equally unforgettable and you will grow fond of each and everyone of the massive cast. Specifically though, Kamina is made one of the most badass characters ever seen in an anime. The characters also age and subtly change their personalities as the anime progresses, making them seem more human.
The music in Gurren Lagann is also unique with several hip-hop and rock songs being used. The characters sound amazing, and they deliver some of the greatest lines in anime history (most of them being said by Katsuyuki Konishi.) The music, sound effects and dialogue work together perfectly and create heart-pounding action scenes.
Gurren Lagann is hilarious and all the while managing to produce some of the craziest retro-mecha action I’ve ever scene. At times I have finished an episode and found myself out of breath. Don’t start watching Gurren Lagann expecting “Evangelion 2″, because it’s far from it. Gurren Lagann delivers an oldschool Super Robot action experience in a modern format (GATTAI!) The story and characters are fantastic and each episode leaves you needing more. Once again Gainax have made a mecha masterpiece, completely different from Evangelion, but just as amazing.
This was probably my favourite anime of 2007 and I strongly advise this to anyone looking for something fresh and fun.
Final Rating: 5/5
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November 22nd, 2007 at 2:35 am
=O OMG gotta try it. >_>
November 23rd, 2007 at 12:16 am
i agree, this is one of the best shows i’ve watched. it deserves 5/5 rating.
November 24th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
Very well said Ondema ;) your reviews are fun to read keep up the good work =) (this series would’ve been on of my overall favs if it didn’t have the lacking eps like 4-7 and the disapointing ending *but regardless it really does deserve a 5/5)
March 14th, 2008 at 6:10 am
I’m downloading the show heard good things about it BEZZER BE GOOZ