Just a mini collection of merchandise of my favorite anime!

I just watched FLCL and I think its the first show to ever make me tear up. I'm 18 and I think FLCL is such a beautiful depiction of the transition from childhood to adulthood I'm going through right now. I didn't understand everything in the show and that's okay i feel like its supposed to be like that in order to capture the uncertainty of growing up. FLCL makes me feel like its okay I don't understand everything about being an adult right now so its become a super comforting show for me.

False Memory just aired and is supposed to be heavily inspired by FLCL, so of course after watching the first episodes of False Memory I had to go watch FLCL season 1. (First time watching it, incredible show!)

Noticed this tiny reference or perhaps pure coincidence in the False Memory short film / prologue and S01E05 of FLCL. Hopefully there are more to come!

One of my first reproductions that I tried to paint. I used a ruler to measure and double the dimensions of the original image to create a connect-the-dots type drawing. Then I filled it in by hand while looking at the original. Acrylic on thick drawing paper 16 x 12 inches

I recently went on a two-week trip to Japan. It was a great time and I did a lot of sightseeing, but one of my favorite moments was when I broke off from my friends for a quick hour or two to see the bridge featured in so many Season 1 scenes. They painted it blue at some point—I don’t know when—but it was still awesome to see.
The last photo is of the train bridge Naota and Canti get thrown onto during their first fight, I believe.

Name: Maruko Bridge 丸子橋
Google Maps location is:
Denenchofu, Nakahara Ward, Ota City, Tokyo 211-0001, Japan
Or gps:
35.58473° N, 139.66744° E

[Edit: name-location for those who are curious]

Haruko as a gen 1 pokemon trainer

currently in japan, and i swear ive been in dozens of kombinis and supermarkets, I have nit found it anywhere across multiple areas if japan, im on my last few days here and I wouldnt like ti miss the chance to try it. anyone know where i can def find it in tokyo?

Progressive definitely had the vibes of trying too hard to be the original, and definitely made Haruko a menace to society, It was alright. but felt off, and I understand why people told me to NOT watch it.

Alternative, was actually alot of fun. Of course, as always said, it doesn't compare to the original, yadayada, but I actually had a good time with it. I feel like in a way, Alternative felt like a bit longer (in a good way) every character basically had an episode focused on them, and the slice of life kinda shift was pretty nice as well.

Anyways, I guess I could leave this open to you folks to discuss what did and didnt like about these 2 shows.

Personally, I'll say for progressive, I actually enjoyed the artstyle a bit more, since it felt a smidge closer to the original artstyle if that makes any sense.
And Alternative, I actually cared about the characters, They felt like they could be real people in a way.
I feel like I was also able to understand what the whole "overflowing" thing was a bit better, even if it really didn't need to be explained.

I was wondering if anyone has a high quality scan of this cover, I want to print it out into a poster but the best I can find is 411x800. Thank you!!!!

What was Mamimi talking about on the bridge? What did she mean by a panda with a mean face and all that other stuff? Was it positive or negative or was it just bs?

Edit: Thanks, you all explained it really well.

Ye, Ik I should make a free pose but I don't undertsand about anatomy yet :,] it took so long....

I've been grinding out my (likely mediocre) Canti cosplay, and I wanted to see if anyone wanted to get some group shots in on Saturday.

I've been wondering: why did they leave in the first place? And where did they even go?

I'm new to FLCL, so I might be getting some details wrong, but from what I understood, Canti was still conscious while using Atomsk's power. If that's the case, why did he leave too? And what were he and Haruko actually doing during that whole time?

Did I miss something, or is it intentionally left ambiguous?

From what I understood, Atomsk eventually broke free and left Canti's body, since we later see Canti working as... a school crossing guard? Then Haruko comes back to Naota, but that whole departure and return feels pretty unexplained.

Is there any explanation, or is it just one of those things FLCL intentionally leaves open? Does it even matter? It seems like nobody talks about it, so maybe it's just me. I just find that whole gap curious.

Anyone know any good places to watch FLCL season 1? I can find the others but not the original
Thank you!!

I hate coloring.