When comparing Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann vs Naruto Shippuden, the Slant community recommends Naruto Shippuden for most people. In the question“What are the best animes to watch?” Naruto Shippuden is ranked 11th while Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann is ranked 18th. The most important reason people chose Naruto Shippuden is:
Every episode is not only quite visually appealing but they also try to have a deeper meaning. The episodes usually try to tell a story about love, friendship, forgiveness, and the willpower to keep going on.
Ranked in these QuestionsQuestion Ranking
Pros
Pro Slow burn, great arcs
A story that grows into a simultaneously introspective and inspirational master piece. Every thing about the story and characters starts simple and clear, over the 24 episodes without you even realizing it your mind will be blown at what will come next and you will feel more invested in the characters than you thought possible.
Pro Short and sweet
This show gets to the point without feeling rushed. You won't find characters spending three episodes charging an attack for three episodes, unlike other more drawn out shows.
Pro Not adapted from manga
Unlike most popular anime, this one is an original work, meaning it can avoid certain practices common with adaptations, such as filler and deviations from the expected plot.
Pro Tells a meaningful story
Every episode is not only quite visually appealing but they also try to have a deeper meaning. The episodes usually try to tell a story about love, friendship, forgiveness, and the willpower to keep going on.
Pro Awesome Character Development
You can watch each and every character growing from the beginning from a little kid to powerful ninja. Especially Naruto & Sasuke.
Pro Really creative
This anime is very creative when it comes to overall story or to character designs and weapons.
Pro Inspiring story
Naruto is an inspiring tale of an outcast earning the recognition and respect of everyone around him through sheer willpower, hardwork and a kind heart. Naruto is an inspiration and a role model to many people in this world and always motivates people to never ever give up.
Cons
Con Lots of filler
While at times this one is not as bad as the original Naruto, it does have the odd episode, as well as a few arcs of filler which leave much to be desired.
Con Long
As one of the more lengthy shows, boasting 500 episodes, it can be difficult to want to watch the entire thing, even without the filler.