Sheeta
CharacterSimon's mother, glimpsed only in the opening chapter of the story. Sheeta's death in a Giha Village tremor scars her son for years and feeds the fear of the shaking earth that defines life in humanity's buried settlements.
History
Sheeta lives in Giha Village, one of the underground communities where humanity survives far from the surface. A tremor strikes the village and kills her before the eyes of her seven-year-old son. Her death deepens the villagers' dread that another quake will follow, though to them the world above remains an even more terrifying prospect.
Family
She is married to Takeshi and is the mother of Simon, the boy who will one day lead Team Dai-Gurren. Losing both parents at once leaves Simon with a lasting phobia of earthquakes and pushes him to bury himself in his work as a digger.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sheeta in Gurren Lagann?
Sheeta is Simon's mother, a resident of the underground community Giha Village who appears only in the first episode of Gurren Lagann.
How did Sheeta die?
Sheeta is killed when a tremor strikes Giha Village, dying in front of her seven year old son Simon.
Who is Sheeta married to?
Sheeta is married to Takeshi, and together they are Simon's parents.
How did Sheeta's death affect Simon?
Losing both Sheeta and Takeshi in the same disaster leaves Simon with a lasting phobia of earthquakes and drives him to bury himself in his work as a digger.
What is Sheeta classified as in the series?
Sheeta is classified as both Human and Spiral, and the series novelization confirms her name while giving her husband's as Takshim.
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