FLCL - Furi Kuri

[WarDragon989]

One of the most coolest and funniest shows i have seen in a long time, i am not sure if they did a good job tranlating into English (if they did), but i really like the Japanese version the best

[Phantasmagoria]

i taped it XD it was to awsome
it's one of my other fav animes
to hilareous with the manga in the first and last epis
and it was just always great
was really confusing the first time i watched it but i watched it a secod time around and completely understood it
XD love it

[Hanzt]

really cool anime that FLCL...didn't see this thread =P
but heard that there was another FLCL called something but don't remember what the name of it was..anyone know?

[Phantasmagoria]

furi kuri?
>.>....

[Soritia]

Dude, this anime confuses me. I've seen the entire thing about 8 times (lol, not hard though, it's only 6 episodes long) and I still feel like I'm only scratching the surface.
I have to compliment the guys who dubbed this. It's the greatest dub ever! I've never seen such incredible work. They should go down in a Hall-of-Fame somewhere.
They get my Viewer's Appriciation Award, that's for sure.

[Phantasmagoria]

XD
....confusing...eh...yes it is
but...after 2 times of watching...i got it ^^

[SkullWorm]

Never was very fond of it. I don't like shows that don't make any sense whatsoever.

[FoolyCooly]

Dude, this anime confuses me. I've seen the entire thing about 8 times (lol, not hard though, it's only 6 episodes long) and I still feel like I'm only scratching the surface.
I have to compliment the guys who dubbed this. It's the greatest dub ever! I've never seen such incredible work. They should go down in a Hall-of-Fame somewhere.
They get my Viewer's Appriciation Award, that's for sure.
I never thought it was that confusing, just alittle weird. And yes, it is a very good dub.

[Quadragon]

I like FLCL, only because its funny. Otherwise I have no clue whats going on.

[Dark Travis]

I love FLCL, it's so stylish
The plot isn't that confusing as long as you take the time to think about it and it's metaphors

[chakra]

it was very funny, i loved when things came out of
takuns head(i dont think i spelled that right)
it was confusing at first but then i got it after watching
like the last episode over again. :rolleyes:

[EndlessRain]

Very funny indeed! I liked this show even it was such a short one T.T
The soundtrack/songs were awesome also!

[Sen (inactive)]

I loved this anime for many reasons
1 It was short yet sweet, It was 6 episodes yet you could get an entire story out of it
2 It was very funny and random
3 It was very well dubbed
4 It had Its cool as hell moments like the Giant Pheonix Atomisk

[aLkeMiSt]

This anime made no sense to me, so I stopped watching after episode 4

[mary no jutsu]

it was really confusing. it didn't really make anysense to me. the only reason i watched it wass cuz the ppl who made evangelion made it.

[aLkeMiSt]

It's funny, because that's the exact same reason all my friends watched it.

[Shinobi]

1st anime i watched and the 2nd best anime i've ever watched

[Skye McCloud]

Although this strains a little from the original question asked by WarDragon, can anyone tell me where I can find FLCL subs? I've heard a lot about FLCL, and I've been wanting to check it out myself (That was before reading this topic), but I've never been able to find it.

[EMPRA]

Im still waiting to watch this anime but dont hav time 4 it too busy...

[onlythestrongest]

FLCL is some seriously funny and weird stuff, first time I watched it I was totally lost but once u get into it everything comes together. Plus the soundtrack rocks ^^

[Sakashi]

yep... i've seen it. it gets very confusing but it's still good.

[its fang]

i'm watching it right now and it's really cool. i love the animations and the art. too bad it's only 6 episodes. i'm understanding what's going on .... atleast i think i am. just finished episode 3... 3 more to go

[theoneandonly]

I like the Robot guy with a TV head.. it's so cool! But the story is kinda confusing and what's up with the iron-shaped factory?

[Uchiha^Sasuke]

Wow I watched it a few days ago and it's AWESOME. I can't tell why but I simply loved it. It's a bit strange but SO good.

[HaHaxYOUxSUCK]

Yes, FLCL/Furi kuri/Fooly Cooly is awesome but to some people its confusing but you gotta admit its funny

[role_model]

I feel it is one of the best animes that I have ever seen, I am just now close to fully understanding it after my 4th time watching it.

[Dark Travis]

If you want to understand a bit more, you should listen to the director's commentary on the dvds

[Sarquiss]

Yeah, the DVDs give much clarification.

[fatman63]

y this show is definately one of the best ones out there and if u liked any of the songs, then u shuold definately get the soundtrack, It is one of the best cds that I own!!!

[shinobi_master78]

Heh, its refreshing to see that フリクリis still talked about. Over at the Production IG boards, they have a Furi Kuri section, but its been empty for months. too easy too talk the hell out of a 6 episode OVA. I own all of the DVDs, and seen the anime way too much (over 70 times I think). So many features on the DVD kept it from getting old, but even watching it as many times I had it can get boring and is no longer unusaul, because you can quote most of the series.

I have Been Furi Kuri clean for 2 months now, so I dont think I have to worry until the japanese collection comes out. Oh, and gainax roxorz my boxorz! check out Evangelion if you already haven't. the Directors cut is out now in USA.

[Shino]

is there english dvd's or only japanese?

oh i love the cat...

[Shunsui]

FLCL > all


omo nanda.... omo no kaizoku ou da....

[Chaosxxx]

I have watched all 6 episodes and read both of the manga and the endings are compleatly different!!!! I agree Canti(the robot)rox! And it made perfect sence to me the very first time i watched/read it.... i dunno why mabye its cause 1/4 of my brain cells are fried or just non useable or that im just crazy..either one works......or both

[Kyubi13]

Flcl,was one of the coolest animes out there.the things that came out of takkuns head were awesome.its definitely a cool anime.i wish they would make a second season.

[Charlie_K]

neither the subbed eps or the manga made sense.. i couldnt tell what was happening and stuff.
i want to get the dubbed version, i have the 1st episode dub as a realmedia file and its not that bad, easier to understand too.

[Hayate]

Insane and very funny show. I had to watch it about 3 times over to catch the deeper meaning behind the crazy antics of Haruko. I just want one of those sweet guitars >.<

[Da Supa Freak]

The dubbing company for FLCL is Synch-Point. They did an extremely good job on FLCL. It is the most well-done dub I have seen. And the Soundtrack is up there as one of the best ever, in my opinion. It was what made FLCL a great Anime. It still would have been really good if the Soundtrack wasn't done by The Pillows, but it wouldn't have been as great as it is.

[BladeZ]

Eye..ey...Eyebrows!?!?!

[Quile]

XD FLCL is one of my favourite anime ever (mainly because it's one of the only few I've seen thus far, but me not being a complete anime whore is besides the point). It's not easy to understand unless you were given an outline on the vague symbolisms you have to decipher the in the anime, usually after multiple sittings.

Believe it or not, the anime's theme is really about adolescence. o.<;

[Arty]

http://www.top2.jp/
Woo. T.
Loved FLCL. It's a sequel to Gunbuster, which I also haven't seen :(
I need to catch up. Torrents supposedly http://saikoug.com/index.php?cat=18 there.

Shots here http://oaf.anre.org/img/gb2/gb2-1.jpeg, here http://oaf.anre.org/img/gb2/gb2-3.jpeg, here http://oaf.anre.org/img/gb2/gb2-4.jpeg, and http://oaf.anre.org/img/gb2/gb2-2.jpeg there.
DVD release date on the 26th, so far only torrent is a promo.

[KillerShinobi]

FLCL on VERY good anime but also Very strange. i watched all of the eps last night before i went to sleep...and i must say....WHAT THE FUCK! lol i loved this anime but god so confusing and very very messed up...hmm lets see..the kid has his bros g/f makin out with him...an alien kissing him..and having sex with a puppet of his dad...and then...gah....can anyone explane how and why he had all those girls all over him an why that girl that was like around 20 (the alien.) liked him?!?! O_o

[Inactive sage]

I'm just as confused as you man. FLCL is such a crazy show. I don't know how that shrimpy kid got all the girls.

[Rurouni]

It's......original. To me, it seems kind of wild and random. But nonetheless, it's an awesome anime.

[Pervert-Sennin]

Look at it this way if it wasnt weird then it would be crap,and really he only talks to like 3 girls in the series (Mamimi, Haruko, Ninamori,correct me if im wrong) so really its not alot of girls.

[FoolyCooly]

FLCL on VERY good anime but also Very strange. i watched all of the eps last night before i went to sleep...and i must say....WHAT THE FUCK! lol i loved this anime but god so confusing and very very messed up...hmm lets see..the kid has his bros g/f makin out with him...an alien kissing him..and having sex with a puppet of his dad...and then...gah....can anyone explane how and why he had all those girls all over him an why that girl that was like around 20 (the alien.) liked him?!?! O_oYou're only seeing what's on the surface, there's more to this anime than what meets the eye. I would take time to elaborate, but it would give me a headache, and it's late.

[bratkitty]

The storyline's supposed to be really abstract.
From what I gathered there's a lot of metaphors for puberty and a lot of references to Eva. ^^
Yeah if you ever watched Eva, it's kind of like that.

[kane_x]

This anime is so damn hilarious. Even though my first thoughts after hearing a short summary of the show from a friend were "WTF?"...
But after seeing the firts epusode, I loved it. It bacame totally awsome after Amarao (You know the guy with the eyebrows) made his debut... I couldn't stop laughing when they fell (http://www.catnapped.org/eyebrows/06.png) of for the first time... So funny!
You just gotta love the guy... Someone should build a fanclub for him...

Anyone remember this:
South Park-like Amarao (http://miranime.net/screenshots/22803264168873E37.jpeg)

[bratkitty]

Oh yeah, I about died on the South Park part! lol

[duffman13]

Awesome WTF show. I didn't really get it, but it was entertaining.

[Inactive Akira]

Furi Kuri is so much better in original language(also kinda of a slap in the face when I hear FLCL or Fooly Cooly) and not confusing at all if you ask me. I mean seriously, everybody has questions about it, and I just quote the Eps and there you go(usually EP 4). I mean the only somewhat confusing part is the relationships and that isn't confusing at all.

Basically all I'm saying is Synch-Point Sucks, Furi Kuri deserves better. and I'll end with quotes.
"アア、あの餓鬼…""あの眉毛…"
(rereads post) MAN, it sounded a lot like I was bragging...woah

[d1eg0]

FLCL!!! its very funny, wierd and sometimes confusing, but still one of my fav animes.

[Inactive Akira]

FLCL!!! its very funny, wierd and sometimes confusing, but still one of my fav animes.
FLCL if you 白人, フリクリ if you not 白人.

[Skite]

FLCL is one of my fav animes gotta love gainax

[gaaraholic]

FLCL
the sexiest anime i ever saw
coolest and most confused
they combined

i love it and i cant love it enough

[killerrabbit]

I liked this series and I am like one of the few people in the the local college's anime club that actually gets the series. Not that I can explain it to anyone else.

Ni

[killerrabbit]

I wouldn't really mind the guitar to the head, but as long as no giant robots came out of my head.

Ni

[kane_x]

I wouldn't really mind the guitar to the head, but as long as no giant robots came out of my head.

Actually I've onced experienced getting hit to the head by a guitar. No Robots though. :sad Maybe the guitar wasn't the right kind? :P

[killerrabbit]

Actually I've onced experienced getting hit to the head by a guitar. No Robots though. :sad Maybe the guitar wasn't the right kind? :P

Was the person riding a vespa at the time?

Ni

[kane_x]

Was the person riding a vespa at the time?

Ni

It was indoors, so... No... I don't think so... And the person didn't have pink hair either... Maybe that's why I didn't get any robots ?

[monk3]

who here has seen FLCL? i have and i personally loved it. Sure it was random but it was awesome also. it was creative, just a different kind of creative. :P

[Hayabusa]

Its the funniest and one of the best animes ive ever seen. Everything was great. If im ever depressed and need to laugh irll just watch it to cheer myself up.

[monk3]

ya i know! it was one of those random animes that always makes u laugh

[santosj]

I think there has been a thread about this before.

[monk3]

i dont think so. i used search O_o

[TenshiOni]

Behold, my friend: http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=149&highlight=Fooly+Cooly+FLCl

Sorry monk3

[monk3]

damn. but that hasnt been posted in since march. maybe its my poor eyesight

[crabman]

lol, anybody like the manga scenes?

[ragingworker]

The Best show ever!

[infected with ska]

yea i thought the anime was confusing, but the manga was was even more so...well, i guess watchin the 1st and last 2 episodes only kinda has something to do with my confusion(!) but i liked the not so understandable animation of the manga because it emphasized on how crazy & weird & funny it was

[Shinobu]

Funniest and the most craziest anime I've ever seen.I like the scene where they went all manga style in the anime.

[dorkeemindee]

Funniest and the most craziest anime I've ever seen.I like the scene where they went all manga style in the anime.

OMG EXACTLY! You completely stole the words right out of my mouth, LOL! :laugh

[Kakashis_grl_Ice]

i thought the show was so cute and very funny..I thought when I first say it that it was going to get confusing but I am so used to manga and anime doing that I just caught on to it..It was cute adn very crazy like..The boy with machines comming out of his head, a giant sized iron in the middle of the town, and a crazy woman who loves guitars..Crazy..Very crazy...I wonder if they will make another series...-Sessy

[Bass]

My number 1 anime. Awesome. For just 6 episodes, it's great.

It's funny and the music is great.


The Pillows are awesome.
************************************************** ********

Does anyone know the song that played in the beginning of episode 4?

[theoneandonly]

FLCL is a good and hillarious anime! but with only 6 episodes....i can't get enough of it

[Low-fi Boy]

I loved it when I watched it a while ago, absolutely brilliant animation. But does anyone have an idea what the hell was going on? lol

[nejis-eyes]

What the hell is going on!?!?!?! I'm so confused. I first saw this show a year ago or so and I watched a half dozen episodes. It made NO SENSE back then and watching it again on Cartoon Network, it made even less. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?!?! WHOSE THE ALIEN GIRL!? WHY DOES TH EKID"S ZIT TURN INTO A ROBOT!?!?! WHATS THE EVIL ROBOTIC HANDS THAT ATTACK PEOPLE!?!?!? I'M SO CONFUSED!!!!!!!!!!

someone help me........

[excellence153]

There are only half a dozen episodes. That's right... six episodes. But the part of FLCL is that it can't be explained. In fact, a lot of animes can't be explained. One could say that it's about one kid's life.

[nejis-eyes]

But it doesn't mean anything... I guess I've seen all six episodes. But I guess that makes sense. THe orriginal hitchiker's guide didn't have a plot or a point, I guess an anime doesn't have to have one either.

[excellence153]

But it doesn't mean anything... I guess I've seen all six episodes. But I guess that makes sense. THe orriginal hitchiker's guide didn't have a plot or a point, I guess an anime doesn't have to have one either.
Did you at least enjoy the series? That's the only important part.

[nejis-eyes]

Honestly... I couldn't tell you... I was so confused and lost that I was drawn to EVERY episode cause I wanted to try and understand it... and learning that they only did 6, I'm kinda disapointed. That said, I can't really say I enjoyed it. I'm more of a ninja or psychic man myself. I'm interested by some of the other shows that came on CN tonight... but things like Fullmetal and Naruto are really more my genre.

[dye-is-number-one]

lol i should have known this was going to come up read the 2 manga thats worse then the anime

[theoneandonly]

FLCL is a good anime but disappointingly too short...i mean there is only six episodes?

[jkingler]

Explain FLCL? Blasphemy! *Jkingler hits you on the head with his guitar*

[pnoypridz]

its imposible to explain FCLC

but its still my fav anime

[Hayabusa]

What the hell is going on!?!?!?! I'm so confused. I first saw this show a year ago or so and I watched a half dozen episodes. It made NO SENSE back then and watching it again on Cartoon Network, it made even less. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?!?! WHOSE THE ALIEN GIRL!? WHY DOES TH EKID"S ZIT TURN INTO A ROBOT!?!?! WHATS THE EVIL ROBOTIC HANDS THAT ATTACK PEOPLE!?!?!? I'M SO CONFUSED!!!!!!!!!!

someone help me........
You are supposed to be confused, its a crazy anime.

[Vodrake]

Somebody has had a go at analyzing this. It's on this (http://forums.evamonkey.com/viewtopic.php?t=116) topic on the Evamonkey forums, posted just over half way down the page by a guy called Phaze and is seemingly originally by a guy called Zwakus. Oh and it's a very long analysis, if you aren't too dedicated to the subject, you will get bored pretty quickly. Just a warning.

[SASUNARU<3]

Fooly Cooly sucks don't watch it you don't need to understand it. you know a series sucks when it can't even have 13 episodes.

[dorkeemindee]

I loved it when I watched it a while ago, absolutely brilliant animation. But does anyone have an idea what the hell was going on? lol

Lol, I don't think ANYBODY really knows what the heck is going on. :laugh I watched it a while ago too but I just watched the first episode again on Cartoon Network last night! English dub sucks real bad though... :notrust

[jkingler]

^Length = quality? Not in my experience. RK OAV = 4 eps, and the finest anime I have seen to date.

[Lunasakuramoon]

OKAY OKAY OKAY! Lemme explain it! FLCL is twisted so u wont understand unless u have a twisted mind (like meh!). *ahem*. it starts out with a boy and his childhood. he wants to be like his big bro someday at playin baseball (which he is currently in da US) some alien girl comes down to find her lover, Atomsk. she uses Naota's head to bring out robots and stuff becuz thats what she used to do with Atomsk. so it brings back memories for her and helps her get closer to Atomsk. it only works with Naota's head cuz hes still a child with imagination and crap. (still with me so far?)
the bracelet on Haruko's (the alien girl) hand is actually a handcuff. Atomsk, has one on his nose (which he is a giant bird. so its his beak) and they were once chained together in prison. (which means they were like partners). Atomisk is actually inside Naota meaning that they are almost one in the same.
da end. need me to explain a bit more? or are u still lost?
and all the other crap that happens in the story...is just there because...well just because.
da end

[SASUNARU<3]

^Length = quality? Not in my experience. RK OAV = 4 eps, and the finest anime I have seen to date.

ya its an OAV they are all short.

[jkingler]

FLCL is an OAV as well, d00d.

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=277

[excellence153]

It's ironic... my friend asked the exact same question, today.

[Ichimaru Gin]

What the hell is going on!?!?!?! I'm so confused. I first saw this show a year ago or so and I watched a half dozen episodes. It made NO SENSE back then and watching it again on Cartoon Network, it made even less. WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON!?!?! WHOSE THE ALIEN GIRL!? WHY DOES TH EKID"S ZIT TURN INTO A ROBOT!?!?! WHATS THE EVIL ROBOTIC HANDS THAT ATTACK PEOPLE!?!?!? I'M SO CONFUSED!!!!!!!!!!

someone help me........


Glad i wasn't the only one.... :blink

[Otaprince]

http://www.agefive.com/FLCL/html/episode_guide.html

This is the single best FLCL website that I know of, and I've read them all. It clears up the who, what, when, where, and why of this thoroughly confusing show. If you're confused, definitely read the episode guides there. It will make a lot more sense.

[Brandt]

FLCL was awesome, one of my favourite animes! Man, the fifth episode was favourite with the hilarity and all. I agree though, first time around I was like "WTF?" It's a bit confusing at first but the show was enjoyable.

[excellence153]

FLCL was awesome, one of my favourite animes! Man, the fifth episode was favourite with the hilarity and all. I agree though, first time around I was like "WTF?" It's a bit confusing at first but the show was enjoyable.
Is the fifth episode the one where they're playing airsoft at the beginning. I loved that one!

[Lingz]

I first tried FLCL when my friend said its the best anime EVER, I gave up after the first ep, i can see how it's going to be a quite hilarious one but I'm just not interested in crazy parody. All i can say is its not my taste, and not that its crap.

[rokkudaime]

all i saw of it was that something came out of some guy's head.

[faults]

Haha oh yea, it's completely random and funny and its got a really good plot to it. Too bad its an extremely short series :/

[rokkudaime]

a good plot? i gotta see for myself then. its quite strange how guitar bashing kids can be a good plot but ill see it for myself.

[rokkudaime]

a 6 ep anime isnt exactly gonna give you something to understand about...

[dorkeemindee]

all i saw of it was that something came out of some guy's head.

That's the robot. It's cool. :amuse

[kungpaopnda]

ya it didnt make sense to me until the last episode - was good stuff though - and all the music is by a band called the pillows

[Kagalli]

http://www.agefive.com/FLCL/html/episode_guide.html

This is the single best FLCL website that I know of, and I've read them all. It clears up the who, what, when, where, and why of this thoroughly confusing show. If you're confused, definitely read the episode guides there. It will make a lot more sense.

Yep, http://www.agefive.com/FLCL/html/navigation.html is THE BEST site to go for explanations. Read all of the Episode Guides and be sure to read the FAQ too!!! After reading through that site thoroughly, I think it'll eliminate most if not all of your questions.

[shinda]

http://oaf.anre.org/about.php
this should help explain the episodes..

[Bass]

My favorite anime. I guess it's kind of hard to understand. Which is why I watched it again and now I love it.


But basically it's about growing up and maturing.

[Neon]

You do not try and explain flcl, you just watch it and enjoy

[Tenrow]

For those who are to lazy to go to the sites. I'll clear it up for you

1st: WATCH EVER EP!!!!!!!!!! Sry i get really angry at people who only watch like 2 or 3 eps and are all like OMG THIS IS SO CONFUSING. To understand it you have to watch every ep.

Ok...
Basically Waharuhara Haruko is an ex-space patrol officer, in search of the Pirate King Atomisk. Atomisk was known to have so much N.O. he had the ability to pull planets and even galaxies. N.O. is a the size and strength of a portal created through the right and left brained. Naota (aka Ta-kun) is one of the people who are both-brained. Haruko stumbled on to Ta-kun and tried to open a portal to release Atomisk, who was captured my medical machanica. Kanti a medical machanica robot who housed Atomisk was pulled through the N.O. within Ta-kun. Haruko tried to force out Atomisk with her guitar, but it more or less failed and the powers of Atomisk could only be awakened when Ta-kun and Canti were fused together.

The first ep was when Haruko and Ta-kun first met. That was also when Atomisk was released from Medical Machanica's grip

The 2nd ep was the beginning of process of fusion between Canti and Ta-kun. To those who don't get that whole firestarters thing, Mamami was the one who burned down the school.

The 3rd ep was when Ta-kun litterally exchanged the N.O. with Ninamori.

The 4th ep was the 1st encounter with Amarom, the leader of the Space patrol Brotherhood (or fraternaty). This ep is also the ep where N.O. is explained

The 5th ep was when the location of Atomisk is revieled, as well as the begining of the final assult.

The 6th and final ep was when what Medical Machanica is, is accually revealed (a giant iron that smooths out the wrinkles in you brain, so you cant think anymore). Atomisk is freed to do what he is pleased and Haruko chases after him once again.

To those who don't know what Fooly Cooly means, it more or less means "Foolishly Cool." Kinda like the show itself

[NejiHinata]

I found the show quite easy to understand, really. It's about growing up and finding your own place in the world. About taking responsability for your actions and thinking for yourself. About becoming mature. It's basically a coming of age story.

[Chintsuzai]

Try reading the manga as well and you'll eventually understand it.. I had to read the manga twice over and then watch the anime and I understood what was going on. Love that anime and manga XD <3

[A2L]

I dunno, it almost seems that there's more to it. Like some kind of real message, they reference the wrinkles in the brain far too much... I mean, every time you learn something new, you form a new wrinkle... yet medical mechanica wants to smooth over those so you can't think anymore...

it almost seems like it's against capitolism or something. Like huge corporations smooth over your brain so you don't think, just "buy" sort of thing. I can see how it can also be seen as a coming of age story, I thought about that the first time I saw it. But it seems too deliberately crazy to be meaningless, within the senselessness it has to make sense. I probably did too much acid as a kid so i think everything has meaning but it just seems that we're all missing the big picture of the show.

Also, if there is a big picture (not literallY) of what the series means.. is it on one of those links? I didn't bother reading them.

[Jones]

if u go to boxtorrents u can find the anime batch and get the file where u can get the directors notes as subtitles. it explains the series in full and fills in all of the cracks.

[TenshiOni]

Merged all threads about the incredibly awesome anime, FLCL! Carry on. :cool

[Uchiha_Sasuke_12]

any links to where i can get this series? i read through the thread and didn't seem to find it. sorry if i missed it.

[inumonky]

you have to watch it the second you get it. dont wait. you will fall in love.

just make sure to pay attention to EVERYTHING.

[Uchiha_Sasuke_12]

that'd be great but where? there's finally a best buy openning in hawaii, and considering the prices i might just buy it, if it's out. but if not, then where can i get it?

[Gaara-of-the-desert]

What is it about? i seen all of it now and still dont really know whats going on......

The bits I know is that big giant robot monsters come out a boys head.

[Kucheeky Badkuya]

Watch it again. And then repeat if necessary.

[Daniee]

Underneath all the craziness in FLCL is a story about puberty and becoming a man. Watch all of it twice and you'll understand the story and how just how awesome the series is :amuse

[Nyquist]

watch it again...if you still dont get it....watch it another time, and if not then, well..yeah watch it again. there's only like 6 episodes hehe so it doesnt take too long to rewatch and i find the show incredibly enjoyable to watch.

[Gaara-of-the-desert]

mmmmmmmmm................why can't you just tell me.............oh well I'm watching it again once I d/led the better version off boxtorrent.

But I still really want someone to tell me whats it about........I don't mind if you TRY to spoil the fun of trying to find out cos I don't really mind.

[A2L]

wait that was the underlying message behind it?? That was it?? I got that the first time.. but when i would frequent other forums people would hint that it was some huge mind blowingly insane life changing kind of message... psh. That was pretty disappointing... I would watch it over and over trying to figure out what I could have been missing... I had some weird cracked out theory that it was about how corporations will over saturate us until we hit the point that we no longer think about our actions and so forth.. plus like a hundred other ones... damnit.

[Dark Travis]

If you have the dvds, the director's commentary can help you a little bit

[Tashu]

Man this has to be my all time favorite show. I didnt really get it the first time i watched it but the second time i got it. The directors commentary was interesting. Kinda wish there was more episodes tho.

[theoneandonly]

a must watch anime! eventhough short and a bit crazy..( who am I kidding it's UBER craziness!!!)..... a true anime that must be watched by everyone!

[Mitarashi Kurenai]

who liked that show FLCL?...well I loved it one of my favorite anime...

[crazymtf]

Wrong section...

[NeoDreamer]

Furi Kuri, loved it too, strange but funny anime.

[Robotkiller]

This belongs in the "Konoha TV - Channel 12" section.

But back on topic FLCL is like anime on an acid trip.

[Mitarashi Kurenai]

I loved the show!....short but still good....

[Crizo]

I basically know every part of every episode ive seen em so many times

[Spiral Man]

One of my old favorites.

-Lizard-kun

[NiknudStunod]

Every once in a while cartoon network will play the 6 episodes and I find myself glued to the tv when its on.

[Deranged]

Man, wehavent gotten this overhere in britain.... i watched the subs and this was a really interesting show that had me going WTF many a time... I really liked it though

[FallenAngelV]

One of my favourite animes, purely because it's so psychadelic. I didn't really understand what was going on the first time I watched it through, and to be honest, I didn't really care.

[mc-killa]

FLCL, also known as Furi Kuri or Fooly Cooly, is a fast paced and confusing Japanese animated series. The story begins when an energetic alien girl drives up on a Vespa and hits an unsuspecting adolescent boy over the head with a left-handed bass guitar.

This crazy hyperactive style can easily be misinterpreted, causing strongly opposing opinions of the show's value. There are many metaphorical plots and hidden meanings underneath its surface. The series is a pun in itself with suggestive and sexual metaphors. The strange situations and dialogue reflect the confusion and awkwardness of puberty (as well as society in general). FLCL is an exercise in unconventional, self-alluding anime.

Being an unconventional love story at heart, the series uses comedic elements to bridge the story together including satires of John Woo and South Park, not to mention allusions to other anime such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Lupin III and Gundam. Essentially the series is a coming-of-age story.

FLCL's appeal is largely due to its music. Most of the background music was written and produced by the band "The Pillows," which has been very successful since the anime's release.

and now, we discuss

[Dark_wolf247]

And...it's more than just a couple years old. Awesome anime, awesome characters, awesome story, but still old.

[Excalibur]

there already is an FLCL thread in here:

http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=54678

[mc-killa]

woah man how many pages back is that, i didint see that!?

[Blue_Sky_Protagonist]

Although the anime is short, it still rocks! My fav character is definetly haruko. :nod

[Deranged]

Watched this a while ago actually... it was a really good and somewhat wierd anime but i loved every minute of it, especially the latter episodes :laugh

[Cero]

One of the best anime i seen, too bad there was onl a couple of episodes, i would like there to be some sort of sequal :nod

[ydraliskos]

Wow, just saw this.

It's like 130 minutes of pure awesome.

Something like those handful of scenes that absolutely kicked ass in Eureka Seven, only here, the whole 6 eps is one such scene...

[mc-killa]

eyebrows............

[Oneironaut]

Very little in FLCL is actually random. This (http://72.14.207.104/search?q=cache:Ep7KsHLcVl0J:www.burninghammer.com/misc/FinalFLCL.doc&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1) will explain a lot, even if I don't agree with all its presumptions. At the core of FLCL is a coming of age story; humor takes center stage sometimes, but that is its crux. FLCL has enough symbolism to make Shakespeare look like a toddler with a crayon.

Naota is a boy living in the wake of his brother. Everything in the anime builds up to him learning to stand on his own feet (in a sexual way too, as it happens). Take the time to watch the series again-- pay attention to everything. The sheer quantity of symbolism is breathtaking (e.g. Haruna takes Tasuku's bed, Naota dislikes sour drinks).

The article above poses a great argument that FLCL is an allegory for transitional Japan and its culture. For example, the iron "flattening out the wrinkles of the world" could be construed as erasing culture, history, etc. I find this theory interesting as well. But FLCL is mostly about adolescent pangs and self.

So yeah, I love Furi Kuri. It's absurdist fiction, meaning that it leaves the "moral" up to you. Funny, stylish, and even a little emotional, it wraps up everything I like about anime.

[Aether]

Very interesting I dunno why, but I always like reading deep analysis's of FLCL.

[Uchiha-Itachi648]

I felt it was an overall good Anime. definately worth a watch.

2 things that bothered me though.

-the Manga scenes, ABSOLUTELY RETARDED. i dont think i ever disliked a part of any Anime i've watched as much as this.

-the fact that the main character is like 12 and his love interest (somewhat mutual, or at least thats how they show it for a long time) is a girl who is at least 19. this was just :iik

[Oneironaut]

the Manga scenes, ABSOLUTELY RETARDED. i dont think i ever disliked a part of any Anime i've watched as much as this.

Personally, I found them hilarious, but to each his own.

the fact that the main character is like 12 and his love interest (somewhat mutual, or at least thats how they show it for a long time) is a girl who is at least 19. this was just :iik

I see you're that type that never had a teacher crush. :P

Naota is in a very strange phase of life. He has no figure of respect, which lends to a cynical attitude towards life. His brother is gone, and his father is lecher and a do-nothing who cares only about himself. In this gap, Haruko fills a very electric maternal role. As I mentioned above, she takes his brother's sleeping place, invading his life and more or less demanding his emotional attention.

The kid is twelve. She's a beautiful woman that toys with his heartstrings in a joking way. Confused feelings are bound to happen. And by the way, the relationship was not reciprocal until the final scene; Haruko is, after all, an alien. Her only feelings were for Atomsk, and only something so naive and trusting as what Naota did could touch her heart. And I seriously doubt Haruko had sexual feelings for Naota at any point in FLCL.

Don't let your puritan background sound the cry "Pedophilia!!!" when something really more meaningful is behind it. There is such a thing as platonic and puppy love mixing. It's great character development in my opinion. Compared to trashed, ten-cent-romance-novel love you see on TV nowadays, it's stunning.

[CopyKatKakashiGirl]

fooly cooly rocks.in fact i was just watching it on my dvd player!

[Aether]

2 things that bothered me though.

-the Manga scenes, ABSOLUTELY RETARDED. i dont think i ever disliked a part of any Anime i've watched as much as this.


I loved the manga scenes, they were hilarious. It would be boring if it was just them talking at the table.Plus alot of time and money went into it, and they still made a 2nd manga scene.

I'm going to be watching it when I go to San Jose. :nod

[Gene]

Yeah they manga scenes were awesome + hilarious.

There's never a dull moment in FLCL.

[Rko_412]

Man this show is so cool it's funny and awsome it's what got me watching TV more but then it only had 6 episodes which they needed more!!!But it's funny and i hope they have another season your thoughts?

[DKFize]

Are you referring to FLCL?

[Rko_412]

Are you referring to FLCL?

Sorry my freind got me saying FULC but it's still cool

[Red]

i stumbled here....what is the plot of the show?I still dont understand

[foolycooly ninjaalchemist]

ok does any one have Fooly Cooly in Japanese with American subtital or knows were to get it

[ichigo kurosaki]

youtube???...........

[Hoon ♥]

lol youtube has everything
try boxtorrents :nod

EDIT*
doso: http://www.boxtorrents.com/details.php?id=10388 :amuse

[foolycooly ninjaalchemist]

i cheked youtube they only have it it In-go_lish

[Hoon ♥]

you want direct download? :arg
dont count on it :noworry

[Jink]

best forum name ever

[Smoke]

have you tried teh anime black market?

[Aether]

Torrents are your best bet :nod

[Serph]

This thread is amazing

[Killer Goats]

I usez thiz (http://www.torrentz.com)

[Sesshoumaru]

I don't understand FLCL.

Really, it seemed like a really dumb anime. I couldn't tell whether that kid was getting laid by his batting coach or getting played just so she could shack with his old man. And that other girl was plain coo-coo.

[Astronaut]

FLCL was amazing.

Boxtorrents.com is your friend. <3

[isanon]

http://www.muffindomain.com/index.php?page=anime.html
http://anime-eden.com/index.php?site=member/news

i know opne of those 2 is suposed to have it but you have to look it upp yourself

[Shariyakugan]

Just watched it, extremely confusing.
but i liked it. pirate king/noata was awesome(but I liked the flying V better)

[Hoon ♥]

which part was confusing? :confused

[Shariyakugan]

Almost every part mostly due to the extreme chaos.
Didn't mind it tough, kinda refreshing.
Music was awesome.

[ydraliskos]

FLCL is a state of mind. Like Osaka..

[rezerekted]

Honestly, this is the one show that would give manditory re watch status to. When you watch it twice, you get the whole point of the show ten-fold. And yes, at first I thought there was something to "get" as well. But, yes just watch it twice, I can't explain it other than that.

[ichigo kurosaki]

BRings back child hood memmories thats right i am a child

[DeathRose]

FLCL RULES!!!!!!!!!

[Hoon ♥]

its over-rated and under-watched :rotfl

[Chatulio]

Flcl had no plot until 4-5 episdoes into the series lol. It only came together when we learned about Haruka past and Atomisk.

[Dave]

i love this show!!!! omg so awsome!!!!! i saw it like 2 years ago!!! and still loven it!!!!!

[rezerekted]

its over-rated and under-watched :rotfl

Really? I would say it is the other way around. Everyone has seen this show but no one ever talks about it. Maybe that doesn't make it under rated, but for as popular as it is, you wouldn't know just by the buzz you hear from people.

[Colonel Angus]

Flcl had no plot until 4-5 episdoes into the series lol. It only came together when we learned about Haruka past and Atomisk.

It had a plot, even from the first ep. Unless it went right over your head.

[rezerekted]

It had a plot, even from the first ep. Unless it went right over your head.

I think the first few eps go over most people's heads. I know they did for me. Once again, can't stress enough how watching this show a second time makes an incredible difference. It really is a neat little show once you understand the points its bringing up. If you want incomprehensible plot, watch Lain. Not saying it doesn't have a plot, but you won't be able to find it. FLCL is rich in plot compared to a lot of shows I have seen.

[Colonel Angus]

True. I gained a lot more from it watching it multiple times. The thing is though, it tries to get it's point across through symbolism. And shit load of it too. You have to be on the look out to whther a character is right or left handed to the flavor of foods they like. When I first watched it, I thought it was just some huge metaphor for sex. But that was only a part of it.

Lain is a mind trip though with the conspiracy thoeries and things like that. I've only gone through it once though so I'll have to watch it again some day.

[ichigo kurosaki]

Every one should like this anime and cool signutare with ichigo !:kthumb

[rezerekted]

True. I gained a lot more from it watching it multiple times. The thing is though, it tries to get it's point across through symbolism. And shit load of it too. You have to be on the look out to whther a character is right or left handed to the flavor of foods they like. When I first watched it, I thought it was just some huge metaphor for sex. But that was only a part of it.

Lain is a mind trip though with the conspiracy thoeries and things like that. I've only gone through it once though so I'll have to watch it again some day.

Yes, those are good examples right there. It's all stuff you miss the first time through. This show ranks high on the "you gotta pay attention" meter.

I seriously love SEL to death. Oh man that show was sweet. Like I said, I think plot was maybe, sacrificed, but it is the best dementia/ headtrip show that I have seen yet. I love those kinds of shows though. Which is why I also like FLCL. Both shows are very symbolic. The thing with FLCL, I think a lot of people who are better off not watching it, do, because it is popular, or something. I don't really know.

[Chatulio]

It had a plot, even from the first ep. Unless it went right over your head.

You mean the whole Noata is the only one Haruka can use to open the portal thing?

[Colonel Angus]

That wasn't the actual plot. More like an on the surface plot device to serve the story as a whole and make it look like the anime was actually going somewhere. The actual conflict, at least from what I can see, is that it's a story about adolecence, growing up and trying to cope with the adult world. Y'know, trying to make that transition.

But as I said before, the story's told through symbols. So what's actually important when watching is homing in on what the symbols are and what they're supposed to mean and seeing how the characters react to them.

This is also a similar style used in Cowboy Bebop. Cowboy Bebop not being as symbolic, but more about the characters and how they interact. It was episodic and seemed to have no plot, where really the story of the characters was the plot leading to the eventual ending. So in FLCL's case, it's about Mamami, Ta-Kun and Ninamori growing up (or at least trying to in their own little way).

[Hoon ♥]

i think the part that throws most people off is the manga scenes

i know i was confused :rotfl

[Colonel Angus]

I couldn't even watch it subbed and I usually don't care. It just hits you too hard.

[Zorokiller]

I saw this once on tv..I believe it was episode 1...but can't find the japanese version on youtube:(

[lun]

i bought all the dvd's a few years back. there some really cool stuff on there and the commentary from the director helps explain some of it. he seem to suggest that we shouldn't waste to much time looking for a meaning, but just have some fun watching.

this and magical shopping arcade abenobashi (long name i know,) got me thinking about anime again and brought me back to watching naruto, one piece bleach etc.

[.ProFound.]

my ALL TIME FAVORITE anime words cant describe how much i love it...

it was good in English cause in English they could make hilarious crystal Pepsi referances

and deliriums right there was always a plot

[Razgriz]

Such a weird show. I loved it.

[Lord Yu]

You mean the whole Noata is the only one Haruka can use to open the portal thing?

Ha-ru-ko not Haruka. Indeed you have found your answer. When I first watched it the symbolism was way over my head. Perhaps because my brain was in a rotting period.

[The Rook]

my ALL TIME FAVORITE anime words cant describe how much i love it...

it was good in English cause in English they could make hilarious crystal Pepsi referances

and deliriums right there was always a plot
They Cystal Pepsi references come from a joke in the Japanese version making fun of a similar drink.

Just think under a mindset based on sexual innuendo and you've got half of the series, better yet if you still remember puberty.

[CrimsonWolf]

this is like my second favorite anime of all time i absoulty loved this show im gonna rewatch it tonight, and i understood it first time around. i wasnt confused at all.

[Eureka]

...Lies :P

[Danchou]

Just finished watching it.

I loved it. I'm gonna track the OST now.

[The Cheat]

I watched both the both dub and sub of this anime, it was very good

[Kagutsuchi]

Is there any place that I can download it/stream?

[halfhearted]

Streaming can be found on any generic streaming site (i.e. veoh), and da-anime.org has MU links for all of the episodes (dub and subbed): http://www.da-anime.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=185&Itemid=29

[~Shin~]

Is there any place that I can download it/stream?

If you want I can upload all the episodes in MU in HQ. I have DVD rips with subs/dubs/director's comments. (You can choose whichever one you want)

[The Cheat]

Is it true that the last episode had roamnce?

[Inuhanyou]

yea, last manga chapter did too

[Kyuubi Whisker]

I really think the key to enjoying this series is to just give up all pretense of trying to understand what's going on and just relax. The sooner you do that, the better it will be.

[Tserge]

I really think the key to enjoying this series is to just give up all pretense of trying to understand what's going on and just relax. The sooner you do that, the better it will be.

Thats basically what I do. :zaru

[Doom85]

I think that's important, but only for the first viewing.

When you rewatch the series, you pick up on things, and you don't even have to try, they come naturally (at least in my case). The show throws a lot of you and you'll miss a lot of it on your first viewing since you don't know the whole story. Once you do, and you know everything about the characters, things add up more, like their behavior and such.

Of course, even then, you'll find stuff to discuss about. When I first watched it, I assumed that Mamimi definitely burnt her school down, but later I learned that others felt it could have happened by accident as well. After rewatching it, I agreed that it was sorta "up in the air", since the important factors were how she first met Naota's brother and how she was disappointed that the school didn't full disappear. She may have burnt down the school and not be aware of it, since she has difficulty seperating fantasy from reality.

Anyway, it's a great series. Glad you enjoyed it, and hopefully it'll be easier to follow on your second viewing, like it was for me.

[kchi55]

Just finished this several days ago, I'm definitely going to give it a rewatch since I know I missed a lot. Won't hurt anyway, 6 episodes and it's easy on the eyes in terms of art/animation.

[Midus]

Anyone know where I can find FLCL - Ultimate Edition DVD Collection sealed(New) and below $50? From what I've heard its out of print and pretty rare. I've seen it for $70 on most sites and up to $150 on others. Trying to find a good deal.

[bubble_lord]

I have the first dvds of this and love it. But thanks to the UK's pathetic releases the final dvd isn't out for about 3 weeks. I have no idea why we got this aces series so late.

[Homemadecool]

Ugh, I'm also looking for a place to buy the Ultimate Collection, or at least the volumes individually. Where I live, there's not much variety, and I haven't found it around yet. Amazon's clean out and only seller's are offering and I'm not to keen on buying from sellers. Don't want no bootlegs. They're always overpricing too. Anything over 100 is just asking way too much. :pek

[Creatkve]

If you want I can upload all the episodes in MU in HQ. I have DVD rips with subs/dubs/director's comments. (You can choose whichever one you want)

I would love to see a director's commentary for some of the episodes if the offer is still there for you to upload to MU.

[~Shin~]

I would love to see a director's commentary for some of the episodes if the offer is still there for you to upload to MU.

Which episodes?

[Haohmaru]

^Can you upload them all? I'd like to watch this again because it's been ages since I last watched this. Thanx for the trouble.

[~Shin~]

Alright I'll do it but it's going to take some time since each episode's about 250 mb (the last episode is 350 mb).

[Haohmaru]

Take you time man :). I was planning to watch 1 episode a day so no need to hurry with the other episodes. Which release is it btw.

[~Shin~]

Alright. If you're willing to wait then it's no problem. :D

And the release is by Blitz. Though like I said, it's basically just a DVD rip so all Blitz did is re-encode it.

[Levithian]

I thought FLCL really made sense, I think I'm one of the few that understood what it was saying. It was funny, amusing and extremely fun yet with a message. I'm only sorry the anime had so few episodes. Highly recommended.

[~Shin~]

I'll post all links on this post so look for them here:

[Blitz]FLCL_-_01_[flawed]_[F245E43C] (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WFBLJP44)
[Blitz]FLCL_-_02_[flawed]_[06D50A9F] (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D60SS3NQ)
[Blitz]FLCL_-_03_[flawed]_[6DF8DB1A] (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N3AL0ZOC)
[Blitz]FLCL_-_04_[flawed]_[B89137A2] (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8BLD7IJU)
[Blitz]FLCL_-_05_[flawed]_[BF5A755D] (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=12BR1IHB)
[Blitz]FLCL_-_06_[flawed]_[E23EF1A2] (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RLPRWNVF)

Will update as the episodes get uploaded.

[Haohmaru]

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Shin again. Thanks man :)

[~Shin~]

No problem.

And it's all done. ;)

EDIT: I'll put the links here too since it's a new page

[Blitz]FLCL_-_01_[flawed]_[F245E43C] (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WFBLJP44)
[Blitz]FLCL_-_02_[flawed]_[06D50A9F] (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D60SS3NQ)
[Blitz]FLCL_-_03_[flawed]_[6DF8DB1A] (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N3AL0ZOC)
[Blitz]FLCL_-_04_[flawed]_[B89137A2] (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8BLD7IJU)
[Blitz]FLCL_-_05_[flawed]_[BF5A755D] (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=12BR1IHB)
[Blitz]FLCL_-_06_[flawed]_[E23EF1A2] (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RLPRWNVF)

[Yakushi Kabuto]

I still haven't managed to watch all of the episodes, yes, even though it is just 6 episodes long. I just keep watching the same ones over and over. I do so love the music and it is an eccentrically sweet story that I should complete sometime. At least I finished the manga based off of this?

[~Shin~]

I still haven't managed to watch all of the episodes, yes, even though it is just 6 episodes long. I just keep watching the same ones over and over. I do so love the music and it is an eccentrically sweet story that I should complete sometime. At least I finished the manga based off of this?

lol you just re-watch the episodes rather than finish it? That's like the opposite of me. :lmao

The manga isn't as good as the anime IMO. I really disliked the art in the manga and FLCL just isn't the same in manga form (no awesome music, animation etc.)

Now go and finish it ASAP. :sun

[Haohmaru]

Thanks Shin you rock. I watched episode 1 yesterday and it had all the crazyness I remembered. I have forgotten most of the story because it had been 5 years orso since I last watched this, that's why it's a lot of fun watching this again.

@Yakushi Kabuto, your sig is really disturbing. I have seen a lot of weird combination's (sasgay x naruto etc) but I have never seen something as disturbing as gay x orochimaru.

[FruitieSyrup]

Oh God I remember FLCL it was the best thing ever. I was confused as hell as I watched it though lol