Ep 7. You're Gonna Do It!!

As the seventh episode of Gurren Lagann's first season, "You're Gonna Do It!!" follows the continued adventures of Simon, Kamina, and their friends as they fight against the Beastmen to reclaim their freedom. Kamina is determined to make progress in learning how to pilot the new Gunmen they have acquired, and he drags Simon along with him to give it a try. Simon is initially terrified and unsure of himself, but Kamina manages to motivate him into giving it a shot.

Despite Simon's doubts and fears, he manages to pilot the Gunmen and do some significant damage to the Beastman's forces. Kamina is thrilled with Simon's improvement, and the two of them celebrate their victory. In the midst of their celebration, Simon catches sight of a female Beastman who looks shockingly similar to a girl he knew from his village. This resemblance haunts Simon, and he becomes more determined than ever to fight against the Beastmen and their oppression.

The episode also introduces a new character, Yoko Littner, a sharpshooter who has been fighting the Beastmen on her own. Yoko initially mistakes Kamina and Simon for Beastmen themselves, due to their strange clothing and behavior. Once they clear up the misunderstanding, they immediately hit it off, and Yoko agrees to help them in their fight against the Beastmen.

As they make their way to the next Beastman stronghold, the group stumbles upon an underground village. The villagers are in desperate straits, as their water source has been contaminated by the Beastmen. Kamina and Simon are determined to help them, and Yoko offers her expertise with weaponry to assist them. Together, they manage to defeat the Beastmen stationed in the village, and they are able to restore the water source to the grateful villagers.

After their success at the village, Kamina and the others continue their quest to topple the Beastmen's leadership. However, they soon find themselves facing unexpected opposition. Kamina's irreverent attitude and bluster have made him some enemies among his own subordinates, and they begin to plot against him. Meanwhile, the Beastmen unleash a powerful new weapon that threatens to destroy Kamina and his friends.

Overall, "You're Gonna Do It!!" is an action-packed episode that showcases the continued growth and development of the main characters. Simon's journey from timid bystander to brave hero is particularly impressive, as he learns to overcome his fears and fight for what he believes in. The addition of Yoko to the group adds a new dynamic, and her skills as a sharpshooter prove invaluable in their battles against the Beastmen. The episode also sets up some intriguing new conflicts, both within Kamina's group and with the Beastmen, that pave the way for future episodes.