FLCL - Journey To Maturity
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- A look at the anime that dared to ask the question, "What the hell is adulthood?"
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Music by the Pillows:
Carnival
Bran-new Lovesong
FLCL is timeless and perfect. Watched it like 15 times and it never gets old. And the soundtrack... Man that soundtrack!
The Pillows are amazing, I love their music.
Pillows vs Seatbelts tho...
Both are incomparable to one another.
Im really glad I got to see them at a very small concert years ago
+Matt B where can you watch FLCL?
Man I would love if he did one for Cowboy Bebop.
He did already
Where!? I need to watch it now.
It was briefly touched upon though. He said that Cowboy Bebop, alongside other adult anime, was one of the defining characteristics of Adult Swim.
I would love to see one about Madoka Magicka.
I just want him to do one on Shinichiro Watanabe.
"I never understood FLCL when I was growing up, but I felt like it understood me"
Really a brilliant little summary of a very unique viewing experience.
true
Really is a perfect way to summarize it
the outro to FLCL will forever be a banger. Was disappointed when you cut it short at the end lol
Cant get copyright striked
We ain't trying to get this video deleted
every episode of your show and flcl is goosebumps.
DANM FLCL AND KAPTAINKRISTIN ARE SO GOOD
Cause you get hit by the words.
Oh shit. You're too good.
TOO GOOD; IT HURTS
agreed
He said what my soul couldn't put into words. (MAD respect)
You know, that last line really made me think.
"So, If Fooly Cooly seems to you like an incoherent mess, just remember how you saw the world when you were 12."
I've had that exact thought before, and I'm starting to think I also didn't understand this show at all when I was younger. I'll have to re-watch it soon.
Great video, keep making them.
damn, 22 years ago and it still holds up to today's anime in art style! i was 15 when i saw this in 2001 and it really had an impact on me... "Never Knows Best"
I love this show sooo much, I've only seen it about 5 times. I think the age you watch it is a large part of the experience .
Like, I was actually 12 when I first obsessed over it, then I forgot about it for a while and came back to watch it again twice at 15 and I saw it a lot differently. But it was amazing both times, I was just seeing it through two distinct lenses and appreciating messages aimed at people going through those phases, its really cool how the creators were able to do that
I nearly screamed when I saw the notification.
I didn't.
Last Dinosaur blending in with your final thoughts at the end almost dragged tears out of my eyes
I wonder if he's put any thought to making a video for Neon Genesis Evangelion.
There is literally a treasure trove of philosophy within that can used for research. Hope he will consider it.
Ghost in a Shell too
I too, hope so
+Manny EHC Especially Stand Alone Complex
maybe make a quick comparison between NGE and the Rebuilds.
I hope so too. I was just watching an episode heh...
When it first aired in the US in 2003, I was 14 and just really getting deep into anime. I feel eternally blessed I got to experience this show at the absolute perfect time.
Nice I'm 12 almost 13 in like 3 days so even better?
I remember seeing FLCL for the first time on AS when I was like 7 or 8. It was so hypnotic and enthralling that I risked getting in trouble for staying up too late and watching TV just to see it again and again. And now, 15 years later, I can still say its one of the greatest anime I've ever seen. It accomplishes in 6 episodes what other series need hundreds of episodes to do: Its a legend.
didn't know this anime existed, definitely gonna watch it now
How?
How?
Right!
Same
Well now I feel old. I remember Adult Swim used to run the entire thing two or three times a year for nearly a decade.
Please, do something like this about Serial Experiments Lain. You're amazing, keep the good work!
that should be interesting
Your script was very well written
I got halfway through this episode, decided the show looked interesting, paused the video, watched the entire show and came back to finish your video.
I like your taste. You make insightful, interesting videos, keep it up
Dude this video hits it on the head, this hit me to the core and your absolutely right it's about adulthood and the chaos. When I was a teen this anime was a place of comfort and direction it told me that I'm not the only one going through this chaos called growing up. Thanks for making this video
I think that it's insane that every single video you come out with is something that is a huge part of my life (so you'd think that is a short list). Since I feel like we have such similar interests I'd like to request either a visual essay on Avatar: the Last Airbender, Cowboy Bebop, or Samurai Champloo.
As always, you're storytelling and editing are amazing.
Love,
Julie
Good lord how do you keep doing these with such incredible consistency it's amazing how each one has been wonderfully written, edited, produced....EVERYTHING.
you even make puberty sound good ...............
I know it's a coincidence but I asked for a fooly cooly episode on the last video and I could not be more ecstatic with this perfect interpretation of one of my favorite anime. I will be sharing this everywhere it's my new favorite video because it's speaks directly to those initial thoughts as I watched this wonderful anime for the first time back when I was right around that age and had me hooked. You are my favorite youtuber now and as soon as I have my bills paid will be part of your patreon
you know what's weird about FLCL? i watch it at different points in my life and i always identify most with a different character every time. when i was a kid, i was attached to Canti. then when i was a nilihistic bratty teen, i liked Mamimi best. then college came around, and suddenly i liked Naota. it's like, i see each character and their motivations clearer each time i see it, depending on who I am as a person each time.
Season 2 and 3 trailer got me coming back to this amazing vid
Great video (as always). One of the things I really liked about the show was it seemed like (though I know it wasn't) that each new playthrough of the show I would notice something new like it was added to the show. I kept feeling like they were changing one little thing and then putting it up on tv.
But the show was great, and the songs were pretty good to. I eventually bought them and listened to them in my car quite a bit (until I had listened to them way to much!).
Goddammit... I actually LOVE every single one of your videos. That litteraly NEVER happened before with ANY youtuber I usually follow.
I am going to your Patreon right NOW.
This video made me so fucking happy, I hold FLCL very dear to my heart.
Instant subbed!
your narrative its too good, and you even made me a fan of your work, thumbs up
That last line hit me hard
PLEASE DO MORE VIDEOS. I refer so many people to you're videos because of the beauty and passion in which you speak about these topics.
to see him do anything on Vasquez's work would be nice
Who is Vasquez?
Jhonen Vasquez. Creator of JTHM and Zim.
sittingduck422 OH HIM. He is kind of one note though. His co writer is super cool though. I talked to the crew a wondercon this year. They are continuing the series in comic book using original ideas for the tv series. You should check it out.
hue genex who?
Nvm I saw a response comment.
Great. Now I have to watch FLCL again, for the billionth time. Thanks.
Seriously though, this channel is incredible and hope you keep at it for a long time. Your deep dives on a range of subject matter is only paralleled by your undeniable sense of style. Amazing work.
I love your content. Really really good. Keep doing it, please.
That last line gets me every time. It gives me chills and almost always makes me want to cry. It makes me miss childhood. Great job. I love this channel so much.
I cannot understand why they're making two more seasons of FLCL.
It could be great or terrible; there's really no middle ground.
Because fans asked for it without realizing what we got was enough
Dosh
In the past ten years, the role of maturity and growing up has changed.
Like how Scream 4 was created as a satire for modern horror films, a newer season could touch on society's forced views on maturity and nostalgia. It could be about someone who is older, like 14 or 15, another age where you have to show you need to grow up.
Maybe have a girl's side of growing up. I dunno. it just sounds cool
From what I've heard, it is going to be centered around a young female protagonist this time.
I finished it today and i loved all the deep messages that it presented along with the perfect animation full of energy and style.
Ohhhh
I know you watched Samurai Jack, I formally request a video on it given the new mini series this year
FLCL is my favorite anime, so I was interested when I saw the thumbnail for this video.
From there, I was introduced to kaptainkristian, one of the most interesting and most heartfelt video essay makers on the internet right now.
You are such a great content creator, and your videos enrich and inspire people.
Thank you for your amazing perspectives, thought out scripts, and interesting video topics.
Good luck to you in all of your endeavors!
People always ask me why FLCL is my favorite anime of all time...
This. This is why. It aired at the perfect time for me. In 2003 when Adult Swim aired it, I was 14. The themes of the show resonated with me perfectly.
This is probably my favorite kaptainkristan video. From the topic blending with how he talks, to how beautiful the back ground is as he talks about it, to flcl's fucking amazing music throughout. 11/10
(also that I love flcl doesn't hurt)
can you do daria
CONAPRED why?
Really ? That's why the Calvin and Hobbes video got taken down?
Yes pleeeease, that show is a classic.
YES!
I'm watching through Daria right now :D
Its surprisingly current. Great show
So I just discovered this channel a few hours ago and have hopped around from vid to vid. You sir are nearly blindingly brilliant.
Topic recommendations: Palahniuk, Miyazaki, Kubrick, Rick & Morty, Firefly, Adventure Time, Kingdom Hearts, Futurama, Final Fantasy
No to Miyazaki and Kubrick. I'm tired of seeing videos on both, they are done to death
Cartoon Network's Problem Solverz is one all-time greats.
Aphex Twin, Nintendo, Disney, Samurai Champloo. Sandman(comic)
One of the most underrated channels on TH-cam hands down. He needs to keep doing broad popular topic docs, i.e. Pixar, C&H, Bman, Sman, to increase his sub base. Then once he explodes, which if there is a YT God he will, he can keep these smaller niche docs, i.e. FLCL, Adult Swim, coming. I personally prefer these niche docs, but he has to play the game to get that paper :D
Samurai Jack.
Amazing work as always, you're easily one of the best and most consistent short documentary producers on TH-cam.
Your videos are great!
I watched FLCL cuz of how awesome your video essay is and now I rewatched your video essay cuz of how awesome FLCL is!
This show changed my life when I was a kid.
Man, I look forward to your videos so much. I flipped when I saw this was about FLCL, the paramount anime of my childhood. Amazing video as always -- keep up the good work, Kristian.
No, you don't understand: Fooly cooly is...uh, well, you do it with your hands like *this*, see?
Fantastic video - I first saw FLCL when I was 12 and have watched several times since. When I was younger, I too didn't understand the meaning or concepts - but it enthralled me because for some, at the time unknown reason, the show felt like it was speaking directly to me.
You're videos are impeccable. I sincerely hope you keep producing them.
That ending had me 🥺
God never stop making these. Even though this one wasn't for me (subject wise) i still love to explore and see new stuff / book / games / comics i didnt knew about. Keep it up!
I like you more then stale bread
Holy crap dude this was straight up masterful work here. I'm not kidding when I say this is the most effectively worded; insightful synopsis/analysis/interpretation of FLCL I've ever seen - in print, video, or from real life conversations. I will definitely turn to this whenever I'm trying to convince someone to watch this show!
"I never understood when I was younger, but it was one of the few things that understood me..." If there was one thing that could be said about FLCL, I think it would be this.
This is my favorite one of your videos so far and I'm still not sure why. Maybe because FLCL still connects with me or maybe it is because it made me look at it a new way.
I wonder what color the next thumbnail will be. *cough* Orange.
What?
he has been color coding them to a rainbow
Ah, cool.
Arent the other ones a bit orange too
Red-Orange-Yellow-Green-Blue-Violet and then again Red-Orange-...next video should be yellow again.
I saw this episode, went and watched the series for the first time, and just rewatched this episode. That series is incredible, and this video describes and explains it so well. Kristian, you are amazing.
Didn't thus channel used to have a video about Calvin and Hobbes.
It was taken down due to a copyright strike. He's trying to fix it.
+Cheesyc well it was an awesome video
Does he have more videos that were taken down?
You can see Calvin and Hobbes video here btw
facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=1519762
It is up again, that's how I got here :D
You can find it again if you google it. I just think it’s hidden on TH-cam.
This is a beautifully crafted video deserving of a much larger audience. FLCL resonates deeply within me and this video was a pleasant reminder of such. Thanks!
Wow, I never thought about the show like that.
These are so good, like reviews, but more like passionate love letters to pieces of media and pop culture. Keep it up! I love it!
Is this a better anime than dragon ball z and pokemon?
Depends on what you're into. Dragon Ball and Pokemon are long-running shows which are usually not very good (exceptions include One Piece and Hunter x Hunter) but are easier to get into than FLCL
cringe lol
+Christopher Edmondson lol
It's good, but not as good as Boku no Pico
Id certainly say so. Along with paranoia agent this is one of my favorites. Of course these kind of animes are about deeper meaning, and artistic allusions, whereas dbz and pokemon are a lot closer to the surface. Not to mean those are shallow, they are just more about situations, rather than character arcs, and underlying meaning that applys to YOU.
You've perfectly articulated what I've been feeling about this anime for the past 16 years of my life, great job and thank you!
They don’t make em like this anymore kids , sorry :/
Thanks you for this. I saw this when I was 8 (just turned 21) and I lived it then. Didn't quite understand it but watching it now I get why it had such an impact on me. Great video and thanks for alerting ppl who may not have heard of it before.
What about Futurama?
Ding ding ding
Can't wait
damn, is it next?
What about futurama? Is there anything they're worth looking into? Did I miss something?
Ruben Alcala yeah he touched on the subject on his adult swim vid
I don't care what else you have in store for your channel but know that I will watch it all. Good job.
Im 35 and misssed the whole "anime boom" of the early 2000's. The few I have tried to watch are just nonsense. They are either screaming or crying at nothing for 80% of the episode. I have seen a few seen a few DbZ episodes that were cool and recently watched the series "Attack on Titan" on adult swim that I enjoyed. Can anyone point me in the direction of good anime to start off with, similar to that?
Cowboy Bebop, if you haven't seen it. That is one of the pinnacle anime shows that many anime of today have an impossible time grasping. Hit me up if you're interested in others.
similar to what? Action? If you haven't, Cowboy Bebop should be the first thing to start with
Oh, also "Trigun".
+tobanga feufeu it doesnt HAVE to be action, just something thats animated well, has a good story and like I said, isnt filled with nonsensical crying and screaming at nothingness.
I mean that's not even up to debate, everyone would tell you Cowboy Bebop. Timeless classic, space, action with just as good animation and soundtrack like FLCL
Dude you blew me away with this one. My favorite youtuber talking about my favorite anime. Thank you.
I can't really agree with your observation that Japanese animation is primarily centered around serialization, because the vast majority (probably 97 % if I had to guess) of works don't even get a 2nd season let alone a long running serial.
during that time frame 1998-2000
You're talking modern anime. It was different back then.
Even back then most shows ran for
I finished watching the show not too long ago and though I couldn't explain it, I just got it I just couldn't put into words. KaptainKristian explain FLCL felt like something was drilling into my head pouring out these feelings and thoughts about the show that i couldn't quite comprehend. Im only 16 but this show is important to me i think even more important than if i watched it at 12. These vids are always a joy to watch keep up the good work.
Season 2 and 3 ANNOUNCED for 2018!
I gotta give you props for your videos man. Your making my favorite childhood things have waaaaaay deeper meanings. 😲
Never really understood why people say puberty is "confusing" it wasn't like that at all for me, barely even noticed it was happening except in retrospect.
Thank you for giving voice to everything I ever thought about this show back when I first saw it, but couldn't put into words.
let me tell you something about FLCL... this was gifted too me as a 13 year old boy growing up in a frustrating and fucked up world. It honestly is soo deeply embedded in my mind as a boy and even as an adult it brings a tear too my eye... just remembering the feelings and hard time i was going thru at those times... even touching on subjects i personally are having problems as an adult now. any ways.. just subbed after watching the futurama then this. and im blowed away man. keep it up. cheers.
Easily one of the best channels on youtube and greatly unrecognized as such. Keep it up man the amount of effort and soul you put in these videos is very refreshing compared to the rest of the "youtube drama" that this site is devolving into. Always happy to see you appear in my subscription box and cant wait to see what you cover next.
You give me chills with every video you make! I'm so happy I just stumbled onto your videos by being on Reddit one day.
Kap, your video revived a strong sense of fondness for an anime that was a major factor in my childhood. I can't thank you enough for that. Hell, I've rewatched and will continue to rewatch this video several times over whenever the mood strikes. I love your work man. I can't wait for the next one.
your videos are seriously next level. thankyou
it's amazing how you are able to fully grasp the hidden concepts on different kinds of shows and explain them in an interesting and grasping way. I did not know this show before, watched the explanation, went to watch it, saw the explanation again and loved the depth behind the series. I can't wait to see what you will show us next
Man i love your videos! FLCL is my favourite anime (as it is for the creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender, if anyone is interested) and although i never quite understood it and it totally deserves several watches in which i'm gonna invest my time when i can, i always loved it for it's uniqueness. One of the things that i always liked and caught my attention about it is that they kept the music going (which was a loud and messy rock) even during conversations or when nothing crazy was happening, and that is a very weird thing to see in any show or movie. Maybe that was to transmit a sense of reckleness of youth, or i'm probably just overanalizing it, but i think it is still worth mentioning when talking about the style of FLCL, it's like they never killed the momentum, they just kept it going for the whole episode, and it really added up to the style while not interfering with what the show was about, and combined with the animation, use of colour and physical humour, i think it is one of the best marriages of sound and image i've seen on a tv show at least.
Dude, another fantastic video expressing my thoughts exactly (though you do it much better). FLCL came to me right when I was 12 too and like you said, I didn't get it but I felt like it got me. Wasn't till a few years later that I re-watched and got a better understanding. Thanks for another great video.
Also the soundtrack is mad good
Jesus dude you blew my mind. Not only is this my favorite anime of all time but you analyzed the crap out of it to the point where you made me love it even more. Awesome job
i'm not sure why but this video made me wish i could stay in the moment forever.... maybe it's just that FLCL brings back good memories of my younger days. your content is amazing, keep up the hard work
Absolutely love your videos every time. 100% approval! Favorite content creator. Keep it up, please!
Alot better with the outro man, great job at easing it preparing us for it
I remember watching this show back in 2001 or 2002, don't remember. I thought it was weird, but it definitely resonated with me. Later, in high school, I downloaded every episode off of limewire on my Dial up connection one night. Waiting hours for each download, and watching the episodes with my friends. We all loved the show, and it's affected me since. It's such a perfectly concise representation of the mind of a teenager, and the mess that your life is at that point.
Great video, and great topic. Too many of my current friends have no idea what the show is, and this would be a great introduction to the show for them.
BRUH I fucking love your channel. I subbed and I will watch whatever you put out.
dude ur channel rocks I have yet to find a video from you I didn't completely enjoy from start to finish, please keep doing what you be doing
The way you explain the content in each of your videos is incredibly flushed out and utterly interesting. I look forward to more amazing works from ya!
Your content always hits the subject right on the nose and i always learn something new. Keep it up.
kaptain just seeing you made this gives me goosebumps, thank you for this
Man. Keep doing these bro. They're dope. Great production value. Impeccable. Makes me wanna step up my own channel.
It's my all time favorite anime that I always suggest to people but no one ever wants to watch. The music, the colors, the emotions, the words, the people, the adventure, the calm, the disturbance, the everything about it is just perfect to me. It's so wild, but it has such somber moments. Great video btw, I had to subscribe bc all of your videos are about media I love and I'm really enjoying your takes. ❤️
I love the range of content you cover. That ending guitar riff transition at the end was a nice touch.
I've watched every video of yours about three times but I keep coming back and every time I'm even more and more astounded with how you can accurately translate your thoughts and feelings in each essay. I always seem to realize the reason I have an affinity for something once you've explained it for me haha.
Those videos are too good. Really appreciate the effort you put into them and your thoughts are always really interesting to listen to. Keep it up, dude!
I'm at the point where I instantly like your videos before they even start because I know that they'll all be fucking great