You know, I was going to wait for the ADV release, I really really was. Then I accidentaly stumbled upon the first episode of Gundam 00 on youtube, then the second. I don't trust torrent software, call me old fashioned, but that's just the way I am. After watching 00, my curiousity got the better of me, & I decided to watch Gurren Lagann.
I knew I was going to like this show, which is why I figured I'd just wait for the DVD's (which I still can't wait to get), but damn. This was the perfect mixture of everything good in anime up to date, easily matching if not surpassing Gunbuster. Sure there's a clipshow episode in there, but even that can be forgiven. Even the Matsumoto ending was perfect, I just hope ADV markets this series right (it'd be nice for a change).
The most surprising part for me was loving a Gaianx production this much without Anno being involved. I've yet to see a Gainax production I don't like (since the Nadia movie wasn't technically theirs), but this is definately their highest to date. It definately carries his spirit, along with Matsumoto, Tomino, Kawamori, Go Nagai, etc. It's very true to Gainax's tradition of being heavily inspired, without ripping off, beloved shows.
I'd also be quite satisfied if this is all there is of this series. While it's left open enough, I really doubt we'll see a sequel. As for the beginning,