Which was released first, the animated film A Town Called Panic or the animated series Gurren Lagann?
Gurren Lagann Gurren Lagann, known in Japan as Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (天元突破グレンラガン , Tengen Toppa Guren Ragan , lit. "Pierce the Heavens, Gurren Lagann") , is a Japanese mecha anime television series animated by Gainax and co-produced by Aniplex and Konami. It ran for 27 episodes on Japan's TV Tokyo between April 1, 2007, and September 30, 2007. It was directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi, written by veteran playwright Kazuki Nakashima, and had been in development since the participation of the famed animator in the "Abenobashi" mecha-themed episodes by the same studio. "Gurren Lagann" takes place in a fictional future where Earth is ruled by the Spiral King, Lordgenome, who forces mankind to live in isolated subterranean villages. The plot focuses on two teenagers living in a subterranean village, Simon and Kamina, who wish to go to the surface. Using a mecha known as Lagann, Simon and Kamina reach the surface and start fighting alongside other humans against Lordgenome's forces.
List of Full Metal Panic! episodes The episodes of the Japanese anime television series "Full Metal Panic!" are directed by Koichi Chigira and animated by Gonzo. They are based on the light novel series of the same name, written by Shoji Gatoh and illustrated by Shiki Douji, using material from the first three novels ("Fighting Boy Meets Girl", "Running One Night Stand", and "Into the Blue") of the series over 24 episodes. The series focuses on Sousuke Sagara, a Sergeant from the mercenary group Mithril who is assigned to protect Kaname Chidori, student from a Japanese high school. The first season began in Japan, on January 8, 2002, and ended on June 18, 2002.