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==Release==
==Release==
Six DVD compilations, each containing one episode, have been released in Japan by Gainax.<ref name="GAINAXFLCLProductList">{{cite web|url=http://www.gainax.co.jp/anime/flcl/goods.html|title=FLCL – Goods|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Gainax]]|accessdate=January 10, 2008}}</ref> In addition, a DVD collection box, containing all six DVD compilations, was released in Japan on August 13, 2005.<ref name="AmazonJPNDVDBox">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0007XVET6/ |title=Amazon.co.jp: フリクリ DVD-BOX|language=Japanese|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=January 10, 2008}}</ref> Three DVD compilations were released by [[Synch-Point]] in North America. A DVD collection box, containing all the DVD compilations of the English episodes, was released on January 23, 2007, but have since gone out of print.<ref name="ANNBoxSet">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-09-05/flcl-ultimate-edition-details|title=FLCL Ultimate Edition Details|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 5, 2006|accessdate=January 10, 2008}}</ref><ref name="AmazonDVDBox">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ION2I0/ |title=Amazon.com: FLCL – Ultimate Edition DVD Collection|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=January 10, 2008}}</ref><ref name="OutOfPrint">{{cite web|url=http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/main/news/individual/;jsessionid=J34WRCQcbKrUbh4mP4EULA**?ForumThreadName=FT0000000582&Offset=0&ReturnTo=Archive|title=Notice: FLCL Ultimate DVD Collection|publisher=[[The Right Stuf International]]|date=August 29, 2008|accessdate=September 15, 2008}}</ref> In January 2010, [[Funimation]] announced that they had acquired the license for the series and would be releasing it on DVD and [[Blu-ray Disc]] in February 2011.<ref name="LicenseRescue">{{cite web|url=http://blog.funimation.com/2010/01/2010-roll-out-riot-day-3-of-5-flcl/|title=2010 Roll-out Riot: Day 3 of 5 – FLCL &#124; The Official Funimation Blog|publisher=Funimation Entertainment|accessdate=January 6, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100109182407/http://blog.funimation.com/2010/01/2010-roll-out-riot-day-3-of-5-flcl|archivedate=January 9, 2010}}</ref> Shortly after, it has been released in Australia and New Zealand by [[Madman Entertainment]] on a 3-disc DVD set and on Blu-ray Disc.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.madman.com.au/catalogue/view/4620/flcl-collection-slimpack | title=Flcl Collection (Slimpack) | publisher=Madman Entertainment | accessdate=3 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.madman.com.au/catalogue/view/14625/flcl-complete-collection-bluray | title=Flcl Complete Collection (Blu-Ray) | publisher=Madman Entertainment | accessdate=3 August 2013}}</ref> It is also licensed in the United Kingdom by [[MVM Films]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mvm-films.com/AnimeTitle?ID=15 | title=FLCL Collection - MVM Entertainment UK | publisher=MVM Entertainment | accessdate=3 August 2013}}</ref> The series also aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block from August 4<ref name=tw>{{cite web|date= August 12, 2003| url = http://www.timewarner.com/newsroom/press-releases/2003/08/Cartoon_Network_Takes_Prime_Total_Day_Crown_for_Kids_211_Kids_611_08-12-2003.php| title = Cartoon Network Takes Prime, Total Day Crown for Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11| publisher = Time Warner| accessdate = August 1, 2006 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427010129/http://www.timewarner.com/newsroom/press-releases/2003/08/Cartoon_Network_Takes_Prime_Total_Day_Crown_for_Kids_211_Kids_611_08-12-2003.php | archivedate=April 27, 2012}}</ref> to August 13, 2003.<ref name="FLCLAdultSwim">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2003-06-29/flcl-on-cartoon-network-in-august|title=FLCL on Cartoon Network in August|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=2003-06-29|accessdate=2008-01-10}}</ref>
Six DVD compilations, each containing one episode, have been released in Japan by Gainax.<ref name="GAINAXFLCLProductList">{{cite web|url=http://www.gainax.co.jp/anime/flcl/goods.html|title=FLCL – Goods|language=Japanese|publisher=[[Gainax]]|accessdate=January 10, 2008|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071216112407/http://www.gainax.co.jp/anime/flcl/goods.html|archivedate=December 16, 2007|df=}}</ref> In addition, a DVD collection box, containing all six DVD compilations, was released in Japan on August 13, 2005.<ref name="AmazonJPNDVDBox">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0007XVET6/ |title=Amazon.co.jp: フリクリ DVD-BOX|language=Japanese|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=January 10, 2008}}</ref> Three DVD compilations were released by [[Synch-Point]] in North America. A DVD collection box, containing all the DVD compilations of the English episodes, was released on January 23, 2007, but have since gone out of print.<ref name="ANNBoxSet">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-09-05/flcl-ultimate-edition-details|title=FLCL Ultimate Edition Details|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=September 5, 2006|accessdate=January 10, 2008}}</ref><ref name="AmazonDVDBox">{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000ION2I0/ |title=Amazon.com: FLCL – Ultimate Edition DVD Collection|publisher=Amazon.com|accessdate=January 10, 2008}}</ref><ref name="OutOfPrint">{{cite web|url=http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/main/news/individual/;jsessionid=J34WRCQcbKrUbh4mP4EULA**?ForumThreadName=FT0000000582&Offset=0&ReturnTo=Archive|title=Notice: FLCL Ultimate DVD Collection|publisher=[[The Right Stuf International]]|date=August 29, 2008|accessdate=September 15, 2008}}</ref> In January 2010, [[Funimation]] announced that they had acquired the license for the series and would be releasing it on DVD and [[Blu-ray Disc]] in February 2011.<ref name="LicenseRescue">{{cite web|url=http://blog.funimation.com/2010/01/2010-roll-out-riot-day-3-of-5-flcl/|title=2010 Roll-out Riot: Day 3 of 5 – FLCL &#124; The Official Funimation Blog|publisher=Funimation Entertainment|accessdate=January 6, 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100109182407/http://blog.funimation.com/2010/01/2010-roll-out-riot-day-3-of-5-flcl|archivedate=January 9, 2010}}</ref> Shortly after, it has been released in Australia and New Zealand by [[Madman Entertainment]] on a 3-disc DVD set and on Blu-ray Disc.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.madman.com.au/catalogue/view/4620/flcl-collection-slimpack | title=Flcl Collection (Slimpack) | publisher=Madman Entertainment | accessdate=3 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.madman.com.au/catalogue/view/14625/flcl-complete-collection-bluray | title=Flcl Complete Collection (Blu-Ray) | publisher=Madman Entertainment | accessdate=3 August 2013}}</ref> It is also licensed in the United Kingdom by [[MVM Films]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mvm-films.com/AnimeTitle?ID=15 | title=FLCL Collection - MVM Entertainment UK | publisher=MVM Entertainment | accessdate=3 August 2013}}</ref> The series also aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block from August 4<ref name=tw>{{cite web|date= August 12, 2003| url = http://www.timewarner.com/newsroom/press-releases/2003/08/Cartoon_Network_Takes_Prime_Total_Day_Crown_for_Kids_211_Kids_611_08-12-2003.php| title = Cartoon Network Takes Prime, Total Day Crown for Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11| publisher = Time Warner| accessdate = August 1, 2006 | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427010129/http://www.timewarner.com/newsroom/press-releases/2003/08/Cartoon_Network_Takes_Prime_Total_Day_Crown_for_Kids_211_Kids_611_08-12-2003.php | archivedate=April 27, 2012}}</ref> to August 13, 2003.<ref name="FLCLAdultSwim">{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2003-06-29/flcl-on-cartoon-network-in-august|title=FLCL on Cartoon Network in August|publisher=[[Anime News Network]]|date=2003-06-29|accessdate=2008-01-10}}</ref>


==Media==
==Media==
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A two-volume [[manga]] was created by artist [[Hajime Ueda]]. The [[manga]] interprets the series with all of the key elements intact, and tells the events of the anime using a [[reductive art]] style and unsteady pacing. Jack Kotin defended the unique artstyle of the manga, saying "It can be crudely drawn at times, but this style fits in well with the overall story and atmosphere...".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.teenreads.com/reviews/flcl-volume-1 | title=FLCL, Volume 1 - Teenreads | publisher=Teenreads | accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref>
A two-volume [[manga]] was created by artist [[Hajime Ueda]]. The [[manga]] interprets the series with all of the key elements intact, and tells the events of the anime using a [[reductive art]] style and unsteady pacing. Jack Kotin defended the unique artstyle of the manga, saying "It can be crudely drawn at times, but this style fits in well with the overall story and atmosphere...".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.teenreads.com/reviews/flcl-volume-1 | title=FLCL, Volume 1 - Teenreads | publisher=Teenreads | accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref>


The manga was published by Kodansha and serialized in monthly ''[[Magazine Z]]''. The two volumes were released on October 23, 2000 and August 23, 2001 respectively.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:フリクリ（１）|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3490343|language=Japanese|publisher=Kodansha|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:フリクリ（２）|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3490629|language= Japanese|publisher=Kodansha|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref> The manga was re-released in ''[[bunkoban]]'' format with the two volumes labeled {{Nihongo|"Jō"|上|First}} and {{Nihongo|"Ge"|下|Final}} in two individual box sets titled "Kodansha Box". Jō volume was on May 7, 2007 and the Ge volume was released on June 4, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=フリクリ（上） 講談社BOX |url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=2836165|language=Japanese|publisher=Kodansha|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=フリクリ（下） 講談社BOX |url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=2836173|language=Japanese|publisher=Kodansha|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref> An edited tankōbon version of the manga that was released in box sets, were released on January 10, 2012 and February 9, 2012 respectively.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:フリクリ（上）|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=1389254|language=Japanese|publisher=Kodansha|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:フリクリ（下）|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=1389262|language=Japanese|publisher=Kodansha|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref>
The manga was published by Kodansha and serialized in monthly ''[[Magazine Z]]''. The two volumes were released on October 23, 2000 and August 23, 2001 respectively.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:フリクリ（１）|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3490343|language=Japanese|publisher=Kodansha|accessdate=December 27, 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220020620/http://bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3490343|archivedate=December 20, 2013|df=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:フリクリ（２）|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3490629|language=Japanese|publisher=Kodansha|accessdate=December 27, 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220080719/http://bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=3490629|archivedate=December 20, 2013|df=}}</ref> The manga was re-released in ''[[bunkoban]]'' format with the two volumes labeled {{Nihongo|"Jō"|上|First}} and {{Nihongo|"Ge"|下|Final}} in two individual box sets titled "Kodansha Box". Jō volume was on May 7, 2007 and the Ge volume was released on June 4, 2007.<ref>{{cite web|title=フリクリ（上） 講談社BOX |url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=2836165|language=Japanese|publisher=Kodansha|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=フリクリ（下） 講談社BOX |url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=2836173|language=Japanese|publisher=Kodansha|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref> An edited tankōbon version of the manga that was released in box sets, were released on January 10, 2012 and February 9, 2012 respectively.<ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:フリクリ（上）|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=1389254|language=Japanese|publisher=Kodansha|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|script-title=ja:フリクリ（下）|url=http://www.bookclub.kodansha.co.jp/bc2_bc/search_view.jsp?b=1389262|language=Japanese|publisher=Kodansha|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref>


The English-language editions of the manga was released by [[Tokyopop]] on September 16, 2003 and on November 4, 2003 respectively.<ref>{{cite web|title=FLCL Volume 1|url= http://tokyopop.com/dbpage.php?page=product&productid=1714|publisher=Tokyopop|accessdate=December 30, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031003171458/http://tokyopop.com/dbpage.php?page=product&productid=1714|archivedate=October 3, 2003 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=FLCL Volume 2|url=http://tokyopop.com/dbpage.php?page=product&productid=1715|publisher=Tokyopop|accessdate=December 30, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031005160405/http://tokyopop.com/dbpage.php?page=product&productid=1715|archivedate=October 5, 2003 }}</ref> In March 2011, [[Dark Horse Comics]] announced to re-release the manga in omnibus edition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-07/dark-horse-adds-angelic-layer-tokyo-babylon-omnibuses|title=Dark Horse Adds Angelic Layer, Tokyo Babylon Omnibuses|publisher= Anime News Network|date=March 7, 2011}}</ref> The omnibus edition was released on May 16, 2012 and includes remastered story pages, a remastered script, and bonus color pages.<ref>{{cite web|title=FLCL Omnibus TPB|url=http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/18-934/FLCL-Omnibus-TPB|publisher=Dark Horse Comics Inc.|accessdate=February 2, 2012}}</ref>
The English-language editions of the manga was released by [[Tokyopop]] on September 16, 2003 and on November 4, 2003 respectively.<ref>{{cite web|title=FLCL Volume 1|url= http://tokyopop.com/dbpage.php?page=product&productid=1714|publisher=Tokyopop|accessdate=December 30, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031003171458/http://tokyopop.com/dbpage.php?page=product&productid=1714|archivedate=October 3, 2003 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=FLCL Volume 2|url=http://tokyopop.com/dbpage.php?page=product&productid=1715|publisher=Tokyopop|accessdate=December 30, 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031005160405/http://tokyopop.com/dbpage.php?page=product&productid=1715|archivedate=October 5, 2003 }}</ref> In March 2011, [[Dark Horse Comics]] announced to re-release the manga in omnibus edition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2011-03-07/dark-horse-adds-angelic-layer-tokyo-babylon-omnibuses|title=Dark Horse Adds Angelic Layer, Tokyo Babylon Omnibuses|publisher= Anime News Network|date=March 7, 2011}}</ref> The omnibus edition was released on May 16, 2012 and includes remastered story pages, a remastered script, and bonus color pages.<ref>{{cite web|title=FLCL Omnibus TPB|url=http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/18-934/FLCL-Omnibus-TPB|publisher=Dark Horse Comics Inc.|accessdate=February 2, 2012}}</ref>
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==Reception==
==Reception==
[[File:Vespa scooter2.jpg|thumb|200px|A [[Vespa]] scooter, as used by Haruko.]]
[[File:Vespa scooter2.jpg|thumb|200px|A [[Vespa]] scooter, as used by Haruko.]]
''FLCL'' has received highly positive reviews from critics. Christopher McDonald of [[Anime News Network]] called it "downright hilarious" and "visually superb" with great music, citing the packaging of 2 episodes per DVD as the only weakness of Synch-Point's original release.<ref name="ANN Review">{{cite web|last=McDonald|first=Christopher|title=FLCL DVD 1 review|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/flcl/dvd-1|publisher=Anime News Network|accessdate=August 10, 2007}}</ref> Robert Nelson of T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews gave the anime 4 out of 5 stars stating, "''FLCL'' may not have a straightforward or deep plot. It may not have complex characterizations. Hell, it may not have any meaning. But ''FLCL'' does succeed in its true objective. It is fun to watch!"<ref>{{cite web|last=Nelson|first=Robert|title=FLCL|url= http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=43 |publisher=T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref> Chris Beveridge of Mania gave it an A- stating, "''FLCL'' is something that allowed those involved to try a wide variety of styles and techniques and does come off as quite experimental. But nearly everything worked in their favor and you end up with three hours of nearly break neck speed action, comedy and commentary on modern life."<ref>{{cite web|last=Beveridge|first=Chris|title=FLCL Complete series|url=http://www.mania.com/flcl-complete-series_article_126452.html |publisher=Mania|date=March 3, 2011|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref> Brian Ruh praised the series stating, "It was very frenetic and kept pushing the envelope on what was possible in Japanese animation."<ref>{{cite web|last=Ruh|first=Brian|title=Brain Diving The Filth and the Furi |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/brain-diving/2011-02-22|publisher=Anime News Network|date=February 22, 2011|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref>
''FLCL'' has received highly positive reviews from critics. Christopher McDonald of [[Anime News Network]] called it "downright hilarious" and "visually superb" with great music, citing the packaging of 2 episodes per DVD as the only weakness of Synch-Point's original release.<ref name="ANN Review">{{cite web|last=McDonald|first=Christopher|title=FLCL DVD 1 review|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/flcl/dvd-1|publisher=Anime News Network|accessdate=August 10, 2007}}</ref> Robert Nelson of T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews gave the anime 4 out of 5 stars stating, "''FLCL'' may not have a straightforward or deep plot. It may not have complex characterizations. Hell, it may not have any meaning. But ''FLCL'' does succeed in its true objective. It is fun to watch!"<ref>{{cite web|last=Nelson|first=Robert|title=FLCL|url= http://www.themanime.org/viewreview.php?id=43 |publisher=T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref> Chris Beveridge of Mania gave it an A- stating, "''FLCL'' is something that allowed those involved to try a wide variety of styles and techniques and does come off as quite experimental. But nearly everything worked in their favor and you end up with three hours of nearly break neck speed action, comedy and commentary on modern life."<ref>{{cite web|last=Beveridge|first=Chris|title=FLCL Complete series|url=http://www.mania.com/flcl-complete-series_article_126452.html|publisher=Mania|date=March 3, 2011|accessdate=December 27, 2012|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130122221556/http://www.mania.com/flcl-complete-series_article_126452.html|archivedate=January 22, 2013|df=}}</ref> Brian Ruh praised the series stating, "It was very frenetic and kept pushing the envelope on what was possible in Japanese animation."<ref>{{cite web|last=Ruh|first=Brian|title=Brain Diving The Filth and the Furi |url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/brain-diving/2011-02-22|publisher=Anime News Network|date=February 22, 2011|accessdate=December 27, 2012}}</ref>


[[IGN]] columnist Davis Smith reviewed the anime shortly after its English premiere, in the article Smith praised the series' unusual story telling, extremely high quality animation and the soundtrack provided by The Pillows; rewarding the series a score of 9 out of 10 concluding, "Logic dictates that FLCL should be an undisciplined and unaffecting mess, given all the insanity that its creators are attempting to weld into a functioning whole. Yet while it's hard to explain exactly why, it works. It entertains me. At times, it makes me laugh; at times, it makes me a little misty-eyed; at times, it makes me want to scream and howl and light things on fire and break windows with baseball bats and yes, maybe even buy a Vespa. That's the kind of success that you just can't argue with."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Smith|first1=David|title=FLCL Vol. 1|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/09/30/flcl-1|website=ign.com|publisher=IGN|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref>
[[IGN]] columnist Davis Smith reviewed the anime shortly after its English premiere, in the article Smith praised the series' unusual story telling, extremely high quality animation and the soundtrack provided by The Pillows; rewarding the series a score of 9 out of 10 concluding, "Logic dictates that FLCL should be an undisciplined and unaffecting mess, given all the insanity that its creators are attempting to weld into a functioning whole. Yet while it's hard to explain exactly why, it works. It entertains me. At times, it makes me laugh; at times, it makes me a little misty-eyed; at times, it makes me want to scream and howl and light things on fire and break windows with baseball bats and yes, maybe even buy a Vespa. That's the kind of success that you just can't argue with."<ref>{{cite web|last1=Smith|first1=David|title=FLCL Vol. 1|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/09/30/flcl-1|website=ign.com|publisher=IGN|accessdate=7 June 2016}}</ref>
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From January 3 to February 7, 2012, Hayden Childs, of the online magazine [[The A.V. Club]], composed a six-part weekly analysis and review of each ''FLCL'' episode in celebration of ''[[The Legend of Korra|The Legend of Korra's]]'' then upcoming third season, a series that was heavily influenced by ''FLCL'' animation style. In the article Childs gave an extremely positive review of the series understanding it as a surrealist inspired coming of age story stating, "For all of its wild and initially bewildering aspects, the major purpose of FLCL is the impressionistic and often naturalistic documentation of Naota’s passage into maturity."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/flcl-fooly-cooly-66724|title=FLCL: "Fooly Cooly"|last=Childs|first=Hayden|date=January 3, 2012|website=avclub.com|publisher=A.V. Club|access-date=June 6, 2016}}</ref>
From January 3 to February 7, 2012, Hayden Childs, of the online magazine [[The A.V. Club]], composed a six-part weekly analysis and review of each ''FLCL'' episode in celebration of ''[[The Legend of Korra|The Legend of Korra's]]'' then upcoming third season, a series that was heavily influenced by ''FLCL'' animation style. In the article Childs gave an extremely positive review of the series understanding it as a surrealist inspired coming of age story stating, "For all of its wild and initially bewildering aspects, the major purpose of FLCL is the impressionistic and often naturalistic documentation of Naota’s passage into maturity."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/flcl-fooly-cooly-66724|title=FLCL: "Fooly Cooly"|last=Childs|first=Hayden|date=January 3, 2012|website=avclub.com|publisher=A.V. Club|access-date=June 6, 2016}}</ref>


On August 12, 2003, [[Time Warner]] press release noted the success of Cartoon Network, ''FLCL'' "ranked No. 42 among all shows on ad-supported cable among adults 18–34".<ref name=tw/> Also in 2003, ''FLCL'' won third place for Best Animation Film at the [[Fantasia Festival]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.filmthreat.com/festivals/1239/ | title=Damon Packard Wins Major Award at Fantasia | publisher=Film Threat | accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/15846 | title=Cool News FANTASIA 2003! Festival Winners Announced!! | publisher=Ain't it Cool News | accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref> On February 24, 2007, ''FLCL'' was nominated for "Best Cast", and won "Best Comedy Series" and "Best Short Series" at the first [[American Anime Awards]] show.<ref>{{cite web|title=American Anime Awards Winners|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-24/american-anime-awards-winners|publisher=Anime News Network|date=February 24, 2007|accessdate=August 10, 2007}}</ref> ''[[Anime Insider]]'' ranked ''FLCL'' 4th in their list of the best English-licensed anime of all time in November 2007.<ref>{{cite journal|date=November 2007| title = Top 50 Anime| journal = Anime Insider| issue = 50| page = 63| publisher = [[Wizard Entertainment]]}}</ref> ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'' director [[Giancarlo Volpe]] says the staff "were all ordered to buy ''FLCL'' and watch every single episode of it."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://flaming-june.org/videos/Audience%20Question%20&%20Answer%20Pt.%202.wmv|title=Audience Questions and Answer Part 2 at the San Diego Comi-con 2006|publisher=Flaming June|accessdate=May 7, 2008|format=WMV}}</ref>
On August 12, 2003, [[Time Warner]] press release noted the success of Cartoon Network, ''FLCL'' "ranked No. 42 among all shows on ad-supported cable among adults 18–34".<ref name=tw/> Also in 2003, ''FLCL'' won third place for Best Animation Film at the [[Fantasia Festival]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.filmthreat.com/festivals/1239/ | title=Damon Packard Wins Major Award at Fantasia | publisher=Film Threat | accessdate=4 August 2013 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130913004255/http://www.filmthreat.com/festivals/1239/ | archivedate=13 September 2013 | df= }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.aintitcool.com/node/15846 | title=Cool News FANTASIA 2003! Festival Winners Announced!! | publisher=Ain't it Cool News | accessdate=4 August 2013}}</ref> On February 24, 2007, ''FLCL'' was nominated for "Best Cast", and won "Best Comedy Series" and "Best Short Series" at the first [[American Anime Awards]] show.<ref>{{cite web|title=American Anime Awards Winners|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-02-24/american-anime-awards-winners|publisher=Anime News Network|date=February 24, 2007|accessdate=August 10, 2007}}</ref> ''[[Anime Insider]]'' ranked ''FLCL'' 4th in their list of the best English-licensed anime of all time in November 2007.<ref>{{cite journal|date=November 2007| title = Top 50 Anime| journal = Anime Insider| issue = 50| page = 63| publisher = [[Wizard Entertainment]]}}</ref> ''[[Avatar: The Last Airbender]]'' director [[Giancarlo Volpe]] says the staff "were all ordered to buy ''FLCL'' and watch every single episode of it."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://flaming-june.org/videos/Audience%20Question%20&%20Answer%20Pt.%202.wmv|title=Audience Questions and Answer Part 2 at the San Diego Comi-con 2006|publisher=Flaming June|accessdate=May 7, 2008|format=WMV}}</ref>


==Sequel series==
==Sequel series==

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FLCL
Promotional artwork used on a number of DVD releases of FLCL featuring the three primary characters from the anime, from top, Canti (the blue robot), Haruko, and Naota.
フリクリ
(Furi Kuri)
GenreAction, comedy, science fiction[1]
Original video animation
Directed byKazuya Tsurumaki
Produced byMasanobu Sato
Masatoshi Nishizawa
Hiroki Sato
Written byYōji Enokido
Music byShinkichi Mitsumune
The Pillows
StudioProduction I.G
Gainax
Licensed by
Released April 26, 2000 – March 16, 2001
Runtime23–31 minutes
Episodes6 (List of episodes)
Novel series
Written byYoji Enokido
Published byKadokawa Shoten
English publisher
ImprintKadokawa Sneaker Bunko
DemographicMale
Original runJune 2000 – March 2001
Volumes3
Manga
Written byHajime Ueda
Published byKodansha
English publisher
MagazineMagazine Z
DemographicSeinen
Original run2000 – 2001
Volumes2
Anime television series
FLCL 2
Directed byKatsuyuki Motohiro[2]
Written byHideto Iwai
Music byThe Pillows
StudioProduction I.G
English network
Original run 2018 – scheduled
Episodes6
Anime television series
FLCL 3
Directed byKatsuyuki Motohiro
Written byHideto Iwai
Music byThe Pillows
StudioProduction I.G
English network
Original run 2018 – scheduled
Episodes6

FLCL (Japanese: フリクリ, Hepburn: Furi Kuri, pronounced in English as Fooly Cooly) is an original video animation (OVA) anime series written by Yōji Enokido, directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and produced by the FLCL Production Committee, which consisted of Gainax, Production I.G, and King Records. FLCL follows Naota Nandaba, a twelve-year-old boy living in the fictional Japanese suburb of Mabase, and his interactions with Haruko Haruhara, who arrives in the quiet suburb, drawn by the industrial town houses and the Medical Mechanica building.

The six-episode series was released in Japan from April 2000 to March 2001. A manga and novel were also created at the time. It aired in the United States on Adult Swim in 2003 several times. It aired once again on the network's Toonami block from October 26, 2013 to January 25, 2014. The series is also available via Hulu, iTunes, and on Funimation's website.

Two new seasons totaling 12 episodes were announced on March 24, 2016 as a co-production between Production I.G and Adult Swim.[3]

Plot

The characters of FLCL.
Main article: List of FLCL characters

FLCL is a coming-of-age story and revolves around Naota Nandaba, a 12-year-old, working-class boy living with his widowed father and grandfather. His life in the city of Mabase is interrupted by the arrival of Haruko Haruhara, who runs over Naota with her yellow Vespa 180 SS scooter, gives him CPR, then hits him on the head with a blue vintage Rickenbacker 4001 left-handed electric bass guitar.[4][5][6] Naota discovers that the blow to his head created an "N.O." portal, from which giant robots produced by a company known as Medical Mechanica emerge periodically.

Naota later finds Haruko working in his house as a live-in maid. It is later discovered that Haruko is an investigator for the Galactic Space Police Brotherhood. Haruko uses Naota for her search for the Pirate King, Atomsk. She is at odds with Medical Mechanica, a monolithic industrial corporation. Naota is being watched by Commander Amarao, a special agent of the Bureau of Interstellar Immigration, who believes that Medical Mechanica is out to conquer the galaxy. Naota is ultimately drawn into a three-way battle between Haruko, Amarao and Medical Mechanica.

Production

FLCL was directed by Kazuya Tsurumaki and produced by the FLCL Production Committee, which included Gainax, Production I.G,[7] and Starchild Records.[8]

Tsurumaki has said that he tried to "break the rules" of anime when making FLCL, for example, by choosing a contemporary Japanese band to provide the soundtrack, and patterning the style more after "a Japanese TV commercial or promotional video", creating a work that is "short, but dense-packed".[9]

FLCL's localization director and script writer Marc Handler stated that localization of the script was the hardest part of the show. The in-jokes in the show included obscure pop culture references that had to be decoded and transferred to English audiences. One example was a reference to Cheerio, a discontinued soft drink in Japan, for the English release the choice was made to use a discontinued American soft drink at the time, Crystal Pepsi.[10] Director Kazuya Tsurumaki responded to criticism of FLCL, stating "comprehension should not be an important factor in FLCL."[11]

The Medical Mechanica building featured is in the shape of a large iron. The character Amarao describes Medical Mechanica's goal as the destruction of all thought. FLCL uses the iron as a symbolic breakdown of "thought" by smoothing out the wrinkles as equated to the removing of the brain's wrinkles. For English localization, the Japanese team had to explain the concept because a direct translation of script did not convey the ideology.[12]

Release

Six DVD compilations, each containing one episode, have been released in Japan by Gainax.[13] In addition, a DVD collection box, containing all six DVD compilations, was released in Japan on August 13, 2005.[14] Three DVD compilations were released by Synch-Point in North America. A DVD collection box, containing all the DVD compilations of the English episodes, was released on January 23, 2007, but have since gone out of print.[15][16][17] In January 2010, Funimation announced that they had acquired the license for the series and would be releasing it on DVD and Blu-ray Disc in February 2011.[18] Shortly after, it has been released in Australia and New Zealand by Madman Entertainment on a 3-disc DVD set and on Blu-ray Disc.[19][20] It is also licensed in the United Kingdom by MVM Films.[21] The series also aired in the United States on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block from August 4[22] to August 13, 2003.[23]

Media

Episodes

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Ep. Title Original release date English airdate

^a : The Japanese title is actually an alteration made by Haruko on the phrase "furi kuri, furi kura" (フリクリ. フリクラ). The episode's title is not meant to have any actual significance.[24]

Novels

A three-volume novel series was written by screenwriter Yoji Enokido and published by Kadokawa Shoten. The novels were released in Japan in June 2000, October 2000, and March 2001 respectively. The English-language versions were published by Tokyopop and were released in North America on March 11, 2008; September 9, 2008; and March 10, 2009 respectively.

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 June 2000[25]4044236011March 11, 2008[26]9781427804983
2 October 2000[27]404423602XSeptember 9, 2008[28]9781427804990
3 March 2001[29]4044236038March 10, 2009[30]9781427805003

Manga

A two-volume manga was created by artist Hajime Ueda. The manga interprets the series with all of the key elements intact, and tells the events of the anime using a reductive art style and unsteady pacing. Jack Kotin defended the unique artstyle of the manga, saying "It can be crudely drawn at times, but this style fits in well with the overall story and atmosphere...".[31]

The manga was published by Kodansha and serialized in monthly Magazine Z. The two volumes were released on October 23, 2000 and August 23, 2001 respectively.[32][33] The manga was re-released in bunkoban format with the two volumes labeled "Jō" (上, First) and "Ge" (下, Final) in two individual box sets titled "Kodansha Box". Jō volume was on May 7, 2007 and the Ge volume was released on June 4, 2007.[34][35] An edited tankōbon version of the manga that was released in box sets, were released on January 10, 2012 and February 9, 2012 respectively.[36][37]

The English-language editions of the manga was released by Tokyopop on September 16, 2003 and on November 4, 2003 respectively.[38][39] In March 2011, Dark Horse Comics announced to re-release the manga in omnibus edition.[40] The omnibus edition was released on May 16, 2012 and includes remastered story pages, a remastered script, and bonus color pages.[41]

Soundtracks

Six pieces of theme music are used for the episodes; five opening themes and one closing theme, all by the Japanese rock band, The Pillows. The battle themes are "Advice", "Little Busters" and "I Think I Can"; the opening themes are: "One Life", used in episode one, "Instant Music" in episodes two and three, "Happy Bivouac" in episode four, "Runners High", in episode five, and "Carnival" in episode six. The closing theme of each episode is "Ride on Shooting Star".

Geneon Entertainment has released three original soundtracks encompassing the songs, with the soundtracks titled, and FLCL No. 3 The remaining music was written by Shinkichi Mitsumune. Most of the music is by Japanese rock group The Pillows. The rest is by composer Shinkichi Mitsumune. The first soundtrack titled, FLCL No.1: Addict (フリクリNo.1 アディクト), contains tracks featured in the first three episodes of FLCL. The soundtrack was released on October 4, 2000 in Japan and January 20, 2004 in the US.[42][43] The second soundtrack, titled FLCL No.2: King of Pirates (フリクリNo.2 海賊王, Furi Kuri No.2 Kaizoku-ō), contains tracks featured in the last three episodes of FLCL. The soundtrack was released on July 25, 2001 Japan and September 7, 2004 in the US.[42][44] This volume features several audio dramas, with the cast of FLCL playing the various parts. Due to the dramas included, this album acts as a sequel of sorts to the anime. The third soundtrack, titled FLCL No.3 (フリクリNo.3), is a compilation of the first two soundtracks featuring only music by the Japanese rock group The Pillows. The released on June 8, 2005 and June 7, 2005 in the US.[42][45] Unlike the previous two soundtracks, the songs are the original vocal versions from the band's LPs.

FLCL No.1 Addict
No.TitleArranged byLength
1."Last Dinosaur"The Pillows & Zin Yoshida, Jun Suzuki0:23
2."Ride on Shooting Star"The Pillows & Yoshida, Suzuki2:21
3."Sad Sad Kiddie (Off Vocal Version)"The Pillows & Tatsuya Kashima2:04
4."Carnival (Off Vocal Version)"The Pillows & Yoshida, Suzuki1:37
5."Runners High ~FLCL Ver.~"The Pillows & Kashima1:38
6."Instant Music"The Pillows & Kashima3:16
7."Stalker (Off Vocal Version)"The Pillows & Kashima2:35
8."Rever’s Edge (B-6)" 2:49
9."Stalker Goes to Babylon" 4:03
10."One Life"The Pillows & Kashima4:08
11."Pain (A-7)" 2:42
12."Comedians' Galop from The Comedians by Kabalevsky" (listed as Kabalevsky from "Clown" ~ Gallop in the tracklist)" (Composed by Dmitri Borisovich Kabalevsky) 1:38
13."Hybrid Rainbow"The Pillows & Kashima3:58
14."Selfish-b (B-6)" 2:13
15."Pink (A-6)" 1:39
16."Beautiful Morning with You (Off Vocal Version)"The Pillows & Yoshida, Suzuki1:35
17."Sleepy Head (Off Vocal Version)"The Pillows & Yoshida, Suzuki1:04
18."Bran-New Lovesong (Off Vocal Version)"The Pillows & Kashima1:58
19."Come Down (Off Vocal Version)"The Pillows & Yoshida, Suzuki2:06
20."Advice ~FLCL Arrange Ver.~"The Pillows & Yoshida, Suzuki2:13
21."Little Busters"The Pillows & Kashima3:43
Total length:49:42

Reception

A Vespa scooter, as used by Haruko.

FLCL has received highly positive reviews from critics. Christopher McDonald of Anime News Network called it "downright hilarious" and "visually superb" with great music, citing the packaging of 2 episodes per DVD as the only weakness of Synch-Point's original release.[46] Robert Nelson of T.H.E.M. Anime Reviews gave the anime 4 out of 5 stars stating, "FLCL may not have a straightforward or deep plot. It may not have complex characterizations. Hell, it may not have any meaning. But FLCL does succeed in its true objective. It is fun to watch!"[47] Chris Beveridge of Mania gave it an A- stating, "FLCL is something that allowed those involved to try a wide variety of styles and techniques and does come off as quite experimental. But nearly everything worked in their favor and you end up with three hours of nearly break neck speed action, comedy and commentary on modern life."[48] Brian Ruh praised the series stating, "It was very frenetic and kept pushing the envelope on what was possible in Japanese animation."[49]

IGN columnist Davis Smith reviewed the anime shortly after its English premiere, in the article Smith praised the series' unusual story telling, extremely high quality animation and the soundtrack provided by The Pillows; rewarding the series a score of 9 out of 10 concluding, "Logic dictates that FLCL should be an undisciplined and unaffecting mess, given all the insanity that its creators are attempting to weld into a functioning whole. Yet while it's hard to explain exactly why, it works. It entertains me. At times, it makes me laugh; at times, it makes me a little misty-eyed; at times, it makes me want to scream and howl and light things on fire and break windows with baseball bats and yes, maybe even buy a Vespa. That's the kind of success that you just can't argue with."[50]

From January 3 to February 7, 2012, Hayden Childs, of the online magazine The A.V. Club, composed a six-part weekly analysis and review of each FLCL episode in celebration of The Legend of Korra's then upcoming third season, a series that was heavily influenced by FLCL animation style. In the article Childs gave an extremely positive review of the series understanding it as a surrealist inspired coming of age story stating, "For all of its wild and initially bewildering aspects, the major purpose of FLCL is the impressionistic and often naturalistic documentation of Naota’s passage into maturity."[51]

On August 12, 2003, Time Warner press release noted the success of Cartoon Network, FLCL "ranked No. 42 among all shows on ad-supported cable among adults 18–34".[22] Also in 2003, FLCL won third place for Best Animation Film at the Fantasia Festival.[52][53] On February 24, 2007, FLCL was nominated for "Best Cast", and won "Best Comedy Series" and "Best Short Series" at the first American Anime Awards show.[54] Anime Insider ranked FLCL 4th in their list of the best English-licensed anime of all time in November 2007.[55] Avatar: The Last Airbender director Giancarlo Volpe says the staff "were all ordered to buy FLCL and watch every single episode of it."[56]

Sequel series

American anime newspaper Anime News Network reported on August 31, 2015 that the production studio Production I.G may be planning a remake of the popular series after announcing their purchase of the rights to FLCL from production company Gainax. This led many to speculate on the potential of a remake or possible continuation of the series.[57] The IGN web series Anime Club discussed the potential of a remake with most of the participants expressing reservations towards the idea comparing it to Rebuild of Evangelion and Ghost in the Shell 2.0.[58]

The sequel anime series was announced on March 24, 2016 via the Toonami crew's Tumblr and Facebook page that 12 new episodes of FLCL would be produced in cooperation with Production I.G. The upcoming episodes will be split into two individual seasons which will serve as sequels to the popular series which was broadcast on Adult Swim's anime block in 2003. The crew includes Neon Genesis Evangelion character designer Yoshiyuki Sadamoto and original series director Kazuya Tsurumaki. The series will premiere on Toonami in 2018.[59][60][61][62] [63]

The official synopsis of the series was published by Adult Swim:

In the new season of FLCL, many years have passed since Naota and Haruhara Haruko shared their adventure together. Meanwhile, the war between the two entities known as Medical Mechanica and Fraternity rages across the galaxy. Enter Hidomi, a young teenaged girl who believes there is nothing amazing to expect from her average life, until one day when a new teacher named Haruko arrives at her school. Soon enough, Medical Mechanica is attacking her town and Hidomi discovers a secret within her that could save everyone, a secret that only Haruko can unlock. But why did Haruko return to Earth? What happened to her Rickenbacker 4001 she left with Naota? And where did the human-type robot 'Canti' go?[61]

Production I.G vice president Maki Terashima-Furuta announced at the annual 2016 Anime Expo that original series character designer Yoshiyuki Sadamoto would be reprising his position for the upcoming sequel and that Psycho-Pass director Katsuyuki Motohiro would be supervising the production. Additionally, it was announced that Japanese alternative rock band The Pillows would be returning to provide the musical score for the anime.[64]

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