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Everyone else can down-vote me because this really doesn't contribute to the conversation but I have to say it: Gurren Lagann is a better inspirational substitu
by Malic 10y ago
Everyone else can down-vote me because this really doesn't contribute to the conversation but I have to say it: Gurren Lagann is a better inspirational substitute for The Fountainhead?! The geek in me understands completely and I think that is SO awesome!
- rm_-rf_slash 10y agoFundamentally, both stories were about working very hard to carve one's own path at all costs lest the world twist you into conforming to its desires. Except Trigger went on to make a fascinating story about clothing and the power it has had for all of history (Kill La Kill), while Ayn Rand made an even more unreadable whinefest where every person in government is solely on a spectrum between incompetent and evil, and the only solution is to give up, take your ball, and go home. (Atlas Shrugged - somewhat undermining the point of The Fountainhead in the first place).
- metaphorm 10y agoI found Kill La Kill to be an amazing little story. Campy and farcical but also really profound in a certain way. Total deconstruction of a whole genre of fiction as well as a fascinating social commentary on one of the defining aspects of human society (clothing/fashion/social status). Another anime that really surprised me with its depth and sophistication was Puella Magi Madoka Magica. KyuBey still gives me nightmares just thinking about it.
- Vaskivo 10y agoI'll upvote you. Gurren Lagann is my favorite piece of media, and it's one that left a deep impact in me. And it's a pretty awesome story to boot. One the surface it may seem like a dumb giang robot action-fest. But it has profound messages about fear, determination and legacy.