Hiroyuki Imaishi and Kazuki Nakashima's Gurren Lagann is a sci-fi mecha anime that examines a group of teenagers' quest to stop the Spiral King, Lordgenome, by utilizing large, powerful cyborgs.
Though it's concluded, Gurren Lagann is known for being one of the best mecha anime to air during the 2000s, according to IMDb. Many also argue that this series is one of the best mecha anime of all time--with battles that'll rival those seen in Dragon Ball Z. Therefore, here are ten anime to watch if you enjoyed this series.
10 KILL LA KILL
Kill la Kill follows Ryuko Matoi, a young girl who finds a powerful piece of clothing called Senketsu after being defeated by Honnōji Academy's ruler, Satsuki Kiryuin. Now with Senketsu, Ryuko wishes to take-down Satsuki and find out information surrounding her father's murder.
Like Gurren Lagann, Kill la Kill contains outlandish animated sequences, a hype-building soundtrack, and a cast of memorable, quirky characters fans will adore. Not only is the series directed by the same person behind Gurren Lagann, but Kill la Kill also has its fair share of iconic scenes that are par with those found in Gurren Lagann.
9 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION
Neon Genesis Evangelion is about Gendo Ikari, who commands his son, Shinji, to pilot a large cyborg called an Evangelion to stop a mysterious menace called Angels. Thus the anime follows Shinji's quest to defend humanity alongside other Evangelion pilots.
Like Gurren Lagann, Neon Genesis Evangelion has a diverse cast of characters that pilot large mechanical robots to fight off an out-of-this-world threat. Not only that, but both series also have memorable soundtracks and sequences that'll stay with any fan for years to come.
8 FLCL
FLCL is about a boy named Naota Nandaba who encounters a bizarre woman who bashes his skull in with her moped, causing him to attain an oddly shaped horn on his head. Although he wanted to live a peaceful life, he must now tag along with this woman to discover the importance of having dreams and becoming a man.
Like Gurren Lagann, FLCL is a wacky, bizarre anime that centers around a child protagonist in a world engulfed in madness. FLCL also has intense battle scenes, hilarious interactions between characters, and an intriguing musical score.
7 ATTACK ON TITAN
Attack On Titan is about a boy named Eren Yaeger who seeks vengeance against large monsters called Titans for the pain they caused him. While accompanied by friends and a powerful military force called the Survey Corps, Eren embarks on a mission to slay every Titan down before it's too late.
Like Gurren Lagann, Attack On Titan follows a child protagonist whose goal is to take down an otherworldly threat to human-kind. Attack On Titan also contains fluid action scenes and a soundtrack that'll rival music heard in Gurren Lagann.
6 MY HERO ACADEMIA
My Hero Academia is about a boy named Izuku Midoriya born into a world without a quirk, his world's version of superpowers. However, after a meeting with his idol, All Might, Midoriya enrolls into UA High with his idol's power at his disposal. Thus the anime follows Midoriya's journey on how he became his world's number one hero.
Like Gurren Lagann, My Hero Academia is an anime for people who love fighting, amazingly animated scenes, and a quality soundtrack. Both series also have under-dog protagonist fans would love to cheer on.
5 JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is about a man named Jonathan Joestar whose father adopts a wealthy man's son named Dio Brando--who wants nothing more than to rule over the Joestar family household. Not only does Jonathan's inevitable battle with Dio become a--major plot-point in future seasons, but this kicks off the franchise's on-going war between the future JoJo family lineage versus impending supernatural doom.
Like Gurren Lagann, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure contains wonderfully animated action scenes with a compelling, hype-inducing soundtrack. Both series are well-acclaimed as JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is one of the best anime series of the last decade.
4 CODE GEASS
Code Geass is about a boy named Lelouch Lamperouge who receives a power called Geass that allows him to command people to do as he pleases, thanks to a woman named C.C during a run-in with the Britannian Empire. Thus the anime follows Lelouch's quest to overthrow this empire for the wrongs they caused him in the past.
Like Gurren Lagann, Code Geass is also a mecha series that contains a rebel-like protagonist who is battling off a more-powerful opponent within a warーthough some argue that the war in Code Geass is one of the deadliest in anime.
3 GUILTY CROWN
Guilty Crown is about a boy named Shuu Ouma enduring a Japanese war between the GHQ and a self-governing squad of individuals against them. Though Shuu wanted no part in their conflict, his life changes when he encounters a mysterious female that helps him unlock a power hidden within himself.
Like Simon from Gurren Lagann, Shuu goes through some losses and hardships of his own and finds a role model figure along the way. Both series are animated well and having compelling soundtracks that'll soothe any anime fan.
2 FULL METAL ALCHEMIST: BROTHERHOOD
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is about two brothers who failed at bringing their mother back from the dead because they tampered with alchemy. That's taboo in their world. Furthermore, this causes them to lose a piece of themselvesーalthough the younger brother receives the stick's short end. Thus, anime follows the boys' journey to return their bodies to normal.
Like Gurren Lagann, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood embraces themes--surrounding respect, rebellion, and faith. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood also contains iconic action scenes, memorable characters, and a storyline that'll satisfy many.
1 ONE PIECE
One Piece is about a boy named Monkey D. Luffy, whose goal is to become the new Pirate King and find the legendary treasure called the One Piece, hidden by the notorious Pirate King, Gol D. Roger. The anime follows Luffy's quest to not only fulfill his and his crews' dreams while battling other pirates who are or are not after the same reward.
Like Gurren Lagann, One Piece is an emotionally-driven, action-packed anime with a cast of characters fans will grow to love and appreciate. Not only that, but Luffy's crew's close friendship can rival the bond Simon had with Kamina in Gurren Lagann.