[Anime] Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Downloading the raws and then getting BSS-anon's subtitle files is the only way to go. They're released pretty quickly (usually about a day or two after the first raw gets released,) but very good. Best speedsubbing I've seen.

I thought about making a thread for this after the first few episodes, but I feared that if I were to make the thread, the shows AWESOME would drop significantly. Obviously this hasn't happened.

I'm not even gonna lie, this is the BEST anime I've ever seen. Any anime that makes me want to wait for each new episode every week is always good in my book, but this is something completely different and new. I've seen some epic anime before (GTO, Kaleido Star, etc,) but this just goes above and beyond them. If Gainax can pull off a good ending (something that's always been very hard for them,) it will be hands-down, a perfect 10/10 rating from me.

Also, a soundtrack can't come soon enough.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I just got around to watching episode 23, absolutely fucking phenomenal episode. If the ending to this show is anything but "fucking epic," it will be slightly disappointing.

I'll have to get on downloading 24 when BSS-anon releases an .ass for it.

Also, I think according to Nipponsei, in a month from now, on October 3rd, the OST will be released. That's what I think, and my best guess looking at the Gurren Lagann website. I'll just have to wait a month and see.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Spiral King, what is the Gurren Lagann's power level?

IT'S OVER...ONE MILLION!

WHAT, ONE MILLION!?

Okay, terrible joke, but goddammit, that's what I thought when I saw it.

I haven't said it enough, but... so... damned... EPIC. I think we can all agree that the only bad thing now about Gurren Lagann's ending is that it will end (and be replaced by Maple Story the next week.)

Also, damned near 100% certain that I'll be importing the soundtrack(s) and ripping them to FLAC or something. Blah better have a tracker ready on the forums by then.

How ya doing, buddy?

Just watched the raw...

BRICKS HAVE BEEN SHAT

Now I just need to wait for the subs to come out so I can watch for understanding, then it will be complete.

Also, still can't wait until October when I get the soundtrack for lossless deliciousness.

Most amazing jew boots

Originally Posted by Conan-the-3rd

I want to belive in the idea of Kicking reason to the curb, but Simon just gives up even after the impossible was presented to him.

Actauly, if the show ended without Hobo-Simon, I could of just about bought it.

Oh quit BAAAWWWWWing about it and just accept that it wasn't even that bad of an ending (it's excellent in terms of Gainax endings.) It's not that hard to figure out the symbolism of the ending, fuck, even /a/ figured it out a few hours after it ended.

You just wanted it to end all happy-go-lucky-everyone-is-hunky-dory and wanted to see some hot hot Simon on Nia action.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Metal Sphere

But not without a major shitstorm, bloating the GL sticking to 1000+ replies. Seems like some folks were desperately clinging onto GARlock from that first part in episode one

Spoiler:

even though it was already shown to be an alternate reality

. But I agree, thank goodness we didn't get a mindfuck or CONGRATULATIONS ending.

Yeah, but I'm thankful that within that 1000 post shitstorm, a good chunk of people got it in their heads. What I'm not thankful for is the shitheads making 500 threads about the ending when there's clearly a sticky to read through.

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Now that kind of ending would've been lackluster, and extremely predictable.

I dunno, I couldn't have been the only person who thought that just maybe, Simon was giving Nia hot dickings while she was sitting on his lap nearly nude in the Gurren Lagann.

Spoiler:

"Hey Gimmy, take the keys to the Gurren-Lagann. I hope you get about as much action as I did in there!"

Also, still can't wait until I get the soundtrack. FLAC rip comin' mid-October. Better have a working bittorrent tracker by then, Bigblah.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Originally Posted by Roku

If the idea of this ending was about self-restraint, it did it in the most heartbreaking way

Spoiler:

So that first episode was about what'd happen if Simon abused his powers? Or rather if he just kept on as leader? Didn't he say he'd see to it himself that the Spiral Nemesis would not occur? Why did he resign himself from the world and seemingly abandon all responsibilities?

Throughout the series they were just emphasizing how if you believe in yourself and try hard, you can achieve anything, even the impossible.. Yet here is Simon giving up and becoming a wandering "nobody" at the end... Is it right to show this kind of ending, of somebody breaking and giving up in life, after such high spirits throughout the series? It was all about overcoming life's obstacles, and it seems that it ended with Simon unable to come to terms with this last one...

It just leaves a bitter taste in my mouth to think that somebody like Simon became so resigned and insignificant after all that he had done for the world. If it was to show he was sacrificing himself to prevent the Spiral Nemesis, it did so in the most sad and discouraging way I can imagine.

Spoiler:

You're getting it completely wrong. It's clearly shown that Simon isn't "giving up," he's resigning himself to the position he knows where he belongs.

He says "I'm a driller," meaning he will lead only to create the path, but when the time comes, will stop being the leader to allow those who are more suited lead. It's the exact opposite of not coming to terms , it is coming to terms with who he really is. Sure, he may not get the fame and fortune we'd like to see him get, but it's clearly not what he really wanted. He wanted to stand up when it was necessary, and then back down.

I think the problem is, people aren't thinking about the ending seriously, something I can understand. I mean, you have this mostly non-serious show, with an ending that is deeper than most of the entire show, so it's easy to just see the ending as what it is, rather than what it's supposed to be.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by nabhan

I understand what you mean, but at the same time, it's not exactly profound either.

But anyways, about this series. Fuck. I don't really watch anime. I only downloaded the first episode because it was easily accessible on the boards and I wanted to try some video out on my iMac. Somehow it ended up being so entertaining that I finished the entire series. This rarely ahppens.

As for the finale, I came drills etc. etc.

I suppose, in the end, that's all that really matters.

I mean, ending aside, it was a really enjoyable show and was completely worth it to watch. This is really all I expect out of an anime, or any television show, period: is it entertaining to watch?

Also, I don't even know why I downloaded the soundtrack. I'm only spoiling it for myself. (My lossless rip will also be superior, if only for the fact that I won't use the faggy APE+CUE format, and I'll actually provide scans.)

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?