“Seven years post-liberation, Team Dai-Gurren faces the Anti-Spiral, a mysterious force threatening humanity's hard-won peace and future.”
Gurren Lagann The Movie: The Lights in the Sky are Stars
劇場版 天元突破グレンラガン 螺巌篇
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Synopsis
Seven years post-liberation, Team Dai-Gurren faces the Anti-Spiral, a mysterious force threatening humanity's hard-won peace and future.
Seven years have passed since humanity reclaimed Earth from the Spiral King's rule, ushering in an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity. The world has flourished under this newfound freedom, with people building lives free from oppression. However, this golden age faces an unprecedented challenge. As humanity continues to grow and expand, an enigmatic force known as the Anti-Spiral emerges from the shadows, threatening everything they've worked to achieve. This mysterious adversary possesses capabilities beyond anything they've encountered before. Standing against this looming threat is Team Dai-Gurren, a group of determined individuals who refuse to let humanity's hard-won future slip away. Led by Simon, who carries the dreams and aspirations of those who fought before him, they prepare to face whatever trials lie ahead. Alongside his allies, including the enigmatic Nia Teppelin, Simon must rally humanity's spirit once more as they confront an enemy that challenges not just their survival, but the very essence of what it means to be human.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 27 sampled reviews
What 27 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.35 · some divergence
4.1 pts
Recommenders 9.1 · others 5.0
↓ 1.15
Running avg · Aug 2009 → Jun 2025
- 9 “The music is great, the story is an improvement over the first movie, and the ending is incredibly epic, surpassing the anime's original conclusion. Despite these highlights, some parts of the...”
- 10 “This movie is an incredible and brilliant experience that offers great value, featuring a wealth of new scenes compared to the first film and a perfectly fitting, unique soundtrack. There are no...”
- 7 “The film is an entertaining and fun watch that remains faithful to the series while offering some enjoyable added bonuses. However, it requires prior knowledge of the series to avoid confusion and...”
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- Format 1 × 125′ eps × min
- Total runtime 2h 05m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2009 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-3711 catalog
Produced by
- Aniplex Producer
Licensed by
- Aniplex of America Licensor