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

2009 · 126 min

A euphoric, over-the-top spectacle that builds from despair to a cathartic, galaxy-spanning crescendo of willpower and friendship.

Directed by: Hiroyuki Imaishi
Genres: Action, Science fiction, Animation
Starring: Tetsuya Kakihara, Yukari Fukui, Marina Inoue

Overview: 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
Genres: Action, Science fiction, Animation
Starring: Tetsuya Kakihara, Yukari Fukui, Marina Inoue

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Tone: upliftingstrength 3 of 3
earneststrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: relentless, 4 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: friendship
survival
rebellion
grief
power
Places: space
fantasy world
Era: far-future
Audience: teen
Form: animated
ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	10
Horror	2
Humour	6
Realism	1
Romance	4
Tension	8
Darkness	5
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	8

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