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Ryomou Shimei
Original at dannychoo.com
• Sat, Nov 14
An article by Liz Ohanesian in the LA Weekly covers Dollfie Dreams and Gurren Lagann Yoko. The article even made it to the top page of digg.com spreading the knowledge of Dollfies to more of the Internet population. Since I adopted and started to post more and more photos, I notice many DC reade...
Opinion: Gurren Lagann
Original at dannychoo.com
• Thu, Oct 29
Cute yokogao. Yoko Gao [横顔] means "side of face." Tush is a bit flat. Lovely stand too. The weight of the coat prevents Yoko from standing without the base. Good news for folks who don't like hair joins - non on Yoko. Yoko retailed for 8,190 yen back in August.
Gurren Lagann movies
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Sun, Oct 11
By Emerald Butterfly Hey guys~ I was wondering if anyone knew where I could watch the Gurren Lagann movies online? Gurren hen and Lagann Hen? Thanks so much is you can help! :D
I'm a new member and stuff
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Tue, Oct 6
By rain_normally So, if it's not any problem and it's not really bad manners for a first post or anything, I ... was hoping the knowledgeable people here might be able to provide some insights as to a couple of questions I have. ): I have -some- Japanese, probably enough to be able to get by and -figure out- what some...
Early character designs
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Sat, Sep 26
By Cynthia(shocker@comcast.net) So I found this video a while ago. It's a video of the "Natsu da! Drill da! Gurren Lagann Matsuri!" event from back in summer 2007. Here are the very first designs of Simon, Kamina, and Yoko (with some comments from the seiyuu): Kamina KITTAN!!" "That's Kittan!" "Onii-chan..."
OTOKO DO-AHOU! GURREN LAGANN Drama CD Translation (Pt. 2)
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Fri, Sep 18
By Cynthia(shocker@comcast.net) Leeron: It couldn't be... Kittan: Your father...? Lord Genome: Nia, it's been a while. Yoko: Kamina! Simon! Lord Genome: Nia, your playtime is now over. Lord Genome: What?! Simon: Of course! Me and Aniki's Gurren-Lagann won't lose so easily! Lord Genome: Kuro Nia? Lord Genome: Oh? You?
Fanart + "Hello there" + Fanfic: "Fragments"
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Fri, Sep 11
By Elycien XIII Hello~ I recently finished watching Gurren Lagann and it blew my mind. I have not been this obsessed with an anime in so, so long XD So clearly I had to join this community, and clearly I had to write fanfiction. Here it is, for your reading pleasure.
Fanfiction: Intro-Drabble
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Sun, Jun 21
By poptart_master Title: Dirty Clothes Characters: Simon-centric Warnings: Spoilers for Gurren Lagann up to episode 17. Summary: Simon always kept the dirty cloth tied around his arm. One Shot/Drabble-ish]
Yoko LittnerOriginal at dannychoo.com
• Sat, Jun 13
image ID#26935 This gorgeous 1/6 scale Kotobukiya figure of Yoko Littner is due out sometime this month and will retail for 9,450 yen. She some how landed in my lap while having a meeting last Friday ^^; image ID#26936 Has to be one of the nicest Kotobukiya figures so far. The quality is astoun...
Intro and a Fanfic. (:
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Sun, Jun 7
By towel_master Hello! I'm new to the comm. My name is Verg (or Towel Master), and I quite recently finished watching Gurren Lagann. My brother got me into it, and I am so glad he did! My favorite character is Viral. Rar. Title: This Life Rating: PG, language Genre: General Characters: Viral, Simon
More Lagann-hen images
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Sun, May 17
By Cynthia(shocker@comcast.net) First, some heart-meltingly sweet Simon/Nia: Oh Rossiu, couldn't you at least turn on the lights when you're trying to kill yourself? Badass Nia is badass (and showing more skin than would be allowed on television). SUPER TENGEN TOPPA GURREN LAGANN.
Press Release: Beez Entertainment at London Expo
Original at Toon Zone
• Fri, May 8
NY All going well in the world of cross-channel shipping we'll also have Volume 1 of Gurren Lagann both in regular and limited editions at the event fresh off the production line! We have 250 A3 Gurren Lagann posters to give away to people making ...
TALK LIVE ANIMATED:02
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Fri, May 8
By Cynthia(shocker@comcast.net) Specific scenes animators were in charge of- Kenichi Yoshida: Solvernia You Yoshinari: Giga Drill sequence Sushio: Simon VS Anti-Spiral fist fight Rakugaki Core Drill 2.75: Tengen Toppa Enki Durga/Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann OTP...?
Astro Toy with Rob Bricken: Gurren Lagann Figumate Vol. 1
Original at Anime News Network
• Sun, May 3
Canada - Rob Bricken, Rob Bricken It would be nice if Simon were shorter than the other characters, since he's a younger kid during the segment of Gurren Lagann these toys are from. I wish Simon could also sit in the Lagann's cockpit. But given how much love Konami has poured onto ...
Opinion: Touhou Goes Jazz!
Original at Anime Genesis
• Tue, Apr 21
By Benu Sort of a follow up to the Gurren Lagann Goes Jazz post, now it’s Touhou that goes jazz this time around. Sent to me by Moritheil over at Anime Diet and The Mortheil Review. This Touhou jazz/swing song and animation is done by the masters of flash animation and doujin music themselves IOSYS. It’...
Dolfie Yoko
Original at dannychoo.com
• Fri, Apr 17
Original text from Dancing Queen below.Volks updated their site with the Face of the very Anticipated Yoko and Nia Dolfies. While i'm not to keen on Nia i must find a way to own Yoko. Anyone willing to buy her for me? Pics here. Japan Probe - Japan news and entertainment (Subscribe)
Exciting Lagann-Hen News and HQ Scans from May's Anime Magazines!
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Wed, Apr 15
By 7thisgod(undead7th@gmail.com) In the 4th arc, the story is of the appearance of the final enemy, the Anti-Spirals, and the heroine Nia being revealed as the Anti-Spirals' Messenger. Then does that mean Nia will be getting a close-up in Lagann-hen? It seems that while the story may be the same, Lagann-hen is becoming a 'Gu...
How To: Gurren Lagann GlassesOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Apr 14
By rss@youtube.com (Aarontex40k) Author: Aarontex40k Keywords: Gurren lagann glasses how to Added: April 14, 2009
News Dump
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Wed, Mar 25
By Cynthia(shocker@comcast.net) Gah, so much stuff is coming out that I'm having trouble keeping track of it all. x_x<br /><br /> <a name="cutid1"></a> <u>Tokyo Anime Fair 2009 + Lagann-hen</u><br /><br /> So the Tokyo Anime Fair was held last week, and Gainax had a...
Hey, Answerman!
Original at Anime News Network
• Thu, Mar 19
Canada I gobble up new iterations of Getter Robo , Mazinger Z , Koutetsu Jeeg or even all-new takes on the genre like Gurren-Lagann , Heroic Age and Gravion because it's just plain fun to see the sorts of ridiculous mecha designs and characters that come out ...
How To: Drawing Video [Viral]Original at YouTube
• Tue, Mar 10
By rss@youtube.com (BipolarCucco) Author: BipolarCucco Keywords: TTGL GL Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Viral drawing draw doodle Added: March 10, 2009
Gurren Lagann Part 2 (also w/Limited Edition)
Original at Comics2Film
• Wed, Mar 4
CA Gainax shows us they do, as Gurren Lagann closes one story arc and opens another. In their battle against the armies of Lordgenome, Team Dai-Gurren has suffered a crippling blow with the death of Kamina. Simon must now pull himself together and emerge ...
"Shattered Angels": Not Exactly From Heaven
Original at Toon Zone
• Mon, Mar 2
NY And before you ask: No, I don't have a grudge against the mecha genre. I love Full Metal Panic, Godannar, Gurren Lagann, etc. The battles here are just plain unexciting, and often short-lived at that. I was also bothered by how contrived the fanservice ...
Akikan: empty plot + recycled jokes = throw-away anime
Original at Examiner.com
• Sun, Mar 1
At least when Gurren Lagann aired an episode looking like it was drawn by someone using their toes, somebody lost their job over it. Akikan almost seems to be doing it intentionally. The overall creativity of the characters left a lot to be desired as ...
Radio Gurren Lagann #55
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Mon, Feb 16
By Mew(GokuMew2@crosswithyou.net) Well now, about the English version. Yuri Lowenthal does the voice of Simon. Of course he did adult Simon's voice too. [[They were wondering in #54 if the same person did both kid Simon and adult Simon.]] I was used to Kakihara san's Simon so it took me a while to get used to Yuri but I think he improv...
Mahoromatic Collection
Original at Comics2Film
• Thu, Feb 5
CA - Some of the things that Mahoro does in combat reminded me a lot of Yoko from Gurren Lagann, just with smaller guns and a smaller chest. ...
Bandai Announces April Titles, Cancels Others
Original at Comics2Film
• Fri, Jan 30
CA - Also noted is that the Gurren Lagann Best Sound CD release planned for 03/17/2009 has now been outright canceled as well, though it will show up included in ...
Sci-Fi Channel to Air Rave Master
Original at Comics2Film
• Wed, Jan 21
CA - Two episodes of Rave Master will follow repeated episodes of Gainax’s Gurren Lagann. Rave Master, which was heavily edited for a previous run on the ...
Gurren Lagann Part 1 (also w/Limited Edition)
Original at Comics2Film
• Tue, Jan 13
CA - Prior to this review, my knowledge of Gurren Lagann was that it was another giant robot series from Gainax that contained plenty of its trademark "bounce" ...
Selling figumate Kamina City
Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann!
• Wed, Dec 10
By yakuri-moe Selling Gurren Lagann Figumate figurines! I have two one extra collection of Kamina City Vol. 2 (minus rares), so I'm offering them as a whole. Gurren Lagann: Kamina City Vol. 1 SOLD Gurren Lagann: Kamina City Vol. 2 Collection of 5 figurines (minus rare) is $45 US dollars. Sold together only.
How To: Drawing Harvest, 11-19-08 :: Dreams of the Quill v5
Original at dotq.org
• Wed, Nov 19
Notice that he’s got Simon’s glasses this time (fanart:Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann & Real Life). 2) Random dude walking with a bag on his shoulder (misc). 3) I keep telling myself, “Flak! You’ve got to learn how to draw girls! ...
Gurren Lagann: Season 1 Review
Original at IGN TV
• Tue, Nov 18
CA - Nov 18, 2008 But whichever way the show goes, Gurren Lagann is never boring. It started simple, with the story of a boy named Simon and his surrogate older brother ...
Anime Week in Reviews
Original at Comics2Film
• Sat, Nov 15
CA - Nov 15, 2008 Gurren Lagann Vol. #2: The second volume of Gurren Lagann brought more of the same stuff that made the first volume so great. However, there is a dramatic ...
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - Gurren Gakuenhen
Original at mizunaga (Blogspot)
• Thu, Nov 13
By Mizunaga(jarylchong@yahoo.com) They arrive at Dai Gurren Gakuen, where they meet Yoko, childhood friend of Simon. Yoko and Kamina began to argue over Simon, when Kittan shows up, and challenges Kamina. A wild Viral appears! Viral gives Simon two options, give Nia back, or fight him. Nia volunteers Simon to fight. LOL
Gurren Lagann
Original at Anime News Network
• Sat, Nov 8
Nia has become the agent of the Anti-Spiral forces, the Moon is coming to crash into the Earth and wipe everything out, and Simon has been quickly tried, convicted, and locked away awaiting execution as a scapegoat, but the worst is still yet to come.
Bandai Entertainment Announces New January Titles Including "GITS Innocence" Blu-ray
Original at Toon Zone
• Thu, Nov 6
By Speedy Boris A number of new titles have been announced for January '09 releases from Bandai Entertainment: Gundam SEED Destiny Collection 1 (Anime Legends): 1/13/09 - $49.98 Gurren Lagann Part 2: 1/6/09 - $39.98/$49.98 (limited edition) Gurren Lagann vol. 3 & 4: 1/6/09 - $24.98 each
Gurren Lagann: "That is My Last Duty" Review
Original at IGN TV
• Tue, Oct 28
CA - Oct 28, 2008 Simon's back in action, with Viral at his side. The Gurren Lagann takes out a bunch of the Mugan in one shot, but the moon starts firing out of beam cannons ... Gurren Lagann: "You Are One Who Ought to Survive" Review IGN all 2 news articles
Gurren Lagann: "How Far Will God Test Us?" Review
Original at IGN TV
• Tue, Oct 14
CA - Oct 14, 2008 by Ramsey Isler October 14, 2008 - The moon is crashing into the Earth, Simon is in jail, the Gurren Lagann is wrecked, and Rossiu's on a power trip. ... Gurren Lagann: "We Will Survive By Any Means Necessary" Review IGN all 2 news articles
Toon Zone Goes to New York Anime Festival 2008 (UPDATED Sept 28, 2008)
Original at Toon Zone
• Sun, Sep 28
By Ed Liu The New York Anime Festival is underway in New York City at the Jacob K. Javtis Convention Center, and Toon Zone News is on the scene. Below are links to all of our convention coverage. Keep watching this article for further updates, including more panel reports, news items from the show floor...
NYAF2008: Oliver, Hebert, and Blum with Bandai and Aniplex at "Gurren Lagann" Panel
Original at Toon Zone
• Sat, Sep 27
By Ed Liu When asked whether they ever talk with the original Japanese actors about their roles, Blum said, "I wish we could," since none of them speak Japanese. However, Yoshida did say that sometimes, people working on shows get to meet their Japanese counterparts at anime conventions, which ha...
Anime Talk: Code Geass, Bleach, DBZ, and more!
Original at DVD Talk
• Sat, Sep 20
This month and every month Anime Talk brings you the latest information and reviews on Japanese Animation. The dust hasn't quite settled yet from the anime industry's turmoil, but there are some silver linings in the clouds ahead. FUNimation has started releasing Geneon shows, ADV and VI...
DVD Talk Review: Gurren Lagann 3
Original at DVD Talk
• Mon, Sep 8
The 27 episode Gurren Lagann hit Japanese airwaves in April of 2007 and enjoyed a decent amount of success. Produced by Gainax and directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi (who worked on FLCL) it developed a cult following both in Japan and here in ...
CATCH A LUCKY STAR AND PIERCE THE HEAVENS AT ANIME EXPO® 2008 WITH BANDAI AND AMERICAN COSPLAY PARADISE!
Original at Anime Genesis
• Fri, Jun 6
By Benu About Bandai Entertainment Bandai Entertainment Inc. is a subsidiary of Namco Bandai Holdings (USA) Inc. and the premier distributor of Japanese animation on DVD and programming for television broadcast in North America. Titles include THE
Opinion: Unfashionably Late With Final Gurren Lagann Thoughts
Original at KT
• Sun, Oct 14
By KT Kore Series Rating: 4/5 Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann has got to be the ultimate in the “turn your brain off and watch” style of anime. This could be regarded as a good thing, or perhaps, a bad thing depending on how one looks at it. As for this viewer, it tended to be a little bit of both. Though [...]
Opinion: Catch-Up Block: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 05-10
Original at KT
• Sat, Jun 9
By KT Kore Episode 5 “I Don’t Understand It At All!” Episode 6 “You’re Gonna Bathe Till You’re Dizzy!!” Episode 7 “That’s Why You Do It!” Episode 8 “Farewell Comrades!” Episode 9 “Just What Exactly is a Human?” Episode 10 “What Kind of Person was Your Brother?”
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 04
Original at KT
• Fri, Apr 27
By KT Kore I guess I should talk about the animation in this episode since that seems to be a hot topic recently and has even shaken up the production staff on Gurren Lagann over at GAINAX. Honestly, since I watch loads of older anime from the 70s and 80s, the animation in this episode really didn’t bothe...
Opinion: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 03
Original at KT
• Sat, Apr 21
By KT Kore So it looks like it’s “mission start” for the Gurren Brigade and the cast is all assembled. I wonder if Viral has any associates. That would make the enemy faction a lot more fun to watch, since so far we’ve only seen Viral and a couple of those weird monster things. Rock on, Gurren Lagann, rock on.
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 02
Original at KT
• Sun, Apr 15
By KT Kore GAINAX did a damn good job on the second episode as the animation quality didn’t drop off one bit. In fact, I’d say it was even a bit better. I think Imaishi’s style shined even more in this episode, as we saw all the crazy and unrealistic mecha action with animation with bright colors and hardly...
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 01
Original at KT
• Wed, Apr 4
By KT Kore Rating: 4/5 Director: Hiroyuki Imaishi Music: Taku Iwasaki Character Design: Atsushi Nishigori Studio: GAINAX “Pierce the Heavens With Your Drill!” Damn, that was pretty awesome and a ton of fun to watch. This is definitely a Hiroyuki Imaishi show as things were just insane. The very fir...
Gurren Lagann - The Trailer
Original at KT
• Thu, Feb 15
By KT Kore Anyhow, the trailer surprised me a bit. I was expecting the typical Hiroyuki Imaishi-style crazy animation, but this seemed a bit more constrained than his usual. Of course it already has some pretty outlandish looking character design, so the craziness is made up for somewhat. I hope that...