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The concept that it's all decided by your birth is defeatist. That's why shows like Gurren Lagann are inspirational. They embody masculinity and have a story that represents the concept of working towards your goal no matter the odds. It says that odds don't mean anything and that it's worth having big goals. If you can never reach them, that doesn't matter because working towards those goals is humbling and will make you strong.