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Jun 25, 2014 6:36 AM

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lol "naked apes" I've never heard that anywhere >.> XD
haha side note Yoko wants the D
another EPic episode
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Aug 6, 2014 9:01 PM
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THe nude and penis part was pretty funnny. The gang up on the ship animation was pretty dam funny as well.Though what bugged me was that everyone kept calling for kamina and just ignored simon. He helps makes the super powered robot hell he started everything and everyone in this episode doesint seem to give 1 crap about him. It was just annoying.
Aug 16, 2014 3:38 PM
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I liked this episode but wouldn't call it perfect just because of the weak plot behind the ep.
Aug 17, 2014 11:08 PM

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So everyone's got gunmen now, so it should make for epic battle scenes. I'm excited to get to know the characters introduced if they decide to build on them - especially Isaak or whoever since he seems cool.

Not sure why so many people dislike the Kamina/Yoko moments. She was concerned that he and Simon were going to be killed so it's understandable. It didn't even seem like a romantic moment until there was that long pause of looking at each other. I know I'd definitely take Kamina/Yoko over Simon/Yoko (which seems more like younger brother/older sister to me) any day.
ChanaynayAug 20, 2014 3:17 PM
Aug 20, 2014 11:41 AM

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So how is it that a little boy''s crotch is shown without this show getting a "Mild Nudity" rating? Does nudity only apply to girls for some reason? -.-;

Anyway, this episode was pretty good. I've gotten over the manly spirit stuff, so it was a pretty fun watch. We're finally learning more about the Beastmen, and Gurren-Dai is finally coming together. It'd be nice if we got more depth going forward.

I don't understand the Kamina x Yoko complaints, though. It's certainly better than Simon x Yoko.
Sep 23, 2014 9:38 AM

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Apr 2014
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If that giant mecha was really only a fraction of their might, I'm looking forward to more epic battles.
Oct 15, 2014 12:24 AM

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The fight was hilarious. I just kept laughing
Oct 15, 2014 5:54 AM
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Kittenia said:
I don't think there was alot of Yoko x Kamina, I think she called out to him more because he was the one truly being reckless and Simon was agreeing with Yoko about retreating, it was convincing Kamina to leave, not Simon.

Anywho - this was a really good episode, things are getting exciting. The story is getting better and Simon was extremely awsome this episode, I don't see enough of him and I believed him to be the main character. I do not mind Kamina x Yoko though, they're good and I just love Yoko too much to dissagree with her likings. <3
Nov 8, 2014 9:57 PM

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Sep 2014
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Ok, so a giant dick robot shows up and everyone's all like

"It's too big!"
"It'll rip us apart!"

Then the dick robot thrashes them around and starts pulling apart Gurren Lagann; you can see the robot's bottom plates stretching apart as if that were his asshole

This imagery is hilarious
Nov 15, 2014 12:21 PM

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Aug 2014
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I liked the fight it was cool. I also like how the characters are beginning to bond and develop with each other. Its starting to add some depth and realism to their characters.
Dec 16, 2014 1:51 PM

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Woohoo at there being a fully team under Kamina's command now! Let's see how far they can go. I actually kind of like Yoko and Kamina together now, so I'd be ok with that if it happened.

The next episode is called "Farewell, Comrades" ;-;
Dec 21, 2014 2:54 PM

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So, finally watching this series due to all the accumulated hype over the years.
Not impressed yet. It has been slightly tiresome so far.

It doesn't outright annoy me so I guess I'll go thru with it.
LumeuuDec 21, 2014 2:59 PM
Dec 26, 2014 2:08 AM

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Feb 2013
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Great episode! Lots of action! That was a great idea Simon had. And looks like things are going to escalate even more the next episode.
Jan 23, 2015 4:36 PM

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Jun 2013
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Oh look, Simon did something smart! Also, will Yoko or anyone female ever get to pilot a gunman? It seems a bit unfair that only guys are piloting them (so far anyways). I liked this one though, and the upcoming battles sound exciting, too.
Feb 4, 2015 11:18 AM

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Jun 2013
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Great action in this episode. Next episode seems to looks even better from the preview. Let's see what it has in store for us!
Mar 30, 2015 8:49 AM

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Jan 2012
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That modified human again.he is so boring

Sep 7, 2015 5:17 AM

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Mar 2012
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People like this crap?2/5
End Zionazism
Sep 22, 2015 12:37 AM
Ceasefire NOW

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Mikasa said:
People like this crap?2/5


Maybe you can list out why every episode is crap? Might make a meaningful discussion.


That long pause scene before 22 minutes. Was that really necessary?
Nov 16, 2015 10:45 AM

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Apr 2013
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Normally I'm all for the standard pairings in pretty much every show I watch. But Kamina x Yoko? Nope, not feeling it at all.
Feb 16, 2016 8:28 PM

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I really really dislike how Simon is always being overlooked even though he's been at least half of the reason every battle was won and even more so fighting that base/boss. Either way, I just hope it doesn't go on like this for ever. He actually reminds me of Mikasa from iron blood orphans! just like him, scaled down proportionately of course.

Good episode by the way
Onei
Sep 14, 2016 8:19 AM

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Jul 2016
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Major episode and done great
Around the gif~
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Nov 23, 2016 1:38 PM

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In terms of story, yeah it's pretty good so far, progression is great. As for the characters, I'm still having a hard time getting used to the characters. Simon is just too wimpy, I hope he dies (although he is somewhat starting to get a bit better) and Kamina is just overly-confident, it's annoying as well. I mean I guess they do balance each other out, but still. Like most people, I'm still not a fan of Kamina x Yoko, but as long as Kamina changes and gets rid of his "I'm the best, never give up" attitude, only then will I accept him and Yoko. Hm, was she going to confess at the end of the episode? :o

DoubleTalKingReu said:
Dunno if it's already been said but almost everything to do with that mobile fortress was a sexual inuendo. There are a lot of them in this series, even when there doesn't appear to be much of its fanservice.

Glad I'm not the only one to notice this... "It's big, it's huge, it's gigantic, it's massive!" sssmmmmhhhhhhh


caught in the wonder
Dec 3, 2016 6:22 AM

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Nov 2016
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Good episode apart from the Yoko x Kamina scene.. Kamina is annoying to me and Yoko is the main thing that I like about the show. I personally think Simon x Yoko would be much better. Simon needs some love. At the moment it seems like the stereotypical case of the bad boy gets all the chicks 4/5
Jan 21, 2017 1:12 AM

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That giant Gunmen Fortress looks both phallic and badass! The ladies exclaiming on how big it is really gives out some naughty thoughts~

That fight was awesome. How Simon devised such a plan to incapacitate the S.S Gorilla is admiring. Kamina beat up and threw caution to the wind with his reckless determination tho.

Team DAI Gurren has been formed~ So many new faces inspired by the Hijacking Rebellion! More knowledge about Lagann's takeover ability and that KaminaXYoko ship I don't really feel.

The Volcano has erupted and the fight of a lifetime is about to begin.








Apr 13, 2017 2:33 AM

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Kamina was very reckless but it somehow worked. He really needs to be more careful from now on though.

Simon really came through in this episode, that was great thinking by him.

They made a lot of good allies by the looks of it.

Kinda funny how Kamina is the one who says i'm fired up, Simon has the same VA as Natsu Dragneel.
LukesYGO_WSonYTApr 17, 2017 4:50 PM
Aug 14, 2017 5:48 AM

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Kittenia said:
I don't think there was alot of Yoko x Kamina, I think she called out to him more because he was the one truly being reckless and Simon was agreeing with Yoko about retreating, it was convincing Kamina to leave, not Simon.


I feel better after reading this. I'd really hate to see Simon being singled out. At first I thought everybody was only calling out to Kamina because he plays the leader role but this makes much more sense.
Dec 13, 2017 3:12 PM

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Now everyone has a gunman. It's all coming together now. Time for the victory march.
May 1, 2018 12:37 AM

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wait this was intense everyone has robots now....
Nov 14, 2018 9:31 AM

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Apr 2018
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Nice episode in which we learned more about the Gunmen.

Apr 16, 2019 8:27 PM

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Feb 2017
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This show just got a lot more mecha.
May 26, 2019 8:29 AM

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Jul 2016
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Good episode, spiral king… hmmm
Jun 20, 2019 5:15 PM

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Repairing one's Gunman with FIGHTING SPIRIT!

A second time round (I watched the movies first), the way they sunk the Dai-Gunzan is still genius.

TEAM DAI GURREN (Great Red Lotus)

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Aug 28, 2020 12:53 AM
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Hype fight! Especially that kick to Viral's gunman. My boy Simon finally did something on his own. He needs more love.

Hooh, next is episode 8. I've heard a lot about this episode. Mostly the "Never forget" part. I'm ready, bring on the feels!
Dec 15, 2020 4:36 AM

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fr though why does this anime have great animation T-T
Oct 30, 2021 2:55 AM

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Now that was epic. The animation was so fucking good!! I wanna know about this 'Spiral King' or whatever. And once again the main cast can't rest, something keeps happening, I love it! I really like how Simon has become more confident now <3

I'm really excited to watch the next episode!

4/5


"FALL OFF YOUR HORSE!" - Gyro Zeppeli
Dec 14, 2021 9:00 AM
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Nov 2020
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Ah yes, good ole Kamina.
My man is about to lead his first battle, the first of many
Apr 12, 2022 5:21 AM
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I have feeling that next episode is going to be amazing, simon character have really improved since 1st episode. And Kamina is amazing character. Yoko was going to say it but the fight has already started!

And helix king is the final boss of the anime!
May 31, 2022 10:04 PM

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The characters definitely are getting better, they aren't as mindlessly crazy as before. I don't get why Simon keeps thinking about Yoko though, does he like her or something?
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Sep 17, 2022 1:24 AM
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damn this was a great episode lol
Nov 16, 2023 7:28 PM

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Man this was a great episode. Action scenes were pretty intense there. Simon did pretty good here too just tricking the moving base into surrounding him and then send it plummeting down below by drilling away the ground it’s on. Looks like the boys and Yoko have gotten themselves an army now and I await to see what happens next with them.

Plus the fight scenes with Viral was really cool as well not much to say but it was a great episode all the same.
Jan 17, 10:30 PM

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This show has top tier animation. This is basically the top that all animation studios should aim for. I can feel the love behind every scene built and every transition. This is something you don't get in adaptations. An anime original that's built in-house by staff that want to make the show succeed can't ever fail.

The lack of realism and cartoonish consequences behind every fight and sequences make it hard to take this show seriously. But maybe I should just should looking for realism and just enjoy the show. The way the mechs just repair themselves from "spirit" is really funny tho. Really make you want to think of them as living creatures and part of the crew like a gigantic pokemon.
Jan 25, 6:51 PM
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WHY? WHY????????????????????????????????
Feb 28, 10:03 PM

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wow it's going to kick off hard
Jul 6, 12:44 AM

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Nice episode. Too much kamina x yuko though, I prefer kamina x me
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Sep 22, 10:21 AM
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Kamina was acting pretty braindead, simon came in clutch yet damn near no credit. Kamina and Yoko seems stupid to me I disaprove, I prefer her and Simon, Kamina already has a flock of women that are into him. I feel like they should've at least suffered some consequences for their actions. I like the slow reveal of more and more of the world e.g the capital and stuff.
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meu deus oque eu acabei de assitir
Dec 8, 6:05 AM
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i just love these kinda animes
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