I'm most of the way through it and while the animation and music are quite fun - the rest isn't doing it for me either.

Yeah me too. It felt like a toddler spewing out a series of random events that made no sense and happened for no reason but I'm gonna assume it just went over my head

For me, I loved it because I watched it right after Evangelion. It was refreshing to watch a show where I didn't want to analyze everything going on because that's not the type of show FLCL is. It's a comfort show for me, I can just put it on and enjoy the absolute absurdity of it.

The main story was easy to follow (imo, but some of the details weren't explained well) and the dub in particular really immersed me with the acting (Haruko's dub voice is perfect). The animation is top-notch as well, just very engaging and never a dull moment.

It has an added sense of nostalgia (given that the show is already built on nostalgic references) given that it comes from the early Toonami/Adult Swim era (only mainstream US anime block from the 2000s-now), and I love the unintentional added nostalgia layer that it creates with that (aging better over time, in other words)

It's not for everyone, and it's okay if you didn't like it as much as everyone else. Not all "classics" hit the same for everyone. Just right place, right time, and perfect vibe for me.

I treat it like a set of music videos for The Pillows. The Pillows are a pretty good band.

It's full of energy and there's never a dull moment. You can tell that the people that made it had fun with it and it's infectious. It's not necessarily a favorite of mine either (nothing has to or needs to be after all), but I can see why it would be for so many people.

I want to preface this by saying I am shitfaced on scotch and codeine thanks to a massive hole in my molar and a coinciding ear infection. If I stop making sense, blame Obamacare for not including Dental. Huzzah for not being able to feel my teeth for once!

This is going to ramble. I'm listening to the soundtrack as I write this. It's that good.

OK! FLCL is one of those anime where the mental state of the viewer is important. Nostalgia is a crazy strong force and a coming of age story like FLCL coming along at JUST the right time is going to leave a far more lasting impact on some as opposed to others that might watch it as part of your average PTW clearing.

TBH I actually took the dive into FLCL after playing the Zone flash "game" and deciding that it asked more questions than it answered. I had stumbled on the finale as my first exposure to the series. What a confusing mess lol.

Experimental visuals, suggestive themes, a fucking amazing soundtrack and a short run with an open ending gave it legs to stay in the subconscious of an entire generation whose previous exposure to anime had been Cobwboy Bebop and maybe say... fuck that one with the space ships and the arms on the spaceships... Drawing a complete blank but it was on the Toonami run around the same time back in the day... Outlaw Star! another coming of age story.

FLCL is good. For some it's great. Don't feel like you are missing out or aren't as "in tune" to the pulse of anime hipsters if you don't enjoy it like others do. It's just one of those subjectively exceptional anime.

most people cant handle implied visual narrative or show dont tell in simpler terms which is sometimes lost in more modern anime that like to spell everything out for the viewer.

not that im saying FLCL is particularly deep but its a nice coming of age story and a top work from gainax if its definitely surreal but thats the charm

Because it's good

The way I see it, it's the representation in a non-direct way of a boy going through adolescence into manhood.

once you watch it 7+ times like I did, you will finally understand the point. it is absolutely slapping and bussin.

well, your opinion about any show depends on your taste and what kind of animes you like - surely, flcl is not anime that everyone will like. what i really love about flcl is how absurdity it is, and somehow, never get lost in it. it's so youthful and has many unconventional metaphors, that makes you feel sorta nostalgia, at least in my opinion. characters are well written, and animation (i will mention that it's from 2001 and still has a really great graphic) is pleasing for eyes. an energetic story of embracing individuality, which is dumb and illogical, but at the same time makes you move your braincells.

FLCL is what I have always wanted from any animated medium! It's got superb animation, a kickass soundtrack, extremely deep characters and a great story. You can either watch the show for some dumb fun, or overanalyze the characters, which is something that's not possible with most anime and I adore that. I am a huge fan of unconventional story-telling and experimental stuff in general, so FLCL is a perfect fit for me. There are so, SO many details you won't ever notice during your first time watching it, the show basically keeps on giving.. I already loved it after watching it once, but I can confidently declare that it's my favorite anime of all time after rewatching it a few times.

It was really unique, along with a amazing soundtrack and epic scenes.

The animation is super good but it’s lacks plot the characters are great it’s a nice small well written cast I don’t know but still I don’t like it enough to give it a good rating because it just seemed like someone was pulling random ideas out of a hate and calling that flcl

It's a great coming of age story, I loved the visuals and the wacky plot. I can understand why many don't really like it though.

idk i just like it

It is an amazing show about coming of age and relationships. Though it is understandable if you don't like it, I had a blast watching it. The music by The Pillows is simply phenomenal. The art and animation are absolutely top-notch, especially considering it was made in 2003. The relationship Naota builds with Haruko, Mamimi and Eri is an excellent representation of toxic relationships, meddled in with the growth of Naota make for an absolute ride, in a story of what seems to be random shit done just because, when in reality it is trying to portray this connections and bonds in between these characters to tell a compelling story about love and self-discovery.

I also believe that it is very understandable to like it just because the show demonstrates that much of a persona throughout its scenes, colors, and soundtrack.

https://anilist.co/review/7255
To summarize

1. It's got more under its hood in 6 episodes than 2 certain series which names begins with a G have in 300+ & 110 episodes respectively
2. It's got layered characters
3. The team was able to deliver what growing up is like through it's iconic imagery, inventive animation, & immaculate direction
4. The OST matches the high octane nature of the series
5. The voice acting is great on both sides
6. It's the perfect length

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I understand why others might not like it because of how fanciful, and just stupid a lot of the things in it can be. But personally the reason i really liked it, was because of that. It just has such a unique and vibrant quality to it that it feels like a breath of fresh air. It has such episodic, and nonsensical plot not even a plot just characters living in their ordinary world. It isn't perfect, I don't love it, but I sure do god damm life it.

Not to mention the absolutely amazing sound track its so nostalgic, and just fits the fun, almost campy yet measure and immature world of the show.

i thought it was boring as fuck, could barely finish it.

y'all just pretending to like it smh

Alot of people are saying but, I'm sure everyone loved the aesthetics and production that went into the show, the goddamn amazing animation and a 10/10 soundtrack from The Pillow.

But if you start claiming about a "deeper meaning". You're being overly pretentious. Yes, this is show is sexually charged with undertones of adolescent chaos, but those are obvious and less meaningful than what people think it is.

This show managed to capture a certain essence and energy that is very unique and perfectly complements the coming of age themes present. In the anime world, most coming of age shows are grounded and has been told similarly in other television and films, and FLCL is a standout thanks to its 6 ep and animation format.

honestly have no idea how anyone could like this show it was really boring and chaotic but in a bad way

the thing about flcl isnt seeing a good story or something. It is meant to show you a time that will never come back in your life. Like when you sat in front of a screen as a kid and just watched. You didnt care for the plot or how well the characters are written, you just watched and enjoyed. Its exactly that feeling you get from watching flcl. Sure, the story is random and doesnt make sense, but you arent meant to think about that. you are meant to enjoy it. just pure enjoyment as if you are a kid again and see random stuff on the tv. That all paired with the music from the pillows and great animation gives me a 10/10 show i could learn something from

To put it simple, it's a Stupid show and it knows it pretty well. I mean, just look at the title.

Fooly Cooly(FLCL)

It looked like; it's some name of chocolate bar that no one eats.
I don't know and I don't care, if it really has some deep message or doing some foreshadowing or something like that. It's pure absurd & random, and it's great in that regard.

I just need to know why so many people love it because maybe i'm stupid.......

That's even more of a reason to like the show. I looked it as some funky ride after seeing the first episode, and it's pretty entertaining in that regard.

Absolutely peak fiction.

What is not to like