Ep. 21: Yoko returns to Teppelin after a year teaching, reuniting with Simon to launch into space with Viral.
A year prior to the main events, Yoko begins her career as a schoolteacher on an island. She eventually discovers the dire circumstances at Teppelin and returns to the location to break Simon out of captivity. Upon their reunion, Simon joins forces with the members of Team Dai-Gurren. Together, they launch into space with the objective of protecting the Arc-Gurren from hostile enemy forces. This mission is distinct because Viral accompanies the group, serving specifically as the co-pilot of the Gurren-Lagann. The narrative highlights the reformation of the team and their collective effort to defend their vessel against the advancing threats in the cosmos, marking a significant shift in their operational capabilities and alliances during this critical period.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · Seven years of prosperity under Simon end as a looming threat emerges
- Ep. 18 · Simon searches for Nia after the Anti-Spirals' first attack while Rossiu completes his secret project.
- Ep. 19 · Rossiu arrests Simon to calm public opinion before deploying him against the Anti-Spirals.
- Ep. 20 · Simon meets Viral in prison while Rossiu's emergency plan consequences are revealed
- Ep. 21 · Yoko returns to Teppelin after a year teaching, reuniting with Simon to launch into space with Viral.
- Ep. 22 · The team combines their mechs into Arc-Gurren-Lagann to halt the Human Annihilation System
- Ep. 23 · Team Dai-Gurren prepares for the final battle while Rossiu goes missing
- Ep. 24 · Team Dai-Gurren traverses dimensions guided by Simon and Nia's bond to find the Anti-Spirals' home.
- Ep. 25 · Team Dai-Gurren faces despair as another member sacrifices himself to save the group.