Gurren Lagann (2007)
A young laborer escapes to a violent world of robot battles, finding high-octane adventure and uplifting, campy fun.
When a young laborer escapes to the world aboveground, he discovers a violent land in which humans battle robots controlled by a power-hungry noble.
How intense is Gurren Lagann?
Gurren Lagann is mildly scary, with light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated TV-14.
What Gurren Lagann feels like
- Tone
- epichigh octaneupliftingcampy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Gurren Lagann
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 14, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Gurren Lagann for you?
Is Gurren Lagann scary?
Only a little. Gurren Lagann has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Gurren Lagann gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Gurren Lagann sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Gurren Lagann OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Gurren Lagann?
Episodes run about 24m.
Where can I stream Gurren Lagann?
Gurren Lagann is streaming on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll.
Does Gurren Lagann have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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