Gurren Lagann (2007)
Anime series · 27 episodes · Gainax · directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi
ActionComedyDramaMechaRomanceSci-Fi
Gainax's 2007 anime, directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi, is a Super Robot action-comedy-drama. It follows Simon, a shy digger, and the fiery Kamina as they escape their underground dystopian world to battle Beastmen on the surface in their mecha, Lagann. The series explores themes of coming of age and found family.
Gurren Lagann screencaps & stills
Reference frames from Gurren Lagann.
Gurren Lagann in motion
Short loops for study, each cut to a single shot.
The story
Gurren Lagann begins in a future where humanity is confined to subterranean villages, unaware of a surface world. Simon, a timid young digger, unearths a mysterious object in his village, Jiha. He is befriended by the charismatic Kamina, who dreams of reaching the surface. Together, they form the Gurren Brigade, defying the village elder's skepticism and aiming to break through the cave ceiling.
Their aspirations are accelerated when a threat from the world above endangers Jiha. Simon, Kamina, and the sharpshooting Yoko join forces with a small robot, Lagann, to defend their home. This encounter propels them to the surface, a brutal landscape dominated by Beastmen. The narrative then follows their struggle against these oppressors, driven by the desire to reclaim the surface for humanity.
Credits & cast
- Studio
- Gainax
- Director
- Hiroyuki Imaishi
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
- Voice
- Marina Inoue as Youko Littner
- Voice
- Katsuyuki Konishi as Kamina
- Voice
- Tetsuya Kakihara as Simon
- Voice
- Yukari Fukui as Nia Teppelin
Where to watch Gurren Lagann
Streaming services that list it. Availability changes by country.
Gurren Lagann colour palette
The main colours across the whole series, by share of the picture.
Colour script
The dominant colour of each sampled frame, from the first minute to the last.
Where Gurren Lagann happens
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Gurren Lagann background art
Frames with no characters in them: the places, as painted.
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Questions about Gurren Lagann
Who made Gurren Lagann?
Gurren Lagann (2007) was animated by Gainax and directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi.
Where can I watch Gurren Lagann?
Crunchyroll and Hulu list Gurren Lagann. Availability changes by country.
What anime are like Gurren Lagann?
Fans most often recommend Neon Genesis Evangelion, DARLING in the FRANXX, FLCL, Eureka Seven. In look: Naruto the Movie 3: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom, Garo: The Animation, Blue Gender: The Warrior.
See more of Gurren Lagann
Every reference frame and clip, searchable by what is in the shot — a character, a place, a light.
Frames and loops from Gurren Lagann (2007) © Gainax, shown at reduced size as reference for study and commentary. Rights questions: copyright@framethrower.ai.