Fukumenkei Noise

I really love this anime, first time i saw this anime I remembered NANA ( sweet memories)..so, all the people says ''is the same like fuuka but better'' ''this anime did the thing what fuuka never did in one only episode''
One point fuuka is a shonen and ecchi (yep, ecchi), Fukumenkei noise is Shoujo... with the 5 episodes i have seen of fukumenkei noise i can say this is master piece in terms of shoujo.. maybe the animation isn't the better than other but think this anime could be better with ''moe animation'' animation is fine.. but the story and the character and ... music for me, is so fucking good, the VO of nino is so good, you know is Hayami Saori. isn't boring to see this anime is so recommended.. this anime have potencial the manga was very popular in her time.. and maybe 12 episodes will be very short but i'll be happy with all the songs of In No Hurry..

This anime is VERY niche, it needs to fit your tastes both musically and in the genre that it is.

For me, I'm seriously enjoying Fukumenkei Noise as is, Nino has a voice that you either love or hate, and for me, I love it. In NO Hurry To Rush are an alternative band, and I love the music sequences, they're enjoyable. The story is a cliche in every sense of the word, but it's enjoyable if you like a cliche and like a love triangle. The art style isn't usually up my alley, but I think that the studio did a great job with it. ...

if you like listening to alternative music, if you like teenage drama and if you're into a good love triangle, this is definitely for you.

At first glance, Fukumenkei Noise might be assumed to be just like any other typical shoujo series. There's the self-insert female protagonist, the love triangle filled with boys who have jerkish traits, the usual combination of factors of what makes a shoujo romance series. However, unlike the typical shoujo series, it provides very good clear reasons for why the characters are the way they are as well as a thematic that fits the feel of the show. Even if it is fairly typical, some key elements allow it to shine.

The characters account for a lot of what makes the show so good, and one prime ... example of that is Nino. Nino is like most shoujo MCs. She falls completely in love with the jerk-like male MCs and thinks about them all of the time. (Although at least she is more aware rather than being in constant denail.) Now in most cases, this can be annoying as it takes what could be a complex interesting character who should have multiple layers of interest and simplifies them down to just liking boys. As if boys are all that matters to a girl. However, Nino is able to subvert this with a couple of key facts.

Most female shoujo protagonists are just your average girl. They're boring, dull, and average. Nino isn't average. Nino is weird. Nino is troubled. While everyone else does the normal school life, Nino walks around with big headphones listening to music and spends lots of time singing aimlessly at the beach. She doesn't appear to think on the same wavelength as others do, and she frequently doesn't listen to others. Even in the show, there were multiple times where the characters told her that she was weird, and her response was to shrug and say, "Yeah I'm weird. That's who I am." She even says she wears a surgical mask because it helps her from screaming. Repeatedly she's had spasms on stage and erupted into an unpredictable emotional mess. None of these actions are normal. Some of them may be experienced by certain subcultures, but rarely would those people consider themselves as normal. Every bit and part of her down to the way that she things directly flies in the face of a normal girl. And because of that, it's much easier to accept her tunnel vision.

Especially when one digs into her past life. As in the premise, she got close to both of these boys and twice where they cruelly ripped away from her world. She got close to them and cared about them only for them to disappear. I too had a childhood that consisted of hopping from friendship group to friendship group. I changed schools twice in elementary school, and twice did my friends move away. I didn't have a constant friendship group. I didn't have friends that lasted longer than a year. It messes with your mind, especially when you're that young. It feels like nothing will last forever, and it feels like only a matter of time before fate rips you apart. And if she's anything like me, and I think she is, when this is combined with the need and want to be close to others it results in a mindset that can idealize someone so heavily, and eye them so much, that they become one of the most important things. They are what matters. They are the reason for moving forward. Combine this with other emotional problems and it becomes a disaster. The disaster that Nino is.

I don't want to belabour the point too much but there were moments that Nino had that reminded me of myself. There were neurotic moments that she had that may seem crazy to most but mirror exact moments and things that I have done before. For who she is Nino is a great character, one that likely also suffers from mental illness, and that's what makes her so relatable and perfect for the role. She isn't a competent average girl reduced down to just BOYS, she's a struggling obsessive mess who wants the happy times of her childhood back.

And then there are the boys. In the usual shoujo series, the boys are dicks with pure hearts inside even if they never show it. And overall one could say that these boys fit into these roles, however, they also break apart from them at the same time.

In the case of Yuzu, he is possessive and wants Nino all to himself. There are parts of him that want her to be his and only his. But at the same time, he wants the best for her as well. Throughout the show, he is stuck between trying to further himself and his own goals or whether to support Nino in her goals. Sometimes he takes steps towards his own wants grabbing her and pushing her closer to him, while other times he listens to her. He listens to her wants and tries to help her out and give her advice. He tries to help her make her goal. He routinely does this, weakening his own position but he does it for her. It's the strive of love where one wants something so badly but they also want their love to be happy. It's a feeling that is so relatable and so human. Humans aren't perfect beings, they have conflicting wants. And the way that Yuzu expresses it I can understand it so well.

Although I don't relate to Momo nor do I care for him much I do think he's also another really interesting character who has his own baggage. His struggles are the struggles between maturity and the childlike wants that still reside in a person. While he wants to have Nino and go back to the times of yore, he has a job and has things that he has to take care of. He can't go back to his sweet escape, and he feels like he has betrayed Nino, and betrayed his childhood. He takes his steps forward never looking back. The struggle he faces is another struggle that many face. When we grow up can we still desire for the things we wanted before? Our childhood dreams? In Fukumenkei Noise this conflict takes an interesting role in the relationship between them.

Even the side characters are well written and rather than them all be jerks to each other they're all overall nice, although flawed. Miou and Nino help each other out and give each other advice even though it's not always in their best interest to do so. And that's just the serious moments, there are also lots of fun playful moments between the band, Yuzu and Nino, Nino and Miou and others. It feels like more than just melodrama, it doesn't even feel like melodrama sometimes. While there are a few exaggerated moments, (like their parents) for the most part it feels like the result of their feelings and their ills. Even with some of the more hyperbolic emotional moments it never felt out of place. It felt so right.

The music also plays an important role. Not only are the ideas on muse interesting, but they're very accurate given my own experience. I am a composer myself and I know the value of a muse, and how different emotions can sway one's writing, and their playing and all of that. And Fukumenkei Noise has this down to a T. Not only that but they're able to create music and lyrics that not only fit the show and the characters that write them but that are generally well written and convey strong emotions even better than most songs. They come from the heart and shine with the emotions that lie in them. Hayami, Saori did a great job with Nino's singing as it feels so emotional and it feels so authentic. I have tried to sing with raw emotion and it's really hard. But she is able to nail it so perfectly that I feel the emotion dripping from Nino's voice as she sings, and it hits me right in the heart.

The way that music is used to both express themselves and release the emotional tension that's inside them is so well done. It mirrors the struggles of the plot and it enhances the struggle of the plot. Fukumenkei Noise is a music anime in the truest sense of the word. Not only is it about music but the way that it lives and breathes and relates to the themes of the show and the emotions of the characters it ends up working so perfectly well.

I think the story is overall great. It's a basic story but the musical themes, and the ways the characters drive the story are fantastic. The art is mostly great and works well with it too, except for when they do the CG. Why did they do the CG it looks awful.

Overall this show is an underrated gem. The characters are fantastically designed and the music fits so perfect with what the show does. It may have some of the typical shoujo trappings but it actually works to the shows advantage because of how well they're done and how well they work. Most shows aren't able to get me to relate to even one character, but here both Nino and Yuzu feel like kindred souls lost in the same struggle and emotions that I am. I am in awe at Fukumenkei Noise's ability to speak to me, and it's ability to write well naused characters. This show may be ripe with teenage melodrama, but it all fits so right.

IS EDITED AFTER THE END OF SEASON:
Ever seen one of those flip cartoons? The art kinda has that feeling to it in some scenes wich bugs me out, some movements made by the different characters seem kinda out of place as well. But for me, that is pretty much all the critic I can give it that actually annoys me.

The story is rather plain and. One girl, two boys, conflict is ensured. While I'm still not sure how it will end, wich many animes fail horribly at, the story is kept alive thanks to the characters.

Now you might think of them as generic and you ... would not be wrong, we have a dream chasing female protagonist with two boys influencing and conflicting her life and choices nothing too special. However, what makes these characters stand out is a very nice connection to the music that plays during the show. They are both harsh.

They portray feelings more forward and clumsily while still maintaining that oh so classic "I can't reveal my feelings" cliché, but it feels so much more life like that way. Emotions are rash, irrational and harsh and the way the music is used to describe the feelings or try to reach out is harsh and there's a charm and an understanding of being a musician that is hidden from plain view. What is also very important is that every note doesn't HAVE to sound good or ring out clearly, the fact that sometimes it dosen't adds very much to the feeling of being a musician, an amateur, a dreamer.

Added Comment: Oh no. It has 3-d animation.

If you are searching for a music-themed anime with a direct conflict and connection of emotions and character this is the one.

Fukumenkei Noise is one of the anime that I thought I will never like but after I first watched the first episode. So I decided to watch more and more until I couldn't stop it, many people suggested that I should also read the manga, but I prefer to watch anime completely before I take on the manga part.

For me, I can fully relate to the female main character, as the story progresses, her struggles get worser and worser. As for the other male main characters, I understand their struggles and the way they act. I can see this anime becoming one of those ... animes that will make you cry at the end or during mid-story even.

I enjoy an anime where people can really relate to, it also has been awhile since I have watched something like this. I am just curious how the story will progress even further.

this is my review

I personally loved this anime because i was waiting for a long time to watch a good romance, crama and mainly a shoujo anime.

Story:
the story might seem familiar to many people but there are aspects to it which are different. the part where childhood friends meet again is an old concept but they vrought music into it and i really liked that.
the story contains funny and sad moments, it has a good mixture which makes it really interesting and fun to watch.
the episodes were prerfectly paced but the last tow episodes were rushed, it could have easily been a 22 ... eopisodes long anime.
the ending was a good for season 1, but if they won't release a season 2,it might leave you a bit unhappy.
9/10

art:
the characters designs could have been improved, especially the main female lead, otherwise, i was personally satisfied with it.
the quality of the anime was good, i wouldn't watch an anime if the quality was bad, regardless of how good the story is.
8/10

sound:
music is a huge part of this anime and i loved all of the music in this anime, from OST sound tracks to musics that were performed in this anime.
10/10

enjoyment:
this anime was really enjoyable, it is hard to impress me but this anime was able to do that. it had a good mixture of funny, sad and dramatic scenes which made it really exciting.
10/10

Overall: 10/10

Ain't gonna lie, my first impression while watching this show (and probably yours too) was like '' WTF IS THIS'' Then I somehow decided to stick to it and push through the episodes, and THAT WAS THE BEST DECISION IVE EVER MADE IN MY LIFE.

12 episodes later I'm left with chills all over my body, eyes red from crying and a heart full of emotions!

Story: Honestly nothing too innovative at first, a love triangle, a childhood love heartbreak and dramatic scenes on a rooftop that reflects the life of young Japanese teenagers. HOWEVER, if you dig a little bit more there is depth to ... the story, surprises along the way and everything comes to place by the end, this ain't your regular dose of shoujo BELIEVE ME !!!

Characters: PROBABLY THE STRONGEST POINT of this show apart of the music! Nino is a girl that refuses to give up, a girl that sings her heart out in remembrance of a promise, she basically walks around with a mask on her face and doesn't give a single shit in the world , she has one purpose and it is to reach people with her voice, including Momo, her first love.

Yuzu is basically the amazing second lead that the main girl never looks at, he is everything you'll ever want, he has been piecing Nino's heart back since Momo disappeared, he has feelings for her and is ALWAYS THERE FOR HER.

̶M̶o̶m̶o̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶a̶ ̶l̶i̶t̶t̶l̶e̶ ̶b̶i̶t̶c̶h̶ *cough* sorry Momo is the cold hearted lead of every shoujo anime, he pushes away Nino, has a deep past and family problems and he's obviously taller than Yuzu...

These 3 characters along with the rest are very well developed, through the episodes, their past is explained which helps a lot to understand the actions that they take today and the way they interact with each other, yes they are based on a typical shoujo stereotype but at the same time they are each very unique in their own way and have a little something that makes the difference.

The music: You will not like it at first, I'm not gonna lie, this alternative berserk thing is very weird, something you're not used to, it sounds just like she's screaming. Thankfully, if you're open-minded enough to try out new things, then let me tell you something, it ONLY gets better. The seiyuu did a WONDERFUL job, you can ACTUALLY feel Nino improving the more she practices, her voice becomes more powerful, more stable, and her last performance literally shooks you to the bone , you are captivated , she will NOT let you walk away from her , SHE WANTS YOU TO LISTEN, and believe ME you will!

LIKE WTH MAN IM STILL LISTENING TO '' CANARY'' AND THE SHOW HAVE BEEN OVER FOR A MONTH!

Art: Nino is different from the typical shoujo girl look, she is tall and always wears a mask, her distinctive feature is her hair and her beautiful smile. All the characters are nice to look at and they are drawn in a specific style that is pretty interesting and different from what we're used to.

Enjoyment: At first, this show is definitely hard to get into with all the annoying '' la la la la'' and the weird music, but believe me once you're into it, you simply CANNOT walk away from it , Nino is captivating , In no hurry IS captivating , the story might seem typical but the characters are what makes it unique , they make you laugh, smile, cry and shake your head in frustration! The adrenaline that they give you when they perform is as intense as any real concert you will attend, your feet move with the beat your lips are trying to follow the lyrics and your brain is truly fascinated by Nino's voice.


TEAM YUZU EVEYRONE !

>>SPOILERS<<

After seeing the comments and reviews on the anime series alone, it surprised me that it got negative feed backs much more than positive ones so I decided to write my review for this show. I may bring up spoilers for the manga or the anime, but I'll try my best to not let my love for the manga version of this series go in the way of my review.

Story = 8
The story is cliche, indeed. It doesn't stand out too much based on the sypnosis and cover art alone. At first, it seems like your typical romance, mainstream shoujo anime/manga full of predictable happenings, ... but when you start watching it and/or read it, it gets better between the character interactions and drama. Now, people may say that this story is overdramatic, or may contain LOTS of drama between episodes. I'd like to say that the drama in this story is handled very well, despite the story being slow-paced (as for the reason why I think so, my opinion on this is in the "overall" section, my bad for putting it there).

The anime covered a lot of things (yet there were some that they didn't cover from the original manga) that made a path for possible plot holes.

I'd like to say that the plot holes didn't bother me that much while watching the anime, but I'd be lying about that. Here are the three main reasons and plot holes in which I gave the story an 8--- I believe everyone can at least relate to one of these reasons being annoying or soul crushing in the story.

(1) Yuzu's love for Nino goes unrequited and he wasn't able to tell her how he TRULY felt; wanting to stay as "just friends". And yes, Nino thought that Yuzu likes someone else even though he kissed her in that one scene. So basically, nothing progressed at all for the both of them. As this anime had just 12 episodes, Nino being able to move on from Momo and being able to be with In NO Hurry would be an IDEAL ending. Even if Yuzu wasn't able to be with her romantically, but no. Nothing happened.

(2) Nino, despite being able to move on a bit out of her love for Momo in the middle of the story, came to love and care for Momo "again" on the last two episodes which is kind of annoying and irritating. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure nearly everyone relates on this kind of issue (crushing on your childhood friend), but in anime, it doesn't really work in a lot of ways.

(3) Plot holes (i.e Yuzu's mom, Momo's mom, Momo's backstory, Miou's backstory, etc.)

Despite the negatives, I'm 60:50 on the story. I still found it enjoyable.

Art = 7
The big eyes disturb me, and honestly, Nino's character design oddly suits her personality--- this goes as well for the In NO Hurry members, Yuzu, Momo, and Miou.

Sound = 9
I'm not a big fan of rock/electrical/just any ear-blasting music. "High School" that was sung by Nino in the first episode is horrible, too. The characters were all over her "berserk" voice while it sounded plain to me. Good thing Nino's voice got better and better in each and every episode--- not to mention, she sounded the best in the last two episodes. Her "super berserk" was done very well--- in ways I wasn't able to imagine.

Character = 7
I believe I've already mentioned the character interactions once in this review. Feel free to look at the review I did for the three main protagonists in the "Story" section again if you want. I'll try to cover some other points but with a detailed explanation.

(1) The In NO Hurry member's interactions with one another felt natural. At first, it didn't felt like it because of Miou and Haruno's (Haruyoshi-senpai) issues and problems with Nino. But right after dealing with it, it was fun to see the members going around and fooling with each other naturally--- Nino's time spent with Haruno didn't even feel forced as they have surprisingly good chemistry with each other.

(2) Momo and his mom's interactions sparked up lots of plot holes to the story. Why is he scared of his mom? Why doesn't he want to live with her? Does he have a trauma? ...So on and so forth. Nobody knows.

(3) Yuzu and his mom's interactions also sparked up plot holes in the story. I'd like to know what his family backstory is, but I suppose the anime wasn't able to put it in.

(4) Nino's love for Momo, a childhood friend from 6 years ago is relatable, but annoying if it's done in an anime. Her love for him was over done, and if I was "Yuzu", I'd be fed up about hearing "Momo" come out of her mouth nearly every episode as "Nino" is someone I hold dear. I'd like to see the one I love doing well with the person he likes, but in Nino and Momo's case? No. Childhood crushes are something that fades away by time. Nino WAS about to move on, but her "moving on" failed, and it's a very big mistake that turned the tables of romance in the anime. Also, they didn't even interact much (Nino and Momo), which was something that bothered me. (I'm saying this in an anime-viewer perspective) They mostly relied on their memories of each other and their "longing" for each other, but they weren't able to make use of the "present time" that destiny gave them. And sadly took the present for granted; such as the ending of the anime.

(5) Yuzu's love for Nino. He's probably the best character in the anime--- cute, tsundere, shy, blushing, and tries to protect her at all times. He even risked "that" just so to stop her from crying (I believe it's in episode 2). He's different from Momo despite the tsundere act, and her interactions with her was enjoyable and it felt natural. Befitting interactions for the two main protagonists of the anime.

Enjoyment = 9
Despite the plot holes and a bit of the "overused" drama others say, character personalities, and cliches that this anime has; the slow-paced story with well written character development, along with the songs made up for it.

Overall = 9
As someone who has read over 200+ romance manga's (some of which I haven't put in my profile entry yet), I'm starting to find it hard to keep up with reading the same stories, same cliches, same interactions, same dramas that shoujo manga's mostly follow, and Fukumenkei Noise is such a refreshing breather amidst the cliche-filled manga's.

Yes, it may have cliches, but it doesn't overuse it. Out of all the shoujo romance manga's I've read, they overused the cliches and drama to the point it's annoying, cringe worthy, and made me lose hope in the shoujo industry. But Fukumenkei Noise is a different one. I'm saddened to say this, but Fukumenkei's drama is indeed handled very well compared to other shoujo manga's. I'm sorry that I can't find the right words to say or explain why, though. However, its drama is on another level out of the other shoujo manga's.

I believe that a great anime has to have cliches, but people shouldn't rely on it alone. We got all the characters, story lines, and plot lines to think about too. But, if we mix in all the idea's and polish it, comes a great anime.

I believe that's all that I have to say about the anime version. I'd prefer Fukumenkei Noise having even just about 24 episodes to fully cover everything, from the little to the biggest plot holes (the anime is slow-paced, but it gets a lot of things done in a short amount of time in huge leaps), but we had 12 episodes to cover. Sadly, the anime wasn't as perfect as I thought, but it's still enjoyable as is.

i don't get how people didn't like this anime. i was yelling, screaming, and getting goosebumps for 80% of it. this has easily entered my top 10 list. i seriously loved it. i was never bored with it and always wanted to know what would happen next. the characters aren;'t as predictable as they seem. nino is also very relatable (coming from an nd person) even though you'll love and hate her sometimes. don't listen to the negative reviews and honestly give it a watch. you'll probably end up liking it more than you think you will. it's like given, but straight. if you liked ... given, you'll like this. YUZU I'M ALWAYS ROOTING FOR YOU!!

First of all, I dont usually like Shoujo, Ive watched some and thats all. Its cute, sometimes you cry, sometimes you smile, but if Im not in the mood for it I get bored.
That is not how it works for Fukumenkei Noise, I really liked it, it was good, its true that Fukumenkei Noise have its problems, the first is Yuzu. Yuzu is... how can I say it? Yuzu is annoying, he is the "I love her but I cant tell her" dude, so he just treat her bad, and thats freackin annoying, its stupid, its the kind of cliche you see in romance movies. ... But thats it, for a first season its pretty good.


Characters

-Nino is cute and she wants to tell Momo she loves him since she couldnt in the past
-Yuzu is... I hate him
-Momo is the cold guy that the fandom loves, he have his reasons to be like this, he is a good character.
-Haruyoshi is my favorite character, altought being a suportting character he is the best person in Fukumenkei Noise, he sacrifice his own happiness for the sake of the person he loves and for his friend, he is also funny and... BASS.
-Ayumi is the suportting character that is just there to be the comic guy, he is funny and thats it.
-Miou is the supportting character that acts like any cliche spoiled tsundere

Plot

It has a cute plot, its something you will like to watch, it works for a shoujo and at the same time, seeing the development of the band makes it less boring. Problem is: sometimes shoujo destroy the band development, like Nino thinking about Momo when you think she will think about the band, woooowie.

Music

NOW THIS IS THE GREAT PART, okay, some people see Nino screaming during Canario and Haruyoshi, Yuzu and Ayumi missing the chords and think:
Ok, stop this shit, this is wrong and it insults music
But Canario is a good song, and those missing chords and that screaming voice is just right, think:
A Teenager is on the stage and she starts panicking, then she is hit by an anxiety crisis, its just normal for her to start screaming, and doing that, its just normal for the band to miss the chords, tone must be paired up with the chords. Its great, it sounds real enought and I like it.

Overral

Good Points

-Some good chacacters
-Shoujo along with band development, that makes it not so annoying
-Great songs
-Realistic situations on the stage
-Cute romantic plot
-Stable animation

Bad Points

-Shallow character development, but being fair, its only one season
-Some cliche characters
-Shoujo breaking the band development
-There are few characters in the anime, thats a problem, thats a big problem
-Bad 3D animation, but its not used so often so... meh

Music as a genre in anime is usually a mixbag for many viewers since most of the times either the music is not to the viewer's taste or the series deserves to be thrown in a trash can and beaten a thousand times with a baseball bat. However, the anime gods have blessed us in the past with decent and even great shows, like Nana and Beck to name a few. Even getting a music series with a decent plot and not a rushed and shit conclusion is a miracle. Fukumenkei Noise is not at all from the best of its caliber, but *angelic voices ... awing in absolute harmony* it is decent to good.

I had lost faith in this type of anime since the cow manure that Fuuka was. I thought that all anime concerning music will just keep on playing the op song constantly in every episode and have 1 or two original songs. Fukumenkei noise does the exact opposite. It plays the op song only during the first and last episode. Personally, the sound of the show was the best department. I am a fan of this kind of music and I believe that the songs are well-written and fit in well with the show since some of them were written by the mangaka. My personal favorite is Noise since it describes Nino's emotions about Yuzu and indirectly, Momo. The OP is one of my favorites of the season and the ED is even better. The voice actors did good but my least favorite was that of Miou's and Haruyoshi's whom I found extremely annoying.

The story is pretty decent for a shoujo but still flawed. It has many weakpoints in its narrative such as Nino's crazy infatuation about Momo and her complete lack of perception of Yuzu's love. Also, let's say the lalalas were the most annoying part of the whole show and the love triangle is doomed since its character has his own problems. Momo suffers from psychological domestic abuse by his good-for-nothing parents, Yuzu's mom is too overprotective of him and Nino has a crush on Momo who keeps on rejecting her. So the whole situation is a mess but they only find themselves when playing/singing music. It is the only time when they are honest about their feelings and they try to reach the ones they care about. Otherwise, the story is victim of plotholes, such as Yuzu's dad, Miou's character development and the list goes on. However, it holds up nicely till the end and the series ends on a sad but hopeful tone, although it leaves room for a season 2 which will probably never happen, since it is a Brains Base anime.

Talking about Brain's Base, the animation was a little bit above average in the show, which relied heavily on 3D which made the flow of the hands on the guitar more organic but otherwise it has to be one of the least pretty anime I have seen from Brain's Base.

Lastly, the characters is the weakest point of the show who mostly are underdeveloped except from the three mains and the drummer of In No Hurry who is devoid of any personality. I was disappointed with how many were left on the sidelines such as Yuzu's parents and Momo's mother who just served as a creepy reminder that Momo is still under their control and greed. Even though Momo is not treating others nicely at all and can be kind of a pain sometimes, he is actually a good person. However, his way of living have made him lose his childhood and his own path, since he is not free and music does not offer much of a liberation on him due to his abusive mother. If only the show had more episodes explaining important holes in characters, I would have given a better grade overall.

But as it stands, it is by far one of the better anime of the spring season that was sadly unnoticed alongside Uchouten Kazoku 2. It is far better than many on its genre, like BanG Dream and Fuuka, but it is far from great. It is an anime with potential that manages to use around 60% of it. A second season will be greatly appreciated if it ever gets the chance to exist.

Overall: 6.98/10

Alternative Recommendations:

-Nana: Shoujo and music series done right.
-Your Lie in April: I have similar feelings about this anime. Only difference is that in terms of melodrama it wins by a long shot.

After watching the show I came to MAL and read the reviews. It seems many people disliked Fukumenkei Noise because Alice is quite annoying by always sing "la la la" in the very first episode along with the boring story, but I don't think so.

There are reasons for her behaviors and it makes sense. The more you watch the show, the more you understand and will empathy with her. She's stubborn and not the kind of person who tells people she loves A and then at the last episode it turns out that she falls in love with someone else. I love Alice's personality. ... Everyone in this show loyal to the one they love, and I like that.

About the story, it good but nothing has solved and many questions left unanswered in the last episode. That's because the story still goes on, this is not the end. I hope there's will be season 2 soon. I want to know more about Alice's stories, Momo's stories, Yuzu's stories as well as stories of others.

The music is excellent. The first time Nino perform on her high school's stage got me hooked to this show. Words can't describe how I felt. Her voice is so powerful, so raw, contains so much of her feeling and there's something more in Alice's voice that attracted me.
Fukumenkei Noise's songs are really good, I don't have anything to complain about.

In summary, this is a very good show and I recommended you to watch it.

kira kira hikaru
osorano hoshiyo
mabataki shite wa
minna o miteru
kira kira hikaru
osorano hoshiyo

Ok, so that was fucking awesome, for a 12-episode anime like that with a drama, romance and musical genre, so what gives about this anime?

Very Good 8, Story:
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The plot where childhood friends were at their peak of their sweet friendship when suddenly the boy goes away without saying anything to the girl and girl finds replacement , but was just too loyal to the boy and then several years later in senior high school , she sees him again, but, boy is no longer interested or at least not showing it was maybe annoying, but then again it’s annoyingly very good since , one would see the girls struggle to get his boy back through music as the basis of this anime’s plotline. Too bad replacement has be girl’s tool for him to hear her voice.

Poor 3, Art:

Ok, so don’t expect to see Nino’s panchira around here, cu’z there aren’t any fansrevices around to see here, but seriously, the art was just too too terrible as if everyone there were suffering from a serious case of bulimia, also what’s with Alice having to wear that medical mask? Could the original creator and illustrator just give her a normal look like anybody else?

Great 9, Sound:

Well, you might say that seiyuu Hayami Saori has this owned in a musical aspect, it only goes to show that she can do both song and voice act, beautifully, and the score is for her , btw I don’t a fuck about the other seiyuus.

Poor 3, Character:

Ok, the story plot maybe very good, but the characters here were pretty annoying, since the reason for why Momo tries to distance himself from Nino was just too much of beating around the bush, and his character was a dichotomy , were at one point he likes Alice but on the other hand he keeps dissing her away, his charater plot alone was too esoteric , where there is no other girl that would give him a reason to diss Nino nor there were indications that he’s gay, nor does Alice did anything wrong. Nino on the other hand was this typical obsessive girl who seemly can’t let go of Momo, despite of all the dissing and things that he have said to her , she just can’t let go, also she is as complicated as Momo, but in a wishy washy way , at one point she has given up on him,,,at least for while, but then again she still clings to a hope that her voice would reach him and it did, but not enough to renew their childhood romance. Let’s not forget the replacement, Yuzu whom Nino kinda see as an intruder in her life , poor guy, it seems that he will never be her love interest , also I kinda hate that he has to be this repeater, who has to repeat being a freshman again, his character would have been better off if he is in the same age and year level of that of Nino , too bad since original creator Fukuyama Ryoco have to put his character in a bad situation such as a a repeat student, struggling composer, band crossdresser (for a while) and a love reject. Other support characters were I would say, were in their proper places, thought, I’d wish that they were give a piece of their pie.

Fair 6, Enjoyment:

I may have enjoyed the songs, but the complications about the characters and their quirks, kind of annoys me, there were episodes I’ve watched , but there were also that I’ve skimmed cu'z of Nino’s overdramatic fits is one reason when there were episodes that she had to act out, really makes me wanna just go to the ending and hope that the next episode would be better and that she gets the hint and just goes for the replacement Yuzu and have a relationship with him.

Good 7, Overall:

Nino maybe annoying with his overly dramatic fits with Momo, but then again this anime was annoyingly good, besides it not always …..or at least for this year to that we get to have a kind of love triangle where it involves 2 guys one childhood friend and the other is a replacement, girl loves guy but guy love him too, but in some rocket science reason distances himself from girl, girl on the other hand just can’t get the hint and keeps dreaming to get him back, meanwhile replacement Yuzu loves girl, but girl was just too stupid to fall for him, Overall, this is a reverse of another good anime Fuuka. So will there be another season……………………hummm, don’t expect it, man, cu’z this isn’t an anime that can have one.

WAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

aragae kimi no koe kasureru rasen
saegire boku no oto nejireru shisen
hikisake kimi no koe kojireru bansen
usobuke boku no oto kuzureru gosen
komagire kuzureyuku bokura no katachi

ori kasanaru asa to yoiyami to wo
mui ni kami kudaki mabuta tojiru!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wakeaeru mono nado saisho kara nainda
hitori hadashi no mama kimi e te wo nobasu yo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tada
aragae kimi no koe kasureru rasen
saegire boku no oto nejireru shisen
hikisake kimi no koe kuzureru gosen
tobichire karamitsuku bokura no sekai!!!!!!!!!!

People didn´t like this because it was too cliched and too overdramatic. Well, I liked it because it was a music-oriented anime after all. Artists need to be sentimental and eccentric to feel inspired for their music, they aren´t ordinary people in the first place.

What I didn´t like that much is that they overused the flashbacks even in the middle of a concert! I get why though, they only had like 12 episodes to show and had to include every possible content until the end.

There´s still the manga ongoing so it´s a nice intro to a decent shoujo that can be liked by ... many.

Honestly I love music, but in terms of knowing what's good and up to par or not is not something I am capable of judging. So this review is strictly based on my likes.

Unlike some of the other music anime, I really love this one because of how realistic it is.

Storyline: 10/10 I personally think the story is unique because it's different from other music anime where high schoolers start a band because of their love of music/talent. Our female protagonist has a history with our two male protagonist when they were children. She experiences heartbreak as a child and is left feeling ... suffocated, always seeking to find the first male lead. Then she meets the second male lead who helps her breathe. Both male characters are important to her one way or another. Some people may think it's annoying or that she leads one on or that she's stupid for being blind and not seeing the other guy, but truth is... IT'S REALLY REALISTIC.

Music: not much to comment. I always love anime with music.
*Update: after finishing it I do have to say the songs really arent that great. It just sounds like a lot of her screaming vs singing.

I really do enjoy this anime. I think it's underrated. It brings up real life experiences other than music. Memories, Promises, Goals, Love, Friendship, Personal Hardships, Restraint, Freedom, Trust

"Anonymous Noise" is a kaleidoscope of emotions, weaving a captivating tale of love, loss, and the unyielding passion for music. This anime is not just about melodies; it's a symphony of the heartstrings.
The storyline immerses you into the turbulent lives of Nino, Momo, and Yuzu, three individuals bound together by fate and separated by circumstance. As they navigate the labyrinth of their emotions, the music becomes their sanctuary, their solace, and their battlefield.
What sets "Anonymous Noise" apart is its raw portrayal of human vulnerability and resilience. Each character resonates with authenticity, struggling with their past, present, and the uncertain future. Nino's haunting voice echoes the ... pain of her loss, Momo's silence speaks volumes of his inner turmoil, and Yuzu's unwavering devotion paints a portrait of unrequited love.
The animation breathes life into the melodic landscapes, capturing the essence of each musical note and the depth of every emotion. From the poignant ballads to the electrifying performances, every scene is a visual crescendo, orchestrated to perfection.
Despite its moments of melancholy, "Anonymous Noise" is ultimately a testament to the transformative power of music and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. It reminds us that amidst the chaos of life, there exists a melody waiting to be discovered—a melody that speaks the language of our souls.
In the end, "Anonymous Noise" isn't just an anime; it's a journey—a journey of love, longing, and the eternal quest for harmony. So, let your heart be your guide and let the music lead you into the enigmatic world of "Anonymous Noise.

Anyone should not be holding the over-distorted and psychotic emotions portrayed in "Fukumenkei Noise".

Although Nino's persistence and Momo's "economic attitude" give them a great edge in thriving as musicians, their qualities are not to be fawned upon. After all, such obsessive characters like hers and his are extremely dangerous to have. Nino sticks to her feelings for Momo from six years before the show's timeline but cannot accept the fact the world around her and Momo is changing. Momo, conversely, adapts to the change around him but is not able to accept his sheathed, lingering feelings for Nino. Both of them pour or ... rather sell their souls into the music industry, and it's really painful to watch... Especially when someone as compassionate as Yuzu tries to save Nino from Momo's canary cage and comes to no avail.

So please. do not be like them. Even if you have had the worst of the worst, you should put a little more trust into others and try to understand what others are feeling. Otherwise, you may end up psychotic -- and psychotic people.... Go further than even Nino and Momo.

You may be wondering why I gave this show a 7 despite the fact that I dished out so many critics. Well... The unrequited passions within Nino's songs did hit my personal experiences pretty hard (which are not psychotic... Hopefully not...). In addition, I am a music-composing hobbyist myself so I'm especially intrigued by how such inaccurately-intonated pieces can sound so oddly resonant. The art was good and the plot was alluring... Although I was confused by a few hints of character development and romances that were dropped and abandoned in the end. Honestly though, I just really liked how the show brings out the themes of obsession so I can be aware of it more in my life. I'm also aware that immature watchers may be devilishly influenced, but that's why I I wrote this review though -- to bring into light that obsession ain't right!

Overall, "Fukumenkei Noise" can teach you a lot about obsession, the beauty of coarseness in music, the adversity of childhood, fire-spitting puns.......... Yea, this show really hits home despite how I really hate most of its characters.

Please give it a watch! Don't be bothered by all the low ratings that other people give it.

I really don't understand people's need to compare this with Fuuka which was a complete failure.

Fukumenkei noise from episode 1, got me hooked, the story line even tho cliche it did it right from start with a great result, I love Alice voice so raw and powerful, I like the music in the series, the childhood story is so sweet. And this love triangle has me waiting for tuesdays since wenesday lol, I don't know what's gonna happened and I can't wait to find out.

Each episode is better than the previous one, the story keeps moving at perfect pace (that's what I feel) ... it gives me something new in each episode, nice twists to keep you surprise and interested, the way of telling this story I believe is genius, with some flashbacks to give you context, etc.

I love the story, love the characters, love the protagonist, love the music, love the timing, and the animation is perfect for a shoujo series (with all the glitter and time stoping scenes <3), for me this is the best in this season (I love shoujo anime and this is one of the best in my opinion)

This anime left me speechless, it is simply amazing. The music shoots straight into your soul and the love triangle draws you in and you feel entwined. The story doesn't let you breathe, sitting on the edge of your seat, waiting, entrapped in the emotion. This is one of the best anime I have EVER seen and I have seen many, there's just so much heart and soul in this anime. The art at first bothered me but after a while it became apart of the beauty. If a character was heart broken, you FELT IT, you felt everything, every emotion was there! This anime ... was so passionate and the music showed that. The music is just, I can't even explain it, I have never EVER heard something full of so much emotion and soul. It stuck with me, it reminded me of the times where I just want to scream, Nino captured the essence perfectly, her only escape was music, was singing. Letting everything out, screaming her heart out, being HEARD! I recommend this anime to everyone especially people who feel trapped sometimes, people who find music as an escape, people who just want to feel involved, present, ALIVE.

I haven't really watched a lot of music type anime, but this one was really interesting. The music was good, especially since I'm a big fan of alternative rock. The melody and lyrics were both good. To be honest I don't have any complaints on this part of the anime.

The characters weren't to bad. It is also a romance so a love triangle would seem inevidable. There were funny moments among the main characters. There was also sad and caring moments. I would have liked it if they went more into the other characters storylines, but this show is only 12 episodes so its understandable.

Lastly, ... the storyline was easy to follow. I would have liked a different ending, but thats just me. Overall it was a good anime.