Once, there was an anime known as Neon Genesis Evangelion. And it was...depressing to say the least. So much so that even the creators became depressed, entering into a deep dark state of depression. What was Gainax to do? Question their existence? Ask why it had to be made?
How about make an anime that embodies their work as a whole.
Full to the brim with chaotic jokes, balls-off-the-wall craziness, uplifting themes, awesome music, and never ending insanity, FLCL (Or Fooly Cooly if you mind) represents everything that Gainax is. Though it is only six episodes long, The show never wastes a minute to showcase it's stuff.
The characters are just deep enough for you to care for and love them and shows us the reason behind their actions without destroying them in the progress. The animation is fluid and beautiful with the art style changing every once in a while to keep you laughing and weirded out. The battles are epic as all hell with logic being thrown out the window every moment. And the themes will warm your heart even amist the darkness of life.
I'd say that FLCL is an all-new anime but the truth is, it isn't. It's the pure essence of most of Gainax's productions just unfiltered and undiluted. In facing their greatest darkness, they found their brightest light.
Gainax Incarnate
Once, there was an anime known as Neon Genesis Evangelion. And it was...depressing to say the least. So much so that even the creators became depressed, entering into a deep dark state of depression. What was Gainax to do? Question their existence? Ask why it had to be made? How about make an anime that embodies their work as a whole. Full to the brim with chaotic jokes, balls-off-the-wall craziness, uplifting themes, awesome music, and never ending insanity, FLCL (Or Fooly Cooly if you mind) represents everything that Gainax is. Though it is only six episodes long, The show never wastes a minute to showcase it's stuff. The characters are just deep enough for you to care for and love them and shows us the reason behind their actions without destroying them in the progress. The animation is fluid and beautiful with the art style changing every once in a while to keep you laughing and weirded out. The battles are epic as all hell with logic being thrown out the window every moment. And the themes will warm your heart even amist the darkness of life. I'd say that FLCL is an all-new anime but the truth is, it isn't. It's the pure essence of most of Gainax's productions just unfiltered and undiluted. In facing their greatest darkness, they found their brightest light.