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Jul 1, 2020 2:57 AM
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I remember when this first aired, Kamina’s death hit me somewhat hard back then. I’m a bit older now, I’ve lost some loved ones, grown older and wiser and I am rewatching this show.. This shit hit me way harder. The fact they make you think he’s dead, but then bring him back for the finishing move, only to confirm ‘yep, he’s 100% dead’ in a beautiful Ashita no Joe homage animation. Amazing.

I remember growing to hate this show due to how hyped it was and seeing constant forum avatars and signatures when it was at the height of its popularity. Now looking back on it, I think that popularity was truly justified.
Jul 19, 2020 9:37 PM

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Sep 2016
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I... I didn't expect this to happen this quick...
Jul 20, 2020 10:46 AM

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Feb 2019
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Kamina noooooooooo D:, aniki don't die plz

Gosh, I hate simon now for his jealousy
Anime is fun.
Jul 28, 2020 10:16 AM
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Dec 2019
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I had a sinking feeling that Kamina was going to die at some point, but I did NOT think it would be this soon. Wow. That was a serious gut punch.
Aug 4, 2020 8:24 PM

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Aug 2020
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Bruh.....whhyyyyyy..... :_(
"Incredible Valor! Respectable Muscles!"
Aug 17, 2020 1:57 AM

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Apr 2015
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The first half clocks at 180 dfph(Death Flags Per Hour)
Aug 28, 2020 1:32 AM
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Jul 2019
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I already know episode 8 is going to be emotional. I expected something will happen to Kamina. I prepared myself for it. But fuck, I still couldn't take it. That "Later, buddy" is the one that broke the dam. Shit.

Rest in peace Kamina. Never forget.
Sep 15, 2020 9:57 AM

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Still gets me every time.

Novels I have read/am reading pending approval: since November 10 2022
Nov 21, 2020 10:55 AM

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Jan 2017
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i feel disrespected by this episode ;___;; why kill off an amazing character. he was the only one who always managed to make me smile
Dec 20, 2020 7:33 PM

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May 2020
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KAMINAAAAAA Best boi is ded:( Now it's time to cry:(
Dec 22, 2020 8:23 PM
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Oct 2019
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Well that hurts. Kamina never runs away.

EDIT: Just started getting some FLCL vibes (looked it up and they're the same studio).
Dec 29, 2020 10:52 PM

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May 2020
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Just watched the series for the first time this past week and Kamina's death really hit hard. One of the best early deaths in any series right up there with a certain someone from Full Metal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
Jan 5, 2021 3:33 AM

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Sep 2018
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This is the best episode because that annoying faggot cumina dies
Jan 23, 2021 4:36 PM

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Jul 2020
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pain.                           

Mar 27, 2021 9:51 PM

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Mar 2021
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wow, that really hit like a truck. tbh dropped it early on because of the monster of the week vibe it gave off but after picking back off this ep shows this it has something else to offer.
Apr 17, 2021 12:48 PM
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That was quite possibly the closest to perfect an episode of television can get.
The first half had some amazing character moments, team Gurren is great. And that fight... was one of the best animated fights I have ever seen, possibly the best. And then that ending... I thought he wasn't dead at first, but I guess i was wrong.
I was wrong about this show, this was amazing. Though I'm curious how the laT two thirds are going to be without in my opinion the best character.
May 1, 2021 8:42 PM

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Apr 2020
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That had to happen and I commend the writers for making it happen a third of the way into the show. This show had to be Simon's story otherwise there would have been no character arc. The narration clues us in that the story was about Simon realizing his destiny.

Still a gut punch of an episode though. Kamina casts a long shadow over this show.
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May 17, 2021 12:55 AM
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Jan 2021
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I saw this coming when yoko and kamina became couple. I don't have words to describe this episode and now I just hope Simon could become a more interesting character.(at least for me)

And for Kamina, he died like a men. Respect++++++++
Jun 29, 2021 7:43 AM
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Mar 2020
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Too shocking for me to even be able to cry, but Kamina death was painful, can't believe it happened so early, not even at 1/3 of the series. This was by far the first really great episode of the show. I wonder how it will continue.
Jul 7, 2021 8:12 PM

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Jul 2020
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It’s all fun and games till that happens
Jul 30, 2021 5:35 AM
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May 2021
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This hit me more than any thing ever I have ever seen. I knew he was gonna die, but I never knew like this. This might be one of the best episodes I have ever seen.

"Believe in the Simon who believes in you"
"Just who the hell do you think we are?!"
Jul 31, 2021 9:41 AM
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Sep 2014
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the anime got better after he wasn't in it anymore
Aug 30, 2021 2:55 AM

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it still hits hard after all these years
Oct 9, 2021 7:29 AM
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Feb 2021
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I was unfortunately spoiled that he will die, but I never thought that his death will come this fast and sudden . Also I instantaneously knew the foreshadowing of his death when he made a promise to Yoko. His death literally made me shed my tear and I wish he wouldn't have died. Now see you didn't even fulfill your promise you made to her but worst you live everybody so soon and alone. Anyway, he will be always the best bro for me.
Oct 14, 2021 12:47 PM

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I knew what was coming because I got spoiled (yeah, I even got spoiled the very episode in which it happened), but still... I'm sad. Turns out I was much more attached to Kamina than I thought I was.

There's rain coming from my eyes. Rip you crazy boy. I'll miss you.
Oct 31, 2021 5:19 AM

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WOW ALREADY? I never expected this to happen so early... I'm sure Simon will have some impactful flashbacks of Kamina during his fights at least.

He really went out with a bang. That "GIGA DRILL BREAK!" sequence was phenomenal, I cried tears of excitement!! What a badass death.




Nov 24, 2021 3:21 AM

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Oct 2020
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I was not ready for this episode :(((
The episode was so nice and wholesome, Kamina and Yoko even kissed but it escalated quickly.. I can't believe that Kamina is dead. He was such a cool and badass character. May he rest in peace <3

5/5 episode


"FALL OFF YOUR HORSE!" - Gyro Zeppeli
Dec 14, 2021 9:02 AM
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Nov 2020
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Kamina is one of the dopest anime character’s ever.. and he gets killed only 8 eps in.. tf
Dec 20, 2021 4:29 AM
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Aug 2021
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I'm blaming yoko.
Dec 20, 2021 5:26 AM

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Jul 2021
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Damn... Just... Damn... Kamina was my favourite character and I didn't expect him to die so early on. I legit teared up at the end of the episode.

It's impressive how I feel sympathy for Kamina in just 8 episodes while other shows I barely feel bad for a character after 100 episodes.
Dec 20, 2021 4:27 PM

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Jul 2021
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Best character taken out so early....
Feb 3, 2022 8:24 PM

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Wtf? Wtf! That’s can’t be it? No way. Kamina literally carried this show. Why did this happen so early in the show. I’m shocked
 
Feb 25, 2022 4:45 AM
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Sep 2021
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Oh my heart went cold. Did not wanted this. I m crying. I saw it coming after tht kiss. Hope he returns in future and was killed only for story telling. Wanna see Kamina x Yoko till the end. Nah I cant control I m searching Google and gettin spoilers now. Hope he is alive. 😭😭
Apr 8, 2022 4:34 PM

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Well, That was expected! not a big surprise, but it really remains a wonderful and difficult scene to watch, despite of my disappointment with Yoko's silly love, that interfered with the main story line and the fate of its main characters and this is unbearable thing for sure, especially when it comes from a character who is nothing else but a fan service character...

Anyway, Kamina's death was necessary for Simon for sure! He was stealing all the lights from Simon.
I look forward to seeing Simon's fate know.
Apr 12, 2022 6:46 AM
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I didn't cried, because I cant in front of Kamina. What an amazing episode! I cant describe this episode other than saying, this was perfection.
Next episode is going to be hard to watch and a new character is going to be introduced!

I loved that Yoko kissed Kamina but I'm sad because simon loves Yoko. But I'm pleased that this romance thing will be over in this anime from now on!
May 25, 2022 7:12 PM

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Dec 2020
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The last couple episodes were just okay to me but this was a phenomenal episode.

From the time they kissed and the setting and dialogue that sent anime red flags in my brain immediately. I didn't want it to be true but I can't believe that they killed him off this early.

Jun 1, 2022 8:36 AM

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Feb 2021
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Humanity is fucked without Kamina, I had no idea they would actually kill of a main character this early on seeing how goofy this story takes itself
Jun 17, 2022 3:19 PM

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Rogersbase is finally watching this series. :) Yeah this episode really represented what the show was all about and it only gets better from here.



Jul 7, 2022 4:20 PM

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This episode was mixed with a lot of different kind of emotions. The first part was just great to see Kamina get his bag filled by Yoko. Sadly, Simon wasn't that happy with it. I don't think that he wanted to form a relationship with Yoko but he was merely thinking about losing his place and being the third-wheeler afterwards. Anyway, this was just the first part of the episode. The second part is where the real stuff comes down. A last battle against Viral and Monkey King Kong. Everything went smoothly until Simon couldn't concentrate anymore but Kamina punched some sense into him. As always, his spiritful speeches are something I always look out for. Simon gets back on his feet but sadly the one who gets pierced through is Kamina thanks to Monkey's gunmen. He kept getting hit from every single direction until he splattered blood everywhere. This was already a hint to his death. Simon went crazy but after hearing his brother's voice, he started to calm down. One last fight until his last breathe. Kamina death as a hero, a warrior and a fucking legend of a character. He instantly became one of my favorite characters and he sadly won't be returning. Not going to check the prologue again but I think it's just Simon who's going to become an insane character. What a fucking episode..


“You yourself have to change first, or nothing will change for you!”
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Aug 5, 2022 6:51 AM
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Jul 2019
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NOOOOOO I CANT BELIVE IT I THOUGHT HE WOULDNT ACTUALLY DIEEEE fav anime characterin a while omg
Aug 28, 2022 8:15 PM
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Oct 2020
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Bad writing to create more sudden drama was some of the laziest writing i have ever seen
Sep 24, 2022 7:36 PM
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Mar 2021
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kamina died lol the the the the the the the the the tyhe
Oct 3, 2022 7:20 AM

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Jul 2019
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I never would have expected that a typical shounen anime can kill an important character so early in the story. Huge respect.
Nov 7, 2022 1:31 AM

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Jan 2021
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You can’t do this to me man it shouldn’t be this way it’s too soon for Kamina to die smh so this was really their last combination it’s kinda sad well never get to see another Brotherly Heaven Piercing Gurren Lagann !! combination again
Nov 21, 2022 8:29 AM
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Apr 2019
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J'aime bien le système de pouvoir, l'histoire et le développement des personnages.
Jan 21, 2023 10:15 AM
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Jun 2017
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got it long way coming, rip bozo
Mar 28, 2023 8:30 AM
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Mar 2017
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"Later, Buddy..."
One of the most amazing episodes I've ever watched in my life. It was clear what would happen but it was still difficult to accept.
Apr 6, 2023 7:01 PM
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Jul 2020
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I didn't find it shocking at all, ngl. Even though I knew about death, I couldn't feel sadness with Kamina's death, since Simon
For me it is much more important than him. When the anime puts them as rivals in love and kills him soon
then all i can think is "Simon won" when in reality he is sad he lost
his biggest supporter, but I can't sympathize with Simon's pain because their relationship
it was nothing but "You can do it" and stuff like that and Simon wasn't portrayed as a HUGE loser
whose miserable life was saved by Kamina, he was just a lame boy who had a lunatic guy
encouraging him to do great things. Despite everything, I'm still hyped, as even though it's not emotionally impactful, the story will be heavily impacted and I want to see where it goes.
Apr 8, 2023 12:51 PM
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NooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
May 1, 2023 5:42 AM

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What the fuck... I can't believe that he really died. It made me so sad since Kamina was by far my favourite character. I don't know how the anime is going to look without him.
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