Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann

Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann (2007)

EndedAnimation showAction, Adventure, Anime, Fantasy

In the distant future, people build their homes and raise domestic animals in subterranean caverns. As a result, they live in fear of the occasional earthquake and cave-in, and have been for hundreds of years. Jeeha is one such village. One day, a boy named Simon happens to find a small, shiny drill whilst digging to expand the village. At the same time, Kamina, a guy who believes that there is another land above the village, persuades a gangster to break through the ceiling in order to leave the cavern. Suddenly, an earthquake occurs and the ceiling collapses, followed by a big robot breaking through the ceiling. Kamina is now sure that there is a world above them. Recklessly, he begins to fight against the robot. At that moment, another person appears from the land above. It is a girl by the name of Yoko. With a rifle in hand, she had been tracking the robot. However, all she could do...

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Scheduleevery Friday at 11:00 (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E27The Lights in the Sky Are StarsSep 30, 2007
S01E26Let's Go, BuddySep 23, 2007
S01E25I Accept Your Last Wish!Sep 16, 2007
S01E24I'll Never Forget This Minute, This SecondSep 9, 2007
S01E23Let's Go, This is the Final BattleSep 2, 2007
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann first premiere?

Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann first premiered on April 1, 2007.

Who is the main character of Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann?

The main character of Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann is Simon.

Who are the other main characters in Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann?

The other main characters in Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann are Kamina, Yoko, and Nia.

What is the setting of Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann?

Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann is set in a future world where humans live underground due to the surface being uninhabitable.

What is the name of the mecha in Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann?

The name of the mecha in Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann is Gurren Lagann.

Who is the director of Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann?

The director of Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann is Hiroyuki Imaishi.

Who composed the music for Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann?

The music for Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann was composed by Taku Iwasaki.

What is the plot of Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann?

Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann follows the story of Simon and Kamina as they lead a rebellion against the Beastmen who are ruling over humanity. Along the way, they discover a powerful mecha that they use to battle their enemies.

How many episodes are there in Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann?

There are 27 episodes in Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann.

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Also known as

  • Gurren Lagann (United States)

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