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"Urushibara Ruka. The mannerisms and voice of a woman... No... More feminine than any woman. But he's a guy. Taller than Mayuri, but so very thin... But he's a guy. Looks great in a miko outfit... But he's a guy. It's already twilight And yet, it's so hot. The cicadas are crying. But... He's a guy." |
| The greatest finale I have ever seen in anything; not just anime. |
| Time is money, but money won't turn back the clock. |
| Why did Nia diseappear? Wasnt she Genome's daughter? If so, then how did she become antispiral? Did they possess her? |
Mjolnersson said: Why did Nia diseappear? Wasnt she Genome's daughter? If so, then how did she become antispiral? Did they possess her? She was born normally but when the population limit was reached, the Anti-Spiral data awakened within her and permanently converted her into an Anti-Spiral virtual life form, serving as the Anti Spirals' emissary/messenger in charge of Earth's Human Extermination System. Although she is saved, the Anti-Spiral's death makes Nia fade away because her existence as a program is dependent on the Anti-Spiral Race, but she lasts long enough through sheer willpower to spend time with and marry Simon before vanishing. Also Simon doesn't bring her or anybody else back because he does not want become a God. Simon - "the dead should stay dead". |
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| I'm utterly speechless. I've never felt that much thrill from any anime or show before. Unforgettable characters, unforgettable journey. |
| I've been putting off this anime for so long and I never believed the hype about this show would be justified; oh was I wrong. Top 10 anime for me. I'll definitely watch the movies in a year or so to relive some awesomeness. |
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| This was an epic episode. Everything about it was awesome, except for Nia disappearing. I mean it makes sense, but still that doesn't mean I have to like it! But she did look really pretty in her wedding dress! I also like the fact that there was an epilogue. Just a couple of minutes for an epilogue in an anime can really make the whole experience better. Because I was left wanting after the wedding. Overall, I enjoyed the show. I can see why so many people like it. It reminds me a lot of Eureka Seven, just not quite as good. But it was over the top, and full of great quotes! The first arc was arguably my least favorite, but as the series went on, it got better and better. The final arc was fantastic, and caused me to raise my score quite a bit. I give the series an 8.5/10 |
| For the episode: 3/5 I wasn't feeling the final battle and here I thought I was accustomed to the over the top nature of the action already XD but the time skips at the end totally made up for it.I really don't like how nia dissapeared and Simon being totally fine with it. For the show 8.5/10 just a couple gripes here and there,I wish kamiya didn't die but I know that would screw up Simons developement,also some of the secondary gurren lagann members didn't get as fleshed out and became forgettable to me. Despite my score,Gurren Lagann now has the liberty of being in my top three mostly because that it's the only mecha that that I've got the most kicked out of. |
The_Nut_CrackerJun 15, 2014 9:19 PM
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| This is the third episode tonight that made me shed a tear. It's just so powerful. And Nia... Oh Nia. I loved her as a character and I thought she was the cutest in the beginning. To see her go, especially after making it so far as to save the Spirals, breaks my heart. One of the reasons why I'm sad besides the show ending is because these characters have lost loved ones. But I understand that sacrifices had to be made. There were some flaws in the show that just didn't make sense. As soon as the time skip started, the story got more complex and sorta hard to catch up on. Many questions even before the time skip due to illogical things but that's what this show goes by and I got used to it. I gotta say that the Anti-Spirals were REALLY creepy. It's like something you'd find in some depressing manga or something or a horror one. Ugh. And just their beings preserved in a state like that. Man, that's disturbing. I loved how Simon passed on his power to Gimmy due to his upcoming generation. Simon has done his part and now it's time for the kids of their time to take over. You really cling onto characters and not just know their personality but make that emotional connection about them. I don't know what I'm blabbering about but that's just how I feel. And I do have to admit that the battle wasn't really that good..? Am I the only one here? I guess I've been fed up with so much Gurren Lagann fights that I've just found it distasteful. Or maybe it really wasn't that good. Hmm. Still I'd give this a 10/10 |
| Holy shit that ending! Emotional roller coaster all over! Why can't Simon have had at least a happy ending with Nia? :( The pacing was okay all throughout. Overall awesome show! definitely needs a 10! |
| Listening to the soundtrack only makes me wanna watch it again. THE HYPE!! The finale was just too epic. The scale of the last stand battle was epic. And it had one of the best conclusions I've seen. TTGL - Forever one of the best anime. |
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| This was awesome. I got shivers down my spine, simply epic. |
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| Hard to believe they were able to tell this story in only 27 episodes. Epic is the best word to this anime. Too bad Simon and Nia couldn't be happy. The man deserved at least that after all he did. Anyway, it was a really good anime nonetheless. |
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| Pffffffffff. This show was totally awesome. I regret not having watch this before. The characters grew very deep on me. However, the last part was just too anticlimactic. It is one of the best things I have watch in a long time, but 9/10 for me, as some bits left me indifferent, and because that ending. |
| Woot finished this series! Very epic! Good thing I didn't drop the series, it was definitely worth the watch :D I'm pretty sad how Simon wasn't be able to spend his life with Nia though :( |
ChimeraBlitz007Aug 2, 2014 12:52 AM
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| So much emotion in that episodes, epic series. |
| 10/10 One of those anime that you absolutely must watch! |
| i don't even know what to say, this fucked me up severely 10/10 from me for now - maybe it'll go down to 9 in the future upon reflection. i still miss kamina and the show would have been great with him, but yoko was also an amazing character and kittan and pretty much everyone - even the side characters. the show took what it had and made it excellent. in the end i dont even know who my favorite character is anymore. somewhere between kamina, yoko, and kittan. i think i'm going to go with kamina for now because of the amount i feelings i get just thinking about him, and the fact that he made this anime so legendary without even being alive for the majority of it. i mentioned in a much earlier episode that i hoped the series would carry on his spirit and it definitely did which is definitely part of why i love this so much. |
ChanaynayAug 23, 2014 10:41 PM
| Damn...Gurren Lagann Evolution is Limitless Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann EPIC as fuck those flames WOWOWOW! At first I thought this show is boring but now just WOW! I'll rate it 9/10 -1 Because of those recaps & useless scenes.. |
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| At first was very hesitant on this series because of the first two episodes, was on my hold for months. Very glad i put it back on great series. After the time skip in episode 17 the series went way uphill imo from a 6-7 to a 9-10. Sad about Simon and Yoko though, forever alone literally.. |
| Overall, the ending did not disappoint. I won't bother nitpicking in this thread. I'm definitely glad that I powered through the first few episodes of this series: Kamina's death and Nia's introduction helped push me into the series once I reached them and the story in general improved with the time skip. While I'll likely end up rating this a 7 or 8, my enjoyment maxed out. It was a really fun series. If the appeal and "residual awesomeness" sticks with me I might even add it to my favorites. If someone told past me that I'd enjoy it this much, I'm not sure if I'd have believed them! Good job Dai-Gurren, Gurren Lagann. You did well. |
| A list of my reactions in order of occurrences: "Dude, Simon, you're a total badass..." "Universe Creation Technique goin' down here..." "Holy shit, that final blow, good God..." "You mess with humanity, you get the drill... bitch." "Happy ending! Humanity is saved!" "Nia, you look amazing in that dress!" "Happy wedding, you two!" "Wait... Nia, where are you going!?" "NO, NIA CAN'T BE GONE!" "...fuck." "Woah, they all got oooollllldddd..." "..." "..." "..." "..." "...why the fuck did they kill off Nia?" "..." "..." "...damn you, Gainax..." It was an awesome episode up until they killed off Nia. As a series, 9/10. Wished the ending was a happy one. |
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bluntiot said: I'm just sad now and I'm going to watch something to make me happy... any suggestions? watch Kill la Kill its made by the same people who made Gurren Lagann |
| that was just holy shit i fucken luved every second |
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 10/10 |
| One of the most intense final episode I have ever seen, damn!!! |
| So amazing! Awesomeness, followed by joy and happiness, followed by sadness, followed by hope and...just wonderment! I'm gutted its over. But what a beautifully badass story they told here! |
| Manly tears were shed 100/10 |
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| Just finished the show. What can I say like everybody I felt both happy and sad. My emotions took a roller coaster ride. Loved the show. It was a bitter sweet ending for me. |
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| Hahhahah THAT was a final episode to PIERCE THE HEAVENS! (or create the heavens?) Who knows, but dang that was exactly what I needed from that kind of show. gg Gurren Lagann, gg |
saifmohammed said: Are the movies just condensed versions of the series or do they differ from the series? the first movie only has like 15 minutes of new content on the last part of the movie while the second movie remakes the ending arc of the series into a more epic way, i highly recommend the second movie but you got to watch at least the new footage on the first movie |
saifmohammed said: j0x said: the first movie only has like 15 minutes of new content on the last part of the movie while the second movie remakes the ending arc of the series into a more epic way, i highly recommend the second movie but you got to watch at least the new footage on the first movie Thats interesting, the ending made even more epic? I have to watch this.. yep just watch the 2 movies especially the 2nd movie to see more epicness |
| Amazing series. Sucks Nia disappeared. |
| Overall I think this is one of the best anime series I have ever seen. No other anime has given me all sorts of emotions all the way through. The ending has to be my favourite part, just the most perfect way to end the series. This is the kind of anime I would watch many times and never get tired of it, along with Cowboy Bebop and samurai champloo. |
| So what was the thing at the start of the first episode all about? |
notsomacho said: So what was the thing at the start of the first episode all about? its just an alternate foreshadowing thing of Simon becoming badass on later parts of the story |
| and thats how you make a proper ending... Bittersweet, with no loose ends and didnt make you think of "the what-ifs, should-haves, and if-onlys" Just love every second of this anime.... 10/10 |
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