

Episode 11: “Simon, Hands Off”
- 11 of 27
- June 10, 2007
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Gurren Lagann |
|---|---|
| Episode | 11 of 27 |
| Japanese | シモン、手をどけて |
| Original air date | June 10, 2007 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Gainax |
| Previous episode | Episode 10: “Who Is This Bro?” |
| Next episode | Episode 12: “Yoko, Will You Do Me a Favor?” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Hulu |
“Simon, Hands Off” is episode 11 of the anime Gurren Lagann. It first aired on June 10, 2007.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
After Adiane’s failed attack, Guame assumes responsibility for defeating the Great Gurren Brigade. The Brigade receives a distress signal from a village reportedly under assault by Ganmen and responds to the call. The supposed emergency is revealed to be a trap arranged by Guame, placing the Brigade in danger as it investigates the village’s appeal.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Sorairo Days” — Shouko NakagawaAnimeThemes
- ED 1“UNDERGROUND” — HIGH VOLTAGEAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series

Set in a future where people live in underground communities, this science-fiction adventure follows Simon and Kamina as they encounter a way to reach the surface. Its opening combines a buried village, a mysterious machine discovered during excavation, and an unexpected arrival from the world above, setting the…
Read the article →References
- “Gurren Lagann”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Gurren Lagann”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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