Gurren Lagann English Sub & Dub

About Gurren Lagann

Meet Gurren Lagann (Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann), an action, adventure and comedy anime by Gainax (2007). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: Simon and Kamina were born and raised in a deep, underground village, hidden from the fabled surface. Kamina is a free-spirited loose cannon bent on making a name for himself, while Simon is a timid young boy with no real aspirations.

Along the way, one day while excavating the earth, Simon stumbles upon an unexplained object that turns out to be the ignition key to an age-old artifact of war, which the duo dubs Lagann. Using their new weapon, Simon and Kamina fend off a surprise attack from the surface with the help of Yoko Littner, a hot-blooded redhead wielding a massive gun who wanders the world above. In the aftermath of the clash, the sky is now in plain view, prompting Simon and Kamina to set off on a journey alongside Yoko to explore the wastelands of the surface.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Gainax, which means the visual identity of Gurren Lagann follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A community score of 8.6/10 puts it among the better-received action titles. It aired in 2007, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.