In episode four of Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, we first meet Kittan, who leads the Black Siblings. He later joins Kamina and Simon in the Gurren Brigade after acquiring his own Ganman, "King Kittan." As a Ganman Pilot, he is strong and valuable to the Great Gurren Brigade. Although he can be annoying and unpredictable at times, Kittan is brave, selfless, and determined to protect his friends from harm, no matter what the cost.