Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

[Mystic Gohan]

Gainax's new brainchild and its is good!

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6698

Its what you would expect from Gainax. Your thoughts on the anime.

[Soluzar]

The mecha design looks boring. It's like every other super robot I ever saw with the good parts taken out. Personally I believe GAINAX are good for exactly one decent super robot anime, and they already delivered.

I may watch this someday. It is not top of my list, or even on the first page of said list.

[u_nick]

I watched the first three and am in love with it already.

As for Mechs, I'm not a Mech fan in the first place, so how they look doesnt bother me. SO far, with how they are pulling them off for the story, I actually like them more than I thought I would. The characters are all top notch so far as well.

[Mystic Gohan]

I would have to agree, mechs are not what sells me the anime but I can see why some would dislike the simple design, ofcourse compared to Evas and Gundams. But its the characters are what I make my decision on and if the entire show was all about Kamani I would watch it. Its the type of extreme "go get her" characters that make me remeber an anime.^_^

[Mechaaztlan]

It had me hooked with the first ep,especially with what I assume was a preview of whats to come way down the line.The characters work pretty well the action is fast and fun,plus the dialog is funny.

[Mazinkaiser]

I watched the first two episodes, and I found it quite good! The characters are awesome, especially Kamina, who rivals Sanger and Taiga with his hyperbole filled speeches of truth and justice. I love the Lagann's design, it reminds me of MODOK :lol: I love the gattai sequence from the next ep. preview even more, Kamina just jams the Lagann's drill into the top of the Gurren's head, drilling through his own mech. Worst and THE most improvised gattai sequence ever!

[Mystic Gohan]

I'm up to episode 3 and I have to tell you even though Gainax plans to take it to 26 they have a true action packed hit anime on their hands. Konami plans on making a videogame already. The story is good the characters are great and personally I dont think Gainax its going out just for the mech fanbase for this one, they proved to us they know how to do mech with Evangelion.

[Soluzar]

they proved to us they know how to do mech with Gunbuster.
I fixed that right up for ya. Gunbuster is far more a typical mecha anime than Evangelion, although possibly less typical than Gurren-Lagann. You couldn't reasonably call Evangelion an anime which was aimed at the pre-existing mecha fanbase, as evidenced by the fact that there are a lot of Evangelion fans who don't watch any other mecha anime.

The problem I see with Guren-Lagann is that it's just too generic. Watch some other super robot shows, and you'll find that this is nothing new. Of course if this happens to be the first you've seen, it will seem incredible.

[Mechaaztlan]

Can someone tell me when this anime airs? So I know when to expect an episode.Is it thrusdays?

thankyou.

[CrossboneGundam]

The mecha design looks boring. It's like every other super robot I ever saw with the good parts taken out. Personally I believe GAINAX are good for exactly one decent super robot anime, and they already delivered.

I may watch this someday. It is not top of my list, or even on the first page of said list.

This show is easily the biggest thing to hit mecha anime since, well, Evangelion. Only with actual mecha. And heroic heroes. And women over the age of consent.

[Soluzar]

This show is easily the biggest thing to hit mecha anime since, well, Evangelion. Only with actual mecha. And heroic heroes. And women over the age of consent.
People keep saying this. I'm going to have to check it out. The official site makes it look and sound about as dull as watching paint dry, but yours is an opinion that I cannot easily ignore. ^_^

This must be one of those odd cases where an anime is at least 200% better than it seems from previews.

[CrossboneGundam]

People keep saying this. I'm going to have to check it out. The official site makes it look and sound about as dull as watching paint dry, but yours is an opinion that I cannot easily ignore. ^_^

This must be one of those odd cases where an anime is at least 200% better than it seems from previews.

Read Sharp-kun's livejournal blog. He's clearly loving it.

[KT Kore]

To touch on what Soluzar is worried about, the show looks generic because it is generic, and it's supposed to be generic in every way. What the show is is essentially what Gunbuster was in the beginning -- that being a total parody of the super robot genre. However, unlike Gunbuster, the parody aspect in Gurren Lagann is not even close to as subtle. You have your hot-blooded, overly-positive and manly character, you have your scary, whiny and Shinji-ish character, you have your female character whose main emphasis is fanservice, and you have your giant robot which the main character finds and somehow every other piece of the robot combines to work perfectly (they make fun of this in episode 3). Everything is turned up to the extreme and becomes, in essence, a fairly unique super robot experience that is just plain old fun to watch.

Expect lots of insane action, expect lots of crazy one-liners and, most importantly, expect lots of fun. So far, that's all the series is -- lots of fun.

[Mystic Gohan]

People keep saying this. I'm going to have to check it out. The official site makes it look and sound about as dull as watching paint dry, but yours is an opinion that I cannot easily ignore. ^_^

This must be one of those odd cases where an anime is at least 200% better than it seems from previews.

Please do, its up to episode 3 and gets you in the story somewhat pretty quick. But as ANN puts it its supposed to be generic but still has that original Gainax flare.

[Soluzar]

Please do, its up to episode 3 and gets you in the story somewhat pretty quick. But as ANN puts it its supposed to be generic but still has that original Gainax flare.
That's a terrible thing to tell me...

You see, I think GAINAX are mostly terrible. I mean, really unspeakably bad. There are always some wonderful ideas, and even some brief moments of clarity when things seem to be working out... but then it usually goes all incoherent and disorganised. I've seen a bunch of their anime, and I've only really liked one without reservations. If this turns out to be a typical GAINAX anime, I won't like it even a little.

If it has anything in common with FLCL, He Is My Master, and the other works which I think of as having the "GAINAX Flair", I'm not going to last as far as episode 3.

I know lots of people love GAINAX, and I'm not here to argue with those people, or to unnecessarily flame their favourites. I'm just not one of them, that's all. I like my anime to be well-executed. Good ideas are not enough.

[KT Kore]

Soluzar, just watch it and judge for yourself. ;) The show is unlike FLCL (in terms of content and plot, anyway -- animation-wise, it's a little similar), certainly nothing like He is My Master, and really unlike anything else GAINAX have done before. The show is directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi (of Dead Leaves fame, he also directed the sci-fi mecha episode of Abenobashi) so, superficially, the animation style is akin to his usual craziness. Content-wise, as I said before, the show is nothing more than a fun and self-aware super robot anime that doesn't take itself seriously. I don't know if you've seen Abenobashi or the mecha episode from that series, but Gurren Lagann, so far, is a much more elaborate yet toned-down and somewhat less-goofy version of that.

[Mystic Gohan]

Wow, to each their own. Thats respectable, but if my word is even worth a parcel to your decision I would say some scenes in the anime may be considered "usual" Gainax style but as for major scenes there is little distortion of their usual character designs, as for the story, personally I would really like everyone to enjoy this one but its sounds that you might want to hold off until someone can give you indepth series review. I dont want your image of the anime to be spoiled by the seemingly traditional Gainax esc story in the early episodes, if it actual turns out to be good by your standards.

[crow-kun]

Viral kicks ***

that is all:)

[Mazinkaiser]

People keep saying this. I'm going to have to check it out. The official site makes it look and sound about as dull as watching paint dry, but yours is an opinion that I cannot easily ignore. ^_^

This must be one of those odd cases where an anime is at least 200% better than it seems from previews.

To be perfectly honest, I felt the same way at first, and was ready to pass on this show. I was expecting an emo whiney kid as the lead, and all sorts of other Gainax nastyness, and I thought the Gurren-Lagann looked like some kind of Daitarn clone. I checked it out because of all the adulation it received from mecha fans. Lets just say that I was reminded of GaoGaiGar. And in my books, it means it is made of win, valor and AWESOME.

You really should check out the first episode. I think you will be surprised. I know I was. :)

[Soluzar]

Soluzar, just watch it and judge for yourself. ;)
I suppose I will. However that won't happen straight away so I will mostly just remove myself from this discussion until I'm able to see it. ^_^

To be perfectly honest, I felt the same way at first, and was ready to pass on this show. I was expecting an emo whiney kid as the lead, and all sorts of other Gainax nastyness, and I thought the Gurren-Lagann looked like some kind of Daitarn clone. I checked it out because of all the adulation it received from mecha fans. Lets just say that I was reminded of GaoGaiGar. And in my books, it means it is made of win, valor and AWESOME.
I can't really ignore you AND Crossbone, AND Mystic Gohan, so I'll give it a try. I can only hope that the animation does not resemble their other recent works though, since that has never seemed fitting for super robot anime. I have been disinclined to sample Dancougar Nova because the animation and character designs seem inappropriate.

[ZeroRyoko1974]

I just watch this show for Yoko

[Mystic Gohan]

Yes, yes, we all love Yoko.:)

[ZeroRyoko1974]

Yoko is the hottest/coolest Gainax character since Misato:wub:

[Mr. Tines]

I was underwhelmed by the first episode -- it seemed all full of sound and fury, signifying nothing. I didn't care for the Vaughn Bode-esque animation style; and the content seemed aimed squarely at one's inner 12-year-old : assuming one's inner 12-year-old has ADHD.

Not enough to want to fit later episodes into my schedule.

[Mazinkaiser]

I suppose I will. However that won't happen straight away so I will mostly just remove myself from this discussion until I'm able to see it. ^_^


I can't really ignore you AND Crossbone, AND Mystic Gohan, so I'll give it a try. I can only hope that the animation does not resemble their other recent works though, since that has never seemed fitting for super robot anime. I have been disinclined to sample Dancougar Nova because the animation and character designs seem inappropriate.

As someone who has been watching Dancougar Nova, I can tell you right now not to bother with it. I'm not too upset by the character designs, as they did evolve, as the characters are not lolis anymore (technically, they are all adults). It's the plot, setting and overall premise that I'm disappointed with. It doesn't feel like Dancougar at all. And the lack of Shinobu and the old crew is also a detractor. If its meant to be a sequel, shouldn't there be more ties to the source material?

Now looking at Kotetsushin Jeeg on the other hand... THAT is how you do a remake!

[Soluzar]

Now looking at Kotetsushin Jeeg on the other hand... THAT is how you do a remake!
Yeah, I only saw one episode so far, but it's pretty decent. I also enjoyed new Gaiking, perhaps more than most people did. I rate it as one of my favourites, despite Daiya and Lulu being so apparently young.

[SeannyB]

Love this show. It's engineered from top to bottom to be the most entertaining thing on television. The animation is great, the show is brilliantly overblown and constantly hilarious... if you don't like it you're not a human.

Brace yourself for episode 4 though, it's caused quite a stir in the fandom. What happened is they brought in Osamu Kobayashi (director of Beck, Paradise Kiss) and gave him a lot of creative freedom -- he directed, storyboarded, and animation-supervised the episode. Personally I thought it was absolutely atrocious but things will get back to normal by episode 5. I'm just saying in advance before this thread inevitably heads in that direction -- it's not a sign that animation production has moved to Korea -- it's not an indication of Gainax running out of money or whatever. It's just they gave a certain animator a lot of creative freedom for one episode.

[Mechaaztlan]

Love this show. It's engineered from top to bottom to be the most entertaining thing on television. The animation is great, the show is brilliantly overblown and constantly hilarious... if you don't like it you're not a human.

Brace yourself for episode 4 though, it's caused quite a stir in the fandom. What happened is they brought in Osamu Kobayashi (director of Beck, Paradise Kiss) and gave him a lot of creative freedom -- he directed, storyboarded, and animation-supervised the episode. Personally I thought it was absolutely atrocious but things will get back to normal by episode 5. I'm just saying in advance before this thread inevitably heads in that direction -- it's not a sign that animation production has moved to Korea -- it's not an indication of Gainax running out of money or whatever. It's just they gave a certain animator a lot of creative freedom for one episode.

WOW, and I was so looking forward to ep 4.

thanks for the heads up!

[u_nick]

yeah, i just heard about this whole espidoe 4 debacle too. crazy stuff!

[Mystic Gohan]

Wow so the sub is out or did you watch the raw? I'm not too worried, whats one bad episode out of 26.

[SeannyB]

Raw. Everyone was going crazy over it so I wanted to see what the fuss was about. Personally I like it when individualistic animators are given lots of freedom to re-interpret designs and add their own flavor. It's just that Osamu Kobayashi is not... very good... at animating...

[Mystic Gohan]

Animation usually never bothers me. I'm a One Piece fan and the early episodes werent exactly bliss, but if he took the story to hell then I can get mad over that.

[Mechaaztlan]

Brace yourself for episode 4 though, it's caused quite a stir in the fandom. What happened is they brought in Osamu Kobayashi (director of Beck, Paradise Kiss) and gave him a lot of creative freedom -- he directed, storyboarded, and animation-supervised the episode. Personally I thought it was absolutely atrocious but things will get back to normal by episode 5. I'm just saying in advance before this thread inevitably heads in that direction -- it's not a sign that animation production has moved to Korea -- it's not an indication of Gainax running out of money or whatever. It's just they gave a certain animator a lot of creative freedom for one episode.

thanks again for the headsup.Im not familiar with Osamu Kobayashi's work at all.While there was a drop in quality(for the most part) I still enjoyed the episode.Very funny at least.But Im glad things will be returning to normal ^_^

I will say that though,the man can draw a hell of a mech, I think Im actually gonna miss it :(

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[tenshi_a]

4-27-07 (4:45AM EDT)---- Gainax Director Takami Akai Resigns Over Mixi Diary Commentary

One of Gainax's founding members, Director Takami Akai has announced his resignation after comments he published in his Mixi Diary were scrutinized by fans for being "discomforting". He was a producer and prominent force behind Gainax's latest animation, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann which started running on Japanese TV this month. Akai published his resignation on the Gainax website on April 27th. He's well known as the creator of the popular "Princess Maker" girl grooming simulation games. The comment in question lashed out at alleged criticism of Gurren Lagann made on 2ch with some rather graphic language. A wave of fan comments subsequently poured into the main Gainax blog indicating they had collectively been insulted. Akai posted an apology along with his resignation, saying that there was no room for an excuse to his actions. His mixi diary was open to the general public. His name will disappear from the credits of Gurren Lagann from the 5th episode, scheduled to broadcast on the 29th. He expressed heartbreak at leaving the staff of the show after having been intimately involved on the production for over 5 years. Akai has his own company titled NineLives and is married to mangaka Kimiko Higuchi.

Wow... is it that bad??? :O

[Soluzar]

Wow... is it that bad??? :O
As I was explaining to a representative of NISA who sometimes posts on GameFAQs the other day, if you insult and attempt to humiliate your customers, you won't keep them. He obviously thinks that the only valid response to any criticism is to strike out at the person who made it with veiled insults and flamebait.

That is a different case, but it sounds like the same kind of thing. Except that what this GAINAX chap said was obviously somewhat worse if it involves "graphic language". The NISA chap was just being a putz because he takes criticism personally, and doesn't like me.

[tenshi_a]

I thought they meant the 2ch populace were the ones to use graphic language...? He retaliated, they were discomforted, he left? But that's just how these are reporting it... I'd really prefer if I found another source (not derived from that one)

I'm surprised 2ch has this much power...!

[SeannyB]

I will say that though,the man can draw a hell of a mech, I think Im actually gonna miss it :(
he was the animation director, but he wasn't the only animator working on that episode... you still had a lot of Gainax regulars on that ep. God forbid Osamu Kobayashi to animate the whole episode himself... that's what happened with an episode of Kemonozume (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=6722) (#7) and it was disgusting

and lol, Takami Akai... you know what they say (http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&um=1&complete=1&hl=en&q=internet+serious+business&btnG=Search+Images) about taking the internet seriously, particularly anonymous messageboards and their website invasions & raids

[crow-kun]

Episode 4 downgrade total. The transformation and ending pose kicked ***. Looks like things will be looking up in the next episode though.

[ZeroRyoko1974]

so is there a difference between 2ch and 2chan?

[SeannyB]

2chan is an imageboard (4chan is derived from it) and 2ch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2ch) or 2channel is a text-only messageboard of insane proportions, responsible for all kinds of Japanese net culture (http://www.rinji.tv/densha/)

[KT Kore]

Episode 4 was the weakest episode so far, and it wasn't because of the animation. It was still mildly entertaining but to me the episode felt "phoned in" and was missing a lot of the clever usage of conventions that made episodes 1-3 so much more fun.

[Mystic Gohan]

Hey all, just watched 4...and I had to force myself to finish the episode. It was so bad words can not describe.

[lav2k4]

It was so bad words can not describe.


Damn I hate reading that when thinking about watching a Gainax series.

[Mystic Gohan]

If you want to watch this series without having the taste of disgust in your mouth I suggest skipping 4, the animation returns to normal in 5 and you wont be missing anything major if you do skip 4. Despite that dreadful attempt to change the animation the series is great.

[crow-kun]

Does anyone has any of these Japanese criticisms of Gurren Lagann?

[7Th]

As I was explaining to a representative of NISA who sometimes posts on GameFAQs the other day, if you insult and attempt to humiliate your customers, you won't keep them. He obviously thinks that the only valid response to any criticism is to strike out at the person who made it with veiled insults and flamebait.

That is a different case, but it sounds like the same kind of thing. Except that what this GAINAX chap said was obviously somewhat worse if it involves "graphic language". The NISA chap was just being a putz because he takes criticism personally, and doesn't like me.

His resignation was mostly symbolical though, he's still at Gainax and Lagann production planning was finished anyway. He just thought it was the best for the company to end up well-placed after the controversy rather than just leave it be and don't take into account their mistakes. It's a shame, but nothing too important and it mostly just caused a lot of unnecessary noise.

As for episode 4, I really loved it but I've liked Kobayashi's direction and animation style from the beginning, I like how he has no limits to his youthfulness and always manages to create imaginative and crazy visuals. This actually much better from his Kemonozume episode, although that may be for here he had a few really competent animators helping him in the task.

[Mystic Gohan]

Has anyone seen 5 yet? The raw is out I believe but the sub wont be until Friday maybe.

[SeannyB]

but the sub wont be until Friday maybe.by "Friday" you must mean "yesterday"

[Mystic Gohan]

Thank you very much, so was it good?

[Hara!]

I have to say, this is the best anime I have seen in years.

[Mystic Gohan]

Agreed! Episode 5 had the little FMA theme going and 6 and 7 were very good as well.

[Hara!]

Spoiler Much? (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1179635203701.jpg)

[Mystic Gohan]

Funny yet cryptic.

[crow-kun]

Spoiler Much? (http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1179635203701.jpg)Kaminaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa a!!:crybaby:

[Hara!]

He´s chilling with Captain America.

[CrossboneGundam]

Funny yet cryptic.

Cryptic like a drill to the head.

[ZeroRyoko1974]

4chan is going apeshit over that episode

[Hara!]

4chan is going apeshit over that episode

He was /a/´s Captain America and /m/´s Aeris.

[lav2k4]

Now that i'm potentially spoiled on TenGen^^, It seems like Gainax is really redeeming them selves with this series. Their past series were pretty disappointing and this one seems to be looking really good. I will start watching episode 2+ when half the series is done, and when Black Order catches up. I will not download that one groups fansubs(500 megs, what's compression?).

[Soluzar]

I will not download that one groups fansubs(500 megs, what's compression?).
500 megs? What are these files? You could compress an anime raw broadcast in 1080p better than that, without losing an appreciable amount of quality. The ones I've just started downloading are 170 megs, and they are good quality h.264 releases.

[HSaabedra]

500 megs? What are these files? You could compress an anime raw broadcast in 1080p better than that, without losing an appreciable amount of quality. The ones I've just started downloading are 170 megs, and they are good quality h.264 releases.

Sounds like a first time H.264 encode.

[Hara!]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1179784787932.jpg

Wow Simon, you look kinda cool.

[crow-kun]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1179784787932.jpg

Wow Simon, you look kinda cool.That was nothing but Kamina energy being channeled there.

It was an awesome episode. The Giga Drill Breaker was one of the best final moves ever.

Goodnight sweet prince and a flight of angels sing thee to thy rest.

[ZeroRyoko1974]

epic beyond epic. Gainax has outdone themselves on this one. This makes up for a lot of crap, and stupid eva fans over the years.

[Mystic Gohan]

Easily one of the best anime episodes of all time.

[SeannyB]

9's a cool ep. I thought it'd be a slow and somber affair with the protagonists trying to muster up the will to fight... instead it's somewhat the opposite, with Simon spiraling into desperate rage and insanity, going berserk on all the ganmen.

The animation & drawing style really stuck out in this ep --I mean in a good way. It kinda felt like Noein in its boxy simplicity and nuance

[Hara!]

Spiral King´s daughter was awesome. Simon wasn´t. And Yoko´s just misplaced now.

These episodes need more Leeron.

[Hara!]

Gurren top 5 popularity contest at Japan.

1位 Simon 206
2位 Kamina 173
3位 Viral 132
4位 Rossiu 97
5位 Nia 73

6th was Yoko with 42 and the rest got like 10 votes or so.

Japan has failed hard. HARD.

[Talon]

Simon won and Yoko was in 6th? Are you sure you didn't get it backwards?

[crow-kun]

Gurren top 5 popularity contest at Japan.

1位 Simon 206
2位 Kamina 173
3位 Viral 132
4位 Rossiu 97
5位 Nia 73

6th was Yoko with 42 and the rest got like 10 votes or so.

Japan has failed hard. HARD.Sorry you found this out late. Japan fails at a lot of things.

[Mystic Gohan]

Simon won and Yoko was in 6th? Are you sure you didn't get it backwards?

Thats what I'm saying, I'm suprised Kamina recieved anything less that first place.

[Mazinkaiser]

Thats what I'm saying, I'm suprised Kamina recieved anything less that first place.

Quoted for MFING TRUTH. Massive fail indeed.

[Vaikyuko]

Episode 11.

Simon finally starts kicking some more ***, Nia is somehow cuter than usual, and HOT DAMN GIGA DRILL BREAKER YET AGAIN. That was pretty awesome.

There really is only one word to describe this show. Epic.

[Hara!]

Who subbed episode 11?

[Mystic Gohan]

The is a bathing suit episode coming up so technically we have 14 episodes left of story if you dont count that fan service.

[crow-kun]

BEST EPISODE OF A CHARACTER MANNING UP EVER!!!!

[SeannyB]

Who subbed episode 11?its an anonymous fansub. Look around the usual torrent sites

[Mazinkaiser]

Episode 11 was OMGWTFBBQ AWESOME.

[Hara!]

Wow. Simon grew balls.

[Mystic Gohan]

Yes he did. That totally makes up for my avatar.

[Westlo]

Just watched 7 and 8 after black order released them and wow.... best gainax anime since Gunbuster just based off the first 8 episodes alone. Kamina is my fav character in anime this decade easily... :(

Taku Iwasaki (sp) is doing ana amzing job on the soundtrack, this guy sadly just doesn't get his due compared to every other big time anime composer.

Oh btw is the recap scenes in ep 6 on dvd getting replaced by fanservice scenes not suitable for 8.30am?

[Ornette]

Oh btw is the recap scenes in ep 6 on dvd getting replaced by fanservice scenes not suitable for 8.30am?
Yes, based on the GAINAX panel at Fanime Con, Yamaga stated that episode six of Gurren-Lagann was originally "about peeping on the women", and the network wouldn't allow it so they had to fill it in with something. He then mentioned something about the material being filled in on the DVD.

[Mazinkaiser]

anyone notice a certain Nickelodeon squid among Adiane's crew? :lol:X10

[Vaikyuko]

No way, you serious? *checks episode* Where is he? I never saw him...

Anyway, for a swimsuit episode, that was strangely satisfying, plotwise. I'm kind of sad about Nia's hair, though, I liked the big version.

[Mazinkaiser]

Its somewhere around 24:00-25:00 on the Nyoro version (Yes, I know they suck, but they had the smallest version). Oh yes, and he's sporting a handsome dark tan as well :P

EDIT: I found a screencap of the scene:
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/6201/1182037806924888any7.jpg

[ZeroRyoko1974]

Simon totally went all Gar. Freakin awesome, I was starting to lose hope in this series after Kamina died and Simon went all emo.

[Hara!]

The last episode just kept on getting better, until you-know-what happened. It saddened me up...

[Mystic Gohan]

Hey at least she didnt end up looking like Eureka.:naughty:

[Hara!]

At first, I hated the short hair, but she looked so win in the previews, so I´m okay.

But Adiane. Aww...

[Mystic Gohan]

Yeah she went out Eva style.:lol:

[Hara!]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1182427574740.jpg

[Victory]

last episode was super awesome.

[Hara!]

last episode was super awesome.

How do i shot drill?

[ZeroRyoko1974]

I forgot to watch ep 12 so I watched it this morning. Awesome beach episode. Who knew that Nia was like a pro beach volleyball player on the side:lol: lol@Yoko suddenly wearing something modest. Yoko's aim must be off, it took her two shots.

[Hara!]

http://www.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/3e4fb3f2777bcb3eb91a9d2a25c02e812g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=31nd4fjd1q6&thumb=4)

Spiral King is black?

[ZeroRyoko1974]

certainly makes sense. Lots of illegetimate children ;)

[Westlo]

Viral fight was amazing in 13. Anyone know whey the ost comes out? Taku Iwasaki is criminally underused in the anime scene.

[Mystic Gohan]

Yeah Viral may be getting his big part.^_^

[ZeroRyoko1974]

wow, Yoko is the hottest mecha pilot ever. Albeit it may be the shortest run for a pilot. The spiderdrill was hilarous:lol: how do i shot drill:lol:

[GokuMew2]

I just watched 7-9 today and GAHHHHHH! I want to cry.

Kamina was my favorite. .T___________T

[Mystic Gohan]

Yeah it was a damn shame. I think Nia will be the next to go.

[Westlo]

Nia is safe until they meet the Spiral King, Yoko has a much higher chance of dying next.

[ryushe]

I don't know how, but Im loving this show more and more with every passing episode.

Anyway awesome episode, Anyone else love Nia's little speech? :P

*Ninja Edit*
I don't know why but the battle in this episode seemed to remind me of Advance Wars :lol:

[Westlo]

Yet another amazing episode of Gurren Lagann but I guess that's a given now isn't it?

[Vaikyuko]

I dunno, I didn't like this episode as much as some of the previous ones. Nia was undeniably cute yet again, though, and I really can't wait till I can get my hands on a figure of her. >.>;

[ZeroRyoko1974]

I keep waiting for this show to go Gainax and tank. Will probably happen the last couple of episodes

[ryushe]

I keep waiting for this show to go Gainax and tank. Will probably happen the last couple of episodes
You know, This is what I'm worried about. The show is SO strong right now and it's just half way through. I just keep saying "please don't pull a Mahoromatic, Kare Kano or This Ugly and Beautiful World on me".

Anyone else interested in the pacing of the show? What I mean is, it's a 26 episode series but it looks as if it could end at anytime despite it being only at episode 14.

[Hara!]

Fast plot is fast.

But I can´t wait to see how they F up the ending. Remember Evangelion? Maybe there won´t be a real ending. Only tie-in movies and fanwanking.

[Westlo]

Any basis to the rumor of a time skip apart from new ending theme for ep 15?

[lav2k4]

Remember Evangelion?

Ya, well Anno isn't here. Though if they have a movie to continue/finish the series it would be pretty epic.

[crow-kun]

Does anyone know the name of the song that usually plays when Viral shows up?

[ryushe]

After someone finds that song, can someone tell me the song they play in episode 11 when Simon maned up.

[Hara!]

Does anyone know the name of the song that usually plays when Viral shows up?

Welcome to the hunt.

I´ve wanted that for ages now.

[crow-kun]

After someone finds that song, can someone tell me the song they play in episode 11 when Simon maned up.Happily Ever After. I get chills every time I listen to it. :)

[ryushe]

^ Thank you my good man.

[Westlo]

Virals theme is so bad ***, wtb ost!

Comes out July 18th according to Nipponseis upcoming list.

[emotoaster]

Holy **** this series is awesome.

WTF though the Capital is a ****ing Ganmem too!

[Hara!]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1183662616707.jpg

[Vaikyuko]

Simon looks pretty coo--NIA HAS BREASTS.

DO WANT DO WANT

[Westlo]

So 15 confirmed for time skip? Where the **** is the Yoko pics :(

[Vaikyuko]

So 15 confirmed for time skip? Where the **** is the Yoko pics :(

Mayhaps death? You never know. Also, I forgot to mention Rossiu looks amazingly cool compared to how he looked before.

[Westlo]

Yeah I agree about Rossiu, I think on Aod or AS i was like he needs to die but he's probably manned up during the time skip and his design is defiantely improved.

[Hara!]

NEW EPISODE IS ON NOW.

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiic

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1183852288315.jpg

[ryushe]

NEW EPISODE IS ON NOW.

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeepiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiic

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1183852288315.jpg
Dude, where?!?!?

Get the link to me by carrier pigeon if you have to.

[Hara!]

Dude, where?!?!?

Get the link to me by carrier pigeon if you have to.

Tokyo Toshokan FTW.

[Vaikyuko]

Oh god, I don't want to wait the short length of time it'll be before this is subbed...

Spiral King seems to be crazy big there, no?

[Hara!]

Oh god, I don't want to wait the short length of time it'll be before this is subbed...

Spiral King seems to be crazy big there, no?

He´s fighting the Lagann alone.

[Vaikyuko]

Lagann's head, while cramped, can fit three people. He's wrestling it one on one. BIG MAN ON CAMPUS IS BIIIIIIG. :P

[crow-kun]

NEW EPISODE IS ON NOW.[/IMG]You seem to be getting a lot of info from somewhere do you know the song that plays when Viral shows up I need a name bad.

[Hara!]

You seem to be getting a lot of info from somewhere do you know the song that plays when Viral shows up I need a name bad.

I wish I knew. I just looked for it on rapidsearch. I could only find the OP.

[crow-kun]

I wish I knew. I just looked for it on rapidsearch. I could only find the OP.Thanks anyway.

[ryushe]

OMG, EPIIIIIIIIIIIIIIC episode indeed.

Spiral king is sooooooooooo badass. And his ganmen.....no words are needed.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b295/ryushe/GurrenEPIC.jpg

I just hope they can keep up with the greatness that is this show.

[Victory]

the awesome, my screen cannot contain it

[emotoaster]

EPIC Episode IS EPIC!

[GreatNekoKoneko]

...the OP was sung by none other than uber-girl otaku, SHOKO-TAN.

axl is gonna love this...

[Hara!]

I loved when the Spiral King just went ´screw it´ and jumped out of the Ganmen. That was just so awesome.

[crow-kun]

This freaking sucks I can't find a video that will play properly. I want to watch it. :crybaby:

[u_nick]

i finally caught up with this show the other night. and now i know what the rest of you have been so excited about. this is getting my vote for show of 2007 right now. going to take something HUGE to change my mind.

And I am usually a romantic comedy fan, and I LOVE LoveCom right now. I just cant ignore the awesomeness of Gurren Lagann though.

[Vaikyuko]

Epic episode is E. P. I. C.

Seriously, Spiral King's Ganmen was so awesome as well. I think I'm gonna draw some fanart of that thing. It was a MONSTER. :P

Looks like the next ep is going to be a recap from Viral's perspective (moar info on what Spiral King was talking about?). I just can't wait to see Nia all grown up and still adorable. But with breasts.

[Hara!]

Word on the street is that Yoko dissapears after the battle of Teppelin.

Episode 17 spoiler:
"You don't understand anything."
After defeating the Helix King Lord Genome, humanity is released from their underground prison and using the remains of the gunmen technology they start rebuilding their civilization. 7 years are gone through now, Simon is now regarded as the Supreme Commander of Humanity's Defense Force. Worried about Lord Genome's last words he commands an exploration of the moon as now space traveling technology is finally at his grasp. At this time Simon proposes marriage to Nia.

Episode 18 spoiler:
"I'll tell you now, the truth of this world."
The ominous Helix King's last words are slowly becoming a reality when unidentified creatures(or weapons in different translations) suddenly appear beyond the moon just the moment human population reached the defined limit of one million. Unexpectedly war is declared on Humanity. The one declaring war on humanity turns out to be someone who Simon would never have expected, Nia who had recently turned into his wife. The young man who is somehow trying to repel their new enemy is now determined to find the truth and wanders aimlessly in Kamina City seeking Nia.

Episode 19 spoiler:
"We will survive, no matter what it takes!"
Rossiu's declares Simon guilty of treason and quickly arrests him on this charges. Chaos quickly grows among the populace rioting populace and uncertainty grows as people become reminiscent of their old days underground. The former members of Dai-Gurren confront Rossiu about Simon. At this time, the reality behind the Messenger of Hell is revealed.

[ryushe]

This freaking sucks I can't find a video that will play properly. I want to watch it. :crybaby:
Try to play it in Windows Media. The same thing was happening to me when I tried to play it in VLC and DivX.

Word on the street is that Yoko dissapears after the battle of Teppelin.

Episode 17 spoiler:
"You don't understand anything."
After defeating the Helix King Lord Genome, humanity is released from their underground prison and using the remains of the gunmen technology they start rebuilding their civilization. 7 years are gone through now, Simon is now regarded as the Supreme Commander of Humanity's Defense Force. Worried about Lord Genome's last words he commands an exploration of the moon as now space traveling technology is finally at his grasp. At this time Simon proposes marriage to Nia.

Episode 18 spoiler:
"I'll tell you now, the truth of this world."
The ominous Helix King's last words are slowly becoming a reality when unidentified creatures(or weapons in different translations) suddenly appear beyond the moon just the moment human population reached the defined limit of one million. Unexpectedly war is declared on Humanity. The one declaring war on humanity turns out to be someone who Simon would never have expected, Nia who had recently turned into his wife. The young man who is somehow trying to repel their new enemy is now determined to find the truth and wanders aimlessly in Kamina City seeking Nia.

Episode 19 spoiler:
"We will survive, no matter what it takes!"
Rossiu's declares Simon guilty of treason and quickly arrests him on this charges. Chaos quickly grows among the populace rioting populace and uncertainty grows as people become reminiscent of their old days underground. The former members of Dai-Gurren confront Rossiu about Simon. At this time, the reality behind the Messenger of Hell is revealed.
Ummmm....corncopp, where are you getting this information? :P

If it's true, just from the synopsis alone, I've already decided this is one of my favorite series...EVAR!!!

[Hara!]

An elevenese TVguide.

[Raziel_MGS]

am i the only one who thought Kamina was annoying and happy when he died?

[ryushe]

am i the only one who thought Kamina was annoying and happy when he died?
Mods, I demand this person gets a temp ban...Hell, make it a permanent one.

[GokuMew2]

Mods, I demand this person gets a temp ban...Hell, make it a permanent one.
*laughs*

Kamina was all sorts of awesome, yo! I cry a little inside whenever he's mentioned.

[GreatNekoKoneko]

...Kamina was the definition of "MANNING UP".

please don't let Yoko be shafted.

@u_nick: i heart LoveCom too. nothing like good 'ol kansai humor and romance.

[Raziel_MGS]

well maybe not happy that hes dead, but am the only one to think that simon was all of the gurren lagann, i mean i think he was the one who did all the special moves himself or at least made them possible

[GokuMew2]

well maybe not happy that hes dead, but am the only one to think that simon was all of the gurren lagann, i mean i think he was the one who did all the special moves himself or at least made them possible
Yeah, but only after Kamina, if I may borrow GreatNekoKoneko's words, "manned" him up.

[GreatNekoKoneko]

Yeah, but only after Kamina, if I may borrow GreatNekoKoneko's words, "manned" him up.

...exactly. it was all about MANNING Simon up, and not go Shinji Ikari on everyone.

[Hara!]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1184458401477.jpg

[Hara!]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnSedjbgk_A

New ED and episode 17 preview.

[Mystic Gohan]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1184458401477.jpg

LOL:lol: Ah man, so will anyone else pick the subs back up or are we doomed to buy ADV DVDs.

[Raziel_MGS]

well they are not going to be released in HD by ADV, so for me there is no other alternative

[GreatNekoKoneko]

...damn you ADV.

[crow-kun]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnSedjbgk_A

New ED and episode 17 preview.So episode 16 is purely a recap episode? How many years is the time skip?

[Mystic Gohan]

Seven years. Here is a scan...

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/2307/timeskipglnw6.jpg

[ryushe]

So episode 16 is purely a recap episode? How many years is the time skip?
Watched the raw a while ago. The entire episode is a recap so it's nothing to special. Just the artist writing something I didn't understand since it wasn't subbed, but it doesn't look to important (yet???).

Love the new ending BTW.

[Raziel_MGS]

is this show from a manga or is it a stand alone series?

[Hara!]

lol, i dunno.

But BSS and Anon still sub it.

[Raziel_MGS]

lol i thought i found it on the internet, but it was that rick rolled thing, boy was i friggin pissed!

[unfateful]

is this show from a manga or is it a stand alone series?

It's a stand-alone series

[Phantom]

I just started watching this to eye up the leading lady as i don't watch super robot shows all that much but i found this show really enjoyable. So do you know what day of the week the episodes come out?

[Hara!]

I just started watching this to eye up the leading lady as i don't watch super robot shows all that much but i found this show really enjoyable. So do you know what day of the week the episodes come out?

Saturday, methinlks.

[crow-kun]

Episode 17 raw people get it now.

[Raziel_MGS]

watched the BSS sub, I was actually kinda disappointed with the first few minutes, Simon is def. not a commander type but I was happy to see the later moments and one def. awesome climax

[Mystic Gohan]

17 was Godly. Gimmy and Darry look so cool with their new mechs.

[Phantom]

Did anyone bother watching episode 16? Looks the the series is still going strong after the clam. Looking forward to seeing the rest!

[ZeroRyoko1974]

from my understanding 16 was just recap. Is there a sub out for 17?

[Gasaraki]

BSS sub for 17 has been out for a few days.

[Raziel_MGS]

omg 18 pissed me hella off, simon just needs to start killing civilians, ungrateful *****!

[crow-kun]

omg 18 pissed me hella off, simon just needs to start killing civilians, ungrateful *****!Seriously and Rossiu is an *******.

[Talon]

Seriously and Rossiu is an *******.

I know right? Who put that stick up his *** during the time skip? And why did they have to make Kinon Rossiu's *****?

[Phantom]

The citys people have no clue about what is being done for them. I would love it if Rossiu after being hit by that rock said "Ok forget it, deal with the enemy's by yourself if you think your up to it".

They should really blame the ones who are attacking them. Anyway i am really interested about the helix kings past and the spiral knights, i hope they gave that some time later on.

[Mazinkaiser]

Man, Simon got screwed :(

Oh, and does anyone have the updated G-L gaijin 4komas?

[Raziel_MGS]

i seriously cant believe the people are as stupid as they are, if they had eyes and saw the battle of how those things were laser beaming everything in sight, i think a little collateral damage is acceptable, my god...and I always hated Rossiu and he's a bigger tool that ever, Nia needs to impale him or something, alright rant over, I am hoping for some Simon revenge, and how long is this series? 26?

[Caster13]

why the f*ck do the black siblings ride those animals BACKWARDS!?!?

btw, Kamina is an idiot *dives to avoid flying objects*

[Mystic Gohan]

btw, Kamina is an idiot

Thats why we love him.

[Caster13]

but i think you could consider him smarter than the Black Sibling Sisters. i need to watch more. does it get better as the series goes on? cause i havent watched ep 5 yet.

[Hara!]

but i think you could consider him smarter than the Black Sibling Sisters. i need to watch more. does it get better as the series goes on? cause i havent watched ep 5 yet.

15 is infinite win.

[Hara!]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1186275371795.jpg

*Looks at ´ARC-Gurren´ in the background*
****** bricks*

[Caster13]

wow, this series looks like it progresses pretty damn fast. gotta watch another ep.

[crow-kun]

Rossiu and Kinon need to die NOW!!!! I don't think I've hated an anime character this much since Suzaku and Euphemia from Code Geass.

[Talon]

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p106/TalonMGM/The_Majoras_Mask_Moon-2.jpg

[Mazinkaiser]

Kittan better disown Kinon. Stupid *****.

[Talon]

That rock is the third most GAR character in GL.

[Caster13]

stuck on ep 7. ep 8 isnt on youtube yet, and DLing screws up computer. AND ITS STARTING TO GET GOOD TOO!!!

[Hara!]

About 2 or 3 episodes after 8 are emo. Then it gets good again.

[Caster13]

im guessing....Simon goes Shinji? oh wonderful. *sarcasm*

the direction of this series changed within one episode. Viral got his a$$ whooped in ep 7 with the Gunbuster-tribute kick. maybe it was the exact one, idk, never seen Gunbuster.

my least favorite character, though, is Lon.

[Hara!]

ep. 20 was friggin depressing.

Even Rossiu was crying.

[Mystic Gohan]

Rossiu can be sad for all I care. He needs to go out Spiral King style. Watching the raws are we corncopp?

[Hara!]

Rossiu can be sad for all I care. He needs to go out Spiral King style. Watching the raws are we corncopp?

Watched it on Moontube (nicovideo)

My god, Rossiu is being written just like Tony Stark.

Pre Civil War = Pre-timeskip (acts normal)
Civil War = Timeskip (acts like Hitler)
The Initiative = Destruction of Kamina City (sad about his choices)

[Caster13]

WILL YOU PLEASE PUT STUFF LIKE THAT IN SPOILER TAGS DAMMIT!?!?!?! im liking this series, i dont want any spoilers.

and i cant find moontube or nicovideo.

[ryushe]

Man, that was sure a big **** that attacked Simon in the prison shower. Good thing Viral was there to give that **** a good licking.

[Vaikyuko]

Finally caught up to episode 19. Pretty interesting, but not as fun and awesome as the earlier episodes...I am fascinated by Nia's complete change and want to know more about the Anti-Spirals, too.

[crow-kun]

EPISODE 21 EPIC WIN ALL AROUND!!!!!!!!!

[Hara!]

EPISODE 21 EPIC WIN ALL AROUND!!!!!!!!!

It was only epic win because it had a preview for episode 22.

OH SHI- GARLOCK.

[ryushe]

Anyone know where I can find the .*** file for episode 21?

[Hara!]

Anyone know where I can find the .*** file for episode 21?

Tokyo Toshokan. But not now. In a few hours.

Also, lol .*** file.

[ryushe]

Tokyo Toshokan. But not now. In a few hours.

Oh, ok. Thanks
Also, lol .*** file.
Even though it was a serious question, I had fun writing it :P

[ryushe]

Man, episode 21 was one of the best episodes the series had to offer. Everything was just well paced and I must say teacher Yoko = <3. The ending was nothing short of epic to. Can't wait for next weeks'.

I do have one question though, I thought since the helix king was destroyed, enemy Gamen couldn't activate. So whats up with the two Gamen that attacked the school?

[Phantom]

Thats another great episode to go along with the long line of win! Its amazing that they keep the pace up without ever letting up and your not bored at any time.

[Hara!]

Oh goodness no. This timeskip arc isn´t going to be good until Saturday. Arc Gurren-Lagann will be unstoppable.

[Vaikyuko]

I just watched episode 21.

OH GOD THE END WAS AMAZING. Yoko was great in it too, although her personality certainly changed a bit. But yeah, the end. Did anyone else notice that

BSS&Anon capitalized Union of Fate when Simon and Viral yelled it?

It makes me think a new finishing move might be in order. I pray so. If not, hopefully an upgrade of the original one we have. :P

[Hara!]

Oh goodness no. This timeskip arc isn´t going to be good until Saturday. Arc Gurren-Lagann will be unstoppable.

And I was utterly correct. Arc-Gurren Lagann AND the Moon Lagann. There´s more than enough space for humanity now.

Also,

NIA IS DEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAD!!!

[Mystic Gohan]

EPISODE 21 EPIC WIN ALL AROUND!!!!!!!!!

QFT! Oh God, yes. I feel like I'm watching the first 8 episodes again.

[crow-kun]

holy F**king Sh*t Arc Gurren Lagann!!!!!!!!!!

Episode 23 preview did Simon balls drop? :lol:

[Caster13]

and youtube STILL doesnt have above ep 7. WHAT THE F*CK!?!?!:mad:

[Hara!]

Probably fake, but DAYUM if it´s real.

We find out about Kamina's true nature after the biological computer (spiral king) translates Adai village's holy book (the one with the mugan on the cover).

It is a historical documentation of the millennium-long war between the spiral and anti-spiral civilizations. It also briefly mentions the existence of a 'Spiral Catalyst' that may someday renew the conflict and cause the end of the known universe.

Kamina was the Spiral Catalyst. An artifical spiral being with implanted memories that was sent to Earth (the home planet of a spiral being with tremendous spiral potential) by a sinister and unknown third party who wishes to renew the conflict. This is how Kamina unconsciously knew the names and abilities of the Lagann and Gurren. Kamina carried out his programming (unbeknownst to him) perfectly, ultimately resulting in the foiling of the Spiral Extermination System on Earth.

Kamina is also an anagram for 波風 (なみかぜ), meaning 'discord.'

Simon promptly becomes slightly insane after learning the true nature of his aniki.

[Vaikyuko]

So I watched 22.

Pure epic. I was fangasming almost the entire time, it was just amazing. Also: if that above spoiler occurred, I would not be pleased. It would seem like it'd be trying too hard for a sequel, then (because there's no way all that could be wrapped up that quickly, especially if you consider a single episode is needed for introduction).

[Caster13]

maybe theres just gonna be a second season?

[Hara!]

Simon punched Rossiu and he turned into Fabio.

How the hell does that work?

[crow-kun]

YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!!!!

[Gasaraki]

FINALLY! IT'S HEEEEEEEEEERE!!!

GARLOCK WINS

(caps)

[Mystic Gohan]

Well guys its been a good run....but all good things must come to an end.

[Mazinkaiser]

And the GARcadia sets off...

[Vaikyuko]

Jesus christ that was awesome. I was all "ahah, I was right" when the last few scenes rolled around. Go back and watch the first scenes of the anime and I'm betting we're going to see some familiar stuff, eh?

Also, I dunno if I <3 Yoko's new outfit, but I love Simon's. Just so...GARMANLY.

[Caster13]

......still nothing on youtube.

to all fans of Gurren Lagann, i beg off you, POST EPS ON YOUTUBE!!!:crybaby:

[Hara!]

Hey, guess what?

Apparently, the GARlock in the first wpisode was from another dimension. Anticipating failure GAINAX ending.

[Vaikyuko]

......still nothing on youtube.

to all fans of Gurren Lagann, i beg off you, POST EPS ON YOUTUBE!!!:crybaby:

Download the episodes like everyone else. YouTubing them is dumb since YouTube cracks down on any licensed series.

[Gasaraki]

Hey, guess what?

Apparently, the GARlock in the first wpisode was from another dimension. Anticipating failure GAINAX ending.

Hey, guess what?

You've been posting alot of rumors that have been way off so whatever =P

[Hara!]

Hey, guess what?

You've been posting alot of rumors that have been way off so whatever =P

lol wut?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1189039529543.jpg

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1188836373380.jpg

[Hara!]

http://www1.mediafire.com/imgbnc.php/3d8c4c2c7ebae5d889c2cbf4401f80eb6g.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/imageview.php?quickkey=3mtnkmjdzbm&thumb=4)

It even says ´BAD END?´

[Vaikyuko]

Am I the only one who thinks Nia is SO HAWT in her Anti-Spiral outfit? It's like Tron, except Nia has boobs.

Also: I lol'd at Bad End?. XD

[crow-kun]

Am I the only one who thinks Nia is SO HAWT in her Anti-Spiral outfit? It's like Tron, except Nia has boobs.

Also: I lol'd at Bad End?. XD
I like narrow eyed Nia more than bright eyed Nia.

[Caster13]

ok, FYI, i cant dl episodes. every time i do my computer gets f*cked up.

ok, i dont believe im asking this, but how long do you think it will take for this series to get licensed? *gets ready to beg for his life*

[Hara!]

And also, Kittan and Darry die.

[Vaikyuko]

ok, FYI, i cant dl episodes. every time i do my computer gets f*cked up.

ok, i dont believe im asking this, but how long do you think it will take for this series to get licensed? *gets ready to beg for his life*

It's been licensed. For a while now (since like...episode 20ish or maybe even 18/19ish). So yeah, late much?

@corncopp: Sadness, I guess. *shrugs*

[Hara!]

I just saw the new episode.

All I have to say is, **** GAINAX. **** them in their ears.

Half the ****ing cast dies. AKA everybody in this picture.

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f55/malomeat/1189296579222.jpg

[ryushe]

Wow. Episode 24 was maybe the worst episode in the series.

I just hate how the whole episode had a "Final Fantasy IV" feel to it. (To those who've played FFIV, You know what I'm talking about). I maybe have to watch the subbed version, but damn, I disliked this way more than episode 4 and episode 6 put together.

and whats up with the outfits? Viral looks like a total fool...

[Hara!]

Did anybody notice that Jougan and Barinbou´s eyes went dead right before their Gunmen exploded?

[ryushe]

Did anybody notice that Jougan and Barinbou´s eyes went dead right before their Gunmen exploded?
Not to me. They just went mad imo. And that was maybe the high light of the entire episode....

[Caster13]

an otherwise good anime goes down the toilet.

maybe it was just too good for it to keep up with itself? idk, maybe Gainax was just too stuck on Eva to get focused enough.

[InsaneZero]

an otherwise good anime goes down the toilet.

maybe it was just too good for it to keep up with itself? idk, maybe Gainax was just too stuck on Eva to get focused enough.

This episode was in no way bad. Actually it was very good, direction, music, and artistic wise. The animation is second only to episode 15, which is a huge accomplishment made even more significant by the fact that this episode was all action.

As for the actual content in the episode itself, I think it was in no way surprising. After all, the Anti-Spirals did promise despair, and they made true on their promise. I think that was the entire point of this episode, to bring things down so that they could bring it back up again for the finale.

[Caster13]

so Gurren Lagann is licensed....when is it comming out? and by whom?

[u_nick]

ADV

no other details yet

[Hara!]

Greatest quote?

Gurren-Lagann is simply an amalgamation of stolen ideas. I liked it better when it was called Evangelion, Gundam, GaoGaiGar, Marvel´s Civil War, Star Wars episode 5, Ideon, Yamato, FLCL, Gunbuster, Captain Harlock, and CHiPs.

[u_nick]

just watched 24... wow...

i'll admit i welled up a bit.

i've never hated and loved a show so much as i do this one right now. such an amazing series.

about the spoilers

I was hoping they'd leave Kamina alone, and not com eback to him. If that stuff is true, I cant be too pissed just because I love the show so much. i dont think they could do anything that would make me HATE it. I just would have preferred something else.

[u_nick]

and whats up with the outfits? Viral looks like a total fool...

thats really the point of the show. since day 1 its been all over the top stuff, but somehow it throws in some drama and amazingly works just right.

its like an MNight Shaymalan movie. He takes subjects that usually make for bad B or C movies (ghosts, aliens, etc) and turns them into A movies.

I see gurren lagann something along those lines. they take Overblown crazy mechs, crazy hyped up characters looking for a fight, incredibly hot women, a battle that goes form underground to above, to space, to the moon, and now to another universe, and makes them go so WAY over the top that the end result is magnificent.

[Vaikyuko]

On a side note, when doing some biology homework, I found something neat.

You know how the Spiral King's generals were named Adiane, Thymilph, Cytomander, and Guame? Well, it just so happens the four monomers that make up DNA are adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine. Coincidence? Considering how much they beat us over the head with LOLSPIRAL, I think not.

End Evangelion type fanwankery.

[Hara!]

On a side note, when doing some biology homework, I found something neat.

You know how the Spiral King's generals were named Adiane, Thymilph, Cytomander, and Guame? Well, it just so happens the four monomers that make up DNA are adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine. Coincidence? Considering how much they beat us over the head with LOLSPIRAL, I think not.

End Evangelion type fanwankery.

Holy crap. I´m stealing this and putting it on 4chan.

[u_nick]

wow, that is awesome

[Mazinkaiser]

Yeah, I knew about that from somewhere.

[crow-kun]

The episode wasn't bad at all.

[Westlo]

When's episode 6 come out on dvd and wtf is Iwasakis ost???

[Egyptpower]

I know one thing, I would be really hyped up when Toppa Gurren Lagann makes its debut on one of the Super Robot Wars games someday.

[crow-kun]

I know one thing, I'm would be really hyped up when Toppa Gurren Lagann makes its debut on one of the Super Robot Wars games someday.It would be a sin if it wasn't.

[Mystic Gohan]

Yeah way to go Gainax, killing of your characters just as we are getting to like them like you always do....oh, well. As long as Nia and Yoko make it out fine I fine with it

[Caster13]

ADV

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holy sh*t! that was fast.......hey, does their hostile takeover with Geneon mean that Geneon is gonna be doing the dubbing? cause that would rock.

Holy crap. I´m stealing this and putting it on 4chan.


and seeing how 4chan usually is, then when you put this on the state of 4chan itself will be thrown into mass chaos. possibly temporary site shutdown. AWESOME!

[Vaikyuko]

1) ADV didn't do a hostile takeover, Geneon outsourced their DVD production and distribution to ADV. That's it. There's no chance the two would ever bother with each other. Bandai had a similar agreement at one point, now they make their own again and they're untouched in terms of ownership. So enough with the hostile takeover bit.

2) 4chan won't explode from fanwankery. Obviously you've never been there. Stuff is posted in /co/ and /m/ regularly that rivals and absolutely destroys the little tidbit I threw up there. That's not even touching some other boards. So yeah.

EDIT: 24 is all good. Thanks, Van.

EDIT2: Damn. Uh...looks like it won't connect...yeah, still looking for 24. -_-;

[Ridley-X4]

KITTAN DIES!

That is all.