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FLCL As The 21st Century Anime
Through the use of layers of sexual innuendo, parody, alien technology, self-reference and symbolism added in with the unique scripting of Enomoto Yooji and direction of Tsurumaki Kazuya and produced utilizing the latest in CG technologies and highly skilled animators, FLCL has truly become the first anime of the 21st Century. The boldness of Gainax to create a piece of work so deeply layered while also giving it a carnivalesque atmosphere full of whimsy was only acceptable in this postmodern age of anime history.
Future studies into the way FLCL relates to its manga counterpart, produced at the same time as the anime version could reveal even more ways in which this groundbreaking example of Japans newest cultural export is an evolutionary step forward for this media. Typically either manga is produced and then anime is created from that base material or the anime comes first and a manga adaptation is released shortly thereafter. FLCL breaks those boundaries and has come up with an exciting new way to produce two simultaneous yet unique versions of a single story idea.
Additionally, a look into the music of FLCL produced by relatively unknown Japanese rock group The Pillows would explain more of the unique rock and roll vibe felt through the entire series. Some reviewers have explained this as the idea that it is not necessary to understand the FLCL, it is meant just to be viewed and felt as an intensely complete sensual experience.
The fact that a series as tied to Japanese culture as FLCL is could be appreciated as far away as America amazes even its director, but the statistics cannot be denied. In a quick and easily analysis of reviews, out of 45 posted on Amazon.com, FLCL has received a perfect five out of five star rating. It has the look and feel of a highest possible quality video on MTV with a depth as yet unseen in American popular media. It is the Millennium Anime in Japan, and has the legs to become the same in countries around the world if given the chance.
Even after a complete analysis and understanding of its importance to the field of anime, it always comes back to one question. What does FLCL mean?
I dont know...stop asking me!
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