Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

Aired: 2007

Simon, a boy living deep underground, breaks through to the surface with his "big brother" Kamina and pilots the giant robot Gurren Lagann to fight the Beastmen who rule over humanity. A super robot anime centered on drills and spirals that depicts a boy's growth, bonds with comrades, and battles on a cosmic scale. Produced by GAINAX with director Hiroyuki Imaishi and series composer Kazuki Nakashima, the series earned high acclaim both domestically and internationally for its passionate storytelling and distinctive visual style.