Episode 8: “Later, Buddy”
- 8 of 27
- May 20, 2007
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Gurren Lagann |
|---|---|
| Episode | 8 of 27 |
| Japanese | あばよ、ダチ公 |
| Original air date | May 20, 2007 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Gainax |
| Previous episode | Episode 7: “You're Gonna Do It!!” |
| Next episode | Episode 9: “What, Exactly, Is a Human?” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Hulu |
“Later, Buddy” is episode 8 of the anime Gurren Lagann. It first aired on May 20, 2007.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Kamina, Simon and the Great Gurren Brigade launch an assault against Thymilph and the Dai-Ganzan. Their strategy requires Simon to use Lagann to seize the fortress and combine with Gurren, repeating the process that created Gurren-Lagann. An unforeseen development during the battle results in a devastating tragedy for the Brigade.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Sorairo Days” — Shouko NakagawaAnimeThemes
- ED 1“UNDERGROUND” — HIGH VOLTAGEAnimeThemes
Where to watch
Streaming services that list Gurren Lagann. What you can watch depends on your country. Acino does not host any video; each link leads to the service's own page.
Episode guide
All 27 episodes → · 17 of 27 episodes have a summary
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.
Episode titles and air dates come from Kitsu. The summary is written by Acino with AI assistance and checked so that it does not copy other sites.