“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

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!
Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
7.9 / 10
Community rating
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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The archetype split
Who fights over Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars?
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
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“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Hiroyuki Imaishi
Written by
Kazuki Nakashima
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.
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.






