Gurren Lagann (2007)

S1E19 We Will Survive By Any Means Necessary

In a bid to quell public outrage, Rossiu seizes power from Simon and has him imprisoned. However, when the Anti-Spirals unleash a massive assault on Kamina City, Rossiu finds himself forced to deploy Simon in the Gurren-Lagann against the threat—though not before taking drastic measures to ensure Simon remains under his thumb.