Watch Gurren Lagann (English Dubbed)

TV-14
2008
1 Season
8.3 (16,833)

Gurren Lagann is an epic mecha anime series that tells the story of Simon, a young boy living in an underground village in a post-apocalyptic world. Simon spends his days digging tunnels alongside his best friend Kamina, dreaming of the day they'll break through to the surface and see the sun for the first time in their lives.

One day, Simon discovers a strange object buried deep in the earth - a drill that piques his curiosity and sets in motion a chain of events that will change his life forever. When Kamina and Simon are attacked by a giant robot, Simon discovers that the drill can be used to pilot their own mecha robot, the Lagann. With Kamina's fearless spirit and Simon's piloting skills, the two embark on an adventure that will take them to the surface, where they'll meet new friends and enemies, fight against powerful enemies, and push the limits of their own abilities.

Gurren Lagann is a frenetic and action-packed anime that draws you in with its energy and enthusiasm. The animation is top-notch and the English dub is excellently done, with standout performances from the voice actors who bring their characters to life with energy and depth. Yuri Lowenthal (Ben 10, Spider-Man) is fantastic as Simon, capturing the character's growth and development over the course of the series. Yukari Fukui (Code Geass, Naruto) also shines as Yoko, a skilled marksman who joins forces with Kamina and Simon.

The world of Gurren Lagann is filled with creative and imaginative designs, from the mecha robots themselves to the colorful and flamboyant characters that inhabit the surface world. The backstory of the world is slowly revealed over the course of the series, as Simon and Kamina meet new allies and uncover the secrets that have kept their people underground for generations. Each new episode brings with it new challenges and obstacles for the heroes to overcome, with epic battles and emotional character moments that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

One of the standout features of the series is its use of symbolism and metaphor. The theme of evolution is woven throughout the series, as each new challenge forces the characters to evolve and grow beyond their limitations. The concept of drills and digging is also used in a metaphorical sense, representing the characters' determination to overcome obstacles and dig their way to the truth. These themes are explored in depth, giving the series a depth and intelligence that is rare in mecha anime.

Overall, Gurren Lagann is a must-watch for fans of action, mecha, and science fiction anime. Its inventive designs, memorable characters, and soaring spirit make it a standout in the genre, and its themes of evolution and determination give it a depth and meaning that will resonate with viewers long after the final episode. The English dub is a great way to experience the series, with excellent voice acting and a script that captures the humor and energy of the original Japanese version. So grab your drill and join Simon, Kamina, and the rest of the Gurren Brigade on their epic journey to the surface and beyond!

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Seasons

27. All The Lights In The Sky Are Stars

November 10, 2008

At last, Simon and Nia are reunited, and by combining the power of its members, the Great Gurren Brigade creates the galaxy-sized Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, and engage the Anti-Spiral threat in a decisive battle to determine the fate of the universe.

26. Let's Go, Comrades!

November 10, 2008

After finally converting their flagship into the gigantic Chouginga Gurren Lagann, Simon and his friends successfully fight back against the enemy.

25. I Accept Your Dying Wish!

November 10, 2008

The Great Gurren Brigade struggles to escape from the ocean of despair created by the Anti-Spirals without success, until history repeats itself, as another irreplaceable member of the Brigade saves them through self-sacrifice.

24. We Will Never Forget, This Minute and Second

November 3, 2008

Guided by Simon and Nia's feelings for each other, the Great Gurren Brigade break through dimensions in search for the Anti-Spirals' homeworld.

23. Let's Go, The Final Battle

November 3, 2008

The members of the Great Gurren Brigade make their preparations for the imminent war against the Anti-Spirals, but Rossiu is missing.

22. That is My Last Duty

October 27, 2008

The Gurren Lagann and the Arc Gurren join together to form the massive Arc-Gurren-Lagann and stop the Human Extermination System.

21. You Must Survive

October 27, 2008

Yoko's peaceful life during her absence is revealed.

20. Oh God, To How Far Will You Test Us?

October 13, 2008

Simon ends up stumbling on Viral in prison, while Kittan discovers the shocking truth behind Rossiu's emergency escape plan of the Anti-Spirals' Human Extermination System.

19. We Shall Survive by Whatever We Do

October 13, 2008

To soothe the public opinion, Rossiu overthrows Simon and puts him under arrest.

18. I'll Make You Tell the Truth of the World

October 6, 2008

After the Anti-Spirals' first attack and Nia's astonishing announcement, Simon looks desperately for her, while Rossiu finally completes his secret project.

17. You Don't Know Anything!

October 6, 2008

During the following seven years, a new civilization rises and prospers under Simon's leadership. However, these peaceful times come to end when the threat mentioned in Lordgenome's last words starts to reveal itself.

16. Entire Polysynthesis

September 29, 2008

A recap of the story's events, as of episode 15.

15. I Will Head Towards Tomorrow

September 29, 2008

The last of the Divine Generals fall, and the city of Teppelin collapses, revealing a Gunman of gigantic proportions. Simon and Nia struggle to pass through it in order to confront her father, the Spiral King himself.

14. Well Met, Everyone

September 22, 2008

At last, Team Dai-Gurren arrives at the outskirts of Teppelin, but before aiming to the city, they must face a combined full-scale attack of Cytomander and Guame's forces.

13. Eat Up, Everyone!

September 22, 2008

Trying to do her part in Team Dai-Gurren, Nia decides to become a cook, but just before the crew have a taste of her dishes, Cytomander, the fourth member of the Divine Generals, launches an aerial attack on the Dai-Gurren. Simon leads the counter-attack on the Gurren-Lagann, this time accompanied by Yoko, who replaces a sick Rossiu.

12. Yoko, Will You Do Me A Favor?

September 15, 2008

On their way to Teppelin, the Beastmen's capital city, Team Dai-Gurren stumbles upon a vast ocean and must wait for modifications on the Dai-Gurren to be completed before crossing it. While the rest of the group play at the beach, Yoko starts to feel uneasy about Nia and all the attention she gets from them. After preparations are complete, Team Dai-Gurren begins their sea cruise, oblivious to the fact that an ambush is underway by Adiane and Viral.

11. Simon, Hands Off

September 15, 2008

Team Dai-Gurren falls into a trap set by the third member of the Four Divine Generals, Guame. The Team is taken captive and stored underground to await execution. While digging an escape path, Simon finally understands Kamina's last words to him and after having a discussion with Guame, Nia finds out the reason why she was thrown away.

10. Who Is This Bro?

September 8, 2008

Having been temporarily spared by Adiane, another of the Four Divine Generals, Team Dai-Gurren uses the reprieve to reassess their situation. Nia learns of Kamina's significance in Simon's erratic behavior and offers him some stinging, yet honest advice, which draws the ire of an untrusting Yoko. With tension building within the Team, the crew scrambles to stand by Nia's side when Adiane returns to complete her stalled attack.

9. What, Exactly, Is A Human?

September 8, 2008

Team Dai-Gurren managed to take control of the enemy fortress, but is still mourning on Kamina's death, especially Simon. After falling off a cliff, he notices a Gunman throw a capsule into a deep valley. Simon inspects it and finds he is able to open it with the same drill key he uses to pilot Lagann, and inside is a young human girl named Nia, but their introduction is cut short when an enemy Gunman appears.

8. Later, Buddy

August 18, 2008

Having temporarily stalled Viral and Thymilph in the last skirmish, the Team Gurren and their newly arrived allies join forces as "Team Dai-Gurren" and launch a decisive strike against the regrouping Gunmen force. The massive battle violently reaches its conclusion, but Kamina dies in the process.

7. You're Gonna Do It!!

August 18, 2008

More details of the Beastman Empire are revealed as Thymilph, one of the Four Divine Generals of the mysterious Spiral King, arrives to support Viral's Enki, with the massive mobile Gunmen fortress, the Dai-Ganzan. Seizing the opportunity to land a great victory, Kamina and Simon pilot the Gurren-Lagann against seemingly overwhelming odds.

6. Sit in the Hot Tub 'Till You're Sick!!

August 11, 2008

Having picked up new members in their last adventure, Team Gurren continues onwards to the Gunmen rallying point. However, not everything is as it seems to be at a slight pit stop at a hot springs getaway in the middle of nowhere.

5. I Don't Get It, Not One Bit!

August 11, 2008

Team Gurren's continuing journey brings them to an underground village, where society mandates a humbling existence and the worship of Gunmen as divine beings. After leaving the village, Team Gurren is joined by Rossiu, son of the village chief, and two children, Gimmy and Darry.

4. Having Lots of Faces Doesn't Make You Great!

July 28, 2008

In order to take the fight to the Beastmen and their Gunmen, the Gurren Brigade sets out from Ritona Village to strike a possible Gunmen rallying point.

3. Who Do You Think You Are, Having Two Faces!

July 28, 2008

In the aftermath of the previous battle, Kamina, Simon, and Yoko proceed to forage for provisions.

2. I Said I'd Pilot It!

July 28, 2008

With the mysterious Lagann in hand, Kamina and Simon take Yoko back to her home village of Ritona. Life on the surface world catches up to Kamina and Simon, as they find themselves assisting in defending against a new Gunman threat and the Beastmen who pilot them.

1. Bust Through the Heavens with Your Drill!!

July 28, 2008

In an attempt to escape their mundane lives, Kamina and Simon bear witness to a monstrous Gunman, as it crashes into the middle of their subterranean home.

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