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Ok, so this is one of those shows that I couldn't possibly spoil it for you, even if I tried. Mainly because I can't even describe what happens in it, to you, even if I tried. So what have I heard about this show, before going into it? Well... I've heard that it was one of, if not the weirdest anime in the history of the universe. I don't think I'd go THAT far. But ya, it was still pretty insane. Soooooo...... um...... where do I even go, with this? The story is so all over the place and hard to interpret, so I can't really explain it. The characters are just as insane, but at least I can pin down a personality on all of them. Even if that personality is absolutely crazy, for every single character. Soooooo..... I guess we're done, with that.
The animation is.... just as all over the place, as the show is. Nothing super great, but still nice to look at. It has that sharp and edgy color and outlines that fit the show, well. Though, there are times where the animation changes completely. From stuff like scenes being still image shots of a manga page, to the animation mimicking that of.... South Park.... for some reason. The music was actually very catchy. I really liked the songs in this show, for how small of a show it is. And ya. This show is small. As in, SIX episodes, small! That's pretty much the main reason why I decided to keep watching it. If it was a regular 24, or even a 12 episode show, I probably would've dropped it. But it was just short enough for me to tolerate its insanity, all the way to the end.
Now, for the sub vs dub debate. As always, I give both versions a chance, whenever I'm given the option of both. And I gotta say. FLCL has probably the most IDENTICAL dub that I have ever heard. Like, if you told me that it was the same voice actors for both the Japanese and English versions, I probably would've believed you. They sound EXACTLY the same. So by all means, pick whichever language you prefer. Because they are both 100% identical, in every way. With that being said, though.... I actually didn't like either of them, voice wise. The voices were weird and the deliveries were weirder. And I don't really know where to point the blame at. I don't really think a better voice cast would've made this a better show. But... I GUESS the zany and awkward voices matched the insanity of the show? I don't know. This just had some of the most... bizarre voices, that I've heard in any show, I've ever seen.
I always heard that this show was legendary. Not CRAZY legendary. But rather, it's legendary BECAUSE it's crazy. I don't think it deserves the title of the "MOST INSANE ANIME EVER!!!!!". It definitely was weird, but I was spending more time, trying to figure out what the heck was going on, rather than being able to enjoy the insane comedy that was taking place. Take a show like Heaven's Lost Property, AKA Sora no Otoshimono, for example. One of the most insane and sexually inappropriate shows that I've ever seen. But throughout it all, it USES these insane occurrences as key objects and elements in the plot. Ya, it's all insane. But this is an insane world. And I was at least able to understand what was going on, in this insane world.
Another example would be Bobobo-bobo-bobo. By far, THE weirdest show that I've ever seen. Absolutely nothing that happens in that show, makes sense. But I'm still able to follow the plot and understand every conversation, between the characters. But with FLCL, I didn't understand WHY everyone was so crazy. I didn't understand WHAT was going on. I didn't understand... anything. And not in a funny, sort of way. But in a "This is not a well structured story" kind of way. If you want mindless comedy with no plot, watch a comedy stage show, or something. If you want a plotless show, watch a slice of life. I'd only really recommend this show to people who either A: Are being told to watch it, by all of their friends. Or B: Just wanna add an easy edition to their "completed anime series" list, since it's only 6 episodes. But as far as watching it for the sake of enjoyment... I personally cannot recommend that.
Fooly Cooly, AKA FLCL, gets a 3/10.
