Reviews

The Rolling Girls, first off, caugh me off guard. I had read the negative reviews, the feedback on different forums, and how more or less a majority hated it. I was hesitant when I picked it up, though I don't regret my decision; what I found instead was a true diamond in the rough with a lot of heart: an awkward, crazy, pretty fast paced narrative that rewards your focus, oddball characters that all have relevance, and a climax that's quite rewarding and fitting for what the series was going for. Yes, it's about squid aliens and superhero fights; of four seemingly useless and incredibly lucky girls to oversee the events throughout the series, and grow themselves. It's quite the childlike tale. But that's exactly what was so charming about it.

I, too, understood the critics. It's not a series meant for anyone. But if you can appreciate the times when you were a kid and everything was extravagantly outlandish, irrealistic, and somehow awesome, then you'll have a good time with it. The world in Rolling Girls is just the way it is, pastel-colored and dreamlike, and that's part of the series' childish surrealism. If you're wanting for something complex and mature to reward your time, go watch Mononoke or something.

Still, if you're merely interested in the series itself, don't hesitate to give it a try. It's worth the watch.

And, of course, this is the perfect show for stoners. The soundtrack makes half the show, its 70s-like song list and how it fits together with the storyline rolling along is eargasmic. The animation is pretty pleasing and relaxing. The storyline has a pretty decent message, and manages to tie itself off pretty well towards the end. The loli knight's arc was the only one that felt like filler. Overall, 420/10.