Takeshi
CharacterSimon's father, present only at the very beginning of the tale. Takeshi dies alongside his wife in the quake that orphans Simon at age seven, the loss that shapes the future hero's fearful early years underground.
History
Takeshi makes his sole appearance in Episode 1 as a resident of Giha Village, the subterranean community where Simon grows up. He is killed when an earthquake collapses part of the village, perishing in front of his young son.
Family
He is the husband of Sheeta and the father of Simon. Watching both parents die in the disaster leaves Simon with a deep terror of earthquakes that follows him well into the series, until he learns that Gunmen are the true cause of the tremors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Takeshi in Gurren Lagann?
Takeshi is Simon's father, a resident of the underground village Giha who appears only in the first episode of Gurren Lagann.
How did Takeshi die?
Takeshi is killed when an earthquake collapses part of Giha Village, dying in front of his young son Simon.
Who is Takeshi married to?
Takeshi is married to Sheeta, and together they are Simon's parents.
How did Takeshi's death affect Simon?
Watching both Takeshi and Sheeta die in the same disaster leaves Simon with a deep terror of earthquakes that follows him well into the series.
What name does Takeshi have in the novelization?
The series novelization gives Simon's father the name Takshim rather than Takeshi.
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