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November of 2009

 

Rate Ryomou Shimei

Original at dannychoo.com external link    Sat, Nov 14

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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...

Rate Opinion: Gurren Lagann

Original at dannychoo.com external link    Thu, Oct 29

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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.

Rate Gurren Lagann movies

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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

Rate I'm a new member and stuff

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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...

September of 2009

 

Rate Early character designs

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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..."

Rate OTOKO DO-AHOU! GURREN LAGANN Drama CD Translation (Pt. 2)

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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?

Rate Fanart + "Hello there" + Fanfic: "Fragments"

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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.

June of 2009

 

Rate Fanfiction: Intro-Drabble

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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]

Rate Yoko LittnerVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at dannychoo.com external link    Sat, Jun 13

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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...

Rate Intro and a Fanfic. (:

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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

May of 2009

 

Rate More Lagann-hen images

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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.

Rate Press Release: Beez Entertainment at London Expo

Original at Toon Zone external link    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 ...

Rate TALK LIVE ANIMATED:02

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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...?

Rate Astro Toy with Rob Bricken: Gurren Lagann Figumate Vol. 1

Original at Anime News Network external link    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 ...

April of 2009

 

Rate Opinion: Touhou Goes Jazz!

Original at Anime Genesis external link    Tue, Apr 21

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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’...

Rate Dolfie Yoko

Original at dannychoo.com external link    Fri, Apr 17

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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)

Rate Exciting Lagann-Hen News and HQ Scans from May's Anime Magazines!

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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...

Rate How To: Gurren Lagann GlassesVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Apr 14

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By rss@youtube.com (Aarontex40k) Author: Aarontex40k Keywords: Gurren lagann glasses how to Added: April 14, 2009

March of 2009

 

Rate News Dump

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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...

Rate Hey, Answerman!

Original at Anime News Network external link    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 ...

Rate How To: Drawing Video [Viral]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at YouTube external link    Tue, Mar 10

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By rss@youtube.com (BipolarCucco) Author: BipolarCucco Keywords: TTGL GL Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Viral drawing draw doodle Added: March 10, 2009

Rate Gurren Lagann Part 2 (also w/Limited Edition)

Original at Comics2Film external link    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 ...

Rate "Shattered Angels": Not Exactly From Heaven

Original at Toon Zone external link    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 ...

Rate Akikan: empty plot + recycled jokes = throw-away anime

Original at Examiner.com external link    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 ...

Year 2009

 

Rate Radio Gurren Lagann #55

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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...

Rate Mahoromatic Collection

Original at Comics2Film external link    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. ...

Rate Bandai Announces April Titles, Cancels Others

Original at Comics2Film external link    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 ...

Rate Sci-Fi Channel to Air Rave Master

Original at Comics2Film external link    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 ...

Rate Gurren Lagann Part 1 (also w/Limited Edition)

Original at Comics2Film external link    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" ...

Rate Selling figumate Kamina City

Original at Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann! external link    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.

Rate How To: Drawing Harvest, 11-19-08 :: Dreams of the Quill v5

Original at dotq.org external link    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! ...

Rate Gurren Lagann: Season 1 Review

Original at IGN TV external link    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 ...

Rate Anime Week in Reviews

Original at Comics2Film external link    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 ...

Rate Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann - Gurren Gakuenhen

Original at mizunaga (Blogspot) external link    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

Rate Gurren Lagann

Original at Anime News Network external link    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.

Rate Bandai Entertainment Announces New January Titles Including "GITS Innocence" Blu-ray

Original at Toon Zone external link    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

Rate Gurren Lagann: "That is My Last Duty" Review

Original at IGN TV external link    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

Rate Gurren Lagann: "How Far Will God Test Us?" Review

Original at IGN TV external link    Tue, Oct 14

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 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

Rate Toon Zone Goes to New York Anime Festival 2008 (UPDATED Sept 28, 2008)

Original at Toon Zone external link    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...

Rate NYAF2008: Oliver, Hebert, and Blum with Bandai and Aniplex at "Gurren Lagann" Panel

Original at Toon Zone external link    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...

Rate Anime Talk: Code Geass, Bleach, DBZ, and more!

Original at DVD Talk external link    Sat, Sep 20

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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...

Rate DVD Talk Review: Gurren Lagann 3

Original at DVD Talk external link    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 ...

Rate CATCH A LUCKY STAR AND PIERCE THE HEAVENS AT ANIME EXPO® 2008 WITH BANDAI AND AMERICAN COSPLAY PARADISE!

Original at Anime Genesis external link    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

Year 2007

 

Rate Opinion: Unfashionably Late With Final Gurren Lagann Thoughts

Original at KT external link    Sun, Oct 14

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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 [...]

Rate Opinion: Catch-Up Block: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 05-10

Original at KT external link    Sat, Jun 9

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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?”

Rate Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 04

Original at KT external link    Fri, Apr 27

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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...

Rate Opinion: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 03

Original at KT external link    Sat, Apr 21

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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.

Rate Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 02

Original at KT external link    Sun, Apr 15

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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...

Rate Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann 01

Original at KT external link    Wed, Apr 4

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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...

Rate Gurren Lagann - The Trailer

Original at KT external link    Thu, Feb 15

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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...

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