The appeal and reviews of GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS: a fusion of music and animation

"GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS": Experience the new world of Gurren Lagann

"GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS" is an OVA released on September 24, 2008, and is a long-awaited new project for fans of the TV anime "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann." This work is a collection of music clips produced to commemorate the release of the movie version, and it is sure to bring tears to fans' eyes. Below, we will introduce the detailed information and appeal of this work, as well as its background and related works.

Overview

"GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS" was released as an OVA, written by GAINAX and animated by GAINAX. It was directed by Imaishi Hiroyuki, released by Aniplex, and distributed by Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. It is a single episode, 30 minutes long, and was released on September 24, 2008. The copyright is owned by GAINAX/Aniplex.

story

The story of "GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS" is based on the world of the TV anime "Gurren Lagann" but is drawn from a new perspective. In the distant future, people have lived for hundreds of years in hiding, digging holes in the ground to build their homes, raising livestock, and fearing the occasional earthquakes and rockfalls. In one of these villages, Jiha Village, a boy named Simon is digging a hole to expand the village. One day, he accidentally finds a small drill that glows mysteriously at the end of the hole. His older brother, Kamina, a young man, believes that there is a "ground" above the village and plans to break through the ceiling and get outside with a group of thugs called the Gurren Gang. One day, the ceiling of the village collapses with an earthquake and a giant robot falls. Kamina is convinced, "There was a ground after all!" And then, he recklessly tries to confront the robot that is rampaging in the village. Then, something else comes from the ground. It is a girl named Yoko with a huge rifle. She had been chasing the robot from above ground. However, the power of her rifle was such that she could only hold it back, let alone defeat it. In this pinch, Simon shows Kamina and Yoko something she had dug up from the ground some time ago. It was a mysterious robot with just a face...

Commentary

"GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS" is a music clip project created by staff members who worked on the TV anime "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann," inspired by the background music used in the series. Based on "multiverse," one of the keywords of Gurren Lagann, each creator has created a completely new video that depicts the world of Gurren Lagann in all its possibilities. This project was created to commemorate the release of the movie version, and is a rare opportunity for fans to experience a new world of Gurren Lagann.

cast

The cast of "GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS" is an all-star lineup, just like the TV anime "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann." The cast includes Tetsuya Kakihara as Simon, Katsuyuki Konishi as Kamina, Marina Inoue as Yoko Littner, Yukari Fukui as Nia Teppelin, Nobuyuki Hiyama as Viral and Grandpa Coco, Masaya Onosaka as Leeron Littner, Mitsuki Saiga as Rossiu Adai, Takako Honda as Gimme Adai and Leite Johkin, Shizuka Itou as Dally Adai and Boota, Kisho Taniyama as Kitan Bachika, Rina Sato as Kiyou Bachika (Kiyou Littner), Kana Ueda as Kinon Bachika, Kana Asumi as Kiyaru Bachika, Taiki Nakamura as Dayakka Littner, Takashi Kondo as Kid Coiga, Daisuke Kirii as Airac Coiga and Artenborough Koacic as Zosie Kanai, and Kawakami as The cast includes Takashi, Go Shinomiya as Jorgan Baksa and Gabal Docker, Kozo Dousaka as Barinbo Baksa, Leo Kaminaga as Macken Jorkin, Takahiro Mizushima as Tetsukan Littner and Daisuke Mizushima as Ginblay Kaito, Haruhi Terada as Sivera Kuto, Tesshō Genda as Mayor Shaku, Jurota Kosugi as Joe, Jouji Nakata as Magin and Rossiu 20 years later, Kurumi Mamiya as Nakimu, Noriko Shimoya as Maosha, Hiroki Tochi as the adjutant, Narushi Ikeda as Spiral King Lordgenome, Kiyoyuki Yanada as Chimilf, Michiko Neya as Adeene, Akio Suyama as Sitomandra, Kiyoshi Kawakubo as Guarm, Takayuki Sugo as Simon in the epilogue (narration), and Takaya Kamikawa as Anti-Spiral.

Main Staff

The main staff of "GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS" is the same impressive lineup as the TV anime "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann". The original work is by GAINAX, the director is Hiroyuki Imaishi, the assistant director is Masahiko Otsuka, the series composition is Kazuki Nakashima, the character design is Atsushi Nishigori, the mecha design is Yo Yoshinari, the art director is Yuka Hirama (Studio Biho), the color design is Harumi Takaboshi, the director of photography is Toyonori Yamada, the editor is Junichi Uematsu, the sound director is Tooru Nakano, the music is Taku Iwasaki, the producers are Norio Yamakawa (TV Tokyo), Naoki Sasada, Eiichi Kamagata, the supervisor is Eiji Matsuo, the animation is by GAINAX, the production is by TV Tokyo, Dentsu, Aniplex, KDE-J, and the participating creators are Satoshi Amemiya, Shin Itagaki, Yamato Kojima, SUEZEN, Ryoji Masuyama, Hiroyuki Yamaga, Yo Yoshinari, and Keisuke Watanabe.

Main Characters

The main characters of "GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS" are the same as those in the TV anime "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann", including Simon, Kamina, Yoko, Leeron, Viral, Dayakka, Kitan, Kiyou, Kinon, Kyaru, Rossiu, Gimi, Darry, Old Man Coco, Nia, the Big Gurren Brigade, Chimilf, Adeene, Sitomandra, Guarm, Lordgenome, and Boota. Their character settings, growth, and relationships are depicted in the same way as in the TV anime "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann", but by looking at them from a new perspective, new charms are brought out.

Main Robot Items

The main robots and items in "GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS" are the same as those in the TV anime "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann", and include Lagann, Gurren, Gurren Lagann, Enki, Gunmen, Enkidu, King Kitan, Dayakkaiser, Dai-Gunzan, Dai-Gurren Brigade Gunmen, Byakou, Seyrun, Dai-Gunkai, Dai-Gurren, Genbar, Shuzack, Dai-Ganten, Dai-Gund, Lazengann, Enkidudu, Dekabutsu, Grapearl, Mugan, Arc Gurren, Advanced Mugan, King Kitan (equipped with spin barrier bullets ver.), Dayakkaiser (equipped with spin barrier bullets ver.), Dai-Gurren Brigade (anti-Anti-Spiral specification), Kyomugan Kuumugan, Arc Gurren Lagann, Super Galaxy Dai-Gurren, Space King Kitan, Space Dayakkaiser, Space Gunmen, Anti-Spiral Fleet, and Super Galaxy Gurren Lagann. The designs, functions, and battle scenes of these robots and items are depicted in the same way as in the TV anime "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann," but looking at them from a new perspective brings out new charms.

Related Titles

"GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS" is deeply related to the TV anime "Gurren Lagann". Related works include the TV anime "Gurren Lagann", the movie "Gurren Lagann: Guren Arc", the movie "Gurren Lagann: Lagann Arc", Gurren Lagann PARALLEL WORKS 2, Kirameki☆Yoko BOX Pieces of sweet stars, Gurren Lagann OVA Episode 5.5, and Gurren Lagann Episode 6: Unleashed Edition. By watching these works, you will be able to understand and enjoy the world of Gurren Lagann more deeply.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS" are the same as those for the TV anime "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann", and include IN1 "Rap is the soul of a man! Kick out reason through force! Listen carefully to the theme of our Great Gurren Brigade with your ears wide open!!", IN2 "BafBaf! Do you like being fired up that much...?", IN3 "Boing vs Boing", IN4 "Blow through the heavens with your XXX!!", IN5 "Rap is the soul of a man! Listen carefully to the theme of Kamina-sama, the raging man who believes in himself and points to the heavens!!", IN6 "To hell with fusion!! (Fusion insert song No. 1 Allegro in C minor K2564)", IN7 "Libera me from hell", and IN8 "Burn, all of you!!!". These songs are an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Gurepara GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS" is a must-see for fans of the TV anime "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann." The world of Gurren Lagann depicted from a new perspective will give fans new discoveries and excitement. It will also be an interesting work for those who have not watched the TV anime "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann." Please experience "Gurepara GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS," which combines a luxurious cast and staff, attractive characters and robots, and a moving story and music.

Conclusion

"GURREN LAGANN PARALLEL WORKS" is a collection of music clips based on the worldview of the TV anime "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann" and drawn from a new perspective. With a gorgeous cast and staff, attractive characters and robots, and a moving story and music, this work will bring fans to tears. Please watch this work and experience the new world of Gurren Lagann.