So last time, I introduced Tengan Toppa Gurren Lagan. A series that pays homage to old school anime and introduced viewers to a new style of animation. Today, I’ll discuss the series in detail.
The backdrop
A world where humans are forced to live in subterranean city’s by a different race of oppressors from above. This changes when Simon finds a device that changes men’s entire fate.
The characters
Similar to Evangelion, the main protagonist is a young boy named Simon. He pilots the Lagann, a red mecha. A total throw back to Shinji from Eva. Through the series, he goes from a very timid joe, to an able and firm leader. This transition is done within a considerable amount of time and expands the character quiet nicely.
The Lagann’s 2nd pilot, Kamina, is a total throw back to the 1970s mecha pilot. He is the guy we all want to hang out with, 24/7. Kamina always knows what to say,when to say it and bets it all in one shot. A lot of the show’s soul and tones mostly come from his views. Kamina’s ideals and drive, go above and beyond NO MATTER WHAT!. Kamina takes Simon under his wing and toughens him up by instilling a will of iron into the boy’s spine.
Then we have Yoko, the very very hot and sexy Sniper who is the main supporting lead. Armed with a sniper rifle and full on arsenal of FAN SERVICE(many purposely done pantie shots). She is clearly the sex appeal of the show and steals almost every panel. She is the one who is burdened with most of the mental pain.
Conclusion
Whow! wait! what do we have here?? omg look O_O it’s the 1st Ep, wow you’re in luck! Give it a whirl, I never met anyone who did not like it and I would actually buy this. It is Gainax and it is new, you cant go wrong with it ^_^
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