Fooly Cooly

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  • 2003
  • 1 Season

Fooly Cooly, also known as FLCL, is an anime series that follows the adventures of a young boy named Naota Nandaba, who lives in a fictional Japanese town called Mabase. Mayumi Shintani voices the character of Haruko Haruhara, an alien who comes to Earth on a Vespa bike and becomes involved in Naota's life.

The six-episode series is a combination of science fiction, coming-of-age, and comedy. It features a blend of surrealistic visuals, fast-paced action, and a soundtrack that includes rock and punk music. The animation style and storytelling of Fooly Cooly is unconventional, and the series is known for its outlandish humor, innovative animation techniques, and complex narrative structure.

Barbara Goodson voices the character of Naota's father, Kamon, a gruff and not very responsible single parent who works as a photographer for a sexy magazine. Dave Mallow voices the character of Naota's grandfather, Shigekuni Nandaba, a retired and eccentric scientist who lives with the family.

Kari Wahlgren voices the character of Mamimi Samejima, Naota's classmate and ex-girlfriend. Melissa Fahn voices the character of Eri Ninamori, Naota's classmate and student council president. R. Martin Klein voices the character of Kitsurabami, a government agency agent who is monitoring Haruko's activities.

Steve Kramer voices the character of Canti, a giant humanoid robot that is part of Haruko's plans. Canti is a sentient being that is able to transform into various different forms, and he becomes a key element in the story.

Fooly Cooly is a complex show that explores themes such as adolescence, sexuality, relationships, and identity. As Naota navigates through his teenage years, he encounters various strange and otherworldly situations, and he is forced to confront his feelings towards the people in his life.

The show is known for its ability to mix different tones and genres seamlessly, and it includes elements of parody, satire, and social commentary. The animation style is dynamic and visually stunning, featuring fluid movements, bold colors, and innovative camera techniques.

The soundtrack of Fooly Cooly is a defining element of the show, featuring songs from artists such as The Pillows, a Japanese rock band that provides most of the music for the series. The music adds an extra layer of depth and emotion to the story, and it helps to create a unique atmosphere that is both surreal and familiar.

Overall, Fooly Cooly is an anime series that is unlike any other. It is a bold and innovative work of art that pushes the boundaries of the medium and offers an insightful and entertaining look at the complexities of adolescence. With its unique style, memorable characters, and powerful themes, Fooly Cooly is a must-watch for anyone who loves anime or is looking for something truly different.

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Seasons
Furi Kura (FLCLimax)
6. Furi Kura (FLCLimax)
August 13, 2003
After Haruko disappeared, Naota's life went back to the ordinary. When Haruko reappears, her motives are simple, Naota has something that she wants. And when Naota realizes that the emptiness that he felt without Haruko was his longing for her, things spiral out of control. It's the climax!
Bura-Bure (Brittle Bullet)
5. Bura-Bure (Brittle Bullet)
August 12, 2003
Naota and his father have a duel over Haruko's affections and Naota attempts to ignore his feelings by pursuing Mamimi. Meanwhile, Haruko drops in on one of her old "friends" who is much less pleased to see her.
Furi Kiri (Full Swing)
4. Furi Kiri (Full Swing)
August 8, 2003
Naota has trouble living up to the standard that his brother set in baseball. Where his brother was the star player, Naota can't even swing the bat. To make things worse, his father and Haruko have been acting weirder than usual lately and he suspects that they have a relationship. It all comes to the climax when a giant outer space bomb heads straight for the town and Naota is the only one capable of saving them...if he can.
Maru-Raba (Marquis de Carabas)
3. Maru-Raba (Marquis de Carabas)
August 7, 2003
Naota's been cast as the cat in the play "Puss in Boots." Ninamori stars as the main character and she's determined to make Naota play the cat, no matter how much he doesn't want to. But there's something else that makes her want to do the play badly, her parents, who are facing divorce.
Fista (Fire Starter)
2. Fista (Fire Starter)
August 6, 2003
Mamimi's life has never gone well. Since the fire at her school years ago, she's been dreaming of a god that will save her and bless her. So when she sees Canti flying from a roof, she takes him as her god, her god of fire. But with all this fire in her life, is she the one to blame for the recent buildings burning down?
Furi Kuri (FLCL)
1. Furi Kuri (FLCL)
August 5, 2003
Naota's just an average boy who expects little from life. So imagine his surprise when he's run over by an alien woman on her vespa and hit over the head with her guitar, causing robots to come out of his head and mass chaos in general.
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  • Premiere Date
    August 5, 2003