Believing In Yourself - A Gurren Lagann Retrospective

[@KeithTheDinosaurBoyVA]

I love the alteration of Kamina's "your drill is the drill that pierces the heavens" into Simon's "my drill is the drill that creates the heavens." It transforms one of the show's core messages from "if you believe in yourself, you can surpass all limits" into "if you believe in yourself, the only limits you have are those you make yourself" And that's...so awesome

[@DarrellDapprichFan04]

its not true youre limimted

[@diosans7468]

Not if we believe in ourselves... But have faith in the us that believes in us.

[@longlost3286]

@@DarrellDapprichFan04definition of lost the plot

[@longlost3286]

There’s also the parallel that has with Simon’s speech to the anti spiral about how the only limits he has are the ones he created, of course being just before this

[@_uncredited_]

One subtle thing I really love about Simon coming into his own is how he doesn’t repeat Kamina’s grief-stricken mistake once he dies thanks to Kamina’s last piece of advice more specifically “Don’t believe in the me that believes in you” because if you remember when he finds his father’s remains, Kamina takes his cape but when Kamina dies Simon doesn’t take anything of his, he leaves his sword and cape as a grave and lets someone else pilot Gurren instead of taking it for himself because if he keeps trying to live up to a dead man like Kamina did he’s just going to end up in the ground with him and like he said they lost something that could never be replaced

[@ShunJ89]

I love the part where he sees his bro one last time and Kamina says “When the Hell you get bigger than me?” It’s was symbolic and literal. We always see Kamina as larger than life. Yet in many ways even in the most literal Simon had grown bigger.

[@bomberpalmer6917]

Gurren lagann literally saved my life. I was Rossiu, and about to quit. I randomly found TTGL. Watching TTGL got me to believe I could go on. Got me thinking "future me believes in me, so I can too". Now that I am future me I do believe in past me. I went from 0 spiral power to a place in my life where I can encourage others to get back up and pierce the heavens. Never give up, you can do it, I believe in you.

[@simina738]

Tears, just tears. Gurren Lagann is my all time fav and Ithink it will always be. It's almost impossible to find something that generates the same as ttgl did. I love to see everyone's videos on this show, everytime I see a small video I instantly watch it. I love the community so much, we all have this feeling of brotherhood. Finding someone who shares the same passion for something you love is unique, since we are not a huge community it's always nice to came across people like you. Came from Reddit btw

[@JayRath]

I have loved this show since I first started anime at the ripe age of like 10 lol, it’s always been one of my favorites and I’m glad I could share this with our community

[@universalfuz4864]

ROW ROW FIGHT THE POWER

[@Anotsu_UwU]

Recommend: Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin

[@simina738]

@@Anotsu_UwUanime or manga?

[@Anotsu_UwU]

@@simina738 o watch anime series. But manga also masterpiece

[@Y0uWinY]

So I rewatched the anime recently, I notice Kamina only changes from "Believe in me who believes in you" to "Believe in you who believes in you" when he knows he is about to die. He who is always speaking about himself suddenly shift everything to Simon, as if to tell him, you don't need me, you are your own man. Subtle things like this is what makes the series awesome.

[@1dcondave]

Digging your way to the heavens is counterintuitive, impossible. It takes someone like Kamina to inspire to do the impossible, to see the invisible...

[@RealerSho]

row row fight the powa🗣🗣🗣🔊🔊🔊

[@1dcondave]

@@RealerSho Sir, I thank you, and I salute you...

[@multichannel9256]

Are you god? Do you have the coordinates to heaven?

[@1dcondave]

@multichannel9256 Alrighty then, you win the snark award for the day. Me, I'm just going by the symbolism offered by every religion and story ever. One always ASCENDS to the Heavens. Olympus is a giant mountain. One descends into the Underworld, the home of the dead, not of God or the gods.

[@AesopNewman]

@@multichannel9256 do you understand how stupid that sounds? You're being snarky for no reason sthu

[@richardanderson3476]

gurren lagaan shaped me so much. I watched this show when i was just a kid and it really crystallised what the whole series is referring to. That deep irrational faith in that you can get through it all, with the right fighting spirit. I love rewatching GL when I feel like my spirit is fading and I don’t feel passion and fire in my life. It’s been a reference point reminding me to always have faith in myself and to be alive is to go forward and give it everything.

[@cprisykrypi9593]

Hearing this. That fire really does just spread

[@Xel_Naga]

I STILL remember watching this when it came out initially PURELY for Hot-Anime-Girl (Yoko), then suddenly being all choked up & tears being crushed by Ep 8/9 and then realising that we are not even half way. Probably still on of my all time favourites for that the climax endings Before and After time skip. Bloody hell I had a wave of emotions just watching this. I also had NO CLUE the Movies existed

[@JayRath]

The ending to the first movie is also slightly different and I found it really good as well. I’d totally watch both of the movies if you get a chance. Glad I could bring some nostalgia for ya!

[@kamelingil]

Lmao same, I also watched it only for Yoko but I didn't think I'm watching an all-time masterpiece

[@Terrycsm]

Lol, I also watched it just because one day at a convention I saw a really hot girl in a Yoko cosplay when I was a teen.

[@Terrycsm]

Lol, I also watched it just because one day at a convention I saw a really hot girl in a Yoko cosplay when I was a teen.

[@hailow01]

Typing this as I pass 6:30, something worth noting is that Kamina died before he got back up. When they combine to form Gurren Lagann, Gurren's cockpit is empty, and Kamina's corpse is forced to move through sheer fighting spirit.

[@Alpadin09]

I am very biased towards people who like things that I like, while said things don't get the recognition it deserves. I have first watched Gurren Lagann when I was 7 or 8, not really understanding any intricasies, just indulging in the fighting and shouting. This year, I remembered watching it back in the day after randomly seeing clips of ep 11, where Simon picks himself up, so I just took that day to rewatch it fully. I understood some messages behind Gurren Lagann, but after videos like yours I've been given even more to understand. My fascination ran deep and I placed it on second place of my all-time favourites. After failing several times to get my friends to watch it, I rewatched it again. Don't know why. Just felt like it. Then I managed to convince one to watch it side by side. That would mark the third rewatch this year. Another friend agreed and I rewatched it a fourth time. My algorithm started to bombard me with Gurren Lagann videos, which brought me here. I'm not exactly sure why I'm writing all of this, but just know that I just wanted to say thank you for giving me another why to look upon Gurren Lagann.

[@midsnacker]

To this day "Later, buddy" still hits hard

[@savage_Sloth90]

Kamina was the best hype man a brother could ever ask for

[@wilsonwong8176]

Fire as F*CK. Cannot talk about gurren Lagann without getting emotional

[@sonicya]

I stumbled upon this video in my recommended. Bravo. Youve done justice to in my opinion the most profound piece of media ever made.

[@kamelingil]

This video is only 10k views and underrated, but he just worded everything accurately without a fail or misinterpretation, he fully understands what the anime is all about.

[@ryanhiggins8869]

9:40 the Kamina theme hits home. Good job editor

[@RadarFinsR]

I think it's worth mentioning in the movie when Simon goes down to fight the anti-spiral 1v1 Lagann literally throws Simon into the fray. The anti-spiral always fight on an "equal" field so the anti-spiral engages in a fist fight but there's one thing they never expected that Simon's will to be stronger than their own. while it may be what is framed as a misguided effort by the anti-spiral to shut down the universe it is implied they truly believe the universe will end if they don't halt evolution, it took a lot of strength and willpower for them to dominate and subjugate not only themselves but every spiral race. Yet there was one thing they couldn't defeat Simon's determination to live up to the destiny he and Kamina laid out together. even as they die their final words are "protect the universe at all costs" to which Simon responds "of course humanity isn't that stupid."

[@r3gret2079]

I just got into the anime about a month ago, n when I heard the 2 movies were getting their first US theatrical release as part of the 15th anniversary, I bought tickets immediately. Such a spectacle to see on the big screen. I instantly fell in love with Gurren Lagann. Attack On Titan is my favorite anime, but man Gurren is really giving it a run for its money. If not closely tied for my favoite anime, it's an EASY second! I LOVE everything about Gurren Lagann. Besides the hilarious moments and the over the top action that literally is in a constant state of "oh ya? Watch this" and going crazier and crazier every fight, the story was just soooo damn cool. Sure the "believe in yourself" thing has been done to death, but it felt fresh here, n I dunno why. But even that aside, imo the syory was super unique. The twist when you find out Lordgenome ACTUALLY WAS trying to save humanity, fuckin wild. He actually was a good guy, just went about things in a tyrannical manner, but even that makes perfect sense. Oh man, I could gush about this show and its story untill my fi gers fall off, but ain't no one wanna read all that. Gurren Lagann is absolute PERFECTION and tippity top tier PEAK writing. Take the anime, and add the ending of the 2nd movie? Perfection perfected! Edit: goddammit! This video got me so hyped I could cry! 100% rewatching the series again today. Its only been like 2 weeks or so since I finished the show, but shit, I live it so much I have 0 issue going back and watchin it again right away. "We evolve beyond the person we were a minute before! Little by little, we advance a bit further with each turn. That's how a drill works!"

[@JayRath]

It means a lot to me that so many people love this story like I do. Thank you for your thoughts, and I hope you enjoyed the video!

[@snoozerloser]

gurren lagann was integral to my growth as a person. simon's growth was always tangential to me. i'm very happy that i had this video come up when it did. i truthfully feel like all of it's worth it in a poetic sense. in the same way that i watched the series end, i just feel like it's fate this showed up. i'm at a point where i'm happy to pass my core drill on. ultimately, i'm just happy to feel the genuine wonder of gurren lagann again. amazing video.

[@vin_jo2367]

Single handedly the most compelling take and honest take on My favorite anime of all time.

[@NitroEX59]

This video was sick as fuck, a masterpiece analysing a masterpiece

[@jeremalice]

All the way back in highschool i loved this show and have been one of my favorites ever since In my opinion it is trigger's masterpiece and what solidified my opinion on that studio... Trigger is amazing with symbolism

[@ynvmaui4873]

my senior quote was the final spiral speech because of the impact this show had on me im glad to see others with the same passion.

[@Bearsvc]

your had me in tears bro. after losing my friends in Iraq this anime hits so hard and thank you for this I needed this

[@aquaenjoyer1612]

nothing less than absolute peak fiction

[@upamanyusatpati6069]

I am in tears... gurren lagann hits different...now a days...when i watched it first time ....I was in my high school but now ....i think it's one of the greatest anime of all time ....and my list consists of single digit only...

[@io9671]

1:50 I can't believe I didn't recognise the non-bike Akira shot.

[@daviddavis1085]

Wonderful video bro. Brought me to tears. Gurren Lagann came to me when I first quit heroine. It gave me the strength to believe I could overcome the withdrawals and so I did. More than 10 years later and I’m still clean. I will always love this anime for what strength it gave me when I needed it the most

[@danialhappy7968]

nothing else to say, it's good, and gurren lagann save my life

[@lazydroidproductions1087]

One note, Yoko is not 14. There are very few confirmed ages and her’s is not one of them. We know she’s AROUND Simon’s age, not AT Simon’s age, so she’s not in her late 20s or anything but she isn’t 14

[@JayRath]

yes I know that’s why I didn’t mention it I just thought it’d be a funny joke to add in after the fact. I have zero qualms with her and Kaminas relationship- I really like it actually lol

[@lazydroidproductions1087]

@@JayRath I also like it so that’s why I combat it when I can, people try and raise that as a legitimate criticism against the show when it isn’t

[@JayRath]

yeah I can def understand that- but don’t get me wrong bro I wasn’t serious. Love me some Yoko

[@lazydroidproductions1087]

@@JayRath I gochu

[@coffil]

Way to recap and bring me back to the feels of this show, a delight to watch. Tears, Joy, Drive..

[@jekobdrekob2175]

When I saw the Gurren in the rain that resemble it crying it hit me, even him who couldn't is inanimate is permetted to, by the heavens through the rain, it scarred me with sorrow But not the will nor the power but the indomitable dream died in that moment, but they didn't fully understand that dreams are endless seeds that sprout in the heart. Kamina has started a path that they lead now

[@jessetheflowoftimedukesjr.7912]

Gurren lagann is a n anime that has soooooooo many levels of time, logic, narrative, and understanding to it is almost impossible to get the full breath and appreciation of the writing behind this anime on a first watch. Gurren lagann is the best anime in my opinion because of the fact that there is so much more to pull out of this anime than just what is shown upon the surface and if you are willing and capable you can dive in further to it. Truly a masterpiece.

[@Blockbuster-qx4xp]

Man the moment I saw kamina and Simon’s relationship I was hooked

[@Justbored_iskindabored]

Gurren lagann made me cry bro

[@ExileXCross]

This show was the last time death was an integral part of the plot, since then death is treated as a gag, or whenever a character 'dies' a few episodes later are revived, or death was faked as part of some mastermind strategy.

[@maroindefinitlyhuman6857]

Bro seeing Viral in that dream with a wife and a daughter just for him to realize he can't have kids is heartbreaking.

[@mysteriousmemethief]

"And I was having such a sappy dream, too"

[@Dredey04]

Still one of if not my favorite anime I’ve ever watched. And I watched it when I was like 12-13, then rewatched it when I was around 17, might rewatch it again. It doesn’t get old no matter how much time has passed, and I still see myself going back to see clips of certain points or listening to some of its soundtracks

[@Perfectionisadeadend]

Funniest thing is how at the end when Simon is an old man he’s just like nah I’m nobody😂

[@genuinevibes4045]

Finished the show in a little over a week a few days ago, and gotta say I loved it! This video really helped sink in the true greatness of this show to me. Truly, this story needs to be more popular if you ask me. 10/10 Gurren Lagann, very well done video my man!

[@Tengentoppagurren]

Just earned a sub. Amazing video

[@sinjack3415]

Big shout out to your video! Brilliant recap of Gurren Lagaan! It reminds me of the reason I was in love with this show. I lost my grandad a couple of years ago. Life sucks. But the fighting spirit Simon manifests in the show inspire me to move forwards regardless how rough the future path lays out. Your video reenergises me and reminds me to keep believing in myself. Thank you for your amazing work and keep it up mate!

[@WildBearFoot]

ROW, ROW, FIGHT THE POWER!!!

[@awesomeswifter1138]

I found your channel through the tokyo ghoul video and i gave a sub and now i find a video about gurren lagann, and you just put out great video after great video

[@JayRath]

thank you man! the kind words from you guys keep me doing this and wanting to do even better

[@awesomeswifter1138]

@@JayRath its just nice to find others who share your thoughts on different manga and anime, I felt like Tokyo ghoul was so Underappreciated and I tell people who have any interest "it's sad but don't watch the anime you won't enjoy it as much" and then finding out that I'm not the only one who found 125 to be more than just the two having an intimate moment. then we come here to Gurren Lagann both Tokyo ghoul and Gurren Lagann have helped me push through hard times and nothing I watch or read compares. you keep up the great work and ill be here every time, if not for the content I watch but also to maybe dive into the content I was more hesitant about.

[@JayRath]

love your thoughts man- thank you for the support I’ll keep makin good stuff

[@alexcat6685]

12:32 what are those bad things? We need specificy so there isn't much to interpret. From what i'm getting he's a man stuck between his people and the end of Trillions of lives so, it's not exactly easy to pick the "good option". He is dealing with the trolly problem where no answer is really rightious.

[@Light-zg6fv]

This video is criminally underrated 💀

[@JONAHSLIGHTHOUSE]

ROW ROW, FIGHT THE POWER

[@alexcat6685]

11:41 well that energy will be the end of the universe when it goes past the limit, killing basically infinite of Lives, they aren't so wrong.

[@DuncleWhaleshark]

Just weeping

[@TheBionicfury]

So this is the power of the spiral huh? Not bad, not bad at all.

[@artrelatedthings3928]

When I was younger 10+ years ago expecting Anime Tidds I got something better from my youth

[@in_dee]

12:56 yes i did

[@Variantfist]

Belive in the you that belives in you

[@dr.julianhawksmma1748]

thank you

[@GladBeastBoy]

First watched it when I was like 16. Now I’m 27 rewatching it and the fan service got so old so fast. Especially with them being under age and all. Hard to look past that but the story is still my favorite in all of anime. Exponential growth via will power

[@Pepper-Zee]

Thoughts on the new Gurren Lagann movies that’s gonna release in theaters in January 2024?

[@JayRath]

Looking forward to them!

[@alicesteel]

Which studio is in charge, Gainax or TRIGGER?

[@JayRath]

It’s a recut/ rerelease of the previous movies! But I believe Gainax is in charge

[@melvin8d671]

@@JayRath Trigger is actually handling them this time, they (or at least imiashi) has the rights to gurren lagann now since 2021.

[@shkmru3]

I can't wait to see it dubbed after all these years, I'm so hyped for the movies

[@VitorP-rr5gp]

man i am crying so fucking much. thanks for this video thanks gurren lagann. just makes me sad that in all this videos yoko looks like a side character. she add so much to the story and people ignore her

[@JayRath]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! And yeah- it always sucks because I do love Yoko and what she brings to the table but I found it kind of difficult to bring her up a lot. If I ever make another Gurren Lagann video, you can bet she'll be a major part.

[@VitorP-rr5gp]

@@JayRath the fact that she affects the story a lot but dont actualy have an direct impact is coo. Also looks to have her own story that is not much involved with simon story

[@zazab27]

Simon imo is Shinji from evangelion but he had enough emotional support to reach his potential

[@meta-memes9060]

Nice

[@Seca90]

GAWD F*CKING DAMN IT im a teen again ;--; it is and always will be one of the all time favorites, especially because of the everychanging unfairness of the real world..its just a genius piece of story..

[@sham_noway]

amazing video 💜💜💜

[@JayRath]

You are too kind, friend

[@mr_Tubler]

BANGER VIDEO

[@BlackUncle01]

Bro is just 900 likes this deserve better

[@theproatthegame6160]

3:57 the third impact is officially canon

[@shaqman535]

The hopes of those who will follow❤❤❤❤. I'm crying bro

[@douglaschristensen3008]

i hope you make time to go see the movies in January, im going to the dubs on the 17th and 24th

[@JayRath]

I definitely hope to, been wanting to see that final fight in dub for a decade

[@ItsGamein]

2 dead boyfriends

[@jon3s201]

(dies of peak fiction)

[@alexcat6685]

11:44 did it? You may not how but you did know the criteria ofcourse not keeping track or bothering with alterative solution would result in a "unxpected" destruction. You were warned, failed to come up with something better so you get consequences.

[@OrgnlProductions]

I thought, Kamina and Simon weren’t related by blood

[@timmsheeen5360]

It sucks we lose kamina but the story wouldn’t be the same without his actions

[@nurrajaie]

its been theorized that Spiral power is capable of bring back the dead and with Simon power, its is possible to do. If Simon brings back Nia, why not Kamina? Why not the Kitan and the others? Why not the whole humanity? There is no clear line to be drawn. But in doing so, its will ultimately bring the end to the universe via "Spiral Nemesis" that the anti-spiral was fearing about. and that why Simon didnt do so..............

[@shaqman535]

Can anime ever do this again?

[@aaronmendi009]

Great video, don't rely on the loud meme sounds though. This show is all about emotional moments and you can feel that in your words and the tone and playing a loud meme sound just ruins it. Just saying.

[@legendsofthefantasyverse5832]

19:59

[@hawkeyenextgen7117]

Is it ok to be unable to enjoy Gurren Lagaan? I want to watch it so badly but I can't. I'm afraid Nia's death will trigger the memory of my ex's suicide. But people from the anime fandom have shamed me for it, accusing me of murdering her.

[@duyngo7697]

Bruh wtf. U are the main character of ur own story so u would be the only person to judge urself. Push forward dude

[@hawkeyenextgen7117]

@@duyngo7697 if only you knew….

[@luxuriatr2288]

well on reality simon doesnt need lagann anymore he can destroy laws of universe and revive people as he wants but he doesnt do that he doesnt play god role

[@hafizmiau]

i still dont get why this show is captivating, why the robot is bigger than a universe and where this robot origin came from, if its just stucked into the earth ground?

[@alexcat6685]

3:07 under playing it aren't you? Why? Why is Anderus so much lesser than Kaminas. Kaminas too can become quite detructive and it did, it led to the end of universe just so he could watch his mess tear it apart. Both have good and bad points to their ideology but seeing that for some reason aleast generally the beastmen are just men, no women and more importantly because you talk about this beastmen like this tells me they weren't well written. Like they good concept of showing a Flaw in Kamina's belief while still being flawed themselves. Why do they believe in the others that believe in them to the extreme, rather than use that basis to race the expectaitons of yourself? Apperantly the humans don't actually engange with because that would mean actually understanding te balance of confidence and Humility, confidence can easily become Arrogance as you ingore the reality around you. Humility can be couvter intutive, as focusing on others can forget you can't do that if you can't focus on your self. A good deal that should led to, ROW ROW CONTROL THE POWER. The power is needed but it can't just be built infinetly without a limit it'll destroy anything worthwhile.(which yeah that happens as you gotta understand, due to luck sometimes you can't see the invisble or stop the unstoppable, but that doesn't you can't use your powah) Veruk should've and I hope he did find the balance of caring for his people's safety in stopping the constant danger of SPiral power while also understanding to not be too oppressive on those who want him to also be. Kamina should've understood while his dream is a grand aspiration, innocents are worth it, including the beastpeople.(atleast the show should've done more focus on rather than leave it as a bummer)

[@jamesmontgomery7074]

This is a great video apart from the stupid loud edits.

[@GionWeak]

The video is fantastic, but I just can’t understand why did you feel the need to add those loud, annoying memes. Turned that awesome, final, fist fight into a joke, why?!

[@JayRath]

I wanted to do something more dramatic and I did at first, but I couldn’t get it to work with showing the clip as well as not seem cringe in the other way, so I chose to make it a fun bit

[@BigYabai]

could do without the earsplitting shitty meme cut-ins but good video