Giga Drill Break
A drill that pierces through the heavens, born from the bond between two blood-brothers.
The Giga Drill Break is a signature finishing move performed by Simon while piloting the combined mecha Gurren Lagann. It is first used during the battle to capture one of the enemy's moving fortresses belonging to the Beastman General Thymilph. Kamina and Simon combine their Gunmen to form Gurren Lagann, and Kamina executes the Giga Drill Break to defeat the general. The move is later remembered after Kamina's death as a symbol of his confidence and the bond between him and Simon.
- User
- Simon and Kamina (spirit)
- Mecha Form
- Gurren Lagann
- Opponent Targeted
- Thymilph
- Energy Source
- Spiral Power
- Outcome
- Defeat of Thymilph
Lore & Background
The Giga Drill Break is introduced during the largest battle of Team Dai-Gurren's campaign against the Beastman Empire. Kamina leads the assault on Thymilph's moving fortress, and after successfully combining with Simon to form Gurren Lagann, he uses the Giga Drill Break to defeat the Beastman General. This victory is a turning point for the resistance, but Kamina dies in the process. His dying words to Simon are: 'Listen up, Simon, and don't forget. Believe in yourself. Not in the me who believes in you. Not in the you who believes in me. You should believe in yourself!' These words are long remembered after his death, giving Simon the confidence to uphold his destiny as the 'one whose drill will pierce the heavens.'
In Their Own Story
In the heat of battle against Thymilph's fortress, Kamina and Simon combine their Gunmen—Gurren and Lagann—to form Gurren Lagann. With Kamina at the controls, he unleashes the Giga Drill Break, a massive spiraling drill attack that tears through the enemy's defenses and defeats the Beastman General. The move is a direct expression of Kamina's unshakable will and his belief in Simon. After Kamina's death, the Giga Drill Break becomes a legendary technique, symbolizing the courage and determination that Kamina instilled in his comrades.
Reader's Guide
The Giga Drill Break is performed by Gurren Lagann, the combined form of Kamina's Gunmen Gurren and Simon's Gunmen Lagann. The attack manifests as a colossal, spiraling drill that pierces through enemy fortifications and mecha. It is first used against the Beastman General Thymilph, resulting in a decisive victory for Team Dai-Gurren. The move requires absolute confidence and unity between the pilots; Kamina's signature catchphrase, 'Who the hell do you think I am?' often accompanies its use. After Kamina's death, Simon later channels the same spirit to perform the Giga Drill Break in his own battles, honoring Kamina's legacy.
Did You Know?
- The Giga Drill Break is first used by Kamina during the battle against the Beastman General Thymilph.
- Kamina's dying words to Simon after the Giga Drill Break are: 'Believe in yourself. Not in the me who believes in you. Not in the you who believes in me. You should believe in yourself!'
- The move is performed by Gurren Lagann, the combined form of Kamina's Gurren and Simon's Lagann.
- Kamina's signature pose—sticking his index finger up into the air—and his catchphrase 'Who the hell do you think I am?' are associated with the Giga Drill Break.
- After Kamina's death, Simon later uses the Giga Drill Break to continue Kamina's legacy.