Gurren Lagann
In their closed-off underground village, Kamina and Simon chafe at the limits imposed by the village elder. Yet all this will change, when Simon stumbles across a fantastic device - just as the village's peace is broken by a violent intrusion.
- 2007-2007
- 1 season
- Ani-Monday
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction
- TV-14
In their closed-off underground village, Kamina and Simon chafe at the limits imposed by the village elder. Yet all this will change, when Simon stumbles across a fantastic device - just as the village's peace is broken by a violent intrusion.
Season 1 Episode Guide
27 Episodes 2007
Episode 1
Bust Through the Heavens with Your Drill!!
26 mins
The story of the distant future. The human has lived in the underground for a long time. Simon, the boy who digs to expand the village, finds a shining small drill. Kamina, the guy who lives in the village same as Simon, yearns for the ground.
Episode 2
Ore ga norutte ittenda!!
Mon, Jul 28, 2008 25 mins
With the mysterious Lagann in hand, Kamina and Simon take Yoko back to her home village of Ritona. Life on the surface world catches up to Kamina and Simon, as they find themselves assisting in defending against a new Gunman threat and the Beastmen who pilot them.
Episode 3
Who Do You Think You Are, Having Two Faces!?
24 mins
Yoko goes hunting with Kamina and Simon. They encounter a beastman named Viral in a hunting-ground.
Episode 4
Kao ga ôkerya erai no ka!?
24 mins
In order to take the fight to the Beastmen and their Gunmen, Team Gurren sets out from Littner Village to strike a possible Gunmen rallying point. Along the way, they encounter the eccentric Black Siblings, as well as the prospects of having to defeat a multi-faceted enemy on empty stomachs. Directed by guest Osamu Kobayashi.
Episode 5
Ore ni wa sappari wakaranê!
24 mins
Team Gurren's continuing journey brings them to an underground village, where society mandates a humbling existence and the worship of Gunmen as divine beings. After leaving the village, Team Gurren is joined by Rossiu, the adopted son of the village chief, and two children, Gimmy and Darry.
Episode 6
Temê ra zen'nin yu atari shi ya gare!!
24 mins
Having picked up new members in their last adventure, Team Gurren continues onwards to the Gunmen rallying point. However, not everything is as it seems to be at a slight pit stop at a hot springs getaway in the middle of nowhere.
Episode 7
Sore wa omae ga yarunda yo!!
24 mins
More details of the Beastman Empire are revealed as Thymilph, one of the Four Divine Generals of the mysterious Spiral King, arrives to support Viral's Enki, with the massive mobile Gunmen fortress, the Dai-Ganzan. Seizing the opportunity to land a great victory, Kamina and Simon pilot the Gurren-Lagann against seemingly overwhelming odds.
Episode 8
Abayo, dachi kô
24 mins
Having temporarily stalled Viral and Thymilph in the last skirmish, the Team Gurren and their newly arrived allies join forces as "Team Dai-Gurren" and launch a decisive strike against the regrouping Gunmen force. The massive battle violently reaches its conclusion, but a great loss is suffered in the process.
Episode 9
Hitotte ittai nani desu ka?
24 mins
Team Dai-Gurren managed to take control of the enemy fortress, but is still mourning on Kamina's death, especially Simon. After falling off a cliff, he notices a Gunman throw a capsule into a deep valley. Simon inspects it and finds he is able to open it with the same drill key he uses to pilot Lagann, and inside is a young human girl named Nia, but their introduction is cut short when an enemy Gunman appears.
Episode 10
Anikitte ittai dare desu ka?
24 mins
Because Nia's identity was revealed, it confuses the team. Nia makes an effort to become familiar with them.
Episode 11
Shimon, te o dokete
Mon, Sep 15, 2008 25 mins
Nia supports Simon who isn't yet recovered from the death of Kamina. Meanwhile, Guame is interested in Lagann and thinks of a plan in order to obtain it.
Episode 12
Yôko-san, onegai ga arimasu.
Sun, Sep 14, 2008 24 mins
Team Dai-Gurren go across the sea on the way to enemy capital, Teppelin. Adiane and Viral attack them from under the water.
Episode 13
Minasan, tân to meshiagare.
Mon, Sep 22, 2008 24 mins
Nia wants to help the team out. Cytomander and Viral attack from the sky. Yoko decides to pilot Gurren because Rossiu is badly out of shape.
Episode 14
Mina-san, gokigen yô.
Mon, Sep 22, 2008 24 mins
One month has passed since the battle with Viral, and it's the sixth day of the battle for Teppelin. Guame and Cytomander with their troops confront Team Dai-Gurren.
Episode 15
Watashi wa ashita e mukaimasu.
Mon, Sep 29, 2008 24 mins
Teppelin begins to collapse. Also it begins the final battle against Lord Genome.
Episode 16
Shôshû-hen
Mon, Sep 29, 2008 24 mins
The journey of Simon's boyhood. Compilation episode.
Episode 17
Anata wa nani mo wakatte inai
Mon, Oct 6, 2008 24 mins
7 years have passed since the fall of Teppelin. A new capital named Kamina-city has been built, and the human advanced in civilization. However, Simon and Rossiu feel very anxious about Lord Genome's last words.
Episode 18
Kikasete morauzo kono sekai no nazô
Mon, Oct 6, 2008 24 mins
The unknown enemy appears, and the humans are confused. Simon is informed about an enemy from an unexpected person.
Episode 19
Ikinokorun da don'na shudan o tsukatte mo
Mon, Oct 13, 2008 24 mins
Simon drove back an enemy. When he returned to Camina-city, he was arrested.
Episode 20
Kami wa doko made bokura o tamesu
Mon, Oct 13, 2008 25 mins
Simon meets Viral again in the prison. Meanwhile, Rossiu pushes ahead a evacuation plan of the human, but the time left for them is really small.
Episode 21
Anata wa ikinokorukebi hito da
Mon, Oct 27, 2008 24 mins
Yoko changed her name and she has lived quietly as a teacher of the elementary school.
Episode 22
Sore ga boku no saigo no gimu da
Mon, Oct 27, 2008 24 mins
Arc-Gurren goes into space. But soon after, a large energy blast comes from the moon.
Episode 23
Ikuzo saigo no tatakai da
Mon, Nov 3, 2008 24 mins
Team Dai-Gurren keeps the Anti-Spirals attack off. Meanwhile, Rossiu goes to his home, Adai.
Episode 24
Wasureru mono ka kono ippun' ichibiyô o
Mon, Nov 3, 2008 24 mins
The team aim at the mother planet of the Anti-Spirals beyond the dimensional wall.
Episode 25
Omae no ishi wa uketotta!
Mon, Nov 10, 2008 24 mins
Anti-Spirals make an attack in waves against the team. The universe changes to high-density water, Super Galaxy Dai-Gurren starts to sink.
Episode 26
Ikuze dachi kô
Mon, Nov 10, 2008 24 mins
Anti-Spiral shuts the mind of the crew members into a multiverse.
Episode 27
Ten no hikari wa subete hoshi
Mon, Nov 10, 2008 24 mins
The grand finale, with Simon, Yoko the mecha Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann and all their crewmates fighting for their lives, as well as for their home planet, Earth, in the epic final battle against the Anti-Spiral.
