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06 August 2020
Good
This was actually a replacement from a scratched disc I got from another employer. I know this game is good and was glad to get a working copy of it.
10 October 2018
Short, but Packs a Powerful Punch
I had this series taped off of television years ago from Adult Swim. And with the tape now obsolete, I needed an upgrade. I mean, I had to, this is simply an anime classic.
FLCL or Fooly Cooly is primarily an irreverent comedy. It was created by the venerable team at Gainex who needed to blow off steam after all the stress of making Neon Genesis Evangelion. What resulted was a comedic, visual, musical masterpiece. Only 6 episodes long they manage to jam-pack: unique & bizarre visuals, sight gags, 4th wall breaking asides, anime (and other cultural) references & commentaries, over-the-top action scenes, and a rocking soundtrack from the Japanese musical group: "the Pillows". The writers clearly had a lot of fun making this cacophony of creativity, which is also fun to watch.
In between the over-the-top, rock-star wackiness there are hints of some real depth throughout. It's not exactly spelled out, but it speaks to youthful angst about having to grow up. The fact that they don't beat you over the head with it or spell it out for you means that you get to meditate on these conflicting feelings as opposed to having to nod your head in submission to a "point".
Did I mention it has action? Well, it does, in spades. One of the strengths of this anime is it's energetic pace. It's definitely a comedy anime, but often manages to climax into something like a giant robot vs. a giant monster battle (so that all the energy is heading toward something fantastical). The comedy doesn't stop here, it just manages to become intermingled with awe, true awe at the sights these writers and artists managed to conjure up.
But man, is it an addictive show to watch. I just watched the first half of the first episode to make sure the disc was working properly and I had to practically tear myself away from it; I was just sucked in so powerfully by everything going on.
As I said before, this a true anime classic. It deserves to be included in any serious collection. A must watch for those looking for the best of what anime has to offer.
27 June 2018
Just Perfection
I bought this exact design of keyboard years ago. I really missed the way it shielded my hand from strain. So when I saw that it was still available and super cheap, I immediately snatched it up. It looks great, works great, feels great, and provides the ergonomic support I wanted. Can't recommend it enough.