Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End

Gurren Lagann The Movie: Childhood's End

2008 · 112 min · ★ 7.6 · Action, Comedy, Animation, Science Fiction, Adventure

Simon and Kamina live in an underground city monitored by the village chief. When Simon stumbles upon an artifact and beastmen invade from the surface, Simon and Kamina rebel against them.

Directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi · Written by Kazuki Nakashima

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