Evolution of Gainax and Trigger in Openings (1981-2017)

"The Daicon Opening Animations are two short films that were created for two Sci-fi conventions. They have gone down in history as the first and second titles produced by the infamous Studio Gainax, which at the time was little more than a group of students from the Osaka University of Arts.

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Though they may be fairly humble origins for one of the most influential animation studios of the past 30 years, the Daicon films still demonstrate the tremendous potential of the Gainax staff.

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Certainly, one doesn’t need to think hard to imagine the faces of the people attending those conventions all those years ago; seeing all their favourite characters in a single film with reasonable production (or in the case of Daicon IV, exceptional production) would have made for quite the kick.

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The Daicon Openings are certainly an important part of anime history, and one that will not be forgotten any time soon. But make no mistake, they are worth so much more than a pedestal in an anime museum exhibit. The Daicon Openings represent a youthful passion to do something you love; a sense of unity that (sadly) anime fans have since lost; and a studio not content with the status quo. They may be almost 30 years old, but the Daicon Opening animations are as young and fresh as they were at the first screening.”

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FULL DAICON OPENINGS:

Studio Evolution Playlist, with all videos on alphabetical order:

[psiences]

The fact that Neon Genesis Evangelion is made by the same people who made Panty And Stocking shocks me

[localtriggerfan]

Trigger: The studio that can create masterpieces and shitposting at the same time.

[thume.]

"NOOO YOU CANT JUST ABANDON US AND MAKE YOUR OWN STUDIO"
"haha trigger go bang"

[yourstruly__]

I swear Gurren Lagann was a decade ahead of their time

[TheStuntastik]

2001-2007 Gainax was making movie-tier anime with 80's level of detail while everyone was figuring out how digital animation worked. god damn

[luchomscyfy]

I don't know the flack against TRIGGER. Kill la Kill is excellent and very creative in its use of animation. Luluco too. Little Witch Academia is outstanding. The same for Kiznaiver. Only because they don't have the polished look from Evangelion that doesn t mean they are bad animated.

[horaciosi]

Gunbuster: Proto Evangelion
Diebuster: Proto Gurren Lagann

[FanniSarosi]

And this is how Gainax went bankrupt with a thunderous applause.

[astroeen]

Kill la kill second opening makes me shiver, I really LOVE it~.

[dragonpulse]

The ones I've watched are Kill la Kill, Evangelion, and Gurren Lagann
Evangelion and Kill la Kill are still in my top 3 fav anime to this day. And gurren lagann is in my top ten.

[Marengo.]

Little Witch Academia, Uchuu Patrol Luluco, Kill la Kill, Promare
GOD TIER

[alfalucar]

And for those who say kill la kills only a fanservice BUT after all the anime I've watched that actually are fan service anime kill la kill doest hold a candle rather it handles it all maturely and it incorporates it into the story as actual plot so it all it's just fun and cool isn't that what were all here for?

[ryuketsuamvs]

Kill la kill is just a masterpiece i love it it's my favorite anime of all time

[notaweebechan]

God this studio made my 2 most favorite animes of all time:
*GURREN LAGANN & KILL LA KILL*

[DekuNEKO]

5:03 - saddest part of the video, physically hearts

[emeraldsustrai]

Studio Trigger literally made all of my favorite anime, I can officially say they are my favorite studio. They're fucking awesome!

[adamshafeeq]

I wish i could make my works as badass as Gainax and Trigger :(

[charlieann]

I like how in 2004 the animation does a complete 180* in quality for Gainax

[zacktherunner]

I know neon genisis is everyones love child but what about tengen toppa gurren laggan?

[ndenz]

Trigger is more like old Gainax than actual Gainax is now.