Name: Furi Kuri
Genre: Action, Comedy, Mecha, Science-Fiction
Year: 2000
Rating: Must See
Furi Kuri or otherwise known as FLCL follows the life of a young boy called Naota. Naota lives with his perverted father Kamon and his grandfather Shigekuni a baseball coach. Together they live their lives peacefully in a bakery they call home. Mamimi is the girlfriend of Naota’s brother, she enjoys teasing Naota frequently but also likes having him as company. However one day a mysterious girl runs over Naota with her scooter and then hits him in the head with her guitar. Doesn’t make sense? Well if still confused even after watching this series I wouldn’t be surprised. FLCL is an anime which has a style that is quite different to the conventional format we are used to seeing. Its fast pace, confusing and disarranged plot will dazzle many viewers however this series is popular for a reason. Even if you don’t understand what is going on in the series you will certainly enjoy the style of animation, comedy and action that is presented.
Like I mentioned before this series is quite messed up, what you see is completely insane but nonetheless enjoyable. With a mixture of 3D CG, black and white manga style and ordinarily animation you will be sure to remember this series after seeing it. The action is quite fast paced which is to my liking. Mixed together with a nice soundtrack and scenes that are completely out of place this series is sure to dish out a few surprises. For the mecha fans don’t expect a person getting into a machine and being launched from a mother ship, expect something more like a machine being spawned out of a persons head then eating the “pilot”. I’m sure many have discussed and talked about the deeper meaning behind this series but I just simply enjoyed the series for what is presented before my eyes. I liked the animation in its different formats and I especially enjoyed the action as well as the light hearted moments. Most of you anime fans have probably seen this classic but if you haven’t this is just one of those things you have to try out.
