The Most Misunderstood Anime Character - Kamina from Gurren Lagann
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The Most Misunderstood Anime Character - Kamina from Gurren Lagann
In this video I explain why Kamina from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is one of the most misunderstood characters in Anime, and why the philosophical dimensions of Gurren Lagann are essential for fully appreciating the series as a whole.
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Believe in the me that believes in you
Animeuproar, I play the final battle of gurren lagann when I'm doing hw, working out or just stress, this anime is god tier
@@clutchliger5800 so it's worth watching ?
@@thetruesquad5059 it's a god tier anime that would change how u live, yes my brudda
Don't believe in the ClutchLiger that I believe in, don't believe Big. T that you believe in, believe in the ClutchLiger that believes in you.
@@BigT.Larrity ?
Kamina died the way he lived, a true man
Smoked PAPA dude spoilers
Don't forget he how live and honorable died
No, a real man never dies even when he's killed!
@@elementgermanium well he's living in the ground with a spear in his chest
im till mad he died how do you kill off the main character in 5 EPISODES T-T
"Little by little. We advance a bit further with each turn. That's how a drill works!"
That simple quote has kept me going through the roughest and darkest times in my life. People just don't understand just how inspiring Gurren Lagann truly is. Little by little I move a bit forward with each step. That's how I work :)
Likewise.
We've evolved past the person we were a minute before!
Dude just reading the line brings tears to my eyes
Yes.
It is really motivating the op always hypes me up
Damn I knew Kamina was a total inspiration but I didn’t think about it that way as he says “Drill to the Heavens!”
The Hentai Guy rip hentai haven.
*peirce the heavens*
I don't get why not
“Inspirational philosophical message just below THE SURFACE”
I see what you did lol
I always likes how Kamina's glasses were a V for victory and when Simon wears them they become an X like two V are intersecting, and then finally a star to represent his ever growing resolve truly surpassing and combining with Kamina's.
The glasses in ep25 was actually the frontal view of King Kittan
Tanjiro : I'm the best big brother ever
Edward Elric : Hold my alchemy
Lelouch : Hold my geass
Kamina : 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐚
Itachi?
@@justsomeboiwhowatchyoutube7195
As much as I love Itachi… even he ain’t got shit on Kamina.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@justsomeboiwhowatchyoutube7195 Considering how Sasuke actually turn out, I don't think he did good enough.
ROW ROW FIGHT THE POWER
Touch the untouchable break the unbreakable
Gavin Pritchar ROW ROW FIGHT THE POWER
Do the impossible, see the invisible
(It shoulda be first instead of "touch the untouchable, break the unbreakable" but eh)
Ngl that annoyed me so much but I ended up saying it with them after around six episodes
Row row fight the powa
I FINALLY know people love this show as much as i do
Yeah man
YOUR DRILL IS THE DRILL THAT WILL PIERCE THE HEAVENS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is that Fight Club President Mako from Kill la Kill in your profile pic? That's another great anime from Studio Trigger...
Gurren Lagann is a great anime. Also was I the only one who cried when Kamina died and when his spirit came back to help Simone? (most likely didn't spell that right)
I cry every time and I saw the show like 5 times.
It gets me every time and I don't care what other people say or think
I just finished the series, I was trying my best not to cry lol
@@GenerationOf2012 welcome to the club
*raises hand* ...me too.
._.
TTGL made me realise 2 years into a college course that I was half assing my dream for the sake of a safer career path. Next semester I ditched my course and started over again as an animator. (Thankfully restarting isn't a debt sentence here like it is in the US).
Few years on, I have graduated and while i'm yet to land that dream studio job i'm still much happier with myself and my future. All because Kamina told me to "Grit those teeth" as he punched me right in the face when I was deep in self doubt and sleepwalking my way to a future I didn't want.
Awesome man. Keep chasing your dream and never give up! Rewatching Gurren Lagann always helps me stay motivated.
@@AnimeUproar Thanks man and yeah same here. Anytime I can't get myself to do something I go watch the last 20 minutes of Lagann-hen and I'm good to go! Kamina also made me consider what I'll be leaving after I'm gone as no series has ever shown so much respect for a departed character. He proves that the true immortality comes from what we make and who we inspire so by god I'm gonna keep making shit till something sticks!
damn for some reason this comment has hit me hard
I´m in a really poor state right now and any decision I make may alter my life entirely so smth like this is really what I need haha ^^
I graduated from college completely unaudited and realizing how little I knew about living in the real world.
In the beginning I was paralyzed by depressing and fear for the future. Opting to watch anime with my girlfriend we stumbled across this show. It made me remember who I was before going to college,before the fears and doubts. I joined the military because that's what I wanted to do before family talked me out of it. Set out on what you truly want to do, learn to do it better, take failures as lessons and successes with gratitude. See you all in the heavens
@@killianduggan8730 do u have any artwork or drawings if so can u drop ur insta handle
Kamina was my biggest inspiration when I was in 3rd grade. He told me to never give up and my drill will be the drill that will pierce the heavens.
"Don't be held back by someone else's bullshit in fake memories.The one path you chose for yourself, is the truth of your universe. " -Kamina
Still one of my favorite quotes by my Man KAMINA!
Kamina is still my biggest influence in my personality I actually find myself quoting Kamina but making it sound smarter but I live by his making the impossible possible attitude
Same!
Dude this is my favourite anime and this was my ever first anime I ever watched and kamina never gave up even he did not give up to the hands of death
So true
Its the best
Happy to find someone else who has gurren lagan in no 1 of their anime list
Shivam MUKHERJEE. It is until episode 15. If you stop there best anime. The other episodes of when they were grown up just weren’t good
Same here, watching it for the first time was incredible, as well as the second, third and fourth times😅. Also I think that somone should be a fusion between the series and the movies
@yassine Ridouane gurren Lagann is consistently amazing. If the episodes in which they grow up don’t do it for you, that has nothing to do with the show and more to do with your personal expectation for the how the show would turn out.
I watch it at least a couple times a year. It's gotta be the most inspiring thing I've seen. Push forward, never retreat. You have the drill within that will pierce the heavens.
@@icy2275 nope i actually found the later parts to be more interesting, u did not like because you never understood the show, there isn't any part which made me dislike it. This is the only mecha anime which i liked and watched over and over again, i left all other mecha animes, but this anime is too good. Very good character development, has a badass mc, badass mentor, and badass side characters. Great anime
So you mean he inspires people to do the impossible and see the invisible ?
I think you forgot the part where he FIGHTS THE POWER !
Believe in the me that believes in you☝🏼
Wow who else cried like a baby when kamina met his fate😅
It's a perfect message. The spirit never dies. It always finds someone to inspire. This is Aristeia. Kamina got this from his dad, the dead died and that didn't stop Kamina. Kamina does and that doesn't stop Simon.
I have never before, or since, been hit so *freakin'* hard by a character death.
Like, that crap hit *different* bro.
I remember the first time i watch this. Hahaha im holding my tears cause im watching with my wife hahahaha
I agree with you completely. My favorite anime by far. Not because "Ooh! Boobs! Wow! Giant robots fighting!" but because of the philosophy it teaches us.
Kamina and Simon are my favorite fictional characters.
P.S: ScrewAttack does minimum to zero research whatsoever.
In one video they mixed up gurren and lagann names
And now it's name is "DEATH BATTLE!" and forgo their SA vidss
Imagine being called Screw Attack and not understanding Gurren Lagann
Screw Attack can go screw themselves. (Joke drums).
I have never noticed a reference to Platon's cave. Funny and awesome detail.
Could you guys make more Gurren Lagann videos PLEASE
I wouldn’t have a degree or MSc if it weren’t for kamina’s philosophy...or have a job...that is all
The dreams of those who've fallen! The hopes of those who'll follow! Those two sets of dreams weave together into a double helix! Drilling a path towards tomorrow! And that's Tengen Toppa! That's Gurren Lagann!” - Simon
Kamina is a role model for all. He gave hope to everyone that knew him in the anime and those who only heard about him. Dont believe in yourself. Believe in the me that believes in you!! I watch this anime all the time!!
Amen, my friend!
Amen!!!
GURREN LAGGAN HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE ANIME FOR 8 YEARS....... Kamina was one of the absolute best characters but simons growth throughout the story captured me. Without kamina that growth couldnt have happened in the slightest. Simons growth to the point of love then loss and being so content with his love that the loss means nothing truly touched my heart. The absolute best anime around i always reccomend.
LISTEN CLOSE, SIMON!
NEVER FORGET!
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!
NOT IN THE SIMON I BELIEVE IN! NOT IN THE KAMINA THAT YOU BELIEVE IN!
HAVE FAITH IN THE SIMON THAT BELIEVES IN YOU!!!!!
One of the most inspirational speeches ever told
NOW LETS SEE YOU GRIT THOSE TEETH
Already know it's gonna be a great video if it's an Animak video
@@Mia_2512 I typed it fast lmao, good catch
What no love for Gozen?
@@RidKain I like Animak more but Gozen's AOT videos are 👌
It’s actually is animaK
Kamina is a great character, "Ignore common sense to do the impossible!"
Gurren Lagann was one of the first anime I ever saw. It helped build my love for anime and I still watch it to this day. (started watching anime about 4 years ago) It was just such a hype show I never got that deep into thought about why I loved it but when I do now it’s simply because it’s so hype and shows that you can overcome anything. I just can’t believe people actually couldn’t see how smart Kamina actually is.
Row row fight da powah! Kamina pushed me to be better at a time when nothing made sense
Same here!!
Intelligence doesn't make a leader. Someone inspired to turn words to action and commits to that vision is a leader.
I was happy to see this video suggested in my YT feed. Yes, Kamina is the most influental and rather deep character in TTGL’s cast. It’s a shame that not everyone can appreciate his character but at the same time I can understand why he is so decisive of a character as well... that kind of ”lifestyle” or idealogy isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.
To me, TTGL is the most influental piece of media I’ve ever watched. I use its idealogy as an motivational source whenever I’m having hard time with my life (whether it’d be in work, in school, with relationships, doing my workout etc.). As you migh have guessed, Kamina has a special place in my heart and is kind of my fictional mentor. He’s easily my favorite character and TTGL is my favorite anime of all time.
TTGL has so many good things going for it. It’s got great animation, epic story, great character development and so on... but still, despite all these, to me the most appealing thing in TTGL is the relationship Kamina and Simon shares and how it affects Simon’s growth after he is gone. There nothing more beautiful in this whole world than that kind of relationship between two men. I’m forever grateful for Gainax for their kick ass mecha shows.
”Your drill is the drill that will pierce the Heavens!”
My friend… you have put this way better than I ever could.
"Believe in the simon that believes in you!" Kamina
I really loved this anime, it touched my heart. But it broke it when kamina died...he inspired so many of us
Immediately after I saw kamina for 5 seconds I knew he was my favourite character, perhaps, of all time in any medium. **spoilers ahead**
After the time skip, when I saw that statue of him, immortalizing him in the same way we do our leaders, I cried like a bitch. It was so beautiful and im really glad they added that detail in there. Someone who even asked the question, why would I be worried about the dead? Only a few years prior. I cried again once I realized the cities name was kamina city
Kamina’s bravery, and faith goes on to change the entire universe. Even after his death his spirit that touched his comrades lives on and grows beyond the limits of what anyone imagined.
If you think Kamina is a stupid character you really missed the point of the series .
Agreed
I didn't think I would like Gurren Laggan at first; the drawing style just seemed too wacky. But I really did come to enjoy the characters, music, and overall theme of endurance and progression. And while while Kamina can be seen at one level as just some young punk, not too different from Kaneda from Akira, he is also symbolic for the masculine drive to struggle, overcome, instill order, and inspire the next generation. And that's pretty cool...
Bro this was the first anime I've ever watched thank you for this I really needed this because I love this anime😆
I gotchu bro!!
my man
ANEKI!!!!
You are way manlier than Gaston
Trust me, I clicked on this because I love Kamina. And his death originally broke me as a child. The way he fights to the bitter end and goes with a smile on his face fits his character so well.
Dude got yeeted out of existance by a giant spear, nough said.
I was here before Justin Y. I'm officially the better commenter lmao
@@unclesam1326 Justin Y. is still better
That is the most absurd way to say death
@Flynn da Bush Bandit TRULY
False. He still exists and lives on, in our memories, and in our hearts.
This entire video is incredibly inspirational, such a good thesis. I love this quality content, thumbs up!
I truthfully think Kamina is inspirational. It hit me hardest at the end, where when everyone was shown their ideal world and a peaceful life, it was solely through remembering him and his philosophy that they were able to break free and see the truth. It beautifully displayed that even when someone dies, their legacy lives on and it still impacts the world.
Great video, and as someone who also studied a bit of philosophy on the side, it’s nice to get a second take on applying it to this fantastic series.
When I first saw the show (also in 2010!), I was on the cusp of leaving the cave. You could say I had undone my bonds and turned around, but I was still shielding my eyes from the bright light beyond. It took another push for me to step out, and this was the starting point for me.
I’m a bit pressed for time at the moment of writing, but I wanted to leave a brief comment for someone else who appreciates how much there is to discuss with Gurren Lagaan.
Kamina is such a great dude. He’s my fav character ever because he’s so positive and uplifting and his outlook is so infectious that I’m like, hey, I need to start being more like him.
He’s so incredibly inspiring to me. I’m really really glad this video got made so that I can appreciate his character more than I did already.
I’ve watch Gurren Lagann since 5 years old and now I still like to watch it over and over again. I hope this anime continues to inspire everyone who watches it to keep moving forward.
“Believe in the you that believes in yourself”
- Kamina -
Screwattack is just there to trigger anime fans at this point.
Yes
Thank you, for showing everyone how genius i am.
There one thing we didn’t misunderstand
He is awesome
Finally people are noticing my mans Kamina. He's part if the reason I love anime and why I'm still going in life. Though Simon is my favorite Kamina was super inspiring and confident as he helped our hero Simon grow. This is just me but Gurren Lagann is AMAZING and awe inspiring to me. I highly recommend this anime
Kamina>>>AllMight
I'd say they're equally good.
@@arzr_er Kamina was the symbol of resistance against a superior force. In MHA the heroes ARE the superior force. That's the difference.
Ivan Mixo Kamina is MUCH better than All Might. All Might is a linear character when Kamina is so much more
@@arzr_er You, my friend, deserve a whole lot of respect.
Uff 2 heavy weights both are amazing in their own field and a lot deeper than they look
Awesome video man. Love the philosophy
Bout time u made a video on your favorite anime! This’ll be great
I wanted to thank you for making this, Kamina really was an inspiring character, and honestly someone I strive to be, keeping his philosophy to heart, Gurren Lagann honestly taught us all something. And that talk about your life during that time, thank you, that's exactly what I've been needing man. I'll catch up on that next Wano review, thank you Anime Uproar.
thankyou for making this video he is one of my favorite characters in anime as well.
you my friend, shares my interest in philosophy and my love in Gurren Laggan, subscribed.
I’m glad that you made this video, I actually have a strong soft spot for Kamina and he was the reason for me to cosplay as him. I like his character and see him as a motivator in my eyes. Hence why I like him so much.
You did a great job in your video describing him.
I have one word for this video Brilliant
Love this video and your explaination
IVE NEVER TOUGHT OF TTGL THIS WAY!!! I love how you took Kamina’s character and I appreciate your amazing outlook on life
SEE THE INVISIBLE, DO THE IMPOSSIBLE, FIGHT THE POWER
Hey. Watch Mojo ranked Kamina as #1 Anime Mentor. At least they know what's up!
I wouldn't say he's a mentor, he's an icon
this video was beautiful. you rock man
The anime that got me into anime. WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK WE ARE!!...also cried when Kamina died
So deep. I did not expect that. Good job!
Great video!
Hey,animak your great at breaking down facts. I have been watching gurenlagon before I started watching your UA-cam channel and I always love it but u opened up a whole new point of view for me. If I watch an anime and I don't understand it as much I could always look at your channel and see if u posted a video on it. Your really the best anime UA-cam.
Thanks so much for the kind words!
@@AnimeUproar no problem
In the moment you said "they don'y believe There is a surface" I thought about Platone, you just opened my eyes
Although i'm more of a early Simon myself, i do appreciate Kamina's Message and i got your analogy! Hunting for super tengen toppa gurren lagann merch myself! Rock on Dude!
Subbed!
Just finished watching this great anime the other day. Then I find this treasure of a tribute. Thank you Anime Uproar.
-from your fan since Day 1
Funny how when I decided to turn my life around, trailblaze into what is uncomfortable because comfort is a false sense of safety, and just gaining momentum that videos about this anime was JUST EVERYWHERE.
So, after hearing how life-changing it was, watched it. Just finished it. I feel so overwhelmed.
Kamina has given me the final push, so has his legacy in the anime.
Row row, fight the power!
Spiral Power! Great video!
This video might be old, but at this time, during this pandemic, this year of 2020, after all my ups and downs in life, finally I found a video that appreciate the philosophy of Gurren Lagann and Kamina. Kamina shaped Simon to be a man, as Kamina shaped me. I am glad that someone gets this anime deep down the core. Hands down and thumbs up to this channel! :D
I have just rewatched the anime, and this video helped me sumarise my thougts about the show. I knew about the plato cave thing but it did not came to my mind until i watched this video. Thanks!
I appreciate you so much for this video
i literally cried
I just finished this anime yesterday and it quickly become one of my fav anime 🔥
THIS IS THE VIDEO THAT WILL PIERCE THE HEAVENS!!!!!!
This anime is really good and I was surprised when you posted this.
Lord Twigo made the impossible, possible
True words of wisdom
Lord twigo got full countered out of his clothes too✌✊
Funny Vibes fun fact: lord Twigo is so badass that he has to full counter himself to take off his incredible armor.
Well said, subscribed
Amazing video
Finally a upload
This is why I cosplay as Kamina even to this day. I love this guy, and I’m glad you made this. And this why you are my favorite anime UA-camr
Great video bro !! kamina is more than just a character for me,
he is a role model,
His masculinity his courage and his positivity inspired me so much in my life
and that's what makes him such a great man!
finally someone who knows my boi kamina to the heart. liked and subscribed
Broski this is my favorite video ever. Gurren Lagann is one of the first animes I've seen and has always been my favorite. Kamina was my favorite character and I've never stopped doing his pose or shouting his mantra since. Thank you for this.
Damn this is Deep! I never thought about it this way, but Kamina was the most badass and inspiring character I have come across in my whole 15 years of anime. This whole revolution started with Kamina, and during the time when they were in that illusion of a good life, it was Kamina that brought them back to reality. Best anime still ever
bruh why is this less than 5k views..More people need to understand the legend of Kamina
Awesome video! Truly highlights the hidden gem that is kamina
Who TF misunderstood my boy Kamina. Let me at 'em let me at 'em!
Perfect! Thank you!
"WHO THE HELL DO YOU THINK I AM?!!"
“LETS SEE YOU GRIT THOSE TEETH”
Few anime thrill me when I rewatch them, and Gurren Lagaan is one of those few
What are the others ? For me it's obviously this lol DBZ & Super, Cowboy Bebop, Naruto, & Yu Yu Hakusho
This was an amazing video.
Thank you!
Good to know there are other lovers of Kamina!
he teach me to do the imposible, see the invisible, and row row fight the power.
Everything said in this video is 100% correct keep up the great work man!
Kamina was su h a good character that I thought the story was about him ,until he died
Great video
Thanks!
12:48 respect bro. keep digging until you reach heaven.
Also, Kamina is my fav character too and i try to follow him too.
I wasn’t expecting this to make me cry
My God I need to rewatch the show for the fifth time