Kamina, the flame-haired firebrand from Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, has ignited millions with his unbreakable spirit, over-the-top bravado, and mantra to “pierce the heavens.” As Simon’s “big bro” and founder of Team Dai-Gurren, Kamina’s brief but blazing arc embodies the series’ core: believe in the you who believes in yourself.
He is the deuteragonist of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (manga 2007–2013, anime 2007). Introduced in episode 1, he’s a fiery young man from the underground village of Jiha, dreaming of the surface world after glimpsing it as a child. His infectious determination turns a ragtag group into a rebellion against the Beastmen Empire.
Kamina Wiki
Full Name
Kamina
Nickname / Alias
Bro (Aniki), Leader of Team Dai-Gurren, The Man Who Pierces the Heavens
Age
17 (at death)
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
Unknown
Blood Type
Unknown
Hometown
Jiha Village (underground)
Family Members
Unnamed father (adventurer), Simon (adoptive little brother)
Spiral Power (willpower-fueled energy for growth and miracles)
Gunmen Piloted
Gurren (hand-to-hand combat mecha), Gurren Lagann (combined with Lagann)
Signature Move
Giga Drill Breaker (first use, Spiral Power burst)
Notable Battles
vs Beastmen Invasion, vs Thymilph (Dai-Gunzan hijack), vs Guame
Kamina’s Story
Kamiina grew up in Jiha Village underground, where humans hide from the Beastmen’s Gunmen. As a boy, his father took him to the surface — sparking a lifelong dream to return and conquer it. Adopting the timid Simon as his “little bro,” Kamina drills through the ceiling, leading to their first surface battle where they meet Yoko and hijack Gurren.
His blaze:
Early Invasion: Forms Team Gurren, combines Gurren and Lagann for the first time.
Team Dai-Gurren Formation: Inspires villagers, hijacks Dai-Gunzan, becomes leader.
Final Stand: Performs Giga Drill Breaker vs Thymilph, dies shielding Simon — his last words: “Believe in me… who believes in you.”
Legacy: Appears as Simon’s inner voice, fueling the fight against the Anti-Spirals.
Kaminia’s fire: “Who the hell do you think I am?”
Powers and Abilities
Kamia’s strength is pure Spiral Power — willpower made manifest:
Spiral Energy Harness – Heals Gunmen, boosts combo attacks; less refined than Simon’s but explosive.
Gunmen Piloting – Masters Gurren’s hand-to-hand, turns sunglasses into boomerang/sword.
