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FLCL (Anime) add (All reviews)
Dec 24, 2018
Mixed Feelings
Ridiculous lunacy, with understandable deeper undertones as a metaphor for growing up and dealing with loneliness, puberty, and family drama. But just because it's deconstructive and Lynchian... does that make it artistic, or just a bad drug trip?

Story & Writing: 4/10
Characters: 5/10
Art: 3.5/5
Sound: 4/5

Average: 5.5/10

To start, the characters have some appeal to them in how weird they are. The dad is as creepy and obnoxious as Dads get. The main character is an interesting shell of invulnerability based on recent life events, and the girls fall into strange spectrums -- channeling dark, quiet guilt on one side, and excited impulsiveness on the other.

I kept waiting for the depth of that setup to kick in... but nope. Really just a drug-induced manic storyline plays out with little sense surrounded by deconstructive humor, over-the-top sometimes perverted characters, and a lack of meaning in the conclusion. Even with 6 episodes it was tough to get through.

They certainly exceeded in the English dub, with amazing voice actors, especially the flamboyant Haruhara. Also, the ED is one of the best of all time. The art looks decent, propelled by clever, fascinating, and playful artistic decisions.

If you're seeking a solid story, it's not for you. But this probably is for fans of quirky, mind-bending wackiness, with meaningful core themes. It could be an entertaining romp and a feast for the eyes in an extremely abstract way. So take it with a grain of salt, and you might dig it. I didn't. But it was 2.5 hours of my life so it could've been a lot worse.
Reviewer’s Rating: 5
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