Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann (General Discussion thread)

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Honey_and_Cleaver

I wished Katsuyuki Konishi would f--k off from this anime.

I don't see a reason as to why he should --- he's the perfect voice for a character like Kamina.

[Shinndou]

Agreed. I wasn't totally sure about him time ago when I knew which VA were going to dub the main characters, but after these two episodes I've got to say his voice really fits Kamina.

[Maids! Maids! Maids!]

[Sonhex]

Nice finds Maids

I wonder if the three 'K' girls Kiyoh (blonde), Kinon (meganeko) and Kiyal (fang-chan) will get equally as much fanart when they turn up? It still amazes me the amount of suggestive angles Gainax are getting away with, I guess they're just too good at it

I was taking another look at the website and noticed it's either Kiyoh or Darry (pink haired loli in the OP) who appears in the poster, meaning one of them are of equal importance to Viral in the wider plot...

[7Th]

Originally Posted by Sonhex

Nice finds Maids

I wonder if the three 'K' girls Kiyoh (blonde), Kinon (meganeko) and Kiyal (fang-chan) will get equally as much fanart when they turn up? It still amazes me the amount of suggestive angles Gainax are getting away with, I guess they're just too good at it

I was taking another look at the website and noticed it's either Kiyoh or Darry (pink haired loli in the OP) who appears in the poster, meaning one of them are of equal importance to Viral in the wider plot...

My guess is that it's an unrevealed character, read this from GainaxPages quoting NewType:

Spoiler:

Women play a very small role in the show. Yoko is the only major female character until late in the story, when a girl named Nia shows up. Imaish sez, "I hate to say it, but this show is full-on, balls-to-the-wall, guy-oriented drama... It's pretty tough to find an effective dramatic hook when you bias the storytelling in one direction like [this]..." but he's confident the story will turn out well.

Also, early images showed this pink girl prominently... although she looks nothing like the one in the poster at all:


I also particularly liked this spectacular setting:

[ZODDGUTS]

Love this pic of Yoko.



Some sort of Mod character from Oblivion. Looking forward to seeing Yoko Cosplayers.

[outlaw97]

Besides the lifeless eyes, which is a staple of Oblivion anyway, that is a scarily accurate rendition - I didn't realize Oblivion mods went this far!

(And so quickly too!)

And those scenic shots look gorgeous - has there been an episode count yet? 24? 26?

[7Th]

Originally Posted by outlaw97

Besides the lifeless eyes, which is a staple of Oblivion anyway, that is a scarily accurate rendition - I didn't realize Oblivion mods went this far!

(And so quickly too!)

And those scenic shots look gorgeous - has there been an episode count yet? 24? 26?

26. Says at ANN, Gainax Pages, NewType and pretty much everywhere.

[Shinndou]

Those three artworks in that photo look absolutely gorgeous, 7th. I can't wait to see those places in the next episodes, and I hope some of them will even show up on some of the notorious magazines (newtype, animage etc).

[bluerogue]

Just seen episode two raw. Ugh, god, this show just seems to be getting better.

Even with the animation director in flcl directing it, and other various top notch animators out there planning the thing, it still doesnt seem to be getting the hype it deserves.

It's hilarious, over the top, hot blooded action, has me riveted. Probably the best this season so far...

[Honey_and_Cleaver]

Originally Posted by Shiroth

I don't see a reason as to why he should --- he's the perfect voice for a character like Kamina.

When i earlier checked this anime, it was suppose to be Nobuyuki Hiyama which was really going to suit this character. But the cast suddenly changed, and Katsuyuki Konishi idiot returns with his stupid trying to be funny voice. I dropped this anime because of the Anti-Captain Harlock sentiment and nerd supremecy, but the main reason is because of Katsuyuki Konishi.

Sorry but thats how i feel.

[Shinndou]

Whatever, Honey_and_Cleaver. There's still plenty of stuff to watch this season, I am sure that you will find something else that you will like. It's not like this show was supposed to be everyone's cup of tea anyway.

[Honey_and_Cleaver]

It was suppose to be until KK idiot arrived. He should stick with playing characters like Kyoushirou in Kttns and Hisagi in bleach. That talk less,acting hard to be cool with pervert brain suits his voice and his character.

Everything has its positive and negetive critism. No eternal blue.

[7Th]

Originally Posted by Honey_and_Cleaver

When i earlier checked this anime, it was suppose to be Nobuyuki Hiyama which was really going to suit this character. But the cast suddenly changed, and Katsuyuki Konishi idiot returns with his stupid trying to be funny voice. I dropped this anime because of the Anti-Captain Harlock sentiment and nerd supremecy, but the main reason is because of Katsuyuki Konishi.

Sorry but thats how i feel.

I don’t really see what you mean in here… how’s the exaltation of will-power as a medium to change the world a pro-geek and anti-Captain Harlock representation? As for Konishi’s voice, as my appreciation of voice acting isn’t all that great I won’t comment on this, I like his voice but can’t really say why.

[Honey_and_Cleaver]

I got this impression from the first episode. Well you like Konishi voice now, but when you watch a lot animes, youll start to recognize that tone and his shrieking throat will sink and embed into your brain, then everytime you look foward to an anime that looks good, hell be there to pull the same crap.

You look foward to Kissdum now, but hes there, everywhere like a freaking parasite getting the main roles and spitting at the mic. It itches me off the chart hearing him in Bleach and sergei in Mai Otome.

[MrProphet]

You don't like it. We got the idea. Thanks a lot for sharing it with us over and over. Now on to things that are actually interesting...

[7Th]

Hum... Gurren-Lagann's site updated with next episode summary and staff. Directed by Masahiko Otsuka, who did Abebonashi's premier and DieBuster's episodes 1 and 4, and with the animation supervision of, besides Sushio who looks over the whole series, I think, this is just the closest name I found, Ishihara Mitsuru, he did the Prince of Tennis opening, and a guy whose name I can’t read. I wish they listed the whole animation staff though… but I guess it is better to surprise people like they did with Mori in last week.

[Eclipze]

Originally Posted by 7Th

Ishihara Mitsuru, he did the Prince of Tennis opening, and a guy whose name I can’t read.

You're talking about the OP animation right? Which OP would that be? The first one?

[7Th]

Originally Posted by Eclipze

You're talking about the OP animation right? Which OP would that be? The first one?

No idea, but that would be my guess...

Do the openings list in the credits who did their animation? Still, a better example of his job would be Sakura Wars' third movie...

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Shinndou

Those three artworks in that photo look absolutely gorgeous, 7th. I can't wait to see those places in the next episodes, and I hope some of them will even show up on some of the notorious magazines (newtype, animage etc).

Yeah, its a shame how they are, they're not print-out worthy. We're gonna have to wait for something a bit more official --- please Gainax. :3