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| This was everything I expected from this anime. Amazing.... but why Nia? why did you have to dissapear?? :( Okay, I lied: I was expecting the very first scene of ep 1 to appear at some point. Maybe it was a scene from one of the previous wars, idk. 9/10 |
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| TTGL was EPIC. EPIC won't even do enough justice to show my praise for this space battle mecha anime. The entire ride was beyond my expectations, a 2007 anime that managed to earn itself a 10/10. The character development was spectacular, from young Simon to a mere legend, savior of the spiral race. This was an unforgettable journey, along with a plot that is out of this worldly fascinating, there was absolutely nothing else I longed to see. This was the Perfect anime that I had witnessed, the only downside is that my bar of a perfect anime has risen by miles. Yes, it was the most bad a** anime I have ever witnessed in my life. The ending, I am speechless by the immense amount of emotions that are exposed towards me. How can anyone ever forget that blazing victory and the legacy Gurren Lagann has left us? |
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| Like most people said, I really really wanted the scene from ep 1 to re-appear (althought it may have been not Simon!), Bittersweet ending (actually love it thought, I like those kind of scenes) and Simon, you'll always be a hero! Even if you are helping kids crack coconuts! |
ShinrinnyokuMay 24, 2018 10:36 AM
SaiDrew said: I was expecting the very first scene of ep 1 to appear at some point. Maybe it was a scene from one of the previous wars, idk. @Kotoriimbued They just forgot about it. (the anime was written on the fly, so things envisioned at first were changed, dismissed, etc) @deg It was an interview with one or two guys from the staff (director, writer maybe?) where they were remembering about the making. In english, I think. Sorry I can't give you an URL but I'm sure it was available on the Internet. |
Rei_IIIDec 16, 2018 12:33 AM
| What more could I say? IT WAS FUCKING AWESOME! |
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| An amazing ending. You don't get to see something like this often. |
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| So am I just drunk, or is there no way that two galaxies contain the same amount of energy as the big bang? But then again, "kick logic to the curb and make the impossible possible." But then again, is that even the way team Anti-Spiral rolls? |
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| When you can read in japanese and the credits spoils the "20 years in the future" ending Nice time rewatching this show. |
| The drill on drill bursting action was a bit much, but otherwise a great final episode. |
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| Good series, but not the masterpiece half of the fanboys rave about |
| After episode 8 I thought this was going to be about Simon becoming his own man after Kamina's death and the birth of a different type of masculinity, through his subsequent experiences, but then it wasn't that at all, since he...became just like Kamina and he acted more like him the more the anime went on, his walk off ending cements it, because he literally picks up the mantle. What's the point of making that distinction between him and Kamina in that one episode (when he used strategy over pure power) if in the end the age of the old heroes continues forever? Can their type even be considered 'old heroes' at this point? Taking it at face value Simon not being able to adjust to life in the city was a pretty cool touch. But the birth of the city means the death of those kinds of men or at least that's how it was supposed to be...but I guess as we see in the after-credits scene, being the guy that makes the path for others isn't really an enviable role. I honestly have a hard time pinning down what Simon's personality was/is, but it's easy to see him change around his role, but I don't think this show was really striving for complex character personalities, but their roles in the grand scheme and the meanings behind them. Also, this show doesn't really have character interaction either. I mean, we have to infer that Simon and Rossiu are friends because they pilot Gurren Lagann together, but they never speak to one another. I can't recall any time in which two characters spoke that didn't directly relate to the plot. Hell, Simon and Yoko barely say anything to each other. With such a large cast, it's weird that I don't have anything to say about many of the characters. Compared to the other Imaishi show I've seen (Kill la Kill) this was more thematically coherent, but it was also way more straightforward. It is really nice to see a show that isn't misanthropic though. The universe can literally press down on humanity, but we find a way. Forget everything else, it's really hard to hate that. I sort of have a problem with how Yoko only exists to be loved by Kamina and his double, but make the path and whatnot. But still good show, that I finally got around to watching after putting it off for forever. I don't think anyone can deny that this was pure spectacle as far as animation goes, especially the last episode and I just can't imagine what the production was like behind the scenes. For a series that is so popular amongst anime fans mainstream and otherwise I'd at least hope that it sparked an interest in the animation process in the hypedrones that flock to this, and maybe helped them understand the talent and hard work (and suffering) that goes into making something like this. Definitely glad I watched it, but wasn't really connected to it emotionally like so many others seem to be. @James_xeno it's a little too real, but it's certainly not lazy writing. Kamina is dead and Simon is left behind...that's sort of what happens to people who pave the way for the future. |
syncrogazerJun 9, 2019 8:56 AM
| First Post! YAAAA Ok, so i was very impressed with the series, yet i watched it a long time ago, but i certainly remember how awsome and emotional the final was. And that ending tho..... Anyway, i was impressed with this series, and it introduced Me to anime, im planning to rewatch it, if ill get the time to...  |
hypebeast-zoroJun 10, 2019 10:33 AM
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| MUCH, MOST, HELLOVA EPIC, but not too much thinking on the Plot itself from my point of view... that was an amazing ride, but if it had just two more cours it could have definitely ahow it's amazing parts! 9/10! Really Good, but not masterpiece |
| What epic final battle, the biggest mecha battle I have even seen so far with galaxies as projectiles! Lovely anime, with simple but eye candy battles and it was very firm to the ideals that the studio wanted to portrait by not need to think about it because it's already in your heart. My only complaint is that the ending is not the same/similar to the teasing of the first minutes of episode 1! Those minutes were the main reason that I was convinced to watch the rest of the series, they were the beacons of hope that no matter the trials that will suffer Simon, that would lead him to be the man that will create the heavens! I guess the modern term is that I got "clickbaited" but it was worthy. At least the studio took its time to give this anime a decent ending. |
| This was a great anime :) really liked how it ended :) |
| This anime is too epic to end, god damnit |
| That was just epic! The show always kept me on the edge of my seat and I it was so well executed. And that ending, oh that ending! The show leaves me with a fist and extended forefinger of triumph drilling towards the Heavens! Wow! 11/10! |
| "The will to live is stronger than anything else" |
| One of the worst anime i ever seen 4/10. |
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W8And said: One of the worst anime i ever seen 4/10. Bruh at least say why you hate it. Don't just say IT SUCKS then leave.. |
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MrIntellect said: Bruh at least say why you hate it. Don't just say IT SUCKS then leave.. Because no one cares but I'll tell you: 1- It's mecha 2- Lots of freindship power 3- Illogical at all 4- SO childish I either really dont understand why people love it that much |
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W8And said: MrIntellect said: Bruh at least say why you hate it. Don't just say IT SUCKS then leave.. Because no one cares but I'll tell you: 1- It's mecha 2- Lots of freindship power 3- Illogical at all 4- SO childish I either really dont understand why people love it that much 1. Soo mecha = bad?? I don't get your logic here. 2. The difference between the "Friendship Power" in this show & other shows is that TTGL isn't that much about power of friendship but about believing in oneself. The whole message of the show is that you can achieve great things by believing in your own capabilities and working hard for it even if it seems hopeless, so it works quite well. 3. I don't think it's illogical, it's just set in a different place with different world elements. It's set itself up to be a show with no limitations or strict rules. You could argue Steins;Gate is illogical because time travel is impossible or Hunter x Hunter is illogical because they can use Nen & do all kinds of shinanigns, but no one says they are illogical because they are set up in their own respective places where they can do that stuff. That's the same with TTGL. As Kamina said “Your drill is the drill that will pierce the Heavens!” which resonates well since it's a show with no limits. 4. Sadly you're not alone in thinking ttgl is immature or its appeal boils down to "hype" & "epic fights".. Of course the show's style won't appeal to everybody but i really think it's misunderstood. its really not that TTGL isnt deep, its just that the majority of people who thought it was dumb are too cynical to accept its message, no matter how it was executed they would have hated it anyway because they are too into the "darkness = depth" fallacy This video explains my point quite well, i suggest anyone that thinks TTGL is "immature" to watch it |
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| @MrIntellect I just hate mecha Anime (often beacuse i like code geass)because its illogical and stupid IMO Heh, i really dont care about that "message" if the Anime RATE isn't suitable for me. Hey, i said illogical not unrealistic.. However you said that this show has no limits..but why ? how ? there is no reason that means its illogical, but like HXH nen known as inner power or something like that so HxH is logical, just like that. It doesn't have to be dark to be mature.. But all the aspects of this anime are childish (Art, animation,characters,plot) it couldn't be mature.. that's impossible. TBH my english is too bad and i have Difficulties to express.. so sorry if you dont understand something. |
WIIXArdAug 28, 2020 4:49 AM
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| I have just one question: What was up with Simon's eye at the very end? Is Lordgenome inside of him somehow or..? |
| I cry every time I watch this episode |
| Shit, Simon is a gentleman. Best characther development ever |
| Fuck that I ain't going to accept this ending as the true ending, fucking bullshit  |
AuronAsimovMay 5, 2020 10:31 PM
| The end of an awesome ride, I thoroughly enjoyed this show. Overall 9/10 |
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| lol, how does Kamina have almost 30,000 favourites? I bet if he didn't die so early on and was in the remaining 19 episodes, a lot more people would get tired of him and his never ending high energy. Having a spirited main character die so early, can't believe so many people fell for that and added him to their favs lol.... |
| Just finished as well, enjoyable series... the nakama power is so over the top but i don't hate it as much as FT... well good guy died exist here unlike that trash FT. I kinda dislike the ending, the MC being alone left a bitter taste to me. 7/10 I can see why people rated this as the best but when im becoming old now, i kinda bored with this type of series, just not my cup of tea. |
| WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK WE ARE!!!!!???? |
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| What a journey this is. This battle is on multi universes scale lol, poor Simon and Nia |
| Anime is fun. |
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