Ep 9. What, Exactly, Is A Human?

In episode 9 of Gurren Lagann, titled "What, Exactly, Is A Human?", Kamina leads the team to a village inhabited by beastmen, hoping to find clues about the mysterious Lord Genome. However, the beastmen are uncooperative and refuse to share any information.

Meanwhile, Simon and Yoko meet a young girl named Leeron who asks them what it means to be human. This sparks a philosophical discussion about the nature of humanity, with Yoko arguing that humans are defined by their ability to fight for their beliefs while Simon believes that humans are defined by their emotions and connection to one another.

As the team continues their search for Lord Genome, they come across a hidden underground facility. Inside, they discover a shocking truth about the origin of the beastmen and the cruel experiments conducted by the Spiral King.

The episode ends on a tense cliffhanger as Kamina and Simon find themselves face to face with one of Lord Genome's most powerful minions. Will they be able to defeat the beast and uncover the truth about their world? Fans will have to watch the next episode to find out.

Overall, "What, Exactly, Is A Human?" delves into deeper themes than previous episodes, exploring the nature of humanity and its relationship to power and control. The introduction of Leeron adds a new perspective to the team, while the revelation about the beastmen adds a darker element to the show. The action and comedy are still present, but the episode's focus on philosophy and world-building sets it apart from earlier episodes.