Jirid
CharacterJirid is a bird-mutation Beastman who once fought the air war at General Cytomander's side. Years later he turns up as an inmate of Lincarne prison, where a condemned Simon awaits execution, and dies there to a single synchronized punch delivered by Simon and Viral together.
Appearance
Jirid belongs to the avian strain of Beastmen. His mutation gives him a birdman's build, a body suited to the airborne combat he once performed for the empire.
History
At the height of the Beastman regime, Jirid serves under Cytomander of the Four Supreme Generals, flying into battle at his commander's side. The empire's collapse eventually lands him in Lincarne prison, and he resurfaces in the third act of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann as a fellow convict of Simon, who is being held there under a death sentence. A confrontation with the fallen hero ends his life: Simon and Viral close on him from opposite sides and finish him with a simultaneous blow.
Episode 27 grants him one last mention. As Simon delivers his speech about creating heaven, Jirid is counted among those whose dreams Simon carries to power the double helix boring its way toward tomorrow.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jirid in Gurren Lagann?
Jirid is a bird-mutation Beastman who once served as an aerial soldier under General Cytomander during the height of the Beastman regime. He later appears as an inmate of Lincarne prison during the series' third act.
What kind of Beastman is Jirid?
Jirid belongs to the avian strain of Beastmen, which gives him a birdman's build suited to the airborne combat he once performed for Cytomander's forces.
How does Jirid die in Gurren Lagann?
Jirid dies in Lincarne prison when Simon and Viral close in on him from opposite sides and strike him down together with a single synchronized punch.
Who did Jirid serve under before his imprisonment?
Before ending up in Lincarne prison, Jirid served under Cytomander, one of the Beastman empire's Four Supreme Generals, fighting at his commander's side as one of his aerial soldiers.
Is Jirid mentioned again after his death?
Yes. In Episode 27, Simon mentions Jirid while delivering his speech about creating heaven, counting him among those whose dreams power the drill boring toward the future.
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