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Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars

Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars

Action · Science Fiction · Animation · 2009

Seven years have passed after the battle of Teppelin... Humans have since reclaimed the surface of the earth and enjoy an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity. However, humanity's increasing population growth triggers the sudden emergence of an unknown, powerful enemy. The fearsome, manipulative power of the mysterious Anti-Spiral proves too overwhelming for humans to even fight back. When everyone becomes desperate and loses hope, Team Dai-Gurren members reunite to stand up once again!

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Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars

2009 Action · Science Fiction · Animation 2h 6m

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7.9 / 10

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Seven years have passed after the battle of Teppelin... Humans have since reclaimed the surface of the earth and enjoy an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity. However, humanity's increasing population growth triggers the sudden emergence of an unknown, powerful enemy. The fearsome, manipulative power of the mysterious Anti-Spiral proves too overwhelming for humans to even fight back. When everyone becomes desperate and loses hope, Team Dai-Gurren members reunite to stand up once again!

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Directed by

Hiroyuki Imaishi

Written by

Kazuki Nakashima

Tetsuya Kakihara

Tetsuya Kakihara

Simon (voice)

Yukari Fukui

Yukari Fukui

Nia Teppelin (voice)

Marina Inoue

Marina Inoue

Yoko Littner (voice)

Katsuyuki Konishi

Katsuyuki Konishi

Kamina (voice)

Masaya Onosaka

Masaya Onosaka

Leeron Littner (voice)

Mitsuki Saiga

Mitsuki Saiga

Rossiu Adai (voice)

Nobuyuki Hiyama

Nobuyuki Hiyama

Viral (voice)

Court is in session

Put Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.