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OK, I have to admit that I was honestly taken back by this. I'm not big on mecha anime so I wasn't expecting much of this anime (Code geass was an exception) but frankly it wasn't bad at all. the plot is deep as seen in the first episode, Simon the young timid boy who dug tunnels and his badass, loud soul brother Kamina who struggle to make it to the surface in an era where humans know only despair and oppression. That plot was very well thought. the story develops more when the boys get their hands on the weapons called ... 'gunmen' and start their rebellion against the tyrant king. I think the show was doing very fine up until Kamina's death, I think it was a good turning point (but it was a bit rushed, like in episode 8!! and he was my fav...) the time skip was Ok as well, showing how humans evolved and built cities, however, the struggle continues on and on...and problems keep on growing like mushrooms.
One of the points I thought of as one of the cons was making time skip Simon completely badass, it felt kinda forced, sometimes I think it doesn't feel like Simon anymore as if the essence of the character is lost, I know a death of a comrade should change his character but I think it was too drastic. Another thing, Nia, the daughter of the spiral king, the cute and 'perfect' princess was a very lame character imo, I guess the writers thought of her as a reason to make simon keep on fighting and no more, their whole romance thing was just not very well made, Yoko is a much better leading female character.

The ending was pretty much expected, a death of some dai-gurren members and the survival of others, it was kinda nice seeing how the survivors grew old and continued their lives.

The sound track of the anime was a killer! the heavy guitar just fits the fights and gives the chills, however the choices of opening and endings was weak, especially the opening used in the final episode kinda ruined the atmosphere.

all in all, it's a very enjoyable anime with funny moments, great cast of characters, an overdose of machoness, coolness, overreaction about boobs (you'd be pleased if you admire such things...*no wonder this anime was highly recommended by many males, that's what I noticed at least*) and a well-written plot. If you're a mecha fan then you shouldn't miss it, and if you're not, you might wanna give it a shot. it's worth the while.