Tag Archives: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Shoujo fantasy Gurren Lagann: Sense of Wonder by Akemi Hayashi

Posted on June 10, 2010 by bateszi

Reality is rarely as poetic, but then, a dream is not supposed to be real. Continue reading →

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The weight of time in anime and manga

Posted on January 31, 2010 by bateszi

I consume a lot of anime in a purely superficial way; I watch it and enjoy it, but then forget about it. My favourites are those that burrow deeply into the subconscious, with certain moments and images able to rise … Continue reading →

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Musical memories of Gurren Lagann, recalling a whimsical dystopia

Posted on February 9, 2008 by bateszi

Not sure how I missed this, but the full soundtrack for Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann was released recently; that’s 51 tracks of epic, exciting, heavenly music, and even better, it contains the one song I’ve be longing to hear since … Continue reading →

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This anime fan forever looks back on 2007

Posted on December 31, 2007 by bateszi

Jesus, it’s the end of another year. I’ve had fun in 2007; being a part of the anime blogging community and writing for you, dear reader. I’m not sure I’d last long if it wasn’t for your comments, but here we are, almost two years on and still talking, ranting, in love with anime. Back during September, I was wondering if I’d ever just suddenly grow out of all this, stop blogging and disappear, but deep down, the truth has never been in doubt; I’m an anime fan forever and you’ll take this passion, these feelings, when you pry them from my cold dead fingers. This review of 2007 begins now. Continue reading →

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The end of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Posted on October 2, 2007 by bateszi

Yet as the dark of night finally drew in and the stars twinkled with an ephemeral beauty, the sea of emotion raging inside this blogger fell suddenly calm in anticipation of the end. That is, the end of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. Continue reading →

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I Accept Your Dying Wish! Gurren Lagann 25

Posted on September 17, 2007 by bateszi

It’s a disservice to myself and to you, dear reader, because while I’ve tried to keep a lid on it, Gurren Lagann just keeps getting better, and right now I’m oh so close to claiming it as my favourite anime of all time. So, pulsing with spiral energy, mine rippling rantage on episode the 25th begins. Continue reading →

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No. Not even in the face of armageddon. Never compromise.

Posted on September 10, 2007 by bateszi

With September in full swing, we find ourselves on the verge of the 2007 fall season. What? Already? I’m not prepared for any of that new stuff yet; it’s still too early for all these fall previews, autumn can go frig itself. On the other hand, I’m still hopelessly devoted to a number of currently running series; hence this post, so end intro and cue this countdown of my favorites. Continue reading →

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By way of episode 15, analyzing the appeal of Gurren Lagann

Posted on July 10, 2007 by bateszi

I watched episode 15 of Gurren Lagann last night. Put simply, it was awesome; the best episode so far, I can’t emphasize that enough. I wanted to blog it right there and then, but threw in the towel after two … Continue reading →

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Gurren Lagann (12) – May be now they won’t be so quick to underestimate the human scum

Posted on June 20, 2007 by bateszi

To be honest, I wasn’t expecting to enjoy episode 12 of Gurren Lagann. Obviously, it’s the cliche beach episode; and even from the preview, it looked like a waste of time. Mostly, the first half of this episode is tits … Continue reading →

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Gurren Lagann – 8 – Spoiler warning

Posted on May 21, 2007 by bateszi

It’s not fair. Amazing episode, amazing animation and amazing twist. I can’t believe we’ve just lost such a great personality. Gutted. I want to say more but there is no point, just watch this episode and you’ll understand this vast … Continue reading →

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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann – “Listen to me, you fucking furry”

Posted on April 18, 2007 by bateszi

This episode confirms it; Gurren Lagan is made of all kinds of awesome. The first 10 minutes… I’ve been sitting here for 20 and I still can’t articulate everything that’s so good about it. I’m talking about the knife fight. … Continue reading →

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Big and dumb mecha show, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Posted on April 16, 2007 by bateszi

In a word, the 2007 spring season has been AWESOME. So much so, I’m already fearing the potential back-log of episodes. Of the 7+ new shows I’m following, my favourite right now is Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. It’s hard to … Continue reading →

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