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Thoughts on Gurren-Lagann 17
I gave the episode a nine. It was great, but nothing blew me away enough for me to give it a ten.
The new OP sequence is good. The spoiler scenes almost force the viewer to keep watching the show and breeds an almost imbearable impatience to see the story develop. I love the scene when Simon walks the path of light at the end while wearing his super awesome manly cape! The only possible problem with the OP is that it's the second verse of the same song, but the OP fits the show so I have no complaints.
It's surprising how much the world developed in seven years. There's hover-vehicles everywhere. They even created a space program and sent a probe to the moon.
The show's tone has become undoubtedly more serious. The conflict of ideals between Rossiu and Simon takes a huge role. They both want the same end, peace and protection of the people, but the means their attitudes are completely different. Rossiu wants to run the government efficiently as possible and is willing to use means such denying rights and withholding information from Simon. Simon is more tolerant and honest and is not willing to take such measures.
Adding to the seriousness is Simon's realization that rushing into battle won't solve everything. He did it against the new enemy and much destruction ensued from the aftermath. It was probably the best course of actions given the situation, but the fact that there can be severe consequences still stands.
The characters for the most part remain where we left them in terms of development - the exceptions being Rossiu, Darry, Gimi, Kinnon, and Viral. Darry is more outgoing now and Gimi is more mature now. Kinnon is much colder than she was before. Rossiu actually reverted back to his personality from when he was in the village. He's self-rightous, emotionallessly by the book, and inconsiderate of rights when they conflict with his goals. Viral acts similar to how he did before, but he's now a freedom fighter protecting the rights of humans - a far cry from the arrogant, beastman who disregarded humans excluding Simon and Kamina.
It seems that there are going to be three factions: Simon's faction, Rossiu's faction, and the Anti-Spiral faction. Simon apparently joins forces with Viral and the Spiral King. I don't know how that's going to play out, but it's probably going to be interesting. Rossiu's faction is a bunch of self-righteous punks who seem to believe that they're the only ones who know what's right for the world; they really piss me off, especially Rossiu because I expected more from him after his adventures with Simon.
Well, it's official. Nia has an evil side. I'm undecided as to whether this is good or bad. It has the potential to be very good, but it can turn out very poorly as well. Here's hoping for the best, and a happy end for Simon and Nia.
The new ED is pretty good. I like the sequence. The best part is Simon's cape! That thing is amazingly awesome!
Random Incoherent Thoughts
Darry is cute now.
The old guy turns out to be a beastman created to be Nia's butler. That explains why he saved her so many times.
Rossiu's reaction to Nia's lunchbox was funny.
Nia turning down Simon's proposal because she misunderstood the phrasing was hilarious.
Boota is still awesome.
Well, we have finally reached the CG enemy stage. Don't know if I should celebrate or not.
Kiyoh married Dayakka?! That's unexpected.
Kiyal (the one with the fang) is still very amusing.
Viral's new look kicks ass; too bad he still can't win a fight.
Rossiu's a jackass now.
Mass-produced Gurren-Lagann types make me sad; the Ganmen were so much more fun and expressive.
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